The Denver Christmas Show returns Friday to Sunday, November 6 to 8, 2026, at the National Western Center. The three-day holiday tradition transforms the new LVC (Livestock Center) into a winter wonderland filled with festive shopping, dazzling décor, live entertainment, and family fun, including a special appearance by Hallmark Channel star Robert Buckley on Friday at 2 p.m.
We have a special ticket deal for MHOTC readers. Read on to learn how to save 50% off tickets!
Featuring more than 300 local and regional vendors, the Denver Christmas Show is the perfect place to kick off the holiday season and find something special for everyone on your list.
Shoppers can explore aisles filled with holiday gifts, décor, home accessories, apparel, jewelry, toys, artwork, gourmet treats, and handmade treasures, all while enjoying live entertainment and seasonal food and drinks.
Denver Christmas Show Fun
Hallmark Star Robert Buckley
Meet Hallmark Channel star Robert Buckley on Friday at 2 p.m.
Hallmark fans know Buckley from Hallmark’s new holiday movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, The Christmas Contract, Blind Date Book Club and An Unexpected Valentine as well as the final two seasons of Chesapeake Shores, where he played billionaire Evan Kincaid.
He is also known for playing sports agent Clayton “Clay” Evans on The CW’s long-running drama One Tree Hill and for five seasons on The CW’s DC Comics-based series iZombie.
Santa’s North Pole Nook
Santa is coming to town!
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day of the show, Santa will be on hand to listen to holiday wishes and pose for festive photos, creating magical memories for children and adults alike. Guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras.
Cocoa with Mrs. Claus
Returning this year, Cocoa with Mrs. Claus, sponsored by A Cake Occasion, invites families to gather in Santa’s North Pole Nook, sponsored by Lifetime Home Remodeling, each day at 5 p.m. for story time, free hot cocoa, and festive cheer.
Tinsel Town Train
All aboard the holiday express! The Denver Garden Railway Society’s Tinsel Town Train features twinkling lights, snowy scenes, musical light shows, holiday trivia, and kid-friendly crafts, capturing the season’s magic and movement in miniature.
Holiday Light Tours
New this year, guests can wander through a holiday light display designed and produced by Novelty Lights, showcasing the company’s creativity and holiday spirit.
Along the way, visitors can take in the sights and snap festive photos in a bright, cheerful setting that’s sure to become a new holiday tradition for the whole family.
Christmas Candy Shoppe
Indulge in handcrafted confections and holiday treats made by local chocolatier Lift Chocolate.
Snowman’s Steps
Families can follow the footprints of frosty fun on a scavenger hunt through the show, sponsored by PTJ Shoes.
Guests can grab a show guide, explore the show floor, discover hidden snowmen tucked into the most festive features, and collect secret code words along the way.
Once they’ve found them all, they can head to the Show Desk to claim a sweet holiday treat.
Denver Christmas Show Details
HOURS: Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: LVC (Livestock Center) at the National Western Center, 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
ADMISSION: General adult admission (ages 14 and older) is $19.95 and can be purchased online or at the show. Children 13 and younger are free. Tickets are valid for admission all three days of the show with a wristband issued at the event entrance.
MHOTC TICKET DEAL! Use promo code MILEHIGH for 50% off tickets.
Or simply click on this link and it will auto-apply the discount. Note: The ticket page will still show $16.40 as the ticket price. Look down to the very bottom to the left of where you pay to see the discounted amount ($10 per ticket).
PARKING: $15 per vehicle available at various lots around the National Western Center.
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