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Things to do with kids in Denver — December 2026
116 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Mountain Time.
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Nov3TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
$12 Tuesday Night at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
From $12
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 10
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Through Jan 11
Blossoms of Light
Official event venue
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Lone Tree
Douglas County Libraries – Lone Tree
Free
Nov25WedNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 27
DCPA Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol
Wolf Theatre, Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex (Denver Center for the Performing Arts)
From $41
Nov20FriCommunityThrough Dec 23
Denver Christkindlmarket
Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 23 · 5:30 PM
Free Winter Trolley Rides in Downtown Castle Rock
Castle Rock Trolley – Encore Parking Garage stop, Downtown Castle Rock
FreeAll ages
- Community
Through Dec 20
Hometown Holiday Experience
O'Brien Park and downtown Mainstreet
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
ice! featuring Disney "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" at Gaylord Rockies
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
From $45Ages 6+
Nov25WedSTEM & discoveryThrough Jan 2
Magical Winter Nights at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Dec 31
Mile High Tree
Mile High Tree, Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus
Free
Nov6FriSanta visitsThrough Dec 24
Santa's Lighted Forest Train
Georgetown Loop Railroad – Devil's Gate Depot
PaidAll ages
- Train rides
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Colorado Railroad Museum
From $80
- Light displays
Through Jan 4
Trail of Lights
Official event venue
Nov21SatLight displaysThrough Jan 3
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
PaidAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Through Jan 18
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink — Commerce City
Commerce City Civic Center
From $4Ages 5+
Nov23MonLight displaysMon, Nov 23 · 4:30 PM
Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
From $25.95All ages
Dec2WedTree lightingsWed, Dec 2 · 5:30 PM
Commerce City Holiday Tree Lighting
Commerce City Civic Center
- Community
Sun, Nov 22 · 4:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock Holiday Carriage Rides
Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
From $59All ages
Dec2WedCommunityWed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM
Holiday Open House at Edgewater Library
Jefferson County Public Library – Edgewater Library
FreeAll ages
Nov27FriCommunityFri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Hudson Holidays at Hudson Gardens
Hudson Gardens & Event Center
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM
Kids Explore: My Art Workshop – Wood Scrap Sculptures (Green Valley Ranch)
Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library
FreeAges 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:30 AM
Bilingual Storytime with DCPA: Click, Clack, Moo
Denver Public Library – Central Library
Free
- Santa visits
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Roxborough
Douglas County Libraries – Roxborough
Free
Nov28SatNutcracker and showsSat, Nov 28
Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker
Ellie Caulkins Opera House (Denver Performing Arts Complex)
From $40
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical — Parker
The Schoolhouse
PaidAll ages
Dec3ThuLight displaysThu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Lakewood Lights at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Solstice Storytime Series at Anythink Nature Library
Anythink Nature Library
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Broomfield Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
George Di Ciero City and County Building
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 3:00 PM
Englewood Holiday Express
Englewood Farm & Train at Belleview Park
From $15All ages
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Merry Days Holiday Tree Lighting
Lone Tree Arts Center
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Noel Northglenn
Northglenn Recreation Center
Free
Dec4FriLight displaysFri, Dec 4 · 6:30 PM
Olde Golden Candlelight Walk
Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden
Dec5SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Alliance Française Holiday Market 2026
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Birds of Prey on the Prairie with HawkQuest at Plains Conservation Center
Plains Conservation Center
From $18All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Foothills)
Peak Community & Wellness Center
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Hyland Hills)
Cottonwood Lodge at Hyland Hills
From $10
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Brighton City Tree Lighting and Winter Market
Founders Plaza
All ages
Dec5SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Build a Tree Workshop at Lakewood Library
Jefferson County Public Library – Lakewood Library
Free
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Englewood Holiday Tree Lighting
Englewood Civic Center
All ages
Dec5SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Georgetown Christmas Market
Historic Downtown Georgetown (stage at Rose & 6th Streets)
Free
Dec5SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM
Gingerbread House Building Party (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Grinchmas
Community Recreation Center
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration
Highlands Ranch Mansion
Free
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Buddies — Choose Your Favorite Family Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Celebration at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Lighting — Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village City Hall
With admissionAll ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Mayor's Tree Lighting — Elizabeth
Historic Main Street, Elizabeth
All ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Olde Fashion Christmas at Stonehocker Farmhouse
Stonehocker Farmhouse
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Play-Well Winter Wonderland Workshop using LEGO Materials
Baker Community Center
From $32
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 AM
Primeros sábados: Los niños exploran / First Saturdays: Kids Explore
Denver Public Library – Westwood Branch Library
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM
Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Westminster City Hall
Nov29SunCookingSun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM
Children and Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats
Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
From $19Ages 7+
Dec6SunLight displaysSun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM
Latkes and Lights: Hanukkah Celebration and Latke Contest
JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center)
PaidAll ages
- Dec6SunArts & crafts
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Vibrant Holiday Tree — Family Day Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 7 · 2:00 PM
Crafternoon: Winter Creations at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
Free
- Tree lightings
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting
Aurora Municipal Center
Free
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Highlands Ranch
Douglas County Libraries – Highlands Ranch
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Create Together: Gingerbread Houses (Woodbury)
Denver Public Library – Woodbury Branch Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7
SCFD Free Days at the Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Build a Gingerbread House at The Studio (Anythink)
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms
Free
Nov11WedSports & playWed, Nov 11 · 5:30 PM
Family Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion
Butterfly Pavilion
From $8Ages 4–10
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM
Kids Paint Class at Hyland Hills Sports Center
Hyland Hills Sports Center
From $22
- Santa 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
Dec10ThuMarkets and festivalsThu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Family Fun Night: Winter Wonderland
Jefferson County Public Library – Columbine Library
- Light displays
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM
Festival of Lights: Chanukah Menorah Lighting at Greenwood Village City Hall
Greenwood Village City Hall
All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:30 PM
Gingerbread House Workshop at Anythink Huron Street
Anythink Huron Street
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 10 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre
PACE Center
PaidAll ages
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
A Colorado Christmas with the Colorado Symphony
Boettcher Concert Hall (Denver Performing Arts Complex)
From $20
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM
Grand and Me – Cocoa & Crafts
Carl Park Community Center
From $10
Dec11FriMarkets and festivalsFri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM
Thornton WinterFest
Carpenter Park Fields
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa — Brighton Recreation Center
Brighton Recreation Center
From $8
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Brunch with Father Christmas at Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park
Paid
Dec12SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM
Cereal with Santa — Commerce City
Bison Ridge Recreation Center
From $7
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Children and Family Make and Take: Winter Wreaths
Denver Botanic Gardens York Street
From $24
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Ball (drop-off)
Fitzmorris Elementary School
Paid
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Frost Fest: Brighton Parade of Lights Stop at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Gingerbread House Making
Carl Park Community Center
From $15Ages 3–10
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Hometown Holiday — Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center
FreeAll ages
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Let's-a Gogh — Choose Your Favorite Family Painting
Painting with a Twist Denver–Lakewood
From $29All ages
- Parades
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Olde Golden Holiday Parade: Western Winter Wonderland
Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden
Free
- Dec12SatCooking
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Teaching Kitchen Workshop: Chocolate Orange Cookies and Chocolate-Drizzled Oranges
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (The Teaching Kitchen)
From $32Ages 4+
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives
Denver Art Museum
With admission
Dec13SunCommunitySun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Holiday's Evening at the Littleton Museum
Littleton Museum
From $7
- Cooking
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Frost Fest: Colorful Cookies at Anythink Wright Farms
Anythink Wright Farms
FreeAll ages
- Cooking
Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM
Kids Explore: Sticky Fingers Cooking
Denver Public Library – Green Valley Ranch Branch Library
Free
Dec15TueNutcracker and showsTue, Dec 15 · 4:00 PM
Nutcracker Dance Camp
Colorado Ballet Academy, Armstrong Center for Dance
From $85Ages 3–10
Dec15TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 15 · 11:00 AM
Wizard of Oz Interactive
Town Hall Arts Center
Paid
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 16 · 10:00 AM
Booked for the Holidays: Stories and Santa at DCL Parker
Douglas County Libraries – Parker
Free
Dec16WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Christmas Carol Holiday Interactive
Town Hall Arts Center
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM
Sensory Friendly Afternoons at Butterfly Pavilion
Butterfly Pavilion
From $14.45All ages
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Dec 17 · 10:45 AM
A Visit from Winter Royalty at Anythink Huron Street
Anythink Huron Street
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Create & Play (early childhood program)
Denver Art Museum
With admissionAges 0–5
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
Apex Community Movie Series: The Croods and The Polar Express
Apex Center
Free
- Sports & play
Fri, Dec 18 · 3:15 PM
Holiday Figure Skating Exhibition at the Ice Centre at the Promenade
Ice Centre at the Promenade
FreeAll ages
Oct23FriCommunityFri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM
SCFD Free Admission Days at Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park
FreeAll ages
Nov21SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Cockpit Demo Day at Wings Over the Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
PaidAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Frost Fest: Holiday Cupcake Decorating with Cake Crafts Denver
Anythink Huron Street
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Jingle on the Avenue — Golden
Washington Avenue, historic downtown Golden
Free
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Pokémon Fun!
Broomfield Library
FreeAges 5–11
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:30 PM
Winter Solstice Celebration at Backcountry Base Camp
Backcountry Base Camp
From $30All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
SCFD Free Day at Dinosaur Ridge: Colorado's Sesquicentennial
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 20 · 9:00 AM
SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
Dec20SunMarkets and festivalsSun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Bash
Simms Street Recreation Center
Dec21MonSports & playThrough Dec 31
School's Out! Winter Break Camp
JCC Denver (Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center)
From $100Ages 5+
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Solstice Snowflake Study at Anythink Nature Library
Anythink Nature Library
FreeAll ages
Dec21MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Winter Safari Camp at Denver Zoo (winter break)
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
From $85
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 21 · 1:00 PM
Winter Solstice Celebration at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
Dec22TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Dec 22 · 9:00 AM
Butterfly Pavilion Winter Break Bug Camps
Butterfly Pavilion
From $85Ages 5–9
- 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
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year Celebration
Brighton Recreation Center
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at Anythink Brighton
Anythink Brighton
FreeAll ages
- New 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 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
With admission
Dec31ThuLight displaysThu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
Zoo Lights Sensory-Friendly Night
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
From $19All ages