The Polar Express Train Ride at the Colorado Railroad Museum Nov. 10 – Dec. 23
Relive the magic of the story of The Polar Express™ this holiday season. The famous story is being theatrically re-created using actors and museum trains. Each experience includes hot chocolate, cookies, a train ride, visit with Santa and the “First Gift of Christmas.” coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polarexpress
32nd Annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, November 25th, 5:30 pm
Historic Downtown Littleton
The 32nd 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?
A Christmas Carol
Friday, November 25th - Sunday December 24th
?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 25th LoDo Aglow is back for the 2016 holiday season! For those unfamiliar with this annual event, LoDo Aglow is a place-making and community-building program where neighborhood businesses create a fun and festive window display for the holiday season. This year, we are kicking this up a notch, challenging out participants to adhere to a shared theme as well as offering the option for an awesome artist collaboration.? http://www.lodo.org
Blossoms of Light and Trail of Lights November 27 – Jan 1, 2017
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, 2017. 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 26th -Saturday Dec. 24th
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 2, 2016 – January 1, 2017
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 2 until January 1, 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-2016
The Wildlife Experience Breakfast with Santa
Dates: December 10, 17th, 22nd and 23rd 2016
Kids will enjoy a yummy breakfast with Santa. 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. 2nd & Dec. 3rd.
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. 2nd: 8 pm. & December 3rd at 6 pm. For more information visit www.denverparadeoflights.com
Noon Year's Eve Saturday, Children's Museum, Denver
Saturday, December 31, 2016
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
Free Holiday Carriage Rides
Enjoy the beauty of downtown Parker during the holidays! The Town is providing free carriage and wagon rides on Saturday nights (Nov. 26 through Dec. 17) from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a special opening night at the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.?
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.