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
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High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!
Littleton Candlelight Walk Includes Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show Nov. 28
Downtown Littleton officially kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 28, 2025, with its annual Candlelight Walk and parade from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Claus is the guest of honor for a procession down Main Street that includes floats, music, and holiday entertainment. The evening caps off with a magical drone show featuring 200+ drones. [Read more…] about Littleton Candlelight Walk Includes Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show Nov. 28
83 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read more…] about 83 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
117 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
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Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together
The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The FREE event features caroling, dancing, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, Kids Zone and more — all along Wilcox Square. [Read more…] about Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together
Denver Lights Up City & County Building For Holiday Season
The annual Light the Lights celebration kicks off the daily holiday light and music show on the plaza and steps of Denver’s City and County Building. This year’s event is Friday, November 21, 2025. At approximately 5:15 pm, the giant switch will be flipped by Mayor Mike Johnston, illuminating the City and County Building in an overload of holiday cheer! [Read more…] about Denver Lights Up City & County Building For Holiday Season
Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 23
Downtown Boulder, always a fun destination, really shines during the holidays. Festivities begin Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. (earlier than in year’s past) with “Switch on the Holidays” when the Art Deco Boulder County Courthouse and the plaza in front of it (1300 block of Pearl Street) are illuminated. Santa, assisted by Mrs. Claus and downtown’s very own Freezie the Snowman, counts down to the grand illumination of the courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and East and West Pearl. [Read more…] about Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 23
Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring A 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 Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring A New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, at the The Ranch Events Complex. With amazing operating layouts, LEGOs, kids activities, retail booths and more, this is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long time scale modeler. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
Annual Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony at The Fort
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, celebrate the Southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos – paper bags filled with sand – and burning pine cones in the courtyard of The Fort Restaurant. The FREE festivities from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. usher in the holiday season as a unique alternative to the typical tree-lighting ceremony. [Read more…] about Annual Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony at The Fort
How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026
These deals from Harkins Theatres definitely offer blockbuster savings for movie lovers! The regional theatre chain is now selling its popular 2026 Loyalty Cup. The program rewards frequent moviegoers with low-cost soft drinks throughout the year. Even if you don’t go to the movies often, the cup pays for itself in just a few visits. [Read more…] about How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026
On-Sale Dates & Shows Announced for 2026! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional Broadway production. [Read more…] about On-Sale Dates & Shows Announced for 2026! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
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 a winter market, 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