Your guide to some of the best holiday events:
9News Parade of Lights: 12/2 and 12/3 – FREE
“Begin your holiday season at the spectacular 42nd Annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights. The two-mile parade route in Downtown Denver is the stage for Colorado’s brightest holiday tradition. The free holiday spectacular features marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! Grab your hot chocolate and ear-muffs, this year is going to be better than ever! Learn more.
Holiday Flea: 12/2 and 12/4
“A contemporary marketplace showcasing makers and retailers who cultivate the Colorado lifestyle!” Learn more about the Denver Flea!
Winter Fest on Fillmore: 12/10 – 11am to 3pm
“Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District invites you to experience the true joy of the holiday season, including winter itself, at the inaugural Winter Fest on Fillmore. This festive celebration will transform Fillmore Plaza into a winter wonderland with live ice sculpting, complimentary treats and warm beverages, temporary fire pits, great music, and entertainment, and more! A great free, family-friendly event! ” Learn more.
First Annual Gingerbread House Competition: Open until 12/11
“The History Colorado Center is proud to present its first annual Gingerbread House Competition with a focus on historic Denver houses. Enjoy the sights and smells of gingerbread houses built by the Art Institute of Colorado culinary students. You have until December 11th to visit The History Colorado Center and vote for your favorite house!” 1200 Broadway Street, Denver
The 5th Annual Denver [ONLY] Beer Festivus: 12/17 – 4pm to 7pm – Tickets $40 to $65
“The Denver [only] Beer Festivus is back for a 5th year! Since this is an anniversary of sorts, expect all the good parts of years past, but amplified to approximately 162% more fantastic! We’ve also moved the party back to a Saturday afternoon to ensure maximum enjoyment (and no pesky complaints about missing certain football games.” Learn more and get tickets.
Zoo Lights: Open until 1/1 – 5:30pm to 9pm
“Guests of this popular holiday tradition will experience a light safari 2ith 60 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places in places where they’re least expected.” Learn more.
Southwest Rink at Skyline Park: Open until 2/14 – Free or $2 skate rental
“Skyline Park is the place to be this holiday season! Southwest Airlines and the Downtown Denver Partnership invite you to grab your family and friends and head to the 16th and Arapahoe for some ice skating fun!” Learn more.
