Ice Palace Experience
November 6 through December 24
Cherry Creek Mall
From November 7 through December 24, visitors to Cherry Creek Shopping Center in celebration of THE PEANUTS MOVIE in theaters November 6, Taubman Malls present a ten-city interactive Peanuts Movie experience.
Each Ice Palace will feature characters from the beloved 65-year-old Peanuts franchise. This interactive holiday display will showcase scenes from the new movie, plus a 30-foot Ice Palace with falling snow, a light show and other activities for the entire family. Interactive globes will feature graphics of the entire Peanuts gang enjoying a snow day ice skating and Snoopy taking to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, The Red Baron.
Adults and children alike will be able to compare their icy hand print to that of Snoopy and Woodstock, see how they measure up to Snoopy and Charlie Brown, and have their photo taken at Snoopy's dog house. End your magical journey at the Ice Palace with a visit to Santa and, of course, a special gift. http://www.shopcherrycreek.com/
30th Annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 27th, 5:30 pm
Historic Downtown Littleton
The 31st 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
A Christmas Carol
Friday, November 27th - Sunday December 21st
?Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation that traces money-hoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. http://www.denvercenter.org
LODO Aglow
Friday, November 27th LoDo District, Inc. will be kicking off LoDo Aglow 2015! Festivities begin the Grand Illumination of Union Station from 5 – 7pm. Then, visitors can stick around to see participating businesses unveil their holiday. http://www.lodo.org
Blossoms of Light and Trail of Lights November 27 – Jan 2, 2016
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, December 5th through Jan 1, 2015. Including Christmas eve, Dec. 25, New Year's eve 5:30-9:30 p.m. 720-865-3500; http://www.botanicgardens.org
Nutcracker
Saturday, November 28th -Saturday Dec. 28th
The Nutcracker is often a child's first introduction to classical ballet. It is the most widely viewed and performed ballet in the world. Because it involves so many elements that intrigue children--fairies, fantasy, dancing candy, toys and Christmas--Tschaikovsky's masterpiece is a wonderful way to introduce children to the joys of great theater. To make it easier and more enjoyable for your child, read BeyondWork's helpful tips on preparation for the ballet. http://www.coloradoballet.org
Zoo Lights~December 4, 2014 – January 3, 2016
Denver Zoo
Zoo Lights will nearly double in size this year, spanning 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. Running December 4 until January 3, is one of Denver’s most anticipated events, which is a great opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy the holidays or kick off the New Year with family, friends and colleagues. ? http://www.denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights-2015
The Wildlife Experience Breakfast with Santa
Dates: December 12, 23 & 24, 2015
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
9 NEWS Parade of Lights, Dec. 4th & Dec. 5th.
Downtown Denver
The 9 NEWS 39th Annual 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. Dec. 4th: 8 pm. & December 5th at 6 pm. For more information visit www.denverparadeoflights.com
Noon Year's Eve Monday, Children's Museum, Denver
Thursday, December 31, 2015
We're celebrating in our very own Times Square. The ball drops on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 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
Parker
A classic Parker Holiday -Symphony
December 4th & 5th -7:30pm and December 6, 2015 -2pm
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.