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Last Chance! This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

It’s the last weekend to shop holiday craft shows, so avoid the malls and enjoy the fun. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about Last Chance! This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

Posted by Laura on December 17, 2025 | Updated December 17, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

This post is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs. All opinions are our own. Read full disclosure here.

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.

It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids)  — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

This article contains affiliate links. When you click on them and make a purchase, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read full disclosure here.

deal shopping tagsForget store crowds, shopping for toys is incredibly easy when you purchase online. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a specific need, or just browsing, here are some fun finds and toy deals at Amazon today.

Leading up to Christmas, many of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Others are just best sellers and looked so intriguing that we figured you might want to check them out.

[Read more…] about Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

Posted by Laura on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only

Take a break from work, school or holiday shopping for sandwich savings at Potbelly! The popular sandwich shop is celebrating the season of giving with a big deal on December 16, 2025. Potbelly offers a wide variety of sandwiches and soups, including its signature sub A Wreck — made with turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami and Swiss cheese. [Read more…] about Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only

Posted by Bryan on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Fast Food · Food Deals

Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read more…] about Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

Posted by Laura on December 13, 2025 | Updated December 13, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Central Platte Winter Festival at 17th Street Community Gardens On Dec. 14

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

Posted by Laura on December 9, 2025 | Updated November 24, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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!

Posted by Laura on December 6, 2025 | Updated December 5, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 13

Santa3This 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

Posted by Laura on December 5, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

One of the Best Ways to Find Clearance at Target with Thousands of Items Available

Did you know Target has a storefront on eBay? It is an authorized Target marketplace — Bullseye Deals. It’s basically a liquidation site for Target to sell its overstock. Sure, finding in-store clearance in Target is now easier than ever before. Just look down any aisle and look for the bright yellow tags. But now it’s become even easier to find clearance items online, thanks to eBay. [Read more…] about One of the Best Ways to Find Clearance at Target with Thousands of Items Available

Posted by Bryan on December 4, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

9News Parade of Lights Marches Thru Downtown December 6

snowman ChristmasHoliday 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

Posted by Laura on November 30, 2025 | Updated December 3, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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