Seasonal Holidays & Events
Wassail Days
The Town of Frisco 1 Main St., Frisco, CO, United StatesCelebrate winter and the holiday season with wassail, a warm Old English apple cider. Local businesses will offer free samples of their own recipes. Guests receive a commemorative mug after trying 12 samples and stamping their “12 Sips of Wassail” card. See website for varying times on each day.
Lakewood Lights
Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO, United StatesSee the Heritage Center lit up in a display of holiday cheer. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, go on a hay wagon ride, make ornaments, and take a photo with Santa.
Zoo Lights
Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO, United StatesSee festive lights spanning 60 acres of the zoo’s campus, along with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets, and illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, and hide in bushes.
9NEWS Parade of Lights
Civic Center Park 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesWitness this annual holiday event complete with floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa.
Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum
Cleo Parker Robinson Theatre 119 Park Ave. West, Denver, CO, United StatesSee the dance performance about Granny, who recalls for her grandchildren the dances she has seen and performed throughout her life. These include dances honoring Christ, the African Harvest, the Native American Winter Solstice, Celtic Yule Time, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa. See website for tickets and time details. Times vary by date.
Yuletide Tea
Molly Brown House Museum Molly Brown House Museum Free Day Molly Brown House Museum 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO, United StatesLearn about the Unsinkable Margaret Brown’s love for Christmas. Tour the holiday decorations and enjoy delicious yuletide-themed treats.
Scrooge!
BDT Stage 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO, United StatesSee Charles Dickens’ story of greed turned to unconditional love, in which the audience becomes part of the play. Part of the Kids Kabaret series. Reservations required. See website for details.
Polar Express Night
Collegiate Academy of Colorado 8420 Sangre de Cristo Rd., Littleton, CO, United StatesWatch the movie The Polar Express, make crafts, and have a snack together. Pajamas are encouraged. All ages welcome.
Hay Bales & Tall Tales
Four Mile Historic Park 715 S. Forest St., Denver, CO, United StatesEnjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft. After reading the story, the group will then do a Footprints on the Trail activity, exploring the wild animals that live in the area, looking at their tracks, fur, and antlers. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
A Colorado Christmas
Boettcher Concert Hall 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesHear the sounds of the holidays in this annual Christmas spectacular showcasing the Colorado Symphony’s annual collaboration with the Colorado Children’s Chorale and the Colorado Symphony Chorus.7 See website for tickets.
