One of the BEST things about the holidays is that there are always things to do around town – holiday-related or not.
Here's a look at some of the holiday events we know of in the Denver metro area and beyond, so get out and enjoy. Happy Holidays Everyone!!
Do you have a holiday event that's not included in this list? Send an email to info@perfecthouseforyou.com and we will gladly add it to our list.
See Santa All Over Town
Christmas carriage parade
WHEN: Dec. 8, 2018. Pre-festivities begin at 10:30
WHERE: Downtown Parker
Come and experience that holiday feeling in the air and enjoy this all-equestrian parade made up of dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons, surreys and stagecoaches from across Colorado, all dressed up for the occasion.
SANTA'S FLIGHT ACADEMY
WHEN: Nov. 10–Dec. 24, 2018
WHERE: Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Let your little ones help Santa ready his sleigh for the big day during Santa's Flight Academy! Visit with jolly St. Nick, try out his Flight Suit Visualizer and enjoy the magical snow and light show at Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET
WHEN: Nov. 16–Dec. 23, 2018
WHERE: 1515 Arapahoe St.
The Christkindl Market includes vendors from Germany, Ukraine, Ireland and other countries — as well as local artisans — offering high-quality gifts, such as hand-carved wooden figurines, handmade candles and ornaments. Entry is free and the entire family is invited.
DOWNTOWN DENVER RINK AT SKYLINE PARK
WHEN: Nov. 20, 2018–Feb. 3, 2019
WHERE: Skyline Park, the corner of 16th and Arapahoe
Grab your family and friends and head to 16th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver to the Skyline Rink. Skate rentals are $2, or bring your own pair and take a spin on the ice for free! Free days for kids will take place throughout the season.
A HUDSON CHRISTMAS
WHEN: Nov. 23–24, Nov. 30–Dec. 2, Dec. 7–9, 14–24 and 26–31, 2018
WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Events Center
Bundle up for a visit with Santa at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. After sharing your list with Ol' Saint Nick, sip hot chocolate as you stroll the outdoor paths lined with trees decked with more than a million twinkling lights.
BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
WHEN: Nov. 23, 2018–Jan. 1, 2019
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens
Embrace the holiday season at Blossoms of Light. The first night will display over one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs highlighting the Gardens' winter beauty.
SANTA ON THE SQUARE
WHEN: Nov. 23–25, Dec. 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–24
WHERE: Larimer Square
It's the happiest season of all at Larimer Square, where historic charm meets holiday cheer. With festive dining options and boutiques filled with treasures for everyone on your 'Nice' list, Larimer Square help you celebrate in style.
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SANTA'S VILLAGE AT CHATFIELD FARMS
WHEN: Nov. 23–Dec. 23, 2018
WHERE: Chatfield Farms at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Bring the kids to meet Santa (and his reindeer), make crafts with Mrs. Claus and take a magical hayride under twinkling holiday lights at Santa's Village. Afterward, the whole family can shop for handcrafted gifts in Santa's workshop.
ZOO LIGHTS
WHEN: Nov. 30, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019
WHERE: Denver Zoo
Zoo Lights will span 70 acres of Denver Zoo's campus with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.
BLOCKBUSTER EVENT
DIOR: FROM PARIS TO THE WORLD
WHEN: Nov. 19, 2018–Mar. 3, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days)
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
See 150 couture dresses, accessories, drawings, photographs and videos that span 70 years of the House of Dior's enduring fashion legacy.
MINDBENDER MANSION
WHEN: July 20, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019 (closed Christmas Day)
WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Gather hidden clues and secret passwords as you work your way through puzzles, brainteasers and interactive challenges of Mindbender Mansion, designed to put minds of all ages to the test.
STAMPEDE: ANIMALS IN ART
WHEN: Sept. 10, 2017–May 19, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days)
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Whether depicted as faithful companions or threatening adversaries, animals have been the subjects of human art for centuries. Stampede allows visitors to consider the roles animals play in our lives and in our art through more than 300 paintings, sculptures and more.
REMBRANDT: PAINTER AS PRINTMAKER
WHEN: Sept. 16, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days)
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Take a close look at Rembrandt's innovative approach to printmaking. The exhibit — which will only appear at Denver Art Museum — features more than 100 prints, drawings and paintings from the Dutch master's career.
¡CUBA!
WHEN: Oct. 26, 2018–Jan. 20, 2019 (closed Christmas Day)
WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
This lively experience — presented in English and Spanish — immerses you in the people, landscapes, flora, fauna and daily life of Cuba. Learn about Cuban art and artists, walk along a Cuban street and explore a coral reef diorama.
THE ART OF THE BOARD
WHEN: Nov. 17, 2018-March 31, 2019 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days)
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Boarders and non-boarders alike will find inspiration in this look at the artistic side of snowboard design. Colorado artisans including Never Summer, Donek, Weston, Meier, and High Society will fill the History Colorado Center atrium with 26 Colorado-themed snowboards.
ZOOM IN: THE CENTENNIAL STATE IN 100 OBJECTS
WHEN: Nov. 21, 2017–Dec. 31, 2018 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's days)
WHERE: History Colorado Center
History Colorado created a brand-new space, the Tim Schultz Gallery, to house this 3,700-square-foot exhibit of 100 objects, each of which had a role in shaping the history and culture of Colorado.
