Holiday Event Guide
Ice Palace Experience
November 8-December 24
Cherry Creek Mall
The one-of-a-kind Ice Palace experience returns to Cherry Creek Shopping Center this holiday season, featuring a magical snow and light show inside a soaring 30’ dome. New this year, the Ice Palace and the encircling series of arches and snow globes with include the beloved prehistoric herd from the family film ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT . The high-seas adventure with then culminate with a visit with Santa and a special Ice Age gift. http://www.shopcherrycreek.com/
29th Annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 23rd, 5:00 pm
Historic Downtown Littleton
The 29th edition of this Littleton tradition will be a festive evening of holiday lights and music for the whole family. Santa Claus and his sleigh will make their way down Main Street magically illuminating each block with more than one million lights on the trees and buildings. He’ll be joined by holiday revelers holding candles and flashlights. http://www.downtownlittleton.com/events-calendar.htm
Blossoms of Light~ November 30, 2012– January 1, 2013
Denver Botanic Gardens
Journey through the brilliantly lit Botanic Gardens, featuring artistically highlighted silhouettes of plants throughout 17 acres. Enjoy festive carolers, dancers and hot beverages. Open nightly, Nov. 30 2012 through Jan 1, 2013. Including Christmas eve, Dec. 25, New Year's eve 5:30-9:30 p.m. 720-865-3500; http://www.botanicgardens.org
Zoo Lights~December 3, 2012 – January 2, 2013
Denver Zoo
Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected. 303-736-4800;
Fri., Nov. 30 to Wed, Jan. 02 from 5:30-9:30. For more information visit. http://www.denverzoo.org
The Wildlife Experience Breakfast with Santa
Dates: December 15, 22, 23 & 24, 2012
Kids will enjoy a yummy breakfast of French toast and sausage while parents indulge in eggs, bacon, and hash browns. After finishing up the fancy holiday fare, kids will have a chance to make festive crafts! Make sure to bring your camera so you can get a photo while your kids give their lists to Santa in person this year. Time 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m.
10035 Peoria Street, Parker, CO 80134, 720-488-3300.
http://thewildlifeexperience.org
9NEWS Parade of Lights, Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st.
Downtown Denver
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is the signature event of the Downtown Denver holiday season. The countless sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, majestic floats and delightful characters will once again wow hundreds of thousands. Viewing along the parade route is free, and grandstand tickets are sold for seating in front of the beautifully illuminated City & County building. Nov 30: 8 pm. & December 1: 6 pm. For more information visit www.denverparadeoflights.com
Noon Year's Eve Monday, Children's Museum, Denver
Monday, December 31, 2012
We're celebrating in our very own Times Square. The ball drops on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is a party full of glittery glitzy ball drops, a plaza full of bubble wrap fireworks, rainbows of confetti, sparkly art projects, laughter and FUN! www.mychildsmuseum.org
Have a WONDERFUL Holiday Season! Please let us know if there is something you have heard about that isn't listed and we will be happy to include it.Thanks from Keenan Real Estate.