Denver–Aurora–Centennial · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Denver
71 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Denver, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 22 are free.
Don’t miss
- Nov15SunSanta visits
Through Dec 24
Santa's Lighted Forest Train
Georgetown Loop Railroad – Devil's Gate Depot
PaidAll ages
- Nov21SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
PaidAll ages
- Nov22SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Trail of Lights
Official event venue
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov15SunTrain rides
Sun, Nov 15 · 5:00 PM
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Colorado Railroad Museum
From $80
- Nov20FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Nutcracker Highlights by International Youth Ballet
Southridge Recreation Center
All ages
- Nov21SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Neon Christmas Snowman: Family Day
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Nov22SunChristmas
Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Llamas: Choose your Favorite
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Nov22SunChristmas
Sun, Nov 22 · 4:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Carriage Rides
Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
From $59All ages
- Nov23MonLight displays
Mon, Nov 23 · 4:30 PM
Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
From $25.95All ages
- Nov25WedLight displays
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Polar Lights
Painting with a Twist - Denver, CO - Lakewood
From $39All ages
- Nov27FriChristmas
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15All ages
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Lighting
O'Brien Park
- Nov27FriLight displays
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton
Historic Downtown Littleton (Main Street)
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical — Parker
The Schoolhouse
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:00 PM
FROST, A Cirque Holiday Extravaganza
PACE Center
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28
Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker
Ellie Caulkins Opera House (Denver Performing Arts Complex)
From $40
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec1TueSanta visits
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Lone Tree
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
- Dec2WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Open House at Edgewater Library
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec2WedTree lightings
Wed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PM
Commerce City Holiday Tree Lighting
Commerce City Civic Center
- Dec3ThuSanta visits
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Roxborough
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
- Dec3ThuChristmas
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Solstice Storytime Series at Anythink Nature Library
Anythink Nature Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec4FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 4 · 3:00 PM
Englewood Holiday Express
Englewood Farm & Train at Belleview Park
From $15All ages
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Broomfield Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
George Di Ciero City and County Building
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting
Lone Tree Arts Center
- Dec4FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Foothills)
Peak Community & Wellness Center
PaidAll ages
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Hyland Hills)
Cottonwood Lodge at Hyland Hills
From $10
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Grinchmas
Community Recreation Center
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Alliance Française Holiday Market 2026
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration
Highlands Ranch Mansion
Free
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Celebration at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Olde Fashion Christmas at Stonehocker Farmhouse
Stonehocker Farmhouse
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Georgetown Christmas Market
Historic Downtown Georgetown (stage at Rose & 6th Streets)
Free
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Play-Well Winter Wonderland Workshop using LEGO Materials
Baker Community Center
From $32
- Dec5SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Gingerbread House Building Party (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Englewood Holiday Tree Lighting
Englewood Civic Center
All ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Westminster City Hall
- Dec6SunLight displays
Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Latkes and Lights: Hanukkah Celebration and Latke Contest
JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center)
PaidAll ages
- Dec8TueSanta visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Highlands Ranch
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Dec8TueTree lightings
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting
Aurora Municipal Center
Free
- Dec9WedCrafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Build a Gingerbread House at The Studio (Anythink)
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Free
- Dec10ThuSanta visits
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Castle Rock
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Rock (The Philip & Jerry Miller Library)
Free
- Dec10ThuCrafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM
Gingerbread House Workshop at Anythink Huron Street
Anythink Huron Street
FreeAll ages
- Dec10ThuMarkets and festivals
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Family Fun Night: Winter Wonderland
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
- Dec10ThuNutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre
PACE Center
PaidAll ages
- Dec11FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM
Thornton WinterFest
Carpenter Park Fields
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Brunch with Father Christmas at Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park
Paid
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Cereal with Santa — Commerce City
Bison Ridge Recreation Center
From $7
- Dec12SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Gingerbread House Making
Carl Park Community Center
From $15Ages 3–10
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Hometown Holiday — Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec12SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Frost Fest: Brighton Parade of Lights Stop at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
- Dec13SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Holiday's Evening at the Littleton Museum
Littleton Museum
From $7
- Dec15TueNutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM
Nutcracker Dance Camp
Colorado Ballet Academy, Armstrong Center for Dance
From $85Ages 3–10
- Dec16WedSanta visits
Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Parker
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
- Dec16WedNutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Carol Holiday Interactive
Town Hall Arts Center
Paid
- Dec18FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 18 · 3:15 PM
Holiday Figure Skating Exhibition at the Ice Centre at the Promenade
Ice Centre at the Promenade
FreeAll ages
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Frost Fest: Holiday Cupcake Decorating with Cake Crafts Denver
Anythink Huron Street
FreeAll ages
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:30 PM
Winter Solstice Celebration at Backcountry Base Camp
Backcountry Base Camp
From $30All ages
- Dec20SunMarkets and festivals
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Bash
Simms Street Recreation Center
- Dec21MonChristmas
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Solstice Snowflake Study at Anythink Nature Library
Anythink Nature Library
FreeAll ages
- Dec21MonChristmas
Mon, Dec 21 · 1:00 PM
Winter Solstice Celebration at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
With admission
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Thornton Community Center
Anythink Thornton Community Center
Free
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year Celebration
Brighton Recreation Center
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve at Hudson Holidays
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15All ages
- Dec31ThuLight displays
Thu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
Zoo Lights Sensory-Friendly Night
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
From $19All ages
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunSanta visits
Through Dec 24
Santa's Lighted Forest Train
Georgetown Loop Railroad – Devil's Gate Depot
PaidAll ages
- Nov20FriChristmas
Through Jan 1
ice! featuring Disney "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Gaylord Rockies
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
PaidAll ages
- Nov20FriMarkets and festivals
Through Jan 1
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink — Commerce City
Commerce City Civic Center
From $4Ages 5+
- Nov21SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
PaidAll ages
- Nov22SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Trail of Lights
Official event venue
- Nov25WedNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
DCPA Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol
Wolf Theatre, Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex (Denver Center for the Performing Arts)
From $41
- Nov28SatChristmas
Through Dec 20
Hometown Holiday Experience
O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet
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For organizers
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Denver listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 71 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Mountain Time.