Get a bird’s eye view of the festive season in Boulder. Our guide highlights all the essential holiday events. From Boulder old-timers to newcomers, our guide ensures a festive season full of wonder and delight.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting glow of thousands of lights at the Blossoms of Light, an impressive display that transforms the gardens into a winter wonderland. Featuring vibrant colors and magical scenes, The Nutcracker will transport audiences into a classic holiday tale with captivating performances. And the Lights of December Parade is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing festive floats and community spirit as they light up the streets. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Boulder
- Switch on the Holidays
- CU Presents Holiday Festival
- Snow Much Fun Light Displays
- Lights of December Parade
- Boulder Christmas Light Show
- St. Nick on the Bricks
- Firefly Handmade Holiday Market
- Freezie Fest with Cookie Crawl
- Homes for the Holidays Tour
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Boulder Events Events
Switch on the Holidays (Boulder) • 0.0 miles
Illuminating holiday lights across downtown Boulder
CU Presents Holiday Festival (Boulder) • 0.4 miles
Enchanting annual tradition with student and faculty musical performances.
Snow Much Fun Light Displays (Boulder) • 0.4 miles
Interactive augmented reality holiday light tour
Lights of December Parade (Boulder) • 0.5 miles
Festive holiday parade with Santa Claus
Boulder Christmas Light Show (Boulder) • 0.5 miles
Illuminated courthouse and mall, festive parades, and Santa visits.
St. Nick on the Bricks (Boulder) • 0.5 miles
Free visits with Santa Claus
Firefly Handmade Holiday Market (Boulder) • 0.5 miles
Over 80 curated artisans on a vibrant pedestrian mall.
Freezie Fest with Cookie Crawl (Boulder) • 0.5 miles
Free train rides and a festive Cookie Crawl
Homes for the Holidays Tour (Boulder) • 0.7 miles
Tour five elegant homes showcasing diverse architectural styles
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