Chris Geddes, Aurora’s Historic Preservation Specialist, is leading a one-hour walking tour of historic architecture on Galena Street in Aurora. The FREE tour on Saturday, December 14, 2024, leaves from Centennial House at 1 p.m. Come before the tour to see Centennial House and grab some hot cider and cocoa. Reserve your spot here.
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Things To Do
Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.
Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2024
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 2024 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2024
Ways To Save at Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, Including Up To 24% Off ICE!
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Find the holiday spirit this year at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, where one of the biggest holiday extravaganzas in the state takes place. We’re talking frozen sculptures, gingerbread house decorating, an elf academy, high-flying entertainment and so much more starting November 22, 2024. Tickets are on sale now and there are some great deals to be found through Groupon.
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Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2024
Here’s a growing list of 2024 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 parties, New Year’s Eve parties and more. [Read more…] about Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2024
Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Swallow Hill Music is known for its top-notch concerts and music education programs. Now through December 31, use the promo code MUSICLOVER to get up to 25% off tickets to select shows in January and February that feature a mix of emerging and tried-and-true artists from Colorado and beyond. You can buy tickets here. [Read more…] about Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Celebrate the holidays in the 1930s with a glimpse into Aurora’s past at the DeLaney Farm Historic Site on Saturday, December 7, 2024. From 9 a.m. to noon during the Holiday Open House, see holiday decorations, participate in scavenger hunts and crafts, have some hot chocolate, look inside the round barn & Gully home, and learn about Aurora’s agricultural past. [Read more…] about Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 7
This year’s Lights of December Parade brightens the core of downtown Boulder starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. 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 7
Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
Outstanding! The best deal on streaming service Max is happening now over Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2024. New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Max for only $2.99 a month for 6 months. If you’ve been thinking about cutting cable service or just want to add another streaming service at a dirt-cheap price, you can’t beat this Max Black Friday deal. [Read more…] about Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
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
9News Parade of Lights Marches Thru Downtown
Holiday parades abound this time of year, but the signature event for Denver is the 9NEWS Parade of Lights that takes place Saturday, December 7, 2024, 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
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 2024 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 2024. 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!
Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
This holiday season, Colfax Avenue is stepping into the spotlight with the Inaugural Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting — and it’s doing so in grand fashion. Standing tall in Park Ave Park, the live holiday tree measures an impressive 78 feet, surpassing the iconic Rockefeller Center tree by four feet. The official tree lighting is set for Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market
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 2024 Christkindl Market once again takes place this year downtown in Civic Center Park from Friday, November 22 through Monday, December 23, 2024. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market
Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 24
Downtown Boulder, always a fun destination, really shines during the holidays. Festivities begin Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. 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 24