Holiday events 2026 · Greater Denver Area
2026 Christmas
Event Map
Catching every holiday event around here has always been a struggle, and it’s harder if you’re new (most of us are). So here it is: every parade, tree lighting, light show and drone show we know of, Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, on one free map. Pick a city, a type or a date; each event links to its official page. It’s just Wes, Ash and me helping out our neighbors. We love our community.
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Dates come from each city’s or organizer’s official page, checked October 17, 2026. Things change — confirm on the official page before you go. Pins mark the venue or downtown area.
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Questions
Looking for something to do this Christmas?
What Christmas events are happening near Denver and Boulder this year?
We track 217 Christmas events for 2026 in 61 towns, from Fort Collins and Estes Park down to Littleton and Aurora: parades, tree lightings, drive-through light shows, drone shows, holiday markets and Santa visits. Use the City, Type and Date filters above to narrow it down.
Where can I see Christmas lights near me?
These are the big holiday light displays and light walks on the map:
- All Is Bright Tour & Chapungu Illuminated at Centerra (Loveland) — Nov 13 – Jan 1 · nightly (Flip the Switch kickoff Fri, Nov 13 · 5–7pm)
- Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland (Denver) — Nov 19 – Dec 24 · market Mon–Wed 12–7pm, Thu–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm
- Blossoms of Light (Denver) — Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:30–9pm
- ICE! & Christmas at Gaylord Rockies (Aurora) — Nov 20 – Jan 3
- Mile High Tree & drone shows (Denver) — Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5–10pm nightly
- Bond Park Holiday Light Display (Estes Park) — Nightly from Nov 21 through New Year's · 5–9pm
- Season of the Star: Downtown Lights & Holiday Trolley (Castle Rock) — Nov 21 – Jan 23 · lights nightly; free trolley Mon & Tue evenings Nov 23 – Dec 29
- Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms (Littleton) — Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5–8:30pm last entry
- Illuminated Christmas Railbike Rides (Erie) — Nov 23 – Dec 30 · select departures
- Zoo Lights (Denver) — Select nights, Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4:30–9pm (Fri–Sat to 10pm)
- Magical Winter Nights (Denver) — Nov 25 – Jan 2 · from 4:30pm
- Christmas in Magic Town (Colorado Springs) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Mon/Tue/Thu–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4 (closed Wed, Dec 24–25, Jan 1)
- Elitch Holidays (Denver) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · select dates
- Holiday Lights Display, Roosevelt Park (Longmont) — Nightly, late Nov – early Jan
- Hudson Holidays (Littleton) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5–9pm
- Downtown Greeley WinterFest (Greeley) — Saturdays, Nov 28 – Dec 12
- Hometown Holiday Experience (Parker) — Weekends, Nov 28 – Jan 2
- Electric Safari (Colorado Springs) — Nightly Dec 2 – Jan 1 (closed Dec 24) · 5–8:30pm
- Garden of Lights (Fort Collins) — Select nights, Dec 11–27 · 5–8pm
- Christmas Walk in the Woods (Loveland) — Dec 12–31 · 5–8pm nightly (closed Dec 24–25)
- Camp Christmas at Stanley Marketplace (Aurora) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Fort Lupton Holiday Lights Tour (Fort Lupton) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Larimer Lights (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Light the Lights, City & County Building (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
Are there drive-through Christmas light shows near Denver?
Yes. You can stay in the car for these, with prices where they are published:
- Christmas in Color at Water World (Federal Heights) — Nov 20 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly (closed Nov 26 & Dec 25) · $34.99 Classic · $49.99 Family per car, plus fees
- Magic of Lights – Colorado Springs (Fountain) — Nov 20 – Jan 2 · Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm, Fri–Sat 5:30–10pm · Per car: $18.50 online for November visits ($21 at the gate), $25.99 any-day Santa Saver, $23.50 Mon–Thu; season pass $92.99
- Christmas in Color at Red Rocks (Morrison) — Nov 27 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly (closed Dec 25) · $34.99 Classic · $49.99 Family per car, plus fees
- 12 Days of Christmas Display (Loveland) — 2026 dates not posted yet · Free
- Christmas in Color: Centennial (Centennial) — 2026 dates not posted yet · Per-vehicle ticket
- NoCo Winter Wonderland (Fort Collins) — 2026 dates not posted yet · $25 per car (last season)
Where are the best Christmas light houses to drive by?
Private homes whose owners put on a show for visitors, many synced to music on your car radio. Please view from the street, keep it quiet and don’t block driveways:
- It's A Wonderful Light (Aurora) — Dec 1 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly
- Bishop Blinkenhaus (Fort Collins) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Broomfield Lights (Broomfield) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Bryant Family Light Show (Aurora) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Burr's Not So Silent Night (Erie) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- ChristMOSS Light Show (Arvada) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Daddy's Crazy Christmas Lights (Westminster) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Frazier Christmas Lights (Loveland) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Lights of Prospect Village (Broomfield) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Lights on Lieter (Lone Tree) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Lights on Northlake (Thornton) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Lights on Tango (Parker) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Miller's Magical Melodies (Parker) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Toe-Tafting Lights (Lakewood) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Westlake Holiday Glow (Broomfield) — 2026 dates not posted yet
Where are the Christmas drone shows in Colorado this year?
These holiday events include a drone light show:
- America 250 · Colorado 150 Drone Show (Longmont) — Sat, Oct 24 · 8:05pm
- Mile High Tree & drone shows (Denver) — Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5–10pm nightly
- Littleton Candlelight Walk (Littleton) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5–8pm (tree lighting with Santa, then a drone show)
- Tree Lighting & drone show (Lyons) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm
- Carbon Valley Holiday Festival: Dacono drone show (Dacono) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4–6pm
- Holiday Parade of Lights & drone show (Lyons) — Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30pm
- Winter Park Holiday Party & drone show (Winter Park) — Sat, Dec 19 · party 3:30–5:30pm, drones after
- New Year’s Eve Drone Show (Parker) — 2026 dates not posted yet
When are the Christmas parades of lights in 2026?
Every holiday parade on the map, in date order:
- Catch the Glow Parade (Estes Park) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30–7pm
- Littleton Candlelight Walk (Littleton) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5–8pm (tree lighting with Santa, then a drone show)
- Niwot Holiday Parade (Niwot) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–1pm (parade starts 11am)
- Erie Parade of Lights (Erie) — Fri, Dec 4 · 4–9pm
- Golden Candlelight Walk (Golden) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30pm
- Louisville Parade of Lights (Louisville) — Fri, Dec 4 · parade 7pm
- Mead Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting (Mead) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6pm
- 9NEWS Parade of Lights (Denver) — Sat, Dec 5 · time TBA
- A Very Merry Berthoud: Parade of Lights (Berthoud) — Sat, Dec 5 · parade 5pm, tree lighting 5:45pm
- Christmas in Conifer parade (Conifer) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1–4pm
- Festival of Lights Parade (Colorado Springs) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:50pm
- Holiday Parade of Lights & drone show (Lyons) — Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30pm
- Manitou Springs Christmas Parade (Manitou Springs) — Sun, Dec 6 · 6pm
- Brighton Festival of Lights Parade (Brighton) — Sat, Dec 12 · 5pm
- Lights of December Parade (Boulder) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6–7:30pm
- Longmont Lights Parade: “Merry Memories” (Longmont) — Sat, Dec 12 · 5–7pm
- Olde Golden Holiday Parade (Golden) — Sat, Dec 12 · parade 10:30am
- Platteville Day of Christmas (Platteville) — Sat, Dec 12 · schedule TBA
- Winter Park Torchlight Parade & Fireworks (Winter Park) — Thu, Dec 24 · Santa photos 1–4pm, torchlight parade & fireworks 5:30pm
- Grand Holiday Parade at SouthGlenn (Centennial) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Lights Above the Clouds Parade (Woodland Park) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Southlands Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Aurora) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Wellington Lights Parade (Wellington) — 2026 dates not posted yet
When are the Christmas tree lightings near me?
Town tree-lighting ceremonies, in date order:
- Downtown Holiday Lighting (Fort Collins) — Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30–7pm (ceremony 6:30pm)
- Acacia Park Community Caroling & Tree Lighting (Colorado Springs) — Fri, Nov 13 · 5–7pm (lighting at 6pm)
- Outlets at Castle Rock Tree Lighting Celebration (Castle Rock) — Sat, Nov 14 · 4–7pm
- Winterfest at Orchard Town Center (Westminster) — Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30–7:30pm
- Belmar Holiday Tree Lighting (Lakewood) — Fri, Nov 20 · evening, tree lit at 6pm
- Loveland Festival of Lights (Loveland) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5–8pm
- Castle Rock Starlighting (Castle Rock) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2–6pm (ceremony 5pm, star lit ~5:30pm, then fireworks)
- Estes Park Tree Lighting (Estes Park) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30–6pm (lighting ~5:30)
- Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Market (Westminster) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30–6:30pm
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Merry Market & Howliday Lights (Littleton) — Sat, Nov 21 · 10am–5pm (dog parade 4:15pm, tree lighting at dusk)
- Switch on the Holidays (Boulder) — Sun, Nov 22 · 11am–7pm, lighting at 5pm
- Manitou Springs Tree Lighting with Santa (Manitou Springs) — Wed, Nov 25 · 5–7pm
- Mayor's Holiday Lighting (Parker) — Fri, Nov 27 · 5–7pm (lighting at 6pm)
- McGregor Skate Grand Opening & Tree Lighting (Denver) — Fri, Nov 27 (rink open through Jan 25)
- Niwot Enchanted Evening (Niwot) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6–9pm
- Idaho Springs Tree Lighting (Idaho Springs) — Sat, Nov 28 · 3–4:30pm
- Holiday Tree Lighting (Commerce City) — Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30–8:30pm
- Lakewood Lights (Lakewood) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5–8pm
- Castle Pines Tree Lighting Celebration (Castle Pines) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5–7pm
- Evergreen Holiday Walk (Evergreen) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5–9pm
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Broomfield) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30–8pm
- Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting (Lone Tree) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6–8pm (lighting 6:30pm)
- Tree Lighting & drone show (Lyons) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm
- Brighton Tree Lighting & Winter Market (Brighton) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1–5:30pm
- Elizabeth Mayor's Tree Lighting (Elizabeth) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3–6pm (tree lighting 5pm)
- Frederick Festival of Lights (Frederick) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30–8pm
- Holiday Market & Tree Lighting (Englewood) — Sat, Dec 5 · market 9am–2pm, lighting that evening
- Holiday on the Plaza (Lafayette) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2–6pm, lighting at dusk
- Larkspur Holiday Magic Happens Tree Lighting (Larkspur) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4pm–dusk (trees lit at dusk)
- Mayor's Holiday Lighting (Greenwood Village) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3–5:30pm
- Windsor Wonderland (Windsor) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4–7pm
- Winter Park Resort Holiday Tree Lighting (Winter Park) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30–5:30pm
- Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting (Aurora) — Tue, Dec 8 · 5–7pm
- HRCA Hometown Holiday (Highlands Ranch) — Sat, Dec 12 · 12–5pm
- Broadmoor White Lights Ceremony (Colorado Springs) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Georgetown Christmas Tree Lighting (Georgetown) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Grand Illumination of Union Station (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Holiday Plaza Lighting, Downtown Longmont (Longmont) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Homesteader's Holiday Tree Lighting (Greeley) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Hometown Christmas in Historic Westminster (Westminster) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Johnstown Jingle Tree Lighting (Johnstown) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Monument Small Town Christmas & Tree Lighting (Monument) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Olde Town Arvada Tree Lighting (Arvada) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Palmer Lake Chili Supper & Star Lighting (Palmer Lake) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Ridge at 38 Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting (Wheat Ridge) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Winter Day in the Park & Tree Lighting (Woodland Park) — 2026 dates not posted yet
Where can kids see Santa for Christmas?
Santa visits and family events (many tree lightings and parades bring Santa too):
- The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop (Cascade) — Oct 29 – Dec 24 · 10am–5pm Mon & Thu–Sun (closed Tue–Wed except holiday weeks)
- Georgetown Loop: Santa's Lighted Forest train (Georgetown) — Nov 6 – Dec 24 · evening departures (about 60 min)
- The Polar Express Train Ride (Golden) — Nov 6 – Dec 23 · shows 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm
- Santa's Arrival & Breakfast at FlatIron Crossing (Broomfield) — Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30–11am
- Downtown Holiday Character Stroll (Colorado Springs) — Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–3pm
- Longmont Ice Rink & Pavilion opens (Longmont) — Fri, Nov 20
- Santa's Grand Arrival & Tree Lighting, Town Center at Aurora (Aurora) — Fri, Nov 20 · 5–7pm
- Manitou Springs Elf Hunt (Manitou Springs) — Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Dec 20 (ends noon)
- St. Nick on the Bricks (Boulder) — Fri, Nov 27 · 11am–2pm, plus Saturdays Nov 28, Dec 5 & Dec 12
- Photos with Santa at the Bancroft Park Cabin (Colorado Springs) — Sat & Sun, Nov 28 – Dec 20 · 12–4pm (Nov 28 12–8pm)
- Tebo Train's Snowflake Express (Boulder) — Sundays Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 13 · 11am–2pm
- Englewood Holiday Express (Englewood) — Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5 & Dec 11–12 · 3–8:30pm (timed entry, last entry 7:30pm)
- Holiday Celebration at the Mansion (Highlands Ranch) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm
- Merry Mead Christmas (Mead) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11am–3pm
- Olde Fashion Christmas (Northglenn) — Dec 5–6 · Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm
- Reindeer Games (Castle Rock) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1–4pm
- Timnath Holiday Festival (Timnath) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12–2pm
- Wellington Winter Wonderland (Wellington) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3–6pm
- Winterfest: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa (Fort Lupton) — Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30–7pm
- Reunion Holiday Happenings with Santa (Commerce City) — Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30–11:30am
- Sensitive Sensory Santa at Town Center at Aurora (Aurora) — Sun, Dec 6 · 9–10am (before the mall opens)
- Santa Visit at Callahan House (Longmont) — Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30–7:30pm
- Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits (Thornton) — Fri, Dec 11 · 5–7:30pm
- Breakfast with Santa (Thornton) — Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30–10:30am
- Breakfast with Santa at Brighton Recreation Center (Brighton) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30–11:45am
- Brunch with Father Christmas (Denver) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9am–1pm
- Cereal with Santa (Commerce City) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9am & 10:30am sessions
- Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch (Colorado Springs) — Sat, Dec 12 · 3–8pm
- Santa at the Castle Rock Museum (Castle Rock) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10am–noon
- Storytellers and S’mores (Castle Rock) — Sat, Dec 12 · 5–7pm
- Evergreen Santa Breakfast (Evergreen) — Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30–11am
- Jingle on the Avenue (Golden) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11am–1pm
- Winter Park Holiday Party & drone show (Winter Park) — Sat, Dec 19 · party 3:30–5:30pm, drones after
- Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Museum (Denver) — Thu, Dec 31 · ball drops hourly 10am–3pm
- Noon Year's Party at the Library (Longmont) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11am–noon
- Erie Santa's Workshop (breakfast with Santa) (Erie) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Olde Town Arvada Saturdays with Santa & Winter Market (Arvada) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Santa at the Station, Union Station (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Santa in Old Town Square (Fort Collins) — 2026 dates not posted yet
Where are the Christmas markets near Denver?
Holiday markets and festivals on the map:
- Old Elm Farm Oktoberfest (Boulder) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1–5pm
- Denver Christmas Show (Denver) — Fri–Sat, Nov 6–7 · 9am–7pm; Sun, Nov 8 · 10am–5pm
- Fab-Yule-Us Holiday Market at Aspen Grove (Littleton) — Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15 · 10am–6pm
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market (Boulder) — Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15 · 10am–4pm
- HRCA Holiday Gift Fair (Highlands Ranch) — Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–5pm
- Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair (Broomfield) — Sat, Nov 14 · 8am–3pm
- Harvest & Holly Market (Carbon Valley Rec) (Frederick) — Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–3pm
- Cherry Creek Holiday Market (Denver) — Nov 19 – Dec 24 · daily (Mon–Wed 12–7, Thu–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–7)
- Denver Christkindlmarket (Denver) — Nov 20 – Dec 23 · Mon–Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sun 11am–9pm (Thanksgiving 11am–4pm)
- Festival of Trees (Greeley) — Nov 21 – Dec 5 · select days
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market, Old South Gaylord (Denver) — Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 · 10am–4pm
- Mollie McGee's Holiday Craft Market (Longmont) — Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 · 10am–4pm
- Holiday Wine Festival (Estes Park) — Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–5pm
- Old Colorado City Christmas Stroll (Colorado Springs) — Sat, Nov 28 · 4–7pm
- Festival Park Starlight Market (Castle Rock) — Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5 · Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–7pm
- It's a RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market & Cone Tree Lighting (Denver) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5–9pm (Cone Tree Lighting 7pm); Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 11am–4pm
- Noel Northglenn (Northglenn) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8pm
- Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket (Colorado Springs) — Dec 4–6, 9–13 & 16–23 · 12–8pm
- BCFM Winter Market (Longmont) — Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 9am–3pm
- Carbon Valley Holiday Festival (Firestone) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12–4pm
- Downtown Parker Holiday Market (Parker) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm
- Georgetown Christmas Market (Georgetown) — Dec 5–6 & 12–13 · 10am–5pm
- Holiday Artisan Market (Lyons) — Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 10am–4pm
- Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas (Lone Tree) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11am–3pm
- Superior Holiday Bazaar (Superior) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm
- Winterfest at Center for the Arts Evergreen (Evergreen) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–4pm
- WinterFest at Colorado Chautauqua (Boulder) — Dec 10–12 · tree lighting Fri 5:15pm
- Longmont Lights Holiday Festival (Longmont) — Fri, Dec 11 · time TBA (5–8pm in past years)
- Thornton WinterFest (Thornton) — Dec 11–13 · lights on Fri 6:30pm
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market, Denver Design District (Denver) — Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13 · 10am–4pm
- Denver Winter Market (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
- Old South Pearl Street Winterfest (Denver) — 2026 dates not posted yet
What is there to do this weekend for Christmas?
Pick a week in the Date filter above and the map shows only what is on that week, with the current week marked This week. Events with 2026 dates not yet posted are left out of date searches until the organizer announces them.
By town
2026 Christmas events by town
All 217 events on the map, listed by town: Christmas parades, tree lightings, drive-through light shows, drone shows and holiday markets in 61 towns across the greater Denver area, Fort Collins to Colorado Springs.
Denver Christmas events 2026 (26)
- Denver Christmas Show Market & festival · Fri–Sat, Nov 6–7 · 9am–7pm; Sun, Nov 8 · 10am–5pm · National Western Center, Livestock Center, 4850 National Western Dr
- Cherry Creek Holiday Market Market & festival · Nov 19 – Dec 24 · daily (Mon–Wed 12–7, Thu–Sat 11–9, Sun 11–7) · Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore St between 1st & 2nd Ave, Cherry Creek North · Christmas lights in Denver
- Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland Light display · Nov 19 – Dec 24 · market Mon–Wed 12–7pm, Thu–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm · Fillmore Plaza, Fillmore St & E 2nd Ave · Christmas lights in Denver
- Blossoms of Light Light display · Nov 20 – Jan 10 · 4:30–9pm · Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Denver Christkindlmarket Market & festival · Nov 20 – Dec 23 · Mon–Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sun 11am–9pm (Thanksgiving 11am–4pm) · Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Mile High Tree & drone shows Light display · Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5–10pm nightly · Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market, Old South Gaylord Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 · 10am–4pm · Old South Gaylord St, 1000 block, Washington Park · Christmas lights in Denver
- Zoo Lights Light display · Select nights, Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4:30–9pm (Fri–Sat to 10pm) · Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St · Christmas lights in Denver
- A Christmas Carol (Denver Center) Community · Nov 25 – Dec 27 · Wolf Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis St, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Magical Winter Nights Light display · Nov 25 – Jan 2 · from 4:30pm · Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd · Christmas lights in Denver
- Elitch Holidays Light display · Nov 27 – Jan 3 · select dates · Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir · Christmas lights in Denver
- McGregor Skate Grand Opening & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 27 (rink open through Jan 25) · McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker Community · Nov 28 – Dec 27 · 31 performances (1pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm shows) · Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1385 Curtis St, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- It's a RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market & Cone Tree Lighting Market & festival · Fri, Dec 4 · 5–9pm (Cone Tree Lighting 7pm); Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 11am–4pm · RiNo ArtPark, 1900 35th St · Christmas lights in Denver
- 9NEWS Parade of Lights Parade · Sat, Dec 5 · time TBA · Downtown Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Brunch with Father Christmas Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 9am–1pm · Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market, Denver Design District Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Dec 12–13 · 10am–4pm · Denver Design District, 675 S Broadway · Christmas lights in Denver
- Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks Community · Thu, Dec 31 · 9pm & midnight · Downtown Denver, best viewed from 16th Street · Christmas lights in Denver
- Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Museum Santa & family · Thu, Dec 31 · ball drops hourly 10am–3pm · Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children's Museum Dr, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Denver Winter Market Market & festival · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 5–7 & 12–14 last year) · Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway · Christmas lights in Denver
- Grand Illumination of Union Station Tree lighting · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 28 last year) · Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum Community · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 5 – 21 last year · 2pm weekend matinees, 7/7:30pm Fri–Sat shows) · Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave W, Denver · Christmas lights in Denver
- Larimer Lights Light display · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 28 – Dec 31 last year) · Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Light the Lights, City & County Building Light display · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 21 last year) · City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Old South Pearl Street Winterfest Market & festival · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 5–6 last year: Fri 6–8pm after the Platt Park tree lighting, Sat 11am–4pm) · 1500 & 1800 blocks of S Pearl St · Christmas lights in Denver
- Santa at the Station, Union Station Santa & family · 2026 dates TBA (2025: Sundays Nov 30–Dec 21 · 11am–4pm) · Denver Union Station Great Hall, 1701 Wynkoop St · Christmas lights in Denver
Colorado Springs Christmas events 2026 (13)
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- Acacia Park Community Caroling & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 13 · 5–7pm (lighting at 6pm) · Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave
- Skate in the Park Community · Nov 13 – Jan 31 · hours vary · Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave
- Downtown Holiday Character Stroll Santa & family · Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–3pm · Tejon & Bijou streets / Acacia Park, downtown
- Christmas in Magic Town Light display · Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Mon/Tue/Thu–Sat 10–5, Sun 11–4 (closed Wed, Dec 24–25, Jan 1) · Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, 2418 W Colorado Ave
- The Nutcracker: Colorado Springs Philharmonic Community · Fri–Sun, Nov 27–29 · 2pm & 7pm (Sun 2pm only) · Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S Cascade Ave
- Old Colorado City Christmas Stroll Market & festival · Sat, Nov 28 · 4–7pm · W Colorado Ave, 24th–27th St, Old Colorado City
- Photos with Santa at the Bancroft Park Cabin Santa & family · Sat & Sun, Nov 28 – Dec 20 · 12–4pm (Nov 28 12–8pm) · Bancroft Park Cabin, 2408 W Colorado Ave
- Electric Safari Light display · Nightly Dec 2 – Jan 1 (closed Dec 24) · 5–8:30pm · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
- Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket Market & festival · Dec 4–6, 9–13 & 16–23 · 12–8pm · Bancroft Park, 2408 W Colorado Ave
- Festival of Lights Parade Parade · Sat, Dec 5 · 5:50pm · Tejon Street, St. Vrain St south to Vermijo Ave, downtown
- Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 3–8pm · Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd
- AdAmAn Club New Year's Eve Fireworks from Pikes Peak Community · Thu, Dec 31 · 9pm & midnight · Pikes Peak summit, visible across the Pikes Peak region
- Broadmoor White Lights Ceremony Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (traditionally Thanksgiving weekend, about 5:30pm) · The Broadmoor, West Terrace, 1 Lake Ave
Longmont Christmas events 2026 (13)
- America 250 · Colorado 150 Drone Show Community · Sat, Oct 24 · 8:05pm · Just north of the Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd (watch from the fairgrounds area) · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Feria del Tamal Community · Sat, Oct 24 · 4–8pm · Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Longmont Ice Rink & Pavilion opens Santa & family · Fri, Nov 20 · 725 8th Ave · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Mollie McGee's Holiday Craft Market Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Nov 21–22 · 10am–4pm · Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Holiday Lights Display, Roosevelt Park Light display · Nightly, late Nov – early Jan · Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave · Christmas lights in Longmont
- BCFM Winter Market Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 9am–3pm · Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd · Christmas lights in Longmont
- The Gentle Nutcracker (sensory-friendly) Community · Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm · Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E Mountain View Ave · Christmas lights in Longmont
- The Nutcracker: Longmont Symphony & Boulder Ballet Community · Sat, Dec 5 · 4pm & Sun, Dec 6 · 2pm · Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E Mountain View Ave · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Santa Visit at Callahan House Santa & family · Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30–7:30pm · Callahan House, 312 Terry St · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Longmont Lights Holiday Festival Market & festival · Fri, Dec 11 · time TBA (5–8pm in past years) · Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Longmont Lights Parade: “Merry Memories” Parade · Sat, Dec 12 · 5–7pm · Main Street, from Roosevelt Park · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Noon Year's Party at the Library Santa & family · Thu, Dec 31 · 11am–noon · Longmont Public Library, 355 Emery St · Christmas lights in Longmont
- Holiday Plaza Lighting, Downtown Longmont Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2025: Sat, Nov 22 · 6–7pm) · Library West Plaza, 350 Kimbark St · Christmas lights in Longmont
Boulder Christmas events 2026 (9)
- Old Elm Farm Oktoberfest Market & festival · Sat, Oct 24 · 1–5pm · Old Elm Farm, 8912 Arapahoe Rd · Christmas lights in Boulder
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15 · 10am–4pm · Pearl Street Mall, Boulder · Christmas lights in Boulder
- Switch on the Holidays Tree lighting · Sun, Nov 22 · 11am–7pm, lighting at 5pm · 1300 block, Pearl Street Mall · Christmas lights in Boulder
- Boulder Ballet: The Nutcracker Community · Fri, Nov 27 & Sun, Nov 29 · 4pm (one-hour Suite Nov 29, 1pm) · Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St, Boulder · Christmas lights in Boulder
- St. Nick on the Bricks Santa & family · Fri, Nov 27 · 11am–2pm, plus Saturdays Nov 28, Dec 5 & Dec 12 · Visitor Info Center, Pearl Street Mall · Christmas lights in Boulder
- Tebo Train's Snowflake Express Santa & family · Sundays Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 13 · 11am–2pm · 1200 block of Pearl St (boards at 1242 Pearl St) · Christmas lights in Boulder
- CU Boulder Holiday Festival Community · Dec 4–6 · Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1 & 4pm, Sun 4pm · Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St · Christmas lights in Boulder
- WinterFest at Colorado Chautauqua Market & festival · Dec 10–12 · tree lighting Fri 5:15pm · Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Rd · Christmas lights in Boulder
- Lights of December Parade Parade · Sat, Dec 12 · 6–7:30pm · Downtown Boulder · Christmas lights in Boulder
Aurora Christmas events 2026 (8)
- ICE! & Christmas at Gaylord Rockies Light display · Nov 20 – Jan 3 · Gaylord Rockies Resort, Aurora
- Santa's Grand Arrival & Tree Lighting, Town Center at Aurora Santa & family · Fri, Nov 20 · 5–7pm · Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave, Aurora
- It's A Wonderful Light Home display · Dec 1 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly · 4822 S Picadilly Ct
- Sensitive Sensory Santa at Town Center at Aurora Santa & family · Sun, Dec 6 · 9–10am (before the mall opens) · Town Center at Aurora, Center Court (lower level), 14200 E Alameda Ave
- Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Tue, Dec 8 · 5–7pm · Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy
- Bryant Family Light Show Home display · 2026 season TBA · Evenings (last season) · 23042 E Alamo Pl
- Camp Christmas at Stanley Marketplace Light display · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 21 – Dec 28 last year) · Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St
- Southlands Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Parade · 2026 dates TBA (late November last year) · Southlands Town Square, 6155 S Main St
Parker Christmas events 2026 (8)
- Nutcracker of Parker (Colorado School of Dance) Community · Thu, Nov 19 – Tue, Nov 24 · 7pm nightly, plus 2pm Sat & Sun · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave
- Mayor's Holiday Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 27 · 5–7pm (lighting at 6pm) · O'Brien Park and Mainstreet, Parker
- Hometown Holiday Experience Light display · Weekends, Nov 28 – Jan 2 · Schoolhouse Plaza, Discovery Park and O'Brien Park, downtown Parker
- Downtown Parker Holiday Market Market & festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm · O'Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr
- Denver Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker Community · Thu, Dec 10 – Tue, Dec 15 · 7pm nightly, plus 2pm Sat & Sun · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave
- Lights on Tango Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–10pm Sun–Thu, 5–11pm Fri–Sat (last season) · 11312 Tango Trail
- Miller's Magical Melodies Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–9pm Sun–Thu, to 9:30pm Fri–Sat (last season) · 7119 Dove Ct
- New Year’s Eve Drone Show Community · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 31 last year, 6pm) · EchoPark Stadium, Parker
Castle Rock Christmas events 2026 (7)
- Outlets at Castle Rock Tree Lighting Celebration Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 14 · 4–7pm · Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd
- Castle Rock Starlighting Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 21 · 2–6pm (ceremony 5pm, star lit ~5:30pm, then fireworks) · Festival Park, downtown Castle Rock
- Season of the Star: Downtown Lights & Holiday Trolley Light display · Nov 21 – Jan 23 · lights nightly; free trolley Mon & Tue evenings Nov 23 – Dec 29 · Downtown Castle Rock, Wilcox St & Third St area
- Festival Park Starlight Market Market & festival · Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5 · Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–7pm · Festival Park, 300 Second St, Castle Rock
- Reindeer Games Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 1–4pm · Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy
- Santa at the Castle Rock Museum Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 10am–noon · Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St
- Storytellers and S’mores Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 5–7pm · Festival Park, 300 Second St, Castle Rock
Fort Collins Christmas events 2026 (7)
- Downtown Holiday Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30–7pm (ceremony 6:30pm) · Old Town Square, Fort Collins
- The Great Fort Collins Nutcracker Community · Fri, Dec 4 · 7pm; Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm & 7pm · Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W Magnolia St
- Garden of Lights Light display · Select nights, Dec 11–27 · 5–8pm · The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave
- Nutcracker in a Nutshell (Zikr Dance Ensemble) Community · Sat, Dec 19 & Sun, Dec 20 · 2pm · Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St
- Bishop Blinkenhaus Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–9:30pm nightly (last season) · 2412 Crabtree Dr
- NoCo Winter Wonderland Drive-through · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 27 – Dec 31 last year) · Colorado Youth Outdoors, 4927 E County Rd 36
- Santa in Old Town Square Santa & family · 2026 dates TBA (typically day after Thanksgiving through Dec 24, afternoons) · Santa's Workshop, Old Town Square
Broomfield Christmas events 2026 (6)
- Santa's Arrival & Breakfast at FlatIron Crossing Santa & family · Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30–11am · FlatIron Crossing, One W Flatiron Crossing Dr · Christmas lights in Broomfield
- Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair Market & festival · Sat, Nov 14 · 8am–3pm · Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way · Christmas lights in Broomfield
- Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Tree lighting · Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30–8pm · George Di Ciero City & County Building, One DesCombes Dr · Christmas lights in Broomfield
- Broomfield Lights Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–10pm nightly (last season) · 5061 Yates Cir · Christmas lights in Broomfield
- Lights of Prospect Village Home display · 2026 season TBA · 6–9pm Sun–Thu, 6–10:30pm Fri–Sat (last season) · 16573 Prospect Ln · Christmas lights in Broomfield
- Westlake Holiday Glow Home display · 2026 season TBA · 6–9:30pm nightly (last season) · 3510 W 130th Pl · Christmas lights in Broomfield
Erie Christmas events 2026 (5)
- Illuminated Christmas Railbike Rides Light display · Nov 23 – Dec 30 · select departures · Colorado Railbike Adventures, 4121 County Road 3, Erie · Christmas lights in Erie
- Erie Parade of Lights Parade · Fri, Dec 4 · 4–9pm · Downtown Historic Erie, Briggs St · Christmas lights in Erie
- Nutcracker in a Nutshell (Zikr Dance Ensemble) Community · Sun, Dec 6 · 2pm · Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St · Christmas lights in Erie
- Burr's Not So Silent Night Home display · 2026 season TBA · 4–10pm nightly (last season) · 2909 Saratoga Trail · Christmas lights in Erie
- Erie Santa's Workshop (breakfast with Santa) Santa & family · 2026 date TBA (past years: first Sat of Dec · 8am–12:15pm) · Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St · Christmas lights in Erie
Estes Park Christmas events 2026 (5)
- Bond Park Holiday Light Display Light display · Nightly from Nov 21 through New Year's · 5–9pm · Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park
- Estes Park Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30–6pm (lighting ~5:30) · Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Ave
- Catch the Glow Parade Parade · Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30–7pm · E Elkhorn Ave, downtown Estes Park
- Holiday Wine Festival Market & festival · Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–5pm · Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way
- Boulder Ballet: Nutcracker Suite at The Stanley Community · Sat, Dec 12 · showtimes TBA · The Stanley Hotel, 333 E Wonderview Ave
Lakewood Christmas events 2026 (5)
- Belmar Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 20 · evening, tree lit at 6pm · The Plaza at Belmar, 7450 W Alaska Dr
- Lakewood Lights Tree lighting · Thu, Dec 3 · 5–8pm · Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S Yarrow St
- Ballet Ariel: The Nutcracker Community · Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30pm; Sat, Dec 12 · 2 & 6:30pm; Sun, Dec 13 · 2pm · Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S Allison Pkwy
- The Rink at Belmar Community · 2026–27 season TBA (opened Nov 21 last year · Fri 4–10pm, Sat 12–10pm, Sun 12–9pm) · Belmar, 7450 W Alaska Dr
- Toe-Tafting Lights Home display · 2026 season TBA · Dusk–10pm nightly, Thanksgiving – New Year’s Day (last season) · 1969 S Taft St
Littleton Christmas events 2026 (5)
- Fab-Yule-Us Holiday Market at Aspen Grove Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Nov 14–15 · 10am–6pm · Aspen Grove, Space 423 (next to the Apple Store), 7301 S Santa Fe Dr
- Ken-Caryl Ranch Merry Market & Howliday Lights Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 21 · 10am–5pm (dog parade 4:15pm, tree lighting at dusk) · Ken-Caryl Ranch House, 7676 S Continental Divide Rd
- Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms Light display · Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 5–8:30pm last entry · Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd
- Hudson Holidays Light display · Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 5–9pm · Hudson Gardens, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr
- Littleton Candlelight Walk Parade · Fri, Nov 27 · 5–8pm (tree lighting with Santa, then a drone show) · Downtown Littleton, W Main St
Loveland Christmas events 2026 (5)
- All Is Bright Tour & Chapungu Illuminated at Centerra Light display · Nov 13 – Jan 1 · nightly (Flip the Switch kickoff Fri, Nov 13 · 5–7pm) · Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, 5995 Sky Pond Dr · Christmas lights in Loveland
- Loveland Festival of Lights Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 20 · 5–8pm · Downtown Loveland, 4th Street · Christmas lights in Loveland
- Christmas Walk in the Woods Light display · Dec 12–31 · 5–8pm nightly (closed Dec 24–25) · The Savage Woods, 1750 Savage Rd, Loveland · Christmas lights in Loveland
- 12 Days of Christmas Display Drive-through · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 22 – Jan 1 last year, 5–9pm) · Dwayne Webster Park, 422 W Eisenhower Blvd · Christmas lights in Loveland
- Frazier Christmas Lights Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–9:30pm nightly, late Nov – Dec 30 (last season) · 1324 Autumn Purple Ct · Christmas lights in Loveland
Thornton Christmas events 2026 (5)
- Nutcracker in a Nutshell, free show (Zikr Dance Ensemble) Community · Tue, Dec 8 · 2–3pm · Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd · Christmas lights in Thornton
- Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits Santa & family · Fri, Dec 11 · 5–7:30pm · Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd · Christmas lights in Thornton
- Thornton WinterFest Market & festival · Dec 11–13 · lights on Fri 6:30pm · Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd · Christmas lights in Thornton
- Breakfast with Santa Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30–10:30am · Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd · Christmas lights in Thornton
- Lights on Northlake Home display · 2026 season TBA · 5–11pm nightly (last season) · 12804 North Lake Dr · Christmas lights in Thornton
Brighton Christmas events 2026 (4)
- Brighton Tree Lighting & Winter Market Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 1–5:30pm · Founders Plaza, Main St & Bridge St
- Nutcracker in a Nutshell (Zikr Dance Ensemble) Community · Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm · Armory Performing Arts Center, 300 Strong St
- Breakfast with Santa at Brighton Recreation Center Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30–11:45am · Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N 11th Ave
- Brighton Festival of Lights Parade Parade · Sat, Dec 12 · 5pm · Main St, downtown Brighton
Golden Christmas events 2026 (4)
- The Polar Express Train Ride Santa & family · Nov 6 – Dec 23 · shows 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm · Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave, Golden
- Golden Candlelight Walk Parade · Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30pm · Washington Ave & 15th St, Golden
- Olde Golden Holiday Parade Parade · Sat, Dec 12 · parade 10:30am · Washington Ave, 10th to 13th St
- Jingle on the Avenue Santa & family · Sat, Dec 19 · 11am–1pm · Parfet Park, 10th St & Washington Ave, Golden
Greeley Christmas events 2026 (4)
- Festival of Trees Market & festival · Nov 21 – Dec 5 · select days · Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave, Greeley
- Downtown Greeley WinterFest Light display · Saturdays, Nov 28 – Dec 12 · Lincoln Park & 9th St
- Colorado Dance Theatre: The Nutcracker Community · Fri, Dec 11 · 7pm; Sat, Dec 12 · 7pm; Sun, Dec 13 · 2pm · Monfort Concert Hall, Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave
- Homesteader's Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (Fri, Dec 5 last year · 4–6pm) · Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St, Greeley
Highlands Ranch Christmas events 2026 (4)
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- HRCA Holiday Gift Fair Market & festival · Sat, Nov 14 · 9am–5pm · Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S University Blvd
- Nutcracker Highlights (International Youth Ballet) Community · Fri, Nov 20 · 6pm; Sat, Nov 21 · 3 & 6pm; Sun, Nov 22 · 3pm (one-hour shows) · Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd
- Holiday Celebration at the Mansion Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm · Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr, Highlands Ranch
- HRCA Hometown Holiday Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 12 · 12–5pm · Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9315 Dorchester St
Westminster Christmas events 2026 (4)
- Winterfest at Orchard Town Center Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30–7:30pm · The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St · Christmas lights in Westminster
- Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Market Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30–6:30pm · Central Square Plaza, 5845 W 89th Ave · Christmas lights in Westminster
- Daddy's Crazy Christmas Lights Home display · 2026 season TBA · Evenings (last season) · 6330 W 110th Pl · Christmas lights in Westminster
- Hometown Christmas in Historic Westminster Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2025: Fri, Dec 5 · 6:30–8:30pm) · Russell Park Honoring Firefighters, 7290 Bradburn Blvd · Christmas lights in Westminster
Arvada Christmas events 2026 (3)
- ChristMOSS Light Show Home display · 2026 season TBA (2025: nightly from late Nov · 5–8:30pm Mon–Thu, 5–9:30pm Fri–Sun, through Jan 6) · 7085 Moss Ct · Christmas lights in Arvada
- Olde Town Arvada Saturdays with Santa & Winter Market Santa & family · 2026 dates TBA (2025: Sats Dec 6, 13, 20 · market 11am–3pm, Santa 12–3pm) · Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth Blvd & Grandview Ave · Christmas lights in Arvada
- Olde Town Arvada Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 29 last year) · Olde Town Square, Grandview Ave & Olde Wadsworth · Christmas lights in Arvada
Commerce City Christmas events 2026 (3)
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- Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30–8:30pm · Civic Center, 7887 E 60th Ave
- Reunion Holiday Happenings with Santa Santa & family · Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30–11:30am · Reunion Rec Center, 104th Ave & Vaughn Way
- Cereal with Santa Santa & family · Sat, Dec 12 · 9am & 10:30am sessions · Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave
Evergreen Christmas events 2026 (3)
- Evergreen Holiday Walk Tree lighting · Fri, Dec 4 · 5–9pm · Evergreen Lake House, then Main St downtown
- Winterfest at Center for the Arts Evergreen Market & festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–4pm · Center for the Arts Evergreen, 31880 Rocky Village Dr
- Evergreen Santa Breakfast Santa & family · Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30–11am · Wild Game, 1204 Bergen Pkwy
Georgetown Christmas events 2026 (3)
- Georgetown Loop: Santa's Lighted Forest train Santa & family · Nov 6 – Dec 24 · evening departures (about 60 min) · Georgetown Loop Railroad, Devil's Gate Station, 646 Loop Dr, Georgetown
- Georgetown Christmas Market Market & festival · Dec 5–6 & 12–13 · 10am–5pm · Historic 6th Street, downtown Georgetown
- Georgetown Christmas Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2024: Sat, Nov 30 · 5pm) · Strousse Park, 6th & Rose St
Lone Tree Christmas events 2026 (3)
- Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Fri, Dec 4 · 6–8pm (lighting 6:30pm) · Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree
- Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas Market & festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 11am–3pm · Historic Schweiger Ranch, 10822 S Havana St, Lone Tree
- Lights on Lieter Home display · Opens after Thanksgiving · ~30 min after sunset–10pm Sun–Thu, –11pm Fri–Sat · 95.3 FM · 10591 Lieter Pl
Lyons Christmas events 2026 (3)
- Tree Lighting & drone show Tree lighting · Fri, Dec 4 · 5pm · Sandstone Park · Christmas lights in Lyons
- Holiday Artisan Market Market & festival · Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 10am–4pm · Lyons Elementary School · Christmas lights in Lyons
- Holiday Parade of Lights & drone show Parade · Sat, Dec 5 · 6:30pm · Main Street, Lyons · Christmas lights in Lyons
Manitou Springs Christmas events 2026 (3)
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- Manitou Springs Elf Hunt Santa & family · Wed, Nov 25 – Sun, Dec 20 (ends noon) · Downtown Manitou Springs shops, Manitou Ave
- Manitou Springs Tree Lighting with Santa Tree lighting · Wed, Nov 25 · 5–7pm · Wheeler Town Clock, Manitou Ave at Cañon Ave
- Manitou Springs Christmas Parade Parade · Sun, Dec 6 · 6pm · Manitou Ave, downtown Manitou Springs
Winter Park Christmas events 2026 (3)
- Winter Park Resort Holiday Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30–5:30pm · The Village at Winter Park Resort, 85 Parsenn Rd
- Winter Park Holiday Party & drone show Santa & family · Sat, Dec 19 · party 3:30–5:30pm, drones after · Winter Park Resort Village, 85 Parsenn Rd
- Winter Park Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Parade · Thu, Dec 24 · Santa photos 1–4pm, torchlight parade & fireworks 5:30pm · Winter Park Resort base, 85 Parsenn Rd
Centennial Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Christmas in Color: Centennial Drive-through · 2026 dates TBA · mid-Nov through late Dec, nightly · Colorado Karting Circuit, 13600 Eagle Rock Rd, Englewood
- Grand Holiday Parade at SouthGlenn Parade · 2026 dates TBA (Nov 21 last year) · The Streets at SouthGlenn, 6972 S Vine St
Englewood Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Englewood Holiday Express Santa & family · Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5 & Dec 11–12 · 3–8:30pm (timed entry, last entry 7:30pm) · Englewood Farm & Train at Belleview Park, 1111 W Belleview Ave
- Holiday Market & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · market 9am–2pm, lighting that evening · Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Pkwy
Fort Lupton Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Winterfest: Cookies & Cocoa with Santa Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30–7pm · Fort Lupton Recreation Center & Public Library, 203 S Harrison Ave
- Fort Lupton Holiday Lights Tour Light display · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 22 last year) · Fort Lupton Recreation, 203 S Harrison Ave
Frederick Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Harvest & Holly Market (Carbon Valley Rec) Market & festival · Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–3pm · Carbon Valley Recreation Center, 701 5th St · Christmas lights in Frederick
- Frederick Festival of Lights Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30–8pm · Crist Park, 105 Fifth St · Christmas lights in Frederick
Johnstown Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Community · Nov 27 – Jan 17 · evenings & matinees · Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr
- Johnstown Jingle Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 dates TBA (Dec 7 last year) · Downtown Johnstown
Lafayette Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Holiday on the Plaza Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 2–6pm, lighting at dusk · Festival Plaza, 311 S Public Rd · Christmas lights in Lafayette
- Nutcracker in a Nutshell (Zikr Dance Ensemble) Community · Wed, Dec 16 · 6pm · The Arts Hub, 420 Courtney Way · Christmas lights in Lafayette
Louisville Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Louisville Parade of Lights Parade · Fri, Dec 4 · parade 7pm · Historic Main Street · Christmas lights in Louisville
- Old Town Skate outdoor ice rink Community · Nov 21 – Feb 17 · hours vary (2026–27 pricing not yet posted) · Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St · Christmas lights in Louisville
Mead Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Mead Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Parade · Fri, Dec 4 · 6pm · Mead Town Park, 441 3rd St
- Merry Mead Christmas Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 11am–3pm · Mead Community Center, downtown Mead
Niwot Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Niwot Enchanted Evening Tree lighting · Fri, Nov 27 · 6–9pm · Niwot Sculpture Park, 2nd Ave
- Niwot Holiday Parade Parade · Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–1pm (parade starts 11am) · 2nd Ave, Murray St to Niwot Rd
Northglenn Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Noel Northglenn Market & festival · Fri, Dec 4 · 5–8pm · Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E Memorial Pkwy
- Olde Fashion Christmas Santa & family · Dec 5–6 · Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm · Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Pkwy
Superior Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Superior Holiday Bazaar Market & festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–3pm · Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Rd
- Superior Winter Festival & Holiday Lighting Community · Sat, Dec 12 · 2–5pm, holiday lighting at 5pm · Downtown Superior, Main St & Superior Dr
Wellington Christmas events 2026 (2)
- Wellington Winter Wonderland Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 3–6pm · Centennial Park, 3815 Harrison Ave
- Wellington Lights Parade Parade · Cancelled for 2026 · Cleveland Ave, downtown Wellington
Woodland Park Christmas events 2026 (2)
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- Lights Above the Clouds Parade Parade · 2026 date TBA (2025: Sat, Dec 6 · 6–8:30pm) · US Hwy 24 through downtown Woodland Park
- Winter Day in the Park & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2025: Fri, Dec 5 · 3:30–6pm, tree lit at 6pm) · Memorial Park, 200 N Park Ave
Berthoud Christmas events 2026 (1)
- A Very Merry Berthoud: Parade of Lights Parade · Sat, Dec 5 · parade 5pm, tree lighting 5:45pm · Mountain Ave, 2nd to 8th St
Cascade Christmas events 2026 (1)
- The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop Santa & family · Oct 29 – Dec 24 · 10am–5pm Mon & Thu–Sun (closed Tue–Wed except holiday weeks) · 5050 Pikes Peak Hwy
Castle Pines Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Castle Pines Tree Lighting Celebration Tree lighting · Fri, Dec 4 · 5–7pm · The Ridge Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines
Conifer Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Christmas in Conifer parade Parade · Sat, Dec 5 · 1–4pm · Sutton Road, Aspen Park
Dacono Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Carbon Valley Holiday Festival: Dacono drone show Community · Sat, Dec 5 · 4–6pm · Dacono City Hall, 512 Cherry St
Elizabeth Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Elizabeth Mayor's Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 3–6pm (tree lighting 5pm) · Historic Main Street (Hwy 86 to Spruce St)
Federal Heights Christmas events 2026 (1)
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- Christmas in Color at Water World Drive-through · Nov 20 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly (closed Nov 26 & Dec 25) · Water World, 8801 N Pecos St
Firestone Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Carbon Valley Holiday Festival Market & festival · Sat, Dec 5 · 12–4pm · Miners Park, Firestone · Christmas lights in Firestone
Fountain Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Magic of Lights – Colorado Springs Drive-through · Nov 20 – Jan 2 · Sun–Thu 5:30–9pm, Fri–Sat 5:30–10pm · Pikes Peak International Raceway, 16650 Midway Ranch Rd
Greenwood Village Christmas events 2026 (1)
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- Mayor's Holiday Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 3–5:30pm · Greenwood Village City Hall, 6060 S. Quebec St, Greenwood Village
Idaho Springs Christmas events 2026 (1)
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- Idaho Springs Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Nov 28 · 3–4:30pm · Citizens Park, 1545 Miner St
Larkspur Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Larkspur Holiday Magic Happens Tree Lighting Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 4pm–dusk (trees lit at dusk) · Larkspur Community Park, 8850 Spruce Mountain Rd
Monument Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Monument Small Town Christmas & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2025: Sat, Dec 6 · 10am–7pm, Santa lights the trees at 5pm) · Limbach Park, 151 Front St
Morrison Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Christmas in Color at Red Rocks Drive-through · Nov 27 – Jan 2 · 5–10pm nightly (closed Dec 25) · Red Rocks Park, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy
Palmer Lake Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Palmer Lake Chili Supper & Star Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (2025: Sat, Nov 29) · Palmer Lake Town Hall, 42 Valley Crescent
Platteville Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Platteville Day of Christmas Parade · Sat, Dec 12 · schedule TBA · Platteville Community Center, 400 Grand Ave area
Severance Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Severance Town Christmas Community · Sat, Dec 12 · 2–5pm (tree lighting and fireworks times TBA) · Severance Community Park
Timnath Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Timnath Holiday Festival Santa & family · Sat, Dec 5 · 12–2pm · Timnath Community Park
Wheat Ridge Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Ridge at 38 Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Tree lighting · 2026 date TBA (past pattern: first Sat of Dec · 3–6:30pm, tree lighting about 6:30pm) · The Green at 38th, 7101 W 38th Ave
Windsor Christmas events 2026 (1)
- Windsor Wonderland Tree lighting · Sat, Dec 5 · 4–7pm · Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St