Things To Do

Santa makes his entrance in style when visiting Wings Over the Rockies the weekend of December 13 & 14, 2025. While his reindeer are resting up for Christmas, Santa plans to arrive in by limo or maybe even by helicopter to Santa in the Hangar. Kids can talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus, join fun activities, make arts & crafts, climb into select open cockpits, watch science demonstrations and more. [Read more…] about Santa Lands at Wings Over The Rockies & Exploration of Flight

The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting, one week before its annual holiday parade. The Tree Lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets. The event will feature a Winter Market with unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade

The merchants of Denver’s South Pearl Street are hosting WinterFest on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025  — centered on the 1500 block. Enjoy holiday hay wagon rides, an open-air Saturday holiday market with gift and food vendors, live music and a local merchant open house from the 1200 to 1900 blocks. [Read more…] about WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More

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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Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves for an evening of fun when Santa comes to Northglenn on Friday, December 5, 2025, to kick off the city’s holiday celebration. Noel Northglenn runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northglenn Recreation Center and will be filled with both “fan favorites” and fun ways to celebrate the season. [Read more…] about Noel Northglenn Brings Santa To Town On December 5

Lakewood shines a bit brighter following Lakewood Lights on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. The official lighting ceremony with the mayor and city council begins at the Gazebo at 5:30 p.m. Meet with Santa or craft an ornament. Cookies and hot cocoa are available for free (though a $1 donation is nice). This event is FREE and open to all ages. [Read more…] about Lakewood Lights Brightens The Season. Tree Lighting, Cookies, Santa, Music & More

Holiday parades abound this time of year, but the signature event for Denver is the 9NEWS Parade of Lights that takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. See marching bands, 40 dazzling floats, marching bands, equestrian units, giant balloon characters and horse-drawn carriages illuminated with sparkling lights. [Read more…] about 9News Parade of Lights Marches Thru Downtown December 6

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

December ushers in the holidays, but also brings FREE fun across the Mile High City, thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. As always, there’s so much to explore and experience in Denver on the cheap, thanks to our city’s generous FREE Days at museums and attractions. Remember that some places require you to get a timed ticket in advance, while others allow for walk-ins. Be sure to check policies before you head out. [Read more…] about Free Days at Museums & More in December 2025

This holiday season, Commerce City launches the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink & Merry Market, a special outdoor experience bringing festive lights, cheerful music, local shopping opportunities, and seasonal activities to our community. The ice rink and market will be located in the Commerce City Civic Center parking lot on E. 60th Avenue. [Read more…] about Winter Wonderland Ice Rink & Merry Market Brings Holiday Cheer to Commerce City

DSST: Cole Middle & High School hosts a joyful community celebration — Cole Winter Wonderland Craft & Community Fair — on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This FREE event in the heart of Five Points is more than your typical craft fair. While, there is the usual local vendors selling crafts and gifts, you’ll also find FREE holiday meal staples, FREE haircuts and FREE family portraits. [Read more…] about Cole Winter Wonderland Community Fair: Free Holiday Meal Staples, Photos, Haircuts…and Shopping, Too!