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Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

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deal shopping tags Forget store crowds, shopping for toys is incredibly easy when you purchase online. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a specific need, or just browsing, here are some fun finds and toy deals at Amazon today.

Leading up to Christmas, many of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Others are just best sellers and looked so intriguing that we figured you might want to check them out.

Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the Mile High Drone Show. For 41 magical nights, 600 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 21 and continue through December 31, 2025. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Best Amazon December Deals: HP Laptop, Urban Decay, Snoop on the Stoop, Tommy Hilfiger & More

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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon December Deals: HP Laptop, Urban Decay, Snoop on the Stoop, Tommy Hilfiger & More

Evergreen Hosts New Year’s Eve Icefest at Evergreen Lake

Evergreen’s annual Icefest on New Year’s Eve is back. The long-standing tradition is a family-friendly, alcohol free, safe event for the community on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Evergreen Lake. Tickets are first-come, first serve and will be sold at the door. Did you know: Evergreen Lake is the largest outdoor Zamboni groomed ice skating rink in North America!
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Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free

Downtown Denver is home to the tallest digital Christmas tree in the country. Visit Denver and other community partners have come together to create an amazing holiday attraction, the Mile High Tree, with 60,000 programmed LED lights. It will be open November 21 through December 31, 2025. The tree is easy to access at its location at the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus. [Read more…] about Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free

Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%

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Saddle up for 16 days of savings! The National Western Stock Show will ride again into Denver — starting January 10, 2026. There are lots of ticket deals to be rounded up, especially if you are willing to buy your tickets in advance. (And they make great holiday gifts for friends and family who are hard to shop for, because they already have everything!) Groupon has Stock Show tickets starting as low as $24 (up to 30% off) with 28 different events available. Remember, Stock Show event tickets include general grounds admission on the day of the event, too. [Read more…] about Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%

Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read more…] about Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

Track Santa’s Flight on Christmas Eve With Help From NORAD

Since 1955, the folks at North American Aerospace Defense Command (or, as it’s better known, NORAD) have kept track of a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer. Coloradans were in on the tracking right from the early days with NORAD right in our backyard — Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs to be exact. In the 1950’s, curious souls had to telephone in to find out Santa’s flight path.

Hello, 2025! Now everyone can track Santa’s route (online or on their smartphone using a mobile app) on Christmas Eve, as well as receive updates from the North Pole by checking out NORAD Tracks Santa. [Read more…] about Track Santa’s Flight on Christmas Eve With Help From NORAD

2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on Dec. 13: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of FREE interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. The next 2nd Saturday at Spur is Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Winter Festival,” and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a host of interactive activities throughout the day. [Read more…] about 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on Dec. 13: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

Central Platte Winter Festival at 17th Street Community Gardens On Dec. 14

Celebrate the holiday season with the Central Platte Winter Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025, hosted by the Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District in downtown Denver’s 17th Street Community Gardens. FREE and open to all, this downtown holiday festival will feature an eclectic mix of favorite local musicians and festive holiday crafts. [Read more…] about Central Platte Winter Festival at 17th Street Community Gardens On Dec. 14

Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on December 13. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices

We all know fine jewelry is expensive, right? Not when you buy from Jewels for Hope. The group collects pre-owned jewelry and holds sales throughout the year with proceeds going to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver. You’ll find plenty of bling at their next sale on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their shop in Englewood. [Read more…] about Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on December 13. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices

Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!

Does the exterior of your home shine brightly and radiate the holiday spirit with Christmas lights? For the past few years we’ve assembled a list of holiday light displays, both public shows and those at private homes. That single post has turned out to be popular, in fact more popular than any other December post. Our 2025 list and map had dozens of dazzling home displays up and down the Front Range, but we’re greedy and want to create the absolute best list in town for 2025. Bottom line: We want more and need your help! [Read more…] about Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!

Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!

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For those who have never shopped at Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Not only do you save on everyday items, but warehouse stores like Sam’s Club offer some of the lowest prices on gasoline. We just came across a Groupon deal for a Sam’s Club membership! For a limited time: Pay $25 for a year’s membership, a savings of 50%! You may save even more if there is a promo code. [Read more…] about Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!

Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free

Do you have broken, burned-out or impossibly tangled sets of holiday lights stored away with last year’s holiday decorations? Don’t throw them out – recycle them for FREE instead! Thanks to the city of Denver’s recycling program, locals can recycle holiday lights from December 5 to January 2, 2026, at two different locations. [Read more…] about Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free

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