Wonder-Filled Wednesday
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Broadway, Boulder, CO, United StatesVisit the Discovery Corner for a hands-on introduction to the world of science and nature. Examine museum specimens, make crafts, and hear a story.
CU Symphony Orchestra
Macky Auditorium 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder, CO, United StatesEnjoy a performance by the CU Symphony Orchestra, featuring a diverse repertoire, including the symphonies and large-scale orchestral works of several major composers.
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.
Penumbra Exhibit
Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO, United StatesView an art exhibit by Diane Martonis based on the concept of penumbra, which occurs when many light sources come in contact with a solid form. See websites for varying times on days. Free entry - $5 suggested donation
Holiday Pottery Sale
Ridge Recreation Center 6613 S. Ward St., Littleton, CO, United StatesFind beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Annual Holiday Pottery Sale.
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.
Denver Art Museum-Free Day
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesSee art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm.
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.
