A dazzling Erie Parade of Lights travels through the community’s downtown area on Friday, December 5, 2025. Besides the parade, visitors can enjoy local school choirs, free carriage rides, free hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa just before the Parade of Lights! Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. at Perry Street & Briggs. [Read more…] about Erie Parade Of Lights Is Magical With Music, Carriage Rides, Hot Cocoa & Santa
Aurora Welcomes Holidays with Tree Lighting on December 2
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE festive event features Aurora’s annual holiday tree lighting and a spectacular lights display on the Great Lawn. Visitors from the North Pole will be on hand to greet families. [Read more…] about Aurora Welcomes Holidays with Tree Lighting on December 2
Where To See Santa In 2025 & Have Your Photo Taken With Him
You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.
We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.
If you hear about Santa’s whereabouts and it’s not on our map, drop us a note with all the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com.
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Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Whether you’re a fan of toe shoes or can’t tell a tutu from a toucan, The Nutcracker is sure to win you over (and is the perfect introduction to ballet for children). The holiday classic receives stagings across the Front Range, from small dance school recitals to full-blown, big-budget productions with live orchestra and all the trimmings.
But no matter the dance troupe, Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplums, the thrilling battle between the Mouse King and the oh-so-handsome Prince and more, all to Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary score. Spend a little or spend a little bit more, the choice is yours. (We’ve noted any discounts.) Here are some productions in 2025 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Great Deal! 3 Months of Audible For 99¢/month, Plus a $20 Audible Credit
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Don’t miss this Audible limited time offer! This is 90% off the original price! With the Colorado winter finally settling in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and listen to a good book (or two!) Sign up for Audible and pay only 99¢ per month for 3 months. This deal is available to new Audible members only. [Read more…] about Great Deal! 3 Months of Audible For 99¢/month, Plus a $20 Audible Credit
Museum Store Sunday Returns November 30 Offering Discounts on Unique Gifts
More than 2,300 museum stores across all 50 states, including Colorado, are participating in Museum Store Sunday on November 30, 2025. The worldwide event offers shoppers discounts, special events, gifts with purchase and unique, locally made items for everyone on their holiday lists. Proceeds from museum store purchases support artists, small businesses and cultural institutions in shoppers’ communities. [Read more…] about Museum Store Sunday Returns November 30 Offering Discounts on Unique Gifts
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal
Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada
The ice may not be real, but it’s still a slippery world of fun. Olde Town Arvada has an outdoor ice rink called Skating in the Square. The synthetic rink is located on the Olde Town Square at 57th and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. Pricing (including skate rentals) is $10 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Here’s what to know before you lace up your skates. [Read more…] about Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada
Bemis Library Holds Holiday Used Book Sale
Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library Used Book Holiday Sale. It’s held during library hours from Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 21, 2025. Thousands of new and like-new books will be available for purchase with prices ranging from $1 to $6.
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Centennial’s Jingle Jam Celebration On December 6
The holiday cheer starts at Centennial Center Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amphitheater with the Centennial Jingle Jam. The annual holiday concert features songs from local school choirs and dance performances. Enjoy a visit with Santa, FREE cookies and hot chocolate and loads of holiday cheer. [Read more…] about Centennial’s Jingle Jam Celebration On December 6
Meet Santa’s Reindeer Live at Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply
Santa is all over the place at this time of year, but his reindeer make far fewer appearances. They are flying into Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply locations in December and you can see them for FREE. Before or after visiting the team, be sure to write a letter to Santa, color festive holiday activity sheets and learn how to make reindeer snacks. Don’t forget your cameras! [Read more…] about Meet Santa’s Reindeer Live at Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply
Create Holiday Memories In Parker This Winter Season
Downtown Parker hopes to help everyone create holiday memories with a series of events called Hometown Holiday Experience. Things kick-off on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at O’Brien Park. Usher in the holidays with fun activities and accents to Downtown Parker. Enjoy sponsor booths and activities with Buddy the Elf and his friends Elsa and Olaf from noon to 3 p.m. [Read more…] about Create Holiday Memories In Parker This Winter Season
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!
Last Days! Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025
If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.
Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read more…] about Last Days! Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025