Find the must-see holiday events in Denver! Explore our guide for all the top festive highlights. Whether you're intimately familiar with Denver or just getting to know it, this guide maximizes your seasonal joy.
One of the highlights of the holiday season is the enchanting Zoo Lights, where the Denver Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays and festive decorations. Another favorite is the Parade of Lights, showcasing beautifully decorated floats and local performers that bring the streets to life. And the Mile High Holidays is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an array of seasonal activities throughout the city. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Denver
- A Christmas Carol
- 9NEWS Parade of Lights
- Holidays at the Colorado Symphony
- Holiday Brass
- Downtown Denver Rink
- The Nutcracker
- The Nutcracker by Colorado Ballet
- Denver Christkindlmarket
- Jazz at The Oxford: A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas
- Grand Illumination at Denver Union Station
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Denver Events Events
A Christmas Carol (Denver) • 0.5 miles
Joyous and opulent musical adaptation of a holiday classic.
9NEWS Parade of Lights (Denver) • 0.6 miles
Over 40 dazzling floats and giant balloons
Holidays at the Colorado Symphony (Denver) • 0.8 miles
Annual holiday concerts by a professional symphony orchestra
Holiday Brass (Denver) • 0.8 miles
Festive brass music by the Colorado Symphony
Downtown Denver Rink (Denver) • 0.9 miles
Free admission ice skating in downtown Denver
The Nutcracker (Denver) • 0.9 miles
Timeless holiday tradition with live orchestra
The Nutcracker by Colorado Ballet (Denver) • 0.9 miles
Timeless holiday tradition with live orchestra
Denver Christkindlmarket (Denver) • 1.1 miles
Authentic German-style holiday market with European crafts and food.
Jazz at The Oxford: A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas (Denver) • 1.2 miles
Live jazz rendition of Charlie Brown Christmas music
Grand Illumination at Denver Union Station (Denver) • 1.3 miles
Annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa and live music
Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light (Denver) • 1.3 miles
Dazzling light displays transforming winter gardens into an illuminated wonderland.
Luminova Holidays Denver (Denver) • 1.6 miles
Colorado's largest holiday light spectacular with over 4 million lights.
Elitch Gardens Luminova Holidays (Denver) • 1.7 miles
Millions of dazzling holiday lights and festive displays
Santa and the Aquarium at Downtown Aquarium Denver (Denver) • 1.8 miles
Holiday magic meets underwater wonders with Santa's visit.
Denver Zoo Lights (Denver) • 2.0 miles
Private after-hours event rentals at the wildest venue in Denver
Denver Zoo Lights (Denver) • 2.0 miles
Illuminated animal habitats and festive holiday displays
Denver Zoo Low-Sensory Night (Denver) • 2.0 miles
Comfortable and accessible zoo experience for sensory sensitivities
Winter Wanderland in Cherry Creek North (Denver) • 2.0 miles
A million dazzling lights adorning over 600 trees.
Cherry Creek North Holiday Market (Denver) • 2.2 miles
Dozens of hand-picked vendors and a festive Mistletoe Lounge
Mile High Tree Champions (Denver) • 2.3 miles
Corporate team tree planting experiences
Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk (Denver) • 3.0 miles
Festive 5K run/walk in ugly holiday sweaters
Latkes and Lights (Denver) • 3.5 miles
Annual Hanukkah celebration with live music and latke tasting.
December Delights at Four Mile Historic Park (Denver) • 3.9 miles
Victorian-era holiday decorations and festive activities
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