December Events in Denver
December Events!
Blossoms of Light | Now through Jan. 16 | Denver
Head to the Denver Botanic Gardens to see this holiday light extravaganza! Warm drinks are available at the Hive Garden Bistro.
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St.
5-9 p.m.
Trail of Lights | Now Through Jan. 3 | Littleton
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside.
Spread throughout Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, Trail of Lights offers visitors a choice of paths; a shorter route takes visitors directly through the children’s play area, while an extended path allows visitors to explore the outside area of the Green Farm Barn and silo before continuing through the children’s area and 1880s homestead.
Fun features this year:
- Synchronized music in children’s play area
- Three-sided light tunnel
- Illuminated antique and model tractors on display
Hot beverages, nuts and kettle corn are available for purchase with cash or credit card.
Reserve your time today.
Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road
Fridays-Sundays, now through Dec. 13
Nightly, Dec. 18 – Jan. 3
5-7:30 p.m. (timed entry)
Christkindl Market | Now Through Dec. 23 | Denver
Celebrate the season at Denver’s only authentic German Christmas Market. The Christkindl Market brings old world Christmas charm to downtown Denver with music, beer & Gluehwein, entertainment, gifts, crafts and, of course, holiday spirit. Vendors from Europe and the Colorado area share their unique wares with Denver.
Skyline Park, 1515 Arapahoe St.
Sunday – Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Dec. 17-23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Zoo Lights | Now-Dec. 31 | Denver
Guests of this popular holiday tradition will experience a light safari with 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 where they’re least expected. Reserve your tickets here.
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St.
5-10 p.m.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market | Now through Dec. 23 | Denver
Over 30 local makers, designers and creators present a one-stop-shopping experience for all of your gifting needs this holiday season.
Fillmore Plaza, 1st Ave. & Fillmore
Sunday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Holiday Art Market | Now through Dec. 29 | Golden
The 2020 Annual Holiday Art Market (HART) at Foothills Art Center (FAC) is the premier venue for fabulous fine arts and crafts, handmade in Colorado. This is the 46th HART and it will be open through the holiday season.
Footills Art Center, 809 – 15th St.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Night Lights Denver | Now through Jan. 31 | Denver
Night Lights Denver features rotating content designed by local artists and the community, and projected on the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels & Fisher Tower.
Arapahoe and 16th St.
Tuesday-Sunday: 5:15-11 p.m.
Festival of Wreaths | Now through Dec. 11 | Aurora
The Aurora Museum Foundations’ annual “Festival of Wreaths” features wreaths generously sponsored and decorated by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Wreaths are sold through an online auction. This year’s proceeds will provide assistance to the Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites. These funds will help ensure the continuation of exhibits, programs and preservation efforts that have been effected by COVID-19.
Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy.
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m
The Mile High Tree | Now through Jan. 2 | Denver
Join in the free festivities at this festive holiday attraction. It’s a brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation that provides a dazzling lights and music show.
16th Street Mall at Welton St.
(Check website for accurate dates and times)
Thursday-Saturday, 5-9:30 p.m.
Sunday, 5-8 p.m.
Winter Wanderland | Now through Jan. 3 | Denver
Feel the glow of the holidays around every corner in Cherry Creek North. Reimagined for 2020, the holiday season in Cherry Creek North will feature a festive holiday light walk throughout our 16 blocks, a one-of-a-kind interactive light art installation, a brand new outdoor holiday market and even more ways to support local businesses.
Check out the map for locations
Evening hours
9News Parade of Lights | Now through Dec. 31 | Denver
The Downtown Denver Partnership is transforming the community tradition, 9News Parade of Lights, in 2020! We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Parade will be a multi-week, socially safe extravaganza of activities across downtown. The floats you know and love will be displayed throughout downtown.
The Parade floats will span from Denver Pavilions to Denver Union Station, offering multiple chances for our community to relish in the charm and excitement of the holiday season again and again.
Downtown Denver
Youthbiz Marketplace | Now through Dec. 6
Find exquisite gifts direct from 50+ young entrepreneurs online this year. The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience. Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork and more unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Click on the website above to access the sale items.
Jackalope Holiday Market | Now through Dec. 18 | Aurora
This year’s event has gone virtual. Featuring over 100 curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts from across the country, shop from the comfort of your home. Click on the website above to access the sale items.
Holiday Market | Dec. 4 | Denver
This cozy indoor shopping event is an exceptional opportunity to support local businesses. From handmade jewelry to soaps, wreathes, clothing, decor, CBD, and more, enjoy our local shopping experience this holiday season! Skip the chaos – shop local.
1115 Acoma St.
4-8 p.m.
Larimer Square Holiday Market | Dec. 4-6, Dec. 11-13 | Denver
An eclectic holiday market is coming to Downtown Denver for two weekends this December! Shop 40 curated local makers, artists, food vendors & more spread out through two floors of the Larimer Square Parking Garage! Capacity will be very limited, so get your tickets now to guarantee your entry to the market!
Larimer Square Parking Garage, 1422 Market St.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Golden Holiday Light Display | Dec. 4-Feb. 15 | Golden
Golden’s impressive holiday lights transform the charming town into a winter wonderland with the downtown, the Clear Creek Walking Path, Golden History Park, Parfet Park and the Visitors Center spectacularly illuminated with an estimated 45,000 bulbs.
A single giant evergreen tree in front of the Golden Visitors Center is wrapped in approximately 5,000 lights all on its own. Start a new family tradition and bundle up, pick up hot cocoa at a Golden coffee shop, and enjoy an evening walk with holiday lights reflecting in the icy waters of Clear Creek and in the downtown shop windows.
Along Golden’s Washington Street
5:30-10 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar | Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | Denver
Shop, sip and mingle with Colorado’s finest craft, fashion, and art makers at Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar. This bazaar features over 40 innovative craft vendors, artists & fashion trucks sharing their creations just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Belleview Station, 6785 E Chenango Ave.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
