Holiday events in Colorado | Arts & Entertainment

THANKSGIVING EVENTS

Nov. 23: Gobble-Up These Thanksgiving Cupcakes Cooking Class — For ages 4-12, 10-11:10 a.m., Chefs’ Kitchen, 1753 S. Eight St., $44. Registration: chefskitchencos.com/events.

Nov. 24: Blooms & Brews — Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece, 1-3 p.m., Mash Mechanix Brewing Co., 429 E. Pikes Peak Ave., $45 includes all supplies. Tickets: mashmechanix.com/events.

Nov. 24: Victor Thanksgiving Meal — 5-7 p.m., Victor Elks Lodge, 367 3rd St., Victor; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class — 6-7:30 p.m., The Arvada Community Room, 7601 Grandview Ave., Arvada, $65.87. Registration: tinyurl.com/2r9mxtp8.

Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving Pie Pop-up — 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100, $14 for pumpkin, pecan or apple pie; denvermilkmarket.com/happenings.

Nov. 27: Community Thanksgiving Dinner — 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Nov. 28: Turkey Rock Trot — 5K Family Fun Run/Walk, Stroll and free 1K Kid’s Dash and indoor expo, to benefit Help & Hope Center, 7:30 a.m., Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, go online for prices. Registration: runtochangelives.org/turkeyrocktrot.

Nov. 28: Kid’s Tiny Trot and Turkey Trot 5K — 8:15 a.m. free Kid’s Tiny Trot, 9 a.m. Turkey Trot 5K, Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place, go online for cost. Registration: ppymca.org/raceseries.

Nov. 28: Holiday Nature Walk — 9-10:30 a.m., South Platte Park, meet on west deck of Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, $10. Registration: tinyurl.com/yuu2dva8.

Nov. 28: Turkey Toss — Watch wolf, coyote and fox families enjoy their turkey dinners, 9-11 a.m., Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, 4729 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, $20 for ages 6-11, $40 for ages 12 and older, no one younger than 6 is permitted. Registration: 719-687-9742, wolfeducation.org.

MUSIC

Nov. 22: Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas — 7-10 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $49-$75. Tickets: bootbarnhall.com.

Nov. 27: Christmas with Mat & Savanna Show — 6:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $54 and up. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 29-30: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in Concert — 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Nov. 30: Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas — 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, $15-$30. Tickets: blue-violin.com/candlelight-christmas.

Nov. 30: Dashing Thru LoDo – Confluence Music for the Holidays — 7-9 p.m., Union Station, Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 1: The Voice and the Violin Candlelight Christmas — With Cami Maree and The Blue Violin, 5 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Chapman Foundation Recital Hall, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $17.75-$45.50. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org.

Dec. 1: Spinphony Holiday Show — 6 p.m., Stargazers Theatre, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $20. Tickets: stargazerstheatre.com.

Dec. 1: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Christmas Canteen — 6:30 pm., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $59 and up. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 1-2: The Doo Wop Christmas — 7 p.m. Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $45-$65. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 3: Mile High Bones — Festive holiday trombone, 6 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 3: Sarah Brightman’s “A Christmas Symphony” — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $49.95-$129.95. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 3: All-Choral Holiday Concert: Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir and University Chorus — 7:30-9:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St., Fort Collins, $5-$15. Tickets: uca.colostate.edu/events.

Dec. 4: Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas — 7 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, $18-$34. Tickets: blue-violin.com/candlelight-christmas.

Dec. 4: Jim Brickman: “Comfort & Joy” — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $49 and up. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 4: Face Vocal Band “Joy to the World” Holiday Show — 7:30 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $30.50-$40.50. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org.

Dec. 4: Concert Orchestra Concert: Reflections at Candlelight — 7:30-9:30 p.m., CSU Fort Collins, Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins; uca.colostate.edu/events.

Dec. 4: A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone and Friends — 8 p.m., Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon St., $20-$40. Tickets: lulusmusic.co.

Dec. 4: Choir! Choir! Choir! — Un-silent night – An epic holiday sing-along, 8 p.m., Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, $43.52-$62.79. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 4, 6, 13 and 20: Christmas Carolers — 9 a.m., Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver; hotelcliocherrycreek.com.

Dec. 5: 3MoMezzos: Motown & More Holiday — 6:30 and 9 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 5: Christmas Jazz with Wayne Wilkinson Trio — 6:30-9:30 p.m., Tokki, 182 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.; waynewilkinson.com.

Dec. 5: Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas — 7 p.m., Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, $22 and up. Tickets: blue-violin.com/candlelight-christmas.

Dec. 5: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $55-$85. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 5: Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour — 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 6: Holiday Concert with the Littleton Symphony Orchestra — 7-9 p.m., Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura, Littleton, $5-$30. Tickets: littletonsymphony.org/concerts.

Dec. 6: Daniella Katzir: ‘Tis The Season of Sweet and Spice — 8 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $29.83-$34.98. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 6-7: El Javi: Acoustic Christmas — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 6-7: Dashing Thru LoDo – Dickens Carolers — 7-9 p.m., Union Station, Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 6 and 8: Harmony of Dreams: A Journey of Redemption and Praise — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 8, Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr St., Arvada, $22-$25, $5 for students and children. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yc6m7e2h.

Dec. 7: The Secret of Christmas Holiday Concert — With America the Beautiful Chorus featuring Velvet Hill Chorus, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunrise Church, 2655 Briargate Blvd., $15 in advance, $20 at door, free for ages 12 and younger. Tickets: atbchorus.com.

Dec. 7: Denver Brass Quintet – Holiday Traditions — 7 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $82. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 7: A Winter’s Eve — Holiday concert with David Arkenstone & Friends, 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Colorado 105, Palmer Lake, $35 in advance, $40 day of show, $20 for students with ID, $80 VIP. Tickets: trilakesarts.org.

Dec. 7: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Holiday Celebration Concert — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $35-$45. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 7: A Holiday Events with Leslie Odom, Jr. — 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 7: Girl Named Tom: “The Joy of Christmas Tour” — 8 p.m., Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $47.63. Tickets: axs.com.

Dec. 7: A Very Saxy Christmas: The Sax Syndicate — 9:30 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 7 and 21: Original Dickens Carolers — Enjoy live music while seeing the twinkling lights, 3-5 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver; larimersquare.com/events.

Dec. 8: Sounds of the Season — Presented by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Newton Middle School Band, 3 p.m., Aspen Academy, 5859 S. University Blvd., Greenwood Village; hrconcertband.org.

Dec. 8: Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors celebrate a Cool Yule — 6 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 8: Festival of Lessons at Carols — 6-7:15 p.m., Shove Memorial Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave.; tinyurl.com/aub8cj8b.

Dec. 8: The Minding – “A Solstice Celebration” — 7 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, Tuft Theatre, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $29.83-$34.98. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 9: CU Boulder Thompson Jazz Big Bands perform Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” — 6:30 and 9 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 11: Gerald Albright’s Lone Tree Sessions: Take 6 Christmas — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $40-$65. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 11-15: A Festival of Carols — 7-8:15 p.m. Dec. 11, 13-14, 3-4:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood; cherrycreekpres.org/christmasconcerts.

Dec. 12: Michael W. Smith — Every Christmas with Riley Clemmons, 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $59-$79. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 12: The Beauty of December — Presented by Soundtrack Chamber Orchestra, 7 p.m., Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts, 7538 W. Ave., Wheat Ridge, donations accepted; soundtrackorchestra.org.

Dec. 13: Dickens Carolers — 6 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $73.70. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 13: Trace Bundy – 16th Annual Acoustic Holiday — 7 p.m., Stargazers Theatre, 10 S. Parkside Drive, $30 in advance, $34 day of show. Tickets: stargazerstheatre.com.

Dec. 13: A Holiday Extravaganza — Presented by The Colorado Springs Conservatory, 7 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Chapman Foundation Recital Hall, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $22.75. Tickets: tickets.entcenterforthearts.org/5305.

Dec. 13: Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers — With a holiday songbook singalong, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Black Rose Acoustic Society, 12530 Black Forest Road, $8-$15. Tickets: blackroseacoustic.org.

Dec. 13-14: Lapompe – Django Carols — 6:30 and 9 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 13-14: Joy Around the World — Presented by the Cherry Creek Chorale, 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village, $2.25-$27.25; cherrycreekchorale.org.

Dec. 13-15: A Colorado Christmas — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 2:30 and 6 p.m. Dec. 14, 1 p.m. Dec. 15, Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 13-14, 20-21 and 24: Classic Broadmoor Holiday Show — Debbie Boone headlines with Marcus Lovett and his daughter, Cathryn Lovett, the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, Ken Miller and the Broadmoor Pops Orchestra, 7 p.m. dinner, show at 8 p.m., The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., go online for prices; broadmoor.com/holidays.

Dec. 14: Colorado Springs Chorale Concert — 3:30-5 p.m., Cripple Creek Baptist Church, 137 N. 1st St., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 14: Christy Wessler’s 20th Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert — 7 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $19.53-$34.98. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 15: First Presbyterian Church’s Christmas Joy — 1:30 and 4:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., go online for prices. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 15: Denver Jazz Orchestra Holiday Show — 4:30 and 7 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 15: Christmas Concert — 5 and 7:30 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8710 Lexington Drive; experiencechrist.net.

Dec. 16-24: Annie Booth Trio & Friends: Charlie Brown Christmas — Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 17: Inspire Music Arts Presents Christmas in Concert — 6:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 18: Arts in the Afternoon Denver Brass Holiday — 1:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $24. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 19: In the Christmas Mood with the Glenn Miller Orchestra — 7 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $54-$79. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 19: Holiday Brass — 7:30 p.m., Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradosymphony.org.

Dec. 19: Symphony of the Rockies Presents Soundtracks of the Season — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $10-$50. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 19: Classical Convergence Series: A Classic Christmas with Frisson — 7:30-9:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins, $35-$45. Tickets: uca.colostate.edu/events.

Dec. 20: Country Christmas with Cody Cozz — 7-10 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $49-$69. Tickets: bootbarnhall.com.

Dec. 20: Eva Noblezada Holiday — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $47-$67. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 20-21: Dashing Thru LoDo – Confluence Music for the Holidays — 7-9 p.m., Union Station, Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 21: The Jersey’s Return for the Holidays — 7 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $84. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 21: Leahy Christmas — 7:30 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $35-$65. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 21: Klezfest — Holiday celebration with music from around the world Featuring Rabbi Joe Black and Steve Brodsky & Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe & Mishmish, 7:30 p.m., Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver, $34. Tickets: mercurycafe.com/event/klezfest.

Dec. 21: Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers — 8 p.m., Swallow Hill Music, Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $34.98-$40.13. Tickets: swallowhillmusic.org.

Dec. 22: Time for Three – A Time for Three Holiday — 6:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center Beaver Creek, 68 Avondale Lane, Bear Creek, $28.25-$73.45. Tickets: vilarpac.org/events.

Dec. 21-22: Christmas Symphony — Presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $36 and up. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 23: Authentic Unlimited – An Authentic Christmas — 7 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center Beaver Creek, 68 Avondale Lane, Bear Creek, $39.55-$84.75. Tickets: vilarpac.org/events.

Dec. 23: Dueling Pianos: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree — 7-10 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $29-$39. Tickets: bootbarnhall.com.

STAGE

Nov. 22-23: “A Christmas Carol” — Presented by Bluebards Theatre Troupe, 7 p.m., Arnold Hall Theater, 2308 Cadet Drive, Air Force Academy; usafa.edu/event/bluebards-theare-troupe-a-christmas-carol.

Nov. 22-Dec. 21: “Christmas Magic…or…Where in the World is Santa?” — Dinner theater, The Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, $13-$50. Tickets: ironspringschateau.com.

Nov. 22-Dec. 29: “A Christmas Carol” — Wolf Theatre, Speer Boulevard & Arapahoe Street, Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Nov. 22-Dec. 29: “Once Upon a Mattress” Holiday Musical — Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $56 and up. Tickets: arvadacenter.org.

Nov. 22-Dec. 29: “Miracle on 34th Street” — Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St., Littleton, $39 and up. Tickets: visitlittleton.org.

Nov. 23-24: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Denver Academy of Ballet, noon and 6 p.m. Nov. 23, noon Nov. 24, Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $30-$45. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Nov. 29-30: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated version Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” drunk, presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m., Odell Brewing Co., 1625 Perry St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: audacioustheatre.com.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with University of Oklahoma School of Dance, Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale and student dancers from the Pikes Peak region, 2 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Nov. 29-30, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $36 and up. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” — 7 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., Denver, $28.75 and up. Tickets: denvercenter.org/tickets-events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 29: “Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain” — Presented by Thin Air Theatre Co., The Butte Theater, 130 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, go online for prices. Tickets: buttetheater.com.

Nov. 30: “Santa’s Circus” — 2 and 7:30 p.m., The Schoolhouse, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, $59 and up. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Nov. 30: Rachael’s Dance “The Nutcracker” — 4 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $15.75-$69.75. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org.

Dec. 2: “Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland” — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $39.95-$69.95. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 5-23: “Santa’s Big Red Sack” — People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Av., Aurora, $31. Tickets: thepeoplesbuilding.com/tickets.

Dec. 5-14: “A Christmas Carol” — Presented by Funky Little Theater Co., Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St., $16-$25. Tickets: funkylittletheater.org.

Dec. 6-7: R-rated Holiday Revue: “The Modbo Ho Ho” — 7:30 p.m., The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $25. Tickets: themat.org.

Dec. 6-7: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated version Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” drunk, presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m., Fiction Beer Co., 7101 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 6-8: “Searching for Santa – A Santastic New Musical” — Presented by Colorado College Department of Music & Colorado Springs Conservatory, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, noon Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Colorado College, Armstrong Hall, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., $25; tinyurl.com/4d7fmsxy.

Dec. 6-22: Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” — Presented by Lakewood Culture Presents and Performance Now Theatre Co., 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, $29 and up. Tickets: lakewood.org/lccpresents.

Dec. 6-22: “Scrooge in Rouge” — 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Wheat Ridge Theater Company Playhouse, 5455 W. 38th Ave., Unit J, Wheat Ridge, go online for prices; wheatridgetheatre.com.

Dec. 7-22: “The Snowflakey Princess” — 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 3 p.m. Sundays, The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $15 and up. Tickets: themat.org.

Dec. 7-22: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum — Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Ave. West, Denver, $35 and up. Tickets: cleoparkerdance.org/tickets.

Dec. 8: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated version Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” drunk, presented by Audacious Immersive, 2 p.m., Alamo Drafthouse Sloan’s Lake, 4255 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 9: The Illusionists: “Magic of the Holidays” — 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $39.95-$69.95. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 11-21: “A (Participation) Christmas Carol” — Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main St., Littleton, $39 and up. Tickets: visitlittleton.org.

Dec. 11-30: “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some More!)” — Breckenridge Theater, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge, $34-$66; backstagetheatre.org.

Dec. 12: “An Evening with Charles Dickens” — 6 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $58.25. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 12-17: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre, The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $29 and up. Tickets: parkerarts.org.

Dec. 12-21: “Yule be Naughty” Holiday Cabaret — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $25-$28; themat.org.

Dec. 13: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Live — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $66 and up; ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 13-15: “Making Merry” — Presented by Stories on Stage, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $26. Tickets: arvadacenter.org; 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, $26. Tickets: storiesonstage.org.

Dec. 13-15: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated version Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” drunk, presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m. Dec. 13-14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Fiction Beer Co., 19523 Hess Road, Unit 103 Parker, go online for prices. Tickets: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 14: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” — 1:30 and 4 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $35. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 15: Broadway Holiday Cabaret — 6:45 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $68.50. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 16: Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays — 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $59 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Dec. 17-18: “A Colorado Nutcracker” — 7 p.m. Dec. 17-18, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $40 and up. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 19: “Believe” — A magical dance production based on “The Polar Express” presented by A Time to Dance, 6:30 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $19-$33. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org.

Dec. 19-21: “A Christmas Carol” — Presented by Funky Little Theater Co., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent St., Palmer Lake, $20-$25. Tickets: funkylittletheater.org.

Dec. 20: “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: A Murderously Festive Holiday Comedy” — 6 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $83.95. Tickets: cherokeeranch.org.

Dec. 20-22: “Amahl and the Night Visitors” — Presented by Central City Opera, 6 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22, Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, $42, $12 for ages 17 and younger. Tickets: centralcityopera.org/tickets-amahl-and-the-night-visitors.

Dec. 20-22: “The Nutcracker” — Presented by Littleton Youth Ballet, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 2 p.m. Dec. 21, noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 22, Joanna Ramsey Theatre, Westminster High School, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, $33-$54. Tickets: littletonyouthballet.org.

Dec. 20-22: “Drunk Christmas” — An abbreviated version Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” drunk, presented by Audacious Immersive, 8 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Lone Tree Brewing Co., 8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222, Lone Tree, go online for prices. Tickets: audacioustheatre.com.

Dec. 20-24: “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” — Bellco Theatre, 1100 Stout St., Denver, $29 and up; axs.com.

Dec. 24: The Second City: “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Sweater” — 4 and 7 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $38-$50. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

VISUAL ARTS

Dec. 5-22: Sangres Art Guild Holiday Show — With original pieces by local and regional artists, 3rd Street Gallery, 59000 N. Highway 69, Westcliffe, visitwetmountainvalley.com/our-events.

SHOPPING

Through Dec. 8: Shop Local, Win Local — When you spend $50 or more at downtown retail shops, upload photos of the receipts to be entered into prize drawings. Go online for information: downtowncs.com/slwl.

Through Dec. 29: Holiday Boutique — With more than 40 Depot artisans with unique hand-crafted gifts, Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton; visitlittleton.org.

Nov. 22-23: Annual Community Christmas Yard Sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23, Arvada Jaycee Hall, 5640 Yukon St., Arvada; historyarvada.org/events.

Nov. 22-Dec. 24: Cherry Creek Holiday Market — Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore Street between 1st and 2nd Avenunes, Cherry Creek North, Denver; tinyurl.com/mpwr937n.

Nov. 22-23: Arapahoe Community College Holiday Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23, Arapahoe Community College, Summit Room, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton; visitlittleton.org.

Nov. 22-24: Denver Christmas Show — Shop for children’s toys, food, gifts, holiday décor and more, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24, National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, $16 online, $17 at door, free for ages 13 and younger; denverchristmasshow.com.

Nov. 22-Dec. 23: Denver Christkindlmarket — German-style holiday market with craft and food vendors plus entertainment, Civic Center Park, Denver; christkindlmarketdenver.com.

Nov. 23-24, Dec. 7-8 and 21-22: Downtown Lakewood Holiday Bazaar — 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, Belmar Plaza & Indoor Shopping Hall, 439 S. Upham St., Lakewood. Tickets: tinyurl.com/bdcta2zn.

Nov. 29-Dec. 15: Arvada Center Fine Art Market and Holiday Pottery Sale — Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Registration required for Nov. 29 opening receptions: arvadacenter.org.

Nov. 30: Holiday Wine and Craft Festival — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park; tinyurl.com/2vzunwan.

Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Belleview Beer Garden, 6791 E. Chenango Ave., Denver. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3mywn26u.

Nov. 30-Dec. 22: Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block — With local vendors, holiday music, themed cocktails and more, noon-5 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays, Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St., Denver; dairyblock.com/events.

Dec. 5-7: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair — 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Hope Lutheran Lange Hall, 312 S. 3rd St., Westcliffe, visitwetmountainvalley.com/our-events.

Dec. 5-15 and 17-22: Holiday Bazaar at Larimer Square — 1425 Larimer St., Denver. Tickets: tinyurl.com/5n794wrn.

Dec. 6: First Friday Holiday Lighting & Art Market — With holiday carolers, music, hot chocolate and more, 5-8 p.m., Silverthorne Pavilion, 400 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne; tinyurl.com/5dtx2p34.

Dec. 6-7: Starlight Market — Premier craft and food market, 3-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7, Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock; crgov.com/2622/season-of-the-star.

Dec. 6-7: Holiday Artisan Market — One-of-a-kind handmade gift, Moffat County Pavilion, Craig; holidayartisanmarket.com.

Dec. 7: Craft Fair — With holiday items and more from Colorado artisans, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial; tinyurl.com/4e2dtpch.

Dec. 7: RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market — With more than 30 local art vendors, live music and more, noon-4 p.m., Truss House, 3400 Arkins Ct., Denver; rinoartdistrict.org/do/its-a-rino-ful-life-2024.

Dec. 7-8: Winter Holiday Art Market — Featuring more than 20 vendors who are all faculty and staff at Art Students League of Denver, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Import Warehouse, 325 N. Broadway, Denver, $10. Tickets: asld.org/show-details/winter-holiday-art-market.

Dec. 8: Colorado Tap House Holiday Fair — Craft fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; carolers, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Santa, 2:30 p.m., Colorado Tap House, 14982 W. 69th Ave., Arvada; tinyurl.com/2c8dh7v3.

Dec. 8: Fort Collins Holiday Gift Festival — With more than 120 vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., Fort Collins; coloradoevents.org/calendar.

Dec. 14: Artisan’s Winter Market — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center, 29477 Colorado 159, Fort Garland; tinyurl.com/39b7csnr.

Dec. 14: Holiday Maker’s Market & Photos with Santa — For ages 21 and older, 1-6 p.m., with photos with Santa 3-5 p.m., Talnua Distillery, 5405 W. 56th Ave., Unit C, Arvada. Free photo with the purchase of any festive holiday cocktails, single pours or flights; tinyurl.com/yc24npey.

Dec. 15: Boulder Holiday Gift Festival — With more than 100 vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., concert at noon, Boulder YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder; coloradoevents.org/calendar.

Dec. 21-22: Last Chance Gift Fest — Holiday shopping extravaganza, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont; coloradoevents.org/calendar.

CHARITY

Through Nov. 25: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts Donations — Go online for items needed and list of donation locations: samaritanspurse.org.

Through Dec. 9: Giving Tree Fundraiser — Select tags to assist families with gifts for children of Fremont County, Florence Brewing Co., 200 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Florence. Unwrapped items requested on tags are due back to the brewery on Dec. 9. In addition, monetary donations for staff and volunteers to purchase gifts can be made at the brewery; 719-784-7441, florencebrewing.com.

Through Dec. 10: Holiday Wishes for Teens Gift Drive — Hosted by A Mom’s Guide to Survive. For information on how to donate or volunteer, go to tinyurl.com/3h2sdjdy.

Through Dec. 11: Denver Metro BOMA Toy and Gift Drive — Go online for a list of items needed: tinyurl.com/ms9whcx6. Email [email protected] for donation locations.

Through Dec. 13: The Christmas Tree Project — Provides fully decorated Christmas trees for families in need. Donations of Christmas trees and decorations can be dropped off at 4575 Galley Road, Suite 200E. To make monetary donations go to thechristmastreeproject.org.

Through Dec. 15: A Precious Child Giving Tree — Visitors of the center will have the opportunity to select a holiday gift tag or tags that each have a curated list of gifts for a child in need this holiday season. Volunteers will be set up near the Santa House on select Fridays through Sundays, Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com.

Through Dec. 16: Toy Drive — Hosted by the Colorado Springs Police Department and Toys for Tots. Donations of new, unwrapped gifts for kids and teens can be dropped off in Toys for Tots donation boxes at police substations and Police Operation Center and other boxes throughout Colorado Springs and El Paso County. For a list of donation box locations or to make a monetary donation, go to tinyurl.com/2s395udu.

Through Dec. 16: Toys for Tots Toy Drive — New, unwrapped toys accepted 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Melody Living, 7600 Sandy Rock Point, 719-960 4005 and Melody Living Independent Living, 7570 Tutt Blvd., 719-900-1540.

Through Dec. 18: Silver Key Bountiful Pantry Food Drive — Donations can be made noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays at King Soopers, 9225 N. Union Blvd. and Safeway, 1425 S. Murray Blvd.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at Silver Key Food Pantry, 1625 S. Murray Blvd. For a list of items needed, go to silverkey.org/services/senior-assistance/food-pantry.

Through Dec. 18: Toys for Tots Toy Drive — New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off during regular business hours at all four El Paso County DMV locations: Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road; Union Town Center, 8830 N. Union Blvd.; Powers Branch, 5650 Industrial Place; Fort Carson Branch, 6351 Wetzel Ave., Building 1525; clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/hours-locations. Go to toysfortots.org to make an online donation.

Through Dec. 18: Timbuk Toys “Wellpower” Giving Tree — Chose and tag and gift a toy for children in need, inside Timbuk Toys, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Through Dec. 20: Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive with Ivan’s Crib — The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver. Donations of new unwrapped toys can be dropped off at participating retailers; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Through Dec. 20: Ornament, Tree Stand and Toy Donation Drive — Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, Plant Doctor desk, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada; echters.com/Events/Calendar.htm.

Through Dec. 24: Salvation Army — Volunteer bell ringers needed. Registration: registertoring.com.

Through Dec. 25: Community Table 25×25 Community Food Drive — With donation barrels in Arvada, Wheat Ridge and Westminster. Go online for information: cotable.org.

Through Jan. 5: Giving Machines — Vending machines where you can make a donation to charity, Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, Cherry Creek North, Denver, near entrance to the Cherry Creek Holiday Market; tinyurl.com/mpwr937n.

Nov. 22-23: Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour — To benefit Tri-Lakes Women’s Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., beginning at the Hospitality House, Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, $30 day of event at Woodmoor Barn; joysoftheseasonht.org.

Nov. 22-23: L’Espirit de Noël Holiday Home Tour — Five stunning homes, each boasting distinct architectural charm, will be adorned in festive décor by nine of the city’s most gifted florists and table designers, to benefit Central City Opera, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., historic Crestmoor Park neighborhood, Denver, $50. Tickets: centralcityopera.org.

Nov. 23: Christmas with Bing — Featuring Eric Elison & Friends to benefit SOCO Senior Resource Center, 2-4 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Colorado 105, Palmer Lake, $35 in advance, $40 at door. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mtb4t7bj.

Nov. 23: Ladies Night — To benefit Westside Cares, with live music, wine, appetizers and more, 3-7 p.m., Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway, $15. Registration: phelangardens.com/#happenings.

Nov. 23: Soli Deo Gloria Holiday Kick-Off Concert — 4 p.m., The Broadmoor International Center, 1 Lake Ave. Donations accepted, parking available for $20. Proceeds benefit The Empty Stocking Fund. Tickets: broadmoor.com/tickets.

Dec. 1: Toys for Tots Toy Drive — 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Big Apple Bodega, 2231 S. Broadway, Denver; bigapplebodega.co.

Dec. 5: Women’s Council of Realtors Colorado Christmas Holiday Auction — To support our network and local charities, including We Fortify, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Flying W Ranch, $70. Reservations: ppwcr.org/event-5884944.

Dec. 7: 14th Annual Chasing & Cycling Santa Toy Drive — Festive 5K run/walk or bike ride with donations benefiting Christmas Unlimited, 9 a.m., PIMA Plaza, 5725 Mark Dabling Blvd., go online for prices. Registration: bicycleresort.com/events-activities.

Dec. 7: Mindless Vitality and Toy Drive — With Deathride, Evan Bingham, Knockblockers, 7 p.m., Sunshine Studios Live, 3970 Clearview Frontage Road, $5 with a toy, $15 without a toy. Tickets: sunshinestudioslive.com.

Dec. 7-8: Tweeds Holiday Home Tour — To benefit Teller County nonprofits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., locations in the greater Ute Pass area, $5-$20. Tickets: wphht.org.

Dec. 7-8: “Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular” — Funds benefit Club 21, a school in South Africa for children with Down syndrome and Friends of Club 21, a nonprofit in Colorado Springs, 2 and 6 p.m., Ent Center for the Arts, Shockley-Zalabak Theater, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $15-$40. Tickets: entcenterforthearts.org.

Dec. 7 and 14: The Christmas Tree Project — Volunteers needed for setup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7 and giveaway, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14, 4574 Galley Road. Registration: thechristmastreeproject.org.

Dec. 8: Jingle & Mingle Open House — With photos with Santa, live music, children’s activities, ugly sweater contest and more, 2-6 p.m., WoW Family Chiropractic, 9524 Federal Drive, Suite 200. A giving tree will be set up for students at Carver Elementary and their families who need assistance for Christmas and donations of all size socks will be accepted. Registration: tinyurl.com/325u5j6v.

Dec. 18: Christmas Party for Children’s Miracle Network — 6 p.m., Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $27. Tickets: looneescc.com.

Dec. 21: Olympic City Christmas Toy & Food Drive — Featuring Space Cowboys & Friends, 7 p.m., The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., $15.94. Tickets: blacksheeprocks.com.

FOOD AND DRINK

Through Dec. 31: Elfie’s Enchanted Holiday Pop-up Lounge — 5 p.m.-close, Wednesdays-Saturdays, Lila B. Lounge at Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village; comedyworks.com.

Through Jan. 24: Holiday Afternoon Tea — The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, go online for prices. Reservations: brownpalace.com.

Through Jan. 25: Holiday Teas and Tours — 1 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $70.45. Dates, times and ticket: cherokeeranch.org.

Nov. 22-Dec. 24: Mistletoe Lounge — Pop-up holiday bar, Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, Cherry Creek North, Denver; tinyurl.com/mpwr937n.

Nov. 24: Holiday Charcuterie 101 Workshop — 3:30-5 p.m., Leyden Rock Community Center and Pool, 17685 W. 83rd Drive, Arvada, $81.88. Registration: tinyurl.com/5n9xyaj3.

Nov. 24: Holiday Sparkles: A Bubbles Tasting Experience — 5-7 p.m., Blanchard Family Wines tasting Room, 1855 Blake St., Suite 120, Denver, $30. Registration: bfwcolorado.com/denverevents.

Nov. 25, Dec. 1-2: Holiday Cookie Tins Cooking Class — 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 25; 2-4:30 p.m. or 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 1; 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 2, The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: tfkcc.com.

Nov. 25-Dec. 28: Miracle at Union Station: Buddy’s Bar — Pop-up cocktail lounge featuring holiday décor cocktails and a designated Hanukkah table, 4-p.m.-midnight, Galley Bar on lower level, Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver. Reservations: denverunionstation.com.

Nov. 27-Dec. 30: Special Holiday Events — Milepost Zero, 1601 19th St., Suite 150, Denver. Go online for list of events: mcgregorsquare.com/events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Victorian Christmas Tea — 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Miramont Castle, Queen’s Parlour Tea Room, 9 Capitol Hill, Manitou Springs, $35-$55. Reservations: miramontcastle.org/november.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31: Pop-up Christmas Bar — The Rouge Wine & Bourbon Bistro, 7939 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 190, Greenwood Village; therougewinebar.com.

Nov. 30: Holiday Fruit Cobbler Cooking Class — For ages 7-14, 9 a.m.-noon, Chefs’ Kitchen, 1753 S. Eight St., $75. Registration: chefskitchencos.com/events.

Nov. 30: Holiday Wine Tasting — 6:30 p.m., Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, $83.45. Reservations: cherokeeranch.org.

Nov. 30-Dec. 31: Holiday Bar — 5-10 p.m., Omni Interlocken Broomfield, 5000 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield; omnihotels.com/hotels/denver-interlocken.

Dec. 1-Jan. 31: Holiday Pop-up Bar — Clipper’s Horsetooth, 217 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins; chipperslanes.com/holiday-pop-up-bar.

Dec. 2-Dec. 31: Noel Christmas Pop-up Bar — The Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge, Olde Town Arvada, 7415 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Go online for a list of events and ticket events: thebluegrasslounge.com/noel.

Dec. 3-4: Yule Log: Champagne Cooking Class — 5:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3; 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. Dec. 4, The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: tfkcc.com.

Dec. 5: How “The Mean One” Stole Poka Lola — “The Mean One” could use a little social interaction and he’s going behind the bar to shake up your next cocktail. Join us for some wholigan fun and we’ll see if you “hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe,” entirely what The Mean One makes you, 6-8 p.m., Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver; pokaloladenver.com/event/poka-lalala.

Dec. 5: Coaltrain’s Infamous Christmas Wine Soirée — With craft beers, spirits, more than 40 wines, hors d’oeuvres and live music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery, 25 W. Cimarron St., $59 in advance, $65 at door, if available. Reservations: 719-475-9700, coaltrainwine.com/events.

Dec. 6: Vail Kris Kringle Wine Dinner — 4:30-6 p.m. holiday vendors and Santa with dinner 6-8 p.m., Donovan Pavilion, 1600 S. Frontage Road West, Vail, $151.23. Reservations: tinyurl.com/mptd5t6v.

Dec. 6-Jan. 4: Blazing Bright Holiday Pop-up Bar — 4-10 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Fireside Bar & Grill at The Inverness Denver, 200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood. Reservations: www.opentable.com/r/fireside-bar-and-grill-englewood.

Dec. 7: Get in the Spirit…with Holiday Cupcakes Cooking Class — For ages 5-12, 10-11:10 a.m., Chefs’ Kitchen, 1753 S. Eight St., $44. Registration: chefskitchencos.com/events.

Dec. 7: Bountiful Boards: Holiday Charcuterie Cooking Class — 5:30-8 p.m., Chefs’ Kitchen, 1753 S. Eight St., $95. Registration: chefskitchencos.com/events.

Dec. 8: Yule Log: Exotic Cooking Class — 1:30-4:30 p.m., The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: tfkcc.com.

Dec. 9: 9th Annual Eggnog & Cider Competition — 5-8 p.m., Olde Towne Arvada, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $30. Tickets: tinyurl.com/599vnm2b.

Dec. 11: Christmas Lunch by Newmont — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13: Soup for the Soul and Christmas Cookie Contest — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 14: Hot Chocolate, Cider, S’mores and Luncheon — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 14: Holiday Tea — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, $37. Reservations: 719-598-8667.

Dec. 15: Poka La La La Holiday Cocktail Class — 2-3 p.m., Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver, $30. Registration: pokaloladenver.com/event/poka-lalala.

Dec. 15 and 22: Sunday Breakfast with Santa — 8-10 a.m., Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd., $5; bicycleresort.com/events-activities.

Dec. 15, 17 and 24: Gingerbread Houses Cooking Class — 9-11:30 a.m., 12:30-3 p.m. or 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 or 17; 9-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 24, The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: tfkcc.com.

Dec. 17: Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild’s Annual Holiday Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lumen8, 402 S. Tejon St., $55-$75. Reservations required by Dec. 13: tinyurl.com/3pjna2p7.

Dec. 19: Christmas Prime Rib Wine Dinner — 6 p.m., Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna, 2616 W. Colorado Ave., $95. Reservations: 719-633-0406.

Dec. 22: Feast of the Seven Fishes — 5-7:30 p.m., The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, $75. Reservations: 719-598-8667.

Dec. 22-23: Yule Log: Chocolate Cooking Class — 1-4 p.m. Dec. 22; 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12, The French Kitchen, 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: tfkcc.com.

KIDS AND PETS

Through Dec. 17: Special Santa Experiences – Christmas Tales — Santa or Mrs. Claus will read Christmas stories to families and take photos, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Drive. Registration: basspro.com/santa.

Through Dec. 24: Santa’s Wonderland — Photos with Santa, Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Drive, go online for times. Free 4×6 photo and shareable video other photo packages available for purchase. Reservations are recommended for a visit and photo with Santa and can be made up to 7 days in advance: basspro.com/santa.

Nov. 22-Dec. 31: Santa Express Train and Holiday Rides — Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Cañon City, go online for prices. Tickets: royalgorgeroute.com/calendar.

Nov. 23 and Dec. 7: Special Santa Experiences – Yuletide Breakfast with Santa and His Helpers — 9 a.m., Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Drive. Maximum of 6 individuals per family. Registration: basspro.com/santa.

Nov. 23-Dec. 22: Photos with Santa — 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 21: St. Nick on the Bricks — Visit with Santa and and children ages 10 and younger, accompanied by an adult, can ride the Snowflake Express, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 and Saturdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 21, Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder; tinyurl.com/2s3mdujs.

Nov. 29-21: Santa & Mrs. Claus Visits — For entire family, including pets, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Larimer Square, Denver; larimersquare.com/events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 23: The Polar Express Train Ride — Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, go online for prices. Tickets: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express.

Nov. 30: Pancakes with Santa — 8:30-11 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, $14, free for ages 2 and younger. Tickets: tinyurl.com/22hune9k.

Nov. 30: Santa Claus is Coming to ARC — 10 a.m.-noon, South Park Store, 7951 S. Broadway, Littleton; arcthrift.com/stores.

Nov. 30: Grinchmas — Photos with the Grinch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Nov. 30: Kid’s Matinee: A Dazzling Christmas — Lunch with Santa & Ralph, the world’s tallest elf, noon, Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, $5. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Nov. 30, Dec. 7-8 and 14: Visit with Santa — 1-4 p.m., with Santa Paws Day on Dec. 8, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada. Donations of nonperishable food accepted to benefit the Community Table Food Bank; echters.com/Events/Calendar.htm.

Nov. 30-Dec. 28: Songs & Hayrides with Santa — 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd. Registration: bicycleresort.com/events-activities.

Nov. 30-Dec. 21: Breakfast with Santa — 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, $75, $48 for ages 10 and younger. Reservations: brownpalace.com.

Dec. 1: Santa Comes to The Glen — Photos with Santa, treats and beverages, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Aspen View Show Home at The Glen, 9277 Golden Bluffs Drive; [email protected].

Dec. 1, 8 and 15: Vintage Christmas with Santa — With cookies and cocoa, 1-3 p.m., Pick Attic Cat at Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Registration: visitlittleton.org.

Dec. 1-22: Santa at the Station — Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Union Station Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 1-22: Santa at the Station — Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Union Station Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 4: Cocoa and Candy Canes — Stories, face painting, songs and more with Mrs. Claus and the elves, 4-5:30 p.m., Fitzmorris Elementary School, 6250 Independence Way, Arvada, $28-$38. Registration: apexprd.org/event/cocoa-and-candy-canes.

Dec. 6: Soccer with Santa — 5-7 p.m., Sheridan Recreation Center, 3325 W. Oxford Ave., Sheridan. Call for information and registration: 303-761-2241.

Dec. 6: Parents Night Out — Parents can take the night off while kids enjoy movie night – “Frozen,” for ages 3-12, 5-8 p.m., Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, $20-$25. Registration: tinyurl.com/yb3z4bkf.

Dec. 7: Cocoa and Doughnuts with Santa — 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 10-11 a.m., Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, $5-$6. Registration: tinyurl.com/bdv3bw5p.

Dec. 7: Santa Paws is Coming to Town — Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at 9 a.m., with family and dog friendly events, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, Under the Sun Dog Training & Daycare, 6540 Vincent Drive. Breakfast is $10, free for dogs and children younger than 2. Reservations required by Dec. 3 for breakfast: utsdog.com/index.php/santa-paws-2024.

Dec. 7: Santa Claus is Coming to ARC — 10 a.m.-noon, Gateway Store, 1070 Sable Blvd., Aurora; arcthrift.com/stores.

Dec. 7: Santa Paws Photos and Holiday Boutique — Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and shop for gifts for pets and people, to benefit Harley’s Hope Foundation, 1-4 p.m., Hanks K9 Social Club, 815 S. Sierra Madre St., $15 donation for digital photos; harleys-hopefoundation.org.

Dec. 7: Reindeer Games — Kid-friendly, winter-themed activities include live reindeer, Santa, s’mores, hot chocolate and sleigh rides, 1-4 p.m., Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock; crgov.com/2622/season-of-the-star.

Dec. 7-14: Santa’s Workshop — With nature-themed craft, nature games, Santa and more, South Platte Park, Kingfisher Studio, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, $10. Go online for times, dates and registration: tinyurl.com/p589cjtr.

Dec. 8: Elf Academy — For ages 3-10, ear your best elf outfit or festive attire and get ready to become one of Santa’s elves, toast s’mores, enjoy hot cocoa, decorate a cupcake and more, 9-10:30 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m., Golden Hayride & Outpost, 17695 S. Golden Road, Golden, $33.85 per child. Tickets: tinyurl.com/25knusu2.

Dec. 14: Cookies with Santa — 9-9:50 a.m., 10-10:50 and or 11-11:50 a.m., Apex Center, 13150 W. 72 Ave., Arvada, $8-$10. Registration: apexprd.org/event/cookies-with-santa.

Dec. 14: Santa Visits — 9 a.m.-noon, Hendrick Office Building, 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch; highlandsranch.org/news-events/calendar.

Dec. 14: Santa Claus is Coming to ARC — 10 a.m.-noon, JCRS Store, 6791 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood; arcthrift.com/stores.

Dec. 14: Santa Paws — Hosted by Magnolia Hotel Denver in partnership with the Freedom Service Dogs organization with family and pet photos with Santa, holiday treats, hot beverage stations and cash bar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 17th by Magnolia Ballroom, across from the Magnolia Hotel, 818 17th St., Denver. Registration: tinyurl.com/4bbzhbww.

Dec. 14: Nature Hikes With Santa — 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, $4-$5. Registration: 719-520-6745, elpasocountynaturecenters.com.

Dec. 14: Visit with Santa and Children’s Activities — 12:30 p.m. visit with Santa, 12:30-2 p.m. activities, Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 14: Storytellers and S’mores — Santa and his friends will read holiday favorites with s’mores, hot chocolate and more, 5-7 p.m., Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock; crgov.com/2622/season-of-the-star.

Dec. 14 & 21: Pictures with Santa — 1-3 p.m., La Baguette, 2417 W. Colorado Ave.; tinyurl.com/4s5kthzv.

Dec. 19: Toys for Tots — 4:30-7 p.m., Cripple-Creek Victor High School cafetorium, 410 N. B St., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 21: Santa Claus is Coming to ARC — 10 a.m.-noon, Bear Valley Store, 3125 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver; arcthrift.com/stores.

Dec. 21: Merry Dog MaxFund Adoption Event — 1-4:30 p.m., Larimer Square, Denver; larimersquare.com/events.

OTHER EVENTS

Dates vary: Christmas Tree Permits — Various Rocky Mountain National Forests. Go online for cost and information: recreation.gov/tree-permits.

Through Nov. 22: Hand-Lettered Holiday — Learn lettering and calligraphy techniques to create holiday gifts, ornaments or cards, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fridays, Bemis School of Art, 30 W. Dale St., $112-$127. Registration: tinyurl.com/cmmxsvf6.

Through Dec. 19: Christmas in the Gold Camps — Celebrate the season the old-fashioned way with light tours, Jingle Bell Ball and Christmas Parade, Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com.

Through Dec. 24: Winter Holiday Trains — Santa’s Rocky Mountain Adventure and Santa’s Lighted Forest trains, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, go online for prices: georgetownlooprr.com/winter-holiday-trains.

Through Jan. 31: Skate in the Park — Have some fun with friends on the ice while enjoying the only outdoor rink in the area, Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave., $13 includes skates, $1 off for first responders and members in the military with ID, free for ages 4 and younger. Go online for times and special events: downtowncs.com/event/skate. 

Through Jan. 12: Blossoms of Light — A twinkling winter wonderland with luminous light displays, 4:30-9 p.m., closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 25, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events.

Nov. 22-Dec. 30: Christmas in Color — World’s largest drive-thru animated light show, Water World Water Park, 8800 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights; Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison; Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora. Go online for prices and tickets: christmasincolor.net.

Nov. 22: Navigating New Holiday Normals — Presented by dementia expert Paula Lev, 2 p.m., Jackson Creek Senior Living, 16601 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument. Reservations: 719-259-1331, jacksoncreekseniorliving.com/events.

Nov. 22: Festival of Lights — A hometown tradition with live music, a tree lighting ceremony, a holiday market and carriage rides, 5 p.m., 4th Street, Loveland; downtownloveland.org/festivaloflights.

Nov. 22-24: Victorian Christmas Tours — With fresh cookies and warm cider, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Miramont Castle, Queen’s Parlour Tea Room, 9 Capitol Hill, Manitou Springs, $16, $14 for ages 60 and older, $12 for ages 12 and younger; miramontcastle.org/november.

Nov. 22-Dec. 31: Mile High Holidays Drone Show — 7 p.m., Denver skies; denver.org/milehighholidays.

Nov. 22-Dec. 31: Mile High Tree — A dazzling music and light show, 5-10 p.m., Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver; denver.org/milehighholidays.

Nov. 22-Jan. 1: ICE! — “The Polar Express” will be brought to life with 10 immersive scenes and frozen slides, Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, go online for prices. Tickets: christmasatgaylordrockies.marriott.com.

Nov. 22-Jan. 4: Magic of Lights — Drive-through holiday light displays, 5:30-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Road, Fountain, $23.12 and up. Tickets: magicoflights.com.

Nov. 22-Jan. 4: The Polar Express Train Ride — An immersive theatrical re-creation of the classic holiday story, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, 479 Main Ave., Durango, go online for prices. Tickets: durangotrain.com.

Nov. 22-March 17: Pindustry on Ice — Rooftop ice skating, curling and holiday-themed food and beverages, 4 p.m. to close Mondays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to close Saturdays and Sundays, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, 7939 E. Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village. Rhinestone Cowboy: Pindustry on Ice Grand Opening, 6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 22. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be available Dec. 8, 15 and 22; thepindustry.com.

Nov. 23: Starlighting — Enjoy hot chocolate, adult beverages, food trucks and strolling entertainers, 2-6 p.m., with lighting of the star at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks, downtown Castle Rock; crgov.com/2622/season-of-the-star.

Nov. 23: Tree Lighting — With Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and more, 3:30-6 p.m., with tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., Bond Park, Estes Park; estesparkeventscomplex.com.

Nov. 23: Tree Lighting — Santa will light the tree at 4th and Main and all the lights on Main Street simultaneously, 5-7 p.m., 4th & Main Plaza, Grand Junction; downtowngj.org/events/tree-lighting.

Nov. 23-Jan. 1: Winter Wonderlights — A lights and music show, 5-9 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, 5995 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. Live events with activities, performances, vendors and more be held 4:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 23, Dec. 13-14. Donations to Kissmas Wishes accepted; visitlovelandco.org.

Nov. 23-Jan. 5: Zoo Lights — With Adult Night on Nov. 22 and Sensory-Friendly Night on Dec. 31, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas, Denver Zoo, Denver, go online for times and prices; denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights.

Nov. 24: Switch on the Holidays — Grand illumination of Boulder County Courthouse and Pearl Street Mall, 5-7 p.m., 1300 block of Pearl Street, Boulder; boulderdowntown.com/light-up-the-holidays.

Nov. 25 and Dec. 21: Holiday Centerpieces Workshop — 1 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 21, Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway, $22.50. Registration: phelangardens.com.

Nov. 25-Dec. 1 and Dec. 20-Jan. 2: Holiday Parking Promotion — Fifty percent off daily long-term park, Colorado Springs Airport. No coupon is required; however, travelers are encouraged to exit through a manned booth to receive the discount; flycos.com.

Nov. 25-Dec. 30: Free Downtown Trolley Rides — See the downtown decorations, 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, no rides Dec. 24, pickup/drop-off points Encore Garage Entrance on South Street between Wilcox and Perry Street and Douglas County School District Parking Lot Entrance on 6th Street Wilcox and Perry Street, Castle Rock; crgov.com/2622/season-of-the-star.

Nov. 27: Make Your Own Ceramic Holiday Ornaments — 6-8:30 p.m., Burd’s Nest Art Gallery, 7611 Grandview Ave., Arvada, $65.87. Registration: tinyurl.com/5euz35ur.

Nov. 29: Holiday Lighting Extravaganza — With photos with Santa, boat ride and fireworks, 5-8 p.m., Pueblo Riverwalk, 125 E. Riverwalk, Pueblo; puebloriverwalk.org/events/annual-holiday-lighting-extravaganza.

Nov. 29: Mayor’s Holiday Lighting — With Silent Night sing-along, town tree and grand park lighting, entertainment, food vendors and more, 5:30-7 p.m., O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker; parkerco.gov/events.

Nov. 29: Catch the Glow Parade — A whimsical holiday parade with handcrafted floats, marching bands, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles, 5:30 p.m., Estes Park; visitestespark.com.

Nov. 29: Candlelight Walk, Parade and Drone Show — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Main Street in downtown Littleton; visitlittleton.org.

Nov. 29: Grand Illumination — Take in the lighting of the outdoor 40-foot Christmas tree and enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 6 p.m., Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Nov. 29 and Dec. 1: Holiday Door Swag Workshop — 2 p.m., Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway, $27.50. Registration: phelangardens.com.

Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 14: Holiday Wreath Workshop: Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway, $32.50. Registration: phelangardens.com.

Nov. 30-Dec. 21: Who-Ligan Holiday Shenanigans — With green hot cocoa and story time hosted by Cindy Lou at 10:30 a.m. and photos inside The Crumpit Cave, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, Diary Block, 1800 Wazee St., Denver; dairyblock.com/events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 23: Holiday Strolling Entertainment — With holiday carolers, weekends, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Nov. 29-Dec. 29: ElectriCritters — 5:30-8:30 p.m., with last admission at 8 p.m., Fridays-Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 15 and daily Dec. 20-23 and 26-29, Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave., Pueblo, $5-$9, free for ages 2 and younger. Go online for sensory sensitivities dates. Tickets: pueblozoo.org/electricritters.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31: Bridge of Lights Holiday Drive-Thru — Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Cañon City. For personal vehicles with a few exceptions: Trolleys, party busses, 15 passenger vehicles, dually trucks, trailers and campers are not allowed, $40 per car with online ticket purchase, $45 per car at gate, $35 per car for season pass holders with online purchase; royalgorgebridge.com/bridge-of-lights.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31: Santa’s Little Man Ice Cream Factory — Bingo with Mrs. Claus, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays; live holiday music, 7-9 p.m. Fridays, photos with Santa, 3-5 p.m. Saturdays, Crafting with the Elves, noon-1 p.m. Sundays, Little Man Ice Cream Factory, 4411 W. Colfax Ave., Denver; littlemanicecreamfactory.com.

Nov. 29-Jan. 5: Trail of Lights — A winding path with lights that illuminate the countryside, closed Dec. 25, Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, go online for prices. Tickets: botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/trail-lights.

Nov. 29-Jan. 12: Hudson Holidays — Santa’s workshop, Candyland, maze, theme nights with warm beverages and cocktails for purchase, 5 – 8:30 p.m., Hudson Gardens, 6225 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Go online for prices. Tickets: hudsongardens.org/enjoy/holidays.

Nov. 29-Jan. 26: Skating at McGregor Square — Tree lighting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 1901 Wazee St., Denver, go online for dates, times and prices: mcgregorsquare.com/events.

Nov. 30: Hometown Holidays Kick-Off Saturday — Learn about reindeer, sponsor booths and activities with Buddy the Elf, Elsa and Olaf, carolers and Parker Express Trian, noon-4 p.m., O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Drive, Parker; parkerco.gov/events.

Nov. 30: Olde Town Arvada Tree Lighting — 2-8 p.m., with pop-up markets, festive march and tree lighting at 6 p.m., Olde Town Square; oldetownarvada.org/event-details/annual-olde-town-arvada-tree-lighting.

Nov. 30: Christmas Stroll — Get photos with Santa and meet Prancer the Reindeer while enjoying carolers and live entertainment, 5-8 p.m., Old Colorado City; shopoldcoloradocity.com/events/christmas-stroll.

Nov. 30: Pueblo Parade of Lights — A 30-year tradition in southern Colorado with festive floats and other holiday entertainment, 5:30 p.m., Pueblo; puebloparadeoflights.com.

Nov. 30: Colfax Avenue Holiday Tree Lighting — With live music, holiday cheer and warm treats, 6-9 p.m., Park Avenue Park, corner of Colfax Avenue and Franklin Street, Denver; tinyurl.com/yc2rxtvw.

Nov. 30-Dec. 15: Downtown Holiday Activities — Visit Gingerbread Lane at the Schoolhouse, Polar Bear Ice Land at Discovery Park and Santa’s Workshop at O’Brien Park for a fun family selfie with holiday walk-around characters, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, downtown, Parker. If you see Buddy the Elf, take a photo of him and post it on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownofParkerCO), sharing where you found him. All submissions will be entered into a prize drawing; parkerco.gov/events.

Nov. 30-Jan. 1: Headframe Lights Up — Self-guided tours of 1890’s mine structures lighted for the holidays with giant ornaments lighting up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek, weekend nights. Go online map: forstcfg.com/holiday-headframe-lighting.

Dec. 1: Rudolph Ramble 5K Run/Walk — 9 a.m., City Park, Denver. Registration: rundenverseries.com.

Dec. 1, 8 and 15: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides — 2-5 p.m., Orchard Town Center, pick up and drop off in the Macy’s courtyard at the corner of Town Center Drive and 146th Avenue, Westminster; theorchardtowncenter.com/events.

Dec. 2-13: Parker Holiday Home Decorating Contest — The community is invited to celebrate by decorating your front porches, yards, patios or balconies and compete to be named one of the best decorated homes in Parker. The Town will produce a virtual map with the locations of all of our registered homes, so you can plan a walk or drive around the community to see the lights and sights; parkerco.gov/events.

Dec. 3: Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon Gala — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, $75-$95. Reservations: scwcc.com.

Dec. 3: Holiday Tree Lighting — With live entertainment, treats and more, 5-7 p.m., Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora; visitaurora.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-2.

Dec. 3 and 15: Holiday Porch Pots Demonstration — 1 p.m., Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Registration: phelangardens.com.

Dec. 4: Christmas Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop — 4-5 p.m., Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $75. Registration: echters.com/Events/Calendar.htm.

Dec. 4: Noel Night — Lighting of the ceremonial Ski Tree, 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Telluride; telluride.com/festivals-events/events.

Dec. 5: Electric Moonlight — Adults-only mistle-toast to the season with sampling of cocktails and food, music and Santa visits, 5-8:30 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, go online for prices. Tickets: cmzoo.org/em.

Dec. 5: Lakewood Lights — With lighting ceremony, live music, hot cocoa, Santa and crafts, 5-8:30 p.m., Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood; tinyurl.com/ywvpn4fs.

Dec. 5-7: Christmas Creche Exhibit and Live Outdoor Nativity — Christmas Creche Exhibit, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 1-8 p.m. Dec. 6-7; Live Outdoor Nativity, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 6-7, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8710 Lexington Drive; experiencechrist.net.

Dec. 5-8: Tommyknocker Holidays — Vendors, children’s parade, more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Central City; visitcentralcity.com/events.

Dec. 6-8: Holiday Festival — Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music, Mackey Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, $25-$80. Tickets: cupresents.org.

Dec. 6, 8 and 13: Wreath Workshop — 4-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 8, Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $50. Registration: echters.com/Events/Calendar.htm.

Dec. 6-28: Christmas at the Ranch — With more than 200,000 lights, animals, hot cocoa and more, 3-9 p.m., Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 3-10 p.m. Dec. 23-24 and 27-28, Colorado Kids Ranch, 2205 E. Highway 105, Monument, $12, free for ages 3 and younger; coloradokidsranch.com.

Dec. 6-23 and Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Electric Safari — 5-7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, go online for prices. Tickets: cmzoo.org/events-programs/special-events/electric-safari.

Dec. 7: Grinchmas — With crafts, games, skating, bounce house and more, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Apex Center, 13150 W. 72 Ave., Arvada, Go online for prices. Registration required by Dec. 4: apexprd.org/event/grinchmas.

Dec. 7: Elf Goat Yoga — Goats will have cute bells on along with funny elf hats and cute little elf suits, 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, $15-$30. Wear your very own elf costume and get a complimentary yoga mat rental. Registration: tinyurl.com/yvpw9ana.

Dec. 7: Holiday Celebration — With horse-drawn wagons, Santa, reindeer games, food and gift vendors and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch; highlandsranch.org/news-events/calendar.

Dec. 7: Gingerbread Building — 1-2:30 p.m., Apex Center, 13150 W. 72 Ave., Arvada, $28-$38, all supplies provided. Registration: apexprd.org/event/gingerbread-building.

Dec. 7: Jingle Jam — With youth choirs, Santa, cookies, hot chocolate and cider, 1-3 p.m., Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave., Centennial; centennialco.gov/residents/get-involved/community-events.

Dec. 7: Stained Glass Simple Ornament Workshop — For ages 18 and older, 1-4 p.m., Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, $50-$55. Registration: tinyurl.com/249khjte.

Dec. 7: Festival of Lights Family Fun Day — With musical performances, crafts, face painting and family-friendly activities, 2-6 p.m., with cocoa and cookies, 4:30-6 p.m., Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St.; cspm.org/festivaloflights.

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting — Event begins at 2 p.m. with holiday-themed activities, 3 p.m. live music, dancing and more, 5 p.m. Santa arrives to light up the tree, Limbach Park, Second and Front streets, Monument. Donations of food for Tri-Lakes Cares and new unwrapped toys for Santa on Patrol accepted; townofmonument.org/416/monument-tree-lighting.

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting — See more than 50 trees lighting up at once with caroling, a bonfire, Santa and treats, 4:30 p.m., Larkspur Community Park, 8850 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur; larkspurchamberofcommerce.com/annual-events.

Dec. 7: Parade of Lights — 5 p.m., Main Street, Grand Junction; downtowngj.org/events/parade-of-lights.

Dec. 7: 1940’s White Christmas Ball — 5:30 p.m., Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver; 1940sball.org/winter-ball.

Dec. 7: Festival of Lights — With vendors, parade, tree lighting and family activities, 5:30-8 p.m., Crist Park, 105 Fifth St., Frederick; frederickco.gov/234/events.

Dec. 7: Holiday Lighting Ceremony — With holiday music, food vendors, Santa and more, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster; westminsterco.gov/specialevents.

Dec. 7: Festival of Lights Parade — Experience the magical ambiance of the season with floats embellished with lights and decorations, 5:50 p.m., downtown Colorado Springs; coloradospringsfestivaloflights.com.

Dec. 7: Lights of December Parade — 6 p.m., starts at 15th and Walnut streets, Boulder; boulderdowntown.com/events/parade.

Dec. 7: Denver Winter Ball — With buffet hors d’oeurves, silent auction and entertainment to raise funds to help children and families facing hunger in Colorado, 7-11 p.m., University Club of Denver, 1673 Sherman St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: denverwinterball.com.

Dec. 7: 9NEWS Parade of Lights — Celebrating 50 years of Denver’s most magical tradition with floats, balloons, marching bands and cultural groups, 6 p.m., Downtown Denver; winterindenver.com/parade.

Dec. 7: A Real Colorado Christmas Celebration — With Festival of Trees, holiday bazaar and chili cook-off, Fairplay; fairplayco.us/special-events.

Dec. 7: Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas — Kick off the season with Santa look-alikes running on Main Street and the town being transformed with 250,000 LED lights, Breckenridge; tinyurl.com/53zspckv.

Dec. 7-8: Homesteader’s Holiday — With tours, candle dipping, Cowboy Santa, holiday snacks, shopping and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., Greeley, $3-$4, free for ages 2 and younger; ages 17 and younger free with canned food donation for Weld County Food bank; tinyurl.com/ydmz4pev.

Dec. 7, 14 and 21: Saturday Night Lights — Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the season with music, dancing and entertainment all under the glow of one million dazzling lights and Santa and Mrs. Claus strolling about Fillmore Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues, 5-8 p.m., Cherry Creek North, Denver; tinyurl.com/mpwr937n.

Dec. 8: Holiday Wreath Workshop — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Denver Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, $71.21. Registration: tinyurl.com/yx4xc2jb.

Dec. 8: Victorian Christmas Traditional Celebration — With caroling, voting for favorite decorated room and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Beckwith Ranch, 64159 Highway 69 North, Westcliffe; beckwithranch.com.

Dec. 8: Poka La La La Festival Flash Tattoos — 3-6 p.m., Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St., Denver, $30 with cocktail purchase. Registration: pokaloladenver.com/event/poka-lalala.

Dec. 8: Girl Scout Victorian Holiday Party — 4-6 p.m., Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, $18. Registration: mollybrown.org.

Dec. 9: Adult Trip – Local Christmas Lights Tour — 6-10 p.m., Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, $27-$33. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mth97x67.

Dec. 11: Grinch Tree Workshop — 4-5 p.m., Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center, 5150 Garrison St., Arvada, $50. Registration: echters.com/Events/Calendar.htm.

Dec. 12: Winter Wonderland Reception — 3:30-6:30 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 12-14: Christmas Tree Silent Auction — During regular hours, Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13: Polar Party — With crafts, games, storytime and pictures with Santa, 5-7 p.m., Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, Lone Tree, $6-$8. Registration: tinyurl.com/4a4z3rjc. 

Dec. 13: Stained Glass Suncatcher Holiday Ornaments Class — Noon-3 p.m., Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., $100 plus $10 supplies and equipment fee. Registration: cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/holiday-suncatcher.

Dec. 13: Bear Creek by Candlelight — With luminary-lit trails, live music, bowl of chili, festive craft and stories with Santa, 5-8 p.m., Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $7-$8. Registration: 719-520-6387, elpasocountynaturecenters.com.

Dec. 13: Headframe Lights Tour — 5:30 p.m., Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13: Teen After Hours: Friday Flicks – “Elf” — For ages 12-18, 6 p.m., Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St.; tinyurl.com/4ymp9xwv.

Dec. 13: Victor Parade of Lights — 6 p.m., Main Street, Victor; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13: Country Christmas Celebration — Photos with Santa, caroling and more, Golden Outpost, 17695 S. Golden Road, Golden. S’mores, hot chocolate, hot cider and full bar menu available for purchase; goldenhayride.com/events.

Dec. 13: Victor Christmas Tree Lighting — 6:30 p.m., Victor; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13: Victor Christmas and Victor Jingle Bell Ball — 6:45 p.m., Victor Jingle Bell Ball at 7 p.m., Victor Elks Lodge, 367 3rd St., Victor; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 13-14: Dashing Thru LoDo – Buddy the Elf — 7-9 p.m., Union Station, Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver; denverunionstation.com.

Dec. 13-15: Winterfest — Santa, ice skating, ice carving demonstration, food vendors and more, Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd., Thornton; thorntonco.gov/thornton-winterfest.

Dec. 14: Audubon Christmas Bird Count — 8 a.m.-noon bird count, 5-6:30 p.m. tally rally. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Registration: 719-520-6387, elpasocountynaturecenters.com.

Dec. 14: Jingle Jog 5K and Kids’ 1K Reindeer Run — 10 a.m. free Kids’ 1K Reindeer Run, 10:30 a.m. Jing Jog 5K, Fountain-Fort Carson High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, go online for cost. Registration: ppymca.org/raceseries.

Dec. 14: Freezie Fest — Visits with Santa, crafts, train rides and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Pearl Street Mall and beyond, Boulder; boulderdowntown.com/do/freezie-fest.

Dec. 14: Gold Camp Christmas Parade — Noon, Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek; visitcripplecreek.com/event/christmas-in-the-gold-camps.

Dec. 14-15: Mountain Village Holiday Prelude — Mountain Village will be transformed into the North Pole with train rides, visits with Santa and ice skating, Telluride; telluride.com/festivals-events/events.

Dec. 14-15: Holiday Express Trains — With hot cocoa and visits with Santa, Cumbrest & Toltec Scenic Railroad, 5234 B U.S. Highway 285, Antonito, $20-$30. Reservations: cumbrestoltec.com.

Dec. 15: Jingle Bell Run — 11 a.m., Independence Run & Hike Store, Carbondale; carbondale.com/events.

Dec. 21: Nature Ornaments — 10 a.m.-noon, Mueller State Park, Visitor Center Auditorium, 21045 Colorado 67, Divide. Day pass $10 per vehicle; 719-687-2366.

Dec. 21: Elf Goat Yoga — Goats will have cute bells on along with funny elf hats and cute little elf suits, 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m., Orchard Town Center, 14544 Orchard Parkway, Westminster, $15-$30. Wear your very own elf costume and get a complimentary yoga mat rental. Registration: theorchardtowncenter.com/event/elf-goat-yoga-3.

Dec. 21: Ice-ie Sculptures — Sculptures will be started at 3 p.m. on Dec. 21, with a “dueling saws” competition at 5 p.m. Sculptures will be on display until they melt, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 21: Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration — With more than 25 holiday-themed displays and activities, a hot air balloon glow, live music and games, downtown Pagosa Springs; visitpagosasprings.com/events.

Dec. 22: Winter Wonderland Holiday Celebration — Breakfast burritos with the wolves, 9-11 a.m., Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, 4729 Twin Rocks Road, Divide, $40 for ages 12 and older, $20 for ages 6-11, no one younger than 6 is permitted. Registration: wolfeducation.org.

Dec. 23: Family Holiday Movie Event: “Elf” — 3 p.m., Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, $25. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade — 6:30 p.m., Telluride Ski & Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside, Telluride; telluride.com/festivals-events/events.

Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Winter Holiday Trains — Victorian Holiday Celebration and Holiday Lighted Forest trains, Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, go online for prices: georgetownlooprr.com/winter-holiday-trains.

HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH)

Dec. 15: Latkes and Lights Hanukkah Celebration — With themed games, vendors, live music and latke contest, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., JCC Denver, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, $24 and up. Tickets: jccdenver.org/portfolio-items/latkes-and-lights.

Dec. 29: Hanukkah Wonderland with Jewish Life Center — Featuring bowling and arcade, other fun activities, tasty bites and a warm community atmosphere, 3-5 p.m., Lucky Strick Northfield, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 29: Chanukah Celebration — Enjoy what is truly a festival of lights with face painting, fire juggling, delicious treats and crafts, 5-8 p.m., Cherry Creek North, at 1st Avenue and University Boulevard, Denver; tinyurl.com/mpwr937n.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dec. 30-31: New Year’s Eve: Rhapsody in Blue — Presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, 7:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $41 and up. Tickets: pikespeakcenter.com.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve — With music, games and bounce house, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with balloon drop at noon, Apex Center, 13150 W. 72 Ave., Arvada. Registration: apexprd.org/event/noon-years-eve.

Dec. 31: Noon Year’s Eve Countdown and Celebration — Ring in the New Year early with activities for all ages, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with countdown at noon, The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver; shopsatnorthfield.com/events.

Dec. 31: “Bubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles!” Art Guffaw’s Big Bubble Circus — 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m., The Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $15 and up. Tickets: themat.org.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks — 6:30 p.m., Telluride Ski & Snowboard School instructors meander down the mountain with torches to light up the mountainside while fireworks light up the sky, Telluride; telluride.com/festivals-events/events.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with The Jacob Larson Band — 7 p.m., Dazzle, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Gala — With five-course meal, music, champagne and balloon drop, 8 p.m. dinner, entertainment starts at 9:30 p.m., The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., $330. Tickets: broadmoor.com/holidays.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bash — Featuring SofaKillers and Soapdish, 8-11:59 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $155-$200. Tickets: bootbarnhall.com.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party — With live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary champagne toast, 8 p.m.-midnight, Long Tree Golf Club & Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, $150. Reservations: tinyurl.com/4xv5c3k3.

Dec. 31: 2025 Denver All Access New Year’s Even Bar Crawl — 8 a.m.-2 a.m., 1434 Blake St., Denver, $10-$25. Tickets: tinyurl.com/3y2yz8ps.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Bash — Dancing and champagne toast, 9 p.m. The Broadmoor’ International Center, 21 Lake Ave., $80. Tickets: broadmoor.com/holidays.

Dec. 31: Mile High Tree Ball Digital Ball Drop — 9 p.m. and midnight, Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver; denver.org/milehighholidays.

NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS AND OTHER NEW YEAR’S EVENTS 

Jan. 1: Holiday Nature Walk — 8:30-10 a.m., South Platte Park, meet on west deck of Carson Nature Center, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, $10. Registration: tinyurl.com/yuu2dva8.

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