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Winter Wonderland Ice Rink & Merry Market Brings Holiday Cheer to Commerce City

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

Posted by Laura on November 30, 2025 | Updated November 29, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!

Cookie monsters on a budget will like the way this cookie crumbles! Crumbl offers some of the most crave-able, delicious cookies anywhere in town. The shop is known for its large, soft cookies with a wide variety of rotating flavors every week. However, they are not known for offering many sweet discounts or specials. Fortunately, there are a few ways to save a little dough (money!)at the popular cookie shop. [Read more…] about How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!

Posted by Bryan on November 28, 2025 | Updated December 1, 2025 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes

Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2025

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

Posted by Laura on November 28, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025

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 2025 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025

Posted by Laura on November 28, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Museum Store Sunday Returns November 30 Offering Discounts on Unique Gifts

More than 2,300 museum stores across all 50 states, including Colorado, are participating in Museum Store Sunday on November 30, 2025. The worldwide event offers shoppers discounts, special events, gifts with purchase and unique, locally made items for everyone on their holiday lists. Proceeds from museum store purchases support artists, small businesses and cultural institutions in shoppers’ communities. [Read more…] about Museum Store Sunday Returns November 30 Offering Discounts on Unique Gifts

Posted by Laura on November 28, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025

Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025

Posted by Laura on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal

Posted by Laura on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 27, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

Budget-Friendly Recipes Based On This Week’s Grocery Sales & Seasonal Produce

Grocery prices keep going up, up, up — with little relief in sight! While Mile High On The Cheap (MHOTC) publishes a weekly list of the best grocery deals at local supermarkets, readers can maximize the weekly savings by using some budget-friendly items in lots of tasty recipes — from dinners to desserts and everything in between. [Read more…] about Budget-Friendly Recipes Based On This Week’s Grocery Sales & Seasonal Produce

Posted by MHOTC Staff on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 26, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Groceries

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

Posted by Laura on November 27, 2025 | Updated November 25, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

Bemis Library Holds Holiday Used Book Sale

Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library Used Book Holiday Sale. It’s held during library hours from Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 21, 2025. Thousands of new and like-new books will be available for purchase with prices ranging from $1 to $6.
[Read more…] about Bemis Library Holds Holiday Used Book Sale

Posted by Laura on November 26, 2025 | Updated November 8, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

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