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
Things To Do
215 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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Thornton WinterFest Transforms Carpenter Park Into A Wonderland
Thornton’s Carpenter Park Fields turn into Santa’s Village, home to Thornton WinterFest on Friday to Sunday, December 12 to 14. Santa and his elves arrive on Friday at 6:30 p.m. to assist the Mayor and City Council member with flipping on the Village’s holiday lights. Fireworks choreographed to holiday music will fill the skies on Saturday. [Read more…] about Thornton WinterFest Transforms Carpenter Park Into A Wonderland
Golden’s Historic Downtown Hosts Christmas Parade December 13
Olde Golden Christmas merriment is apparent on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The Olde Golden Christmas parade features floats, clowns, marching bands, Victorian carolers, antique cars, holiday characters and, of course, Santa. The route is along Washington Avenue from 10th to 13th Streets through historic downtown. After the parade, grab lunch at one of the many restaurants. [Read more…] about Golden’s Historic Downtown Hosts Christmas Parade December 13
Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
A community Grand Menorah will be lit as the highlight of Chanukah at the State Capitol on Thursday, December 18, 2025, on the West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol. The FREE festivities, which start at 5 p.m., celebrate the Jewish holiday of light and the right to religious freedom with joy and festivity, including food and fun for all ages. [Read more…] about Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
Celebrate Chanukah On Pearl In Boulder
Boulder’s Jewish community holds a Chanukah Menorah Lighting on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall. This FREE annual outdoor event is open to the entire community and has become a holiday ritual for many local families. The festivities include the Menorah lighting, music, latkes, sufganiyot (jelly donuts), hot chocolate, and Chanukah favors. [Read more…] about Celebrate Chanukah On Pearl In Boulder
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
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!
Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13
Continuum Art Studios is a recently formed private artists’ workspace in Englewood. It is hosting its next Open Studios event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to engage with working artists and makers who work in ceramics, jewelry, fiber, painting, mixed-media, paper, encaustic and other media. [Read more…] about Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13
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
Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 13
This year’s Lights of December Parade brightens the core of downtown Boulder starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Enjoy floats, marchers and other non-vehicular contraptions decorated by local businesses, churches, schools and civic groups and some fully lit fire engines. Santa Claus makes an appearance at the end of the procession. [Read more…] about Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 13
Free Holiday Ice Shows In Centennial
Ice is nice, especially when it’s a beautiful Holiday Ice Show and the price is right… FREE. Figure skaters present two shows at South Suburban Sports Complex and Family Sports Center on Saturday &, December 13 & 14, 2025. Skaters perform to traditional holiday music and Santa makes an appearance at the finale. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Free Holiday Ice Shows In Centennial
Free Chanukah Village & Menorah Lighting in Cherry Creek North
Chabad of Cherry Creek hosts a Chanukah menorah lighting on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to enjoy the ceremony which transforms the streets of Cherry Creek North into a magical Chanukah Village.The FREE event includes face painting, traditional sweet treats (including hot latkes) and activities for all ages. [Read more…] about Free Chanukah Village & Menorah Lighting in Cherry Creek North
Superior Winter Festival Lets You Celebrate The Spirit of the Season
Superior is getting a new event, one designed to embrace the magic of the holiday season and bring joy and cheer to the community. Superior Winter Festival is a day-long extravaganza on Saturday, December 13, 2025, all over town from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This celebration will offer something for everyone — naughty or nice! [Read more…] about Superior Winter Festival Lets You Celebrate The Spirit of the Season
Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
A winter experience is taking over the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Snow Days comes to the Museum’s Joy Park from December 6 through February 16, 2025. It provides true, Colorado outdoor fun for children and their families. Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and more. [Read more…] about Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus