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Thornton WinterFest

When
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM–9:00 PMFri Dec 11, 6:30-9pm; Sat Dec 12, 10am-9pm; Sun Dec 13, 5-9pm
Where
Carpenter Park Fields11000 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80233Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
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Cost
Ice skating $2 for children (12 and under); general admission fee not statedSensory-Friendly Santa Visits for families with disability or diverse sensory, physical or behavioral needs: Fri Dec 11, 5-7:30 p.m., Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., reservation from Nov 16.
Organizer
City of Thornton

Upcoming dates: Fri, Dec 11 · Sat, Dec 12 · Sun, Dec 13

Three-day holiday festival at Carpenter Park with Santa's Village and house (visit numbers handed out 15 minutes before each period), tree lighting with Santa on Friday, ice skating on the Village Pond ($2 for children 12 and under), mini-train rides, a lighted maze, ice-carving demonstrations, a holiday movie, children's carnival games (Saturday 4-8 p.m.), a holiday marketplace and food vendors. Satellite events include a Sensory-Friendly Santa Visit (Dec. 11, registration opens Nov. 16) and Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 12).

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Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits for families with disability or diverse sensory, physical or behavioral needs: Fri Dec 11, 5-7:30 p.m., Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., reservation from Nov 16.

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Page does not state whether general admission is free. Photo services are no longer available at Santa's house; bring a camera. Breakfast with Santa (Dec 12, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Active Adult Center) costs $6 ages 13-61 and $4 ages 0-12 and 62+.

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