# Western Wonderland Holiday Lights

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Nov 28 – Dec 27
- Where: National Western Center, 5185 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free
- Organizer: National Western Center
- Official page: https://nationalwesterncenter.com/western-wonderland/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

A free outdoor holiday-lights season at the National Western Center, with a Winter Village of Colorado makers, fire pits, carriage rides, and Santa's Village. The season opens with a water tower lighting. Breakfast with Santa is a separate ticketed activity whose dates are not posted yet. On-site parking is $15.

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