As we get closer to the holidays, life seems to get really, really busy. Our hope is that you find time to really enjoy this time with your kiddos. We also know that you'd like to keep the cost low this time of year. To help with that, we are highlighting free or low-cost events.
We know there may be others out there, and some you will find on the Macaroni KID Events Calendar. If you see that we have missed a free or low-cost event, please let us know. We will add it ASAP! Submit your events HERE. ๏ปฟ
| Holiday Events around Downtown Denver |
Now - December 31st (Please note: Some events end on 12/24 and some extend past 12/31)
โธ๏ธ Downtown Denver Rink - Closed for 2025-2026 season due to construction.
๐ Christmas In Color Holiday Light Show (Nov 14 - Dec 28)
๐๐ค Giving Machines in Cherry Creek North (Nov 19 - Jan 4)
โ๏ธ Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland (Nov 20-Dec 24)
๐๐ Denver Christkindlmarket at Auraria Campus, Nov 21-Dec 23 (All Ages)
๐๐ญ A Christmas Carol (Nov 21 – Dec 28)
๐ Mile High Tree at Tivoli Quad (Nov 21-Dec 31)
๐ Mile High Holidays Drone Show (Nov 21-Dec 31)
๐ Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (Nov 21 - Jan 11)
๐ Light the Lights - Denver City and County Building (Nov 21- Jan 26)
๐ Cherry Creek North’s Holiday Market (Nov 20 - Dec 24)
๐ ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" at Gaylord Rockies (Nov 24-Jan 2)
๐โจ Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo (Select nights Nov 24-Jan 4)
๐๐ Larimer Lights at Larimer Square (Nov 28 - Dec 31)
๐๐ Hudson Holidays (Select dates Nov 28th - Jan 4th)
๐๐ Elitch Holidays (Nov 28-Jan 4)
โธ๏ธ McGregor Skate (Nov 28th - Jan 25th)
๐๐ฉฐ Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker (Nov 29-Dec 28)
November 16th - 22nd
๐๐๐ Denver Christmas Show (Nov 21-23)
November 23rd - 29th
๐๐ Grand Illumination at Union Station
๐๐๏ธ Cherry Creek North Small Business Weekend (Nov 29-Dec 1)
November 30th - December 6th
๐๐๏ธ Cherry Creek North Small Business Weekend (Nov 29-Dec 1)
๐๐ป Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour
๐๐ Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
๐๐ Holiday in the Highlands (All Ages)
๐๐ถ HOLIDAY BRASSFEST 2025
December 7th - 13th
๐๐ป A Colorado Christmas with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (Dec 12-14)
๐๐ Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
December 14th - 20th
๐ Mistletoe Market (Sat/Sun Dec 13-21)
๐๐ป A Colorado Christmas with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (Dec 12-14)
๐๐ป Holiday Brass with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
๐๐ Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
๐๐ป Handel's Messiah with your Colorado Symphony Chorus (Dec 19-21)
December 21st - 27th
๐ Mistletoe Market (Sat/Sun Dec 13-21)
๐๏ธ๐ Denver BAZAAR: RiNo Holiday Market
๐๐ป Handel's Messiah with your Colorado Symphony Chorus (Dec 19-21)
๐๐ฅ๐ป Movie at the Symphony: Elf in Concert
| Santa Stops |
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Santa is coming to town... OUR town, and we are excited to see him! Macaroni KID knows that families want to create these memories for their kids. (NEW EVENTS Added Each Week!) Pssst..... there's a chance to meet some holiday favorites from Whoville too!
๐ ๐ป Santa's Flight Academy - Photos with Santa (Nov 7th- Dec 24th)
๐ ๐ Hudson Holidays (Select dates Nov 28th - Jan 4th)
๐ Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's (Through Dec 24)
๐ ๐ Grand Illumination at Union Station
๐ ๐ Larimer Lights at Larimer Square (Nov 28 - Dec 31)
๐ ๐ Elitch Holidays (Nov 28-Jan 4)
๐ ๐ป๐ Santa at the Station (Sundays Nov 30-Dec 21)
๐ ๐ Breakfast with Santa at the Aquarium (Select Days Dec 6-24)
November 16th - 22nd
๐๐๐ Denver Christmas Show (Nov 21-23)
November 23rd - 29th
๐๐๐ Denver Christmas Show (Nov 21-23)
๐ ๐ป๐พ Santa Paws at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
๐ ๐ป Santa Claus at Milepost Zero November 28, 2025
November 30th - December 6th
๐ ๐ป๐พ๐ Santa Paws at the Station
๐ ๐ป๐พ Santa Paws at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
๐ ๐ป Santa Claus at Milepost Zero
๐ ๐ Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
December 7th - 13th
๐ ๐ป Santa Claus at Milepost Zero
๐ Brunch with Father Christmas at Four Mile Historic Park
๐ ๐ Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
December 14th - 20th
๐ ๐ป Santa Claus at Milepost Zero
๐ ๐Cherry Creek North Saturday Night Lights (Dec 6,13,20)
December 21st - 24th
Coming Soon!
PLEASE NOTE: Some events may be free to attend, but may have nominal costs for additional events or activities and purchase of photos. Please check with event planners to confirm event details and prices.
