# Elf Training Academy at Gaylord Rockies > Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 - Where: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, CO 80019 - Ages: Kid-friendly; children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult - Price: Price is per craft kit, not per person - Organizer: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center - Official page: https://tickets.gaylordrockies.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=57 - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/denver/activities/elf-training-academy-at-gaylord-rockies--listing-8e1f5864a6697a9f4001bfda ## About Elf Training Academy is a hands-on holiday craft stop in Gaylord Rockies' Mistletoe Village, running through the whole Christmas at Gaylord Rockies season from November 20 to January 3. Children join 'Santa's staff' in the Elf Workshop, learn the secrets of becoming one of Santa's helpers from the resort's toymakers and make a keepsake gift to keep or give to someone on their list. Sessions are ticketed by arrival time and the resort asks families to keep their visit to about 30 minutes so others get a turn. The fee is per craft kit rather than per person, so siblings can share a kit or each make their own. 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