Things To Do

The stately Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion is open for FREE holiday tours on Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13, 2025. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The tour of the entire main floor includes a peek at the Great Hall and the State Dining Room among others.

The red brick, Colonial Revival style mansion was built in 1908 and purchased in 1923 by Claude Boettcher. The Boettcher family later donated the house to the city. It has been decorated inside and out for the holidays. [Read more…] about Free Tours of Decorated Governor’s Mansion This Holiday Season

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

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

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

Here’s a growing list of 2025 holiday events in the Denver-Boulder area. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from now to New Year’s. We’ve included everything we know about, so that you can be sure to find something to do every day, whether you’re looking for tree lightings, Santa visits, Hanukkah celebrations, Kwanzaa gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties and more. [Read more…] about Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2025

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

This may be one of the best excuses for a holiday “road-trip.” For more than 17 years, the Raper family has been lighting up the Deerfield community in Franktown. This year’s Franktown Festival of Lights includes more than 500,000 lights covering more than two acres of 20- to 75-foot tall trees, gifts under the largest tree and the house. Many families spend up to an hour enjoying the grounds and unique light shows. Best of all, it’s FREE! [Read more…] about Amazing Christmas Light Show in Franktown. You Can Drive Through, Walk or Both.