The Christmas season is upon us y'all! And what better way to celebrate the season than by checking out all the light displays, watching a beautiful rendition of the Nutcracker or popping by the latest pop-up bar? Below I've got a list of all my favorites (plus more I've been wanting to go to) and a map at the bottom for you to see what's closest to you. Denver is alive with holiday vibes, so get out there!
Lights & Decorations
Winter Wonderlights
Chapungu Sculpture Park in Loveland, Now–Jan. 2, 5pm–9pm, Free
If you live in this part of Colorado, I would recommend this one. It's fairly small but I loved the heart walk-thrus (see above).
Camp Christmas
Belmar Park, Now–Jan.2, hours vary $8–$25
Insane displays that are basically art, plus a bar serving up fanciful cocktails.
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Now–Jan. 8, 4:30pm–9pm, $16–$21
The gardens come alive with this incredible display of color. It is one of the more expensive options, but I love going every year. My suggestion is to pick a week day if you don't want a lot of families.
The Mile High Tree
16th Street Mall, Now–Jan. 1, Free
Go stand in the middle of this towering exhibit to see colors splashed in an array of designs.
Christmas in Color
Morrison, Now–Jan. 2, 5:30pm–10pm, $35 per car
This is a drive-thru light show and it is expensive, but if you get a bunch of friends piled into a car, not bad at all. I went with some friends and we had a blast listening to the music as the lights changed.
Denver Zoo Lights
Now–Jan. 2, 5pm–10pm, $15–$22
Explore the zoo at night when the paths are covered in dazzling light displays.
Trail of Lights
Chatfield Farms, Littleton, Now–Jan. 2, 5pm–8:30pm, $13–15
Something for those who live in south Denver!
Franktown Festival of Lights
Now–Jan. 3, 5pm–10pm
This light display looks insane!
Parade of Lights
Downtown Denver, Dec. 4, 6pm
You have to stake out a spot to see the massive penguin balloon make its way down 15th.
An Extravaganza of Lights
Hudson Gardens in Littleton, Now–Dec. 31, $12–20
I like to think of this as the cheaper Blossoms of Light. But it is just as good, in my opinion!
Festivals & Events
A Christmas Carol
Wolf Theatre, Now–Dec. 26, varying hours
Hip Hop Nutcracker
Buell Theatre, Now–Dec. 20, varying hours
The Nutcracker
Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Now–Dec. 24, varing ours
1940s White Christmas Ball
Hyatt Regency Denver Denver, Dec. 3–4, 4pm–12am
Holiday Celebration
Highlands Ranch Mansion, Dec. 4, 10am–3pm
Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
Dec. 3, 6:30pm
A Colorado Christmas
Colorado Symphony, Dec. 10–12, varying hours
Holiday Brass
Colorado Symphony, Dec. 14, 7pm
A Very DeVotchKa Holiday
Colorado Symphony, Dec. 16, 7:30pm
Elf in Concert
Colorado Symphony, Dec. 18–19, varying hours
Disney's A Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Colorado Symphony, Dec. 22–Dec. 23, 7pm
Markets
Belmar Holiday Bazaar
Lakewood, Dec. 3–Dec. 19, 5pm
Belleview Station Holiday Market
Denver, Dec. 4–Dec. 19, 11am–5pm
Lyons Holiday Artisan Market
Dec. 4–5, 10am–4pm
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Fillmore Plaza, Now–Dec. 24, 11am–hours vary
This one is cute and ideal if you are already going to Cherry Creek to do some shopping.
Denver Christkindlmarket
Civic Center Park, Now–Dec. 23, 11am–9pm
Collecting each year's unique mulled wine cup is one of my favorite things to do. Plus, the potato pancakes and holiday cookies are a must-eat.
Georgetown Christmas Market
Strousse Park, Weekends: Dec. 4–Dec. 12, 10am–5pm
Boulder Winter Market
Boulder County Fairgrounds, Dec. 4–5, 9am–3pm
Bars
Miracle at Union Station
Tinsletown
Denver, Dec. 1–Dec. 31, $17–21
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