Festive Fun in Denver: Your Ultimate Holiday Event Roundup

As the holiday season approaches, Denver transforms into a winter wonderland filled with joy, twinkling lights, and festive celebrations. The Mile High City offers a diverse array of events that capture the spirit of the season. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holidays, this ultimate roundup of holiday events in Denver will help you make the most of your festive fun!

1. Denver Christkindl Market

When: November 22, 2024 - December 23, 2024
Where: Civic Center Park

The Denver Christkindl Market is an enchanting open-air market inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. Visitors can stroll through aisles of charming wooden stalls selling handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and holiday treats. Enjoy delicious food like bratwurst, pretzels, and spiced wine (Glühwein) while taking in live performances, including music and dance. It’s a perfect way to immerse yourself in European holiday traditions right in the heart of Denver!

2. Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo

When:  November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Where: Denver Zoo 

One of Denver’s most beloved holiday traditions, Zoo Lights invites visitors to admire the Denver Zoo decorated with over two million dazzling lights. Families can stroll through the zoo after dark, enjoying illuminated animal displays and art installations. Don’t miss the holiday-themed snacks and the chance to see some of the zoo animals. This year also features special activities for kids and photo opportunities with Santa!

3. Mistletoe Market

When: November 30, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Where: Dairy Block

Dairy Block is excited to celebrate the magic of the season with Holiday on the Block, an extensive line-up of festive events including a local makers market, Who-ligan entertainment, live music, winter art installations, and more.

4. Downtown Denver Rink

When: November 21, 2024 - February 2, 2025
Where: Skyline Park

For those who enjoy ice skating, Winter Skate at Skyline Park is a delightful outdoor rink in the heart of downtown Denver. This seasonal venue offers a magical ambiance under twinkling lights and festive music. Skating is free if you bring your own skates, or you can rent them on-site. Grab a hot cocoa from one of the nearby cafes for the perfect winter treat.

5. A Christmas Carol

When: November 22, 2024 - December 29, 2024
Where: Wolf Theatre

Celebrating 30 years of A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center! Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, the DCPA Theatre Company’s production is “a splendidly festive tradition” (BroadwayWorld) that illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.

6. Blossoms of Light

When: November 20, 2024 - January 12, 2025
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens

Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light is a spectacular celebration that illuminates Denver Botanic Gardens' York Street location. Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight our plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors.

7. Light the Lights

When: November 27, 2024 - January 26, 2025
Where: Civic Center Park

Starting with the kick-off celebration on Nov. 27, 2024, each night at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. an eight-minute choreographed light and music holiday show will light up the night. It then goes to a festive, static holiday display until 10:45 p.m. Note: There will be no shows on Dec. 7 due to the 9NEWS Parade of Lights and on Dec. 21 for "We Will Remember: Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil."

8. Mile High Drone Show

When: November 22, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Where: Downtown Denver

This holiday season, the Denver skyline will come alive with the inaugural Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating breathtaking holiday-themed animations. Starting Nov. 22 and continuing through Dec. 31, 2024, you’ll be able to witness these dazzling displays every night at 7 p.m. for free.

9. Cirque Dreams Holidaze

When: December 20, 2024 - December 24, 2024
Where: Bellco Theatre

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest-running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage. Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid,” while 6ABC Philadelphia states, “You will be on the edge of your seat!”

10. Cherry Creek Holiday Market

When: November 21, 2024 - December 24, 2024
Where: Fillmore Plaza & 1st Street

The Cherry Creek North Holiday Market at Fillmore Plaza features more than 50 local artisan vendors, live music, and festive drinks and decor. The market is free, open to the public and family- and dog-friendly.

Conclusion

Denver offers a wealth of holiday events that capture the joy and warmth of the season. From festive markets and dazzling lights to captivating performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your friends and family, and make unforgettable memories in the Mile High City this holiday season. Dive into the festive fun and celebrate in style—happy holidays!

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Kelly Thompson-Milner, REALTOR

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Residential Construction Certified

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