# The Grinch at Orchard Town Center > Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., Westminster, CO 80023 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free to attend - Organizer: Orchard Town Center - Official page: https://theorchardtowncenter.com/ - 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/the-grinch-at-orchard-town-center--listing-95dbcadf47fe27f9584a8af9 ## About On Black Friday the Grinch takes over Orchard Town Center in Westminster, claiming that Santa has gone "on strike". The shopping center is asking children to come by and help remind the Grinch that Santa's holiday spirit is still going strong, and families can stop for a grumpy encounter and a holiday photo with the green character instead of the usual Santa picture. The appearance runs through the middle of the day after Thanksgiving, so it suits families already out shopping on Black Friday or looking for a light-hearted alternative to a Santa visit. The event is free and all ages are welcome. 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