Special Events in Denver

Mile High Holidays
November 1 - January 31
PRESENTED BY
VISIT DENVER, The Convention and Visitors Bureau
Denver offers bargain hotel rates and special packages from November through January; rates start at just $52.80 per room and getaway packages start at $100. Take in a show, ride a horse-drawn carriage, shop and dine. Make a night of it at an affordable price! Important Information: Rates are based on availability and subject to change. Additional restrictions may apply. Excludes New Year's Eve. Get the full scoop at the official URL.

Georgetown Christmas Market
December 6 - December 14
PRESENTED BY
Historic Georgetown, Inc.
Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn't changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia, as well as carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. Event Location: This event will take place on 6th Street in Georgetown. Event Dates: December 6, 7, 13 and 14.

Zoo Lights
December 12 - January 4
PRESENTED BY
The Denver Zoo
Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown
December 31
PRESENTED BY
Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.
To welcome the arrival of 2009, the New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown will once again fill the skies twice during the evening. The first show will entertain families and others looking for an early celebration, while the second show officially marks the start of the New Year at midnight. The two fireworks programs are identical, and both are launched simultaneously from dual sites along the 16th Street Mall.

Winter Wonderlights
November 28 - December 28
PRESENTED BY
The Wildlife Experience
Plan an escape this winter for a fun and magical journey to the North Pole at Denver's newest family holiday event. Each weekend night (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from November 28 through December 28, The Wildlife Experience presents Winter WonderLights, a winter festival steeped in holiday cheer and fun family festivities. The winter journey begins on a light trail around The Wildlife Experience offering one spectacular display of lights after another. The trail leads guests to the whimsical village full of charm and merriment where children can meet Santa and his reindeer! Indoor stops along the way allow children to create their personalized letter to Santa and are filled with educational activities to learn about favorite winter animals such as the arctic fox, polar bears, orca whales and many more! To complete the Winter WonderLights journey, visitors warm up in the Extreme Screen Theater with a showing of the original animated, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Note: Members of The Wildlife Experience receive $1 off Winter WonderLights admission.

Olde Golden Christmas on Parade
December 6 - December 20
PRESENTED BY
Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce
Come see a true hometown parade down the main street of historic Golden, complete with floats, clowns, holiday characters, music and Santa.

Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem and Mineral Show
December 12 - December 14
PRESENTED BY
Flatirons Mineral Club
Shop for unique gifts and stocking-stuffers from 15 gem, rock, mineral, jewelry, and lapidary equipment dealers. See exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers. Take classes in wire-wrap and other crafts. Special kids' activities include gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, and dig site. Free parking, food available on site.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
January 1 - December 31
PRESENTED BY
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours gives you the opportunity to see the all-natural brewing process and marvel at our state-of-the-art facilities, brewhouses, cellars and packaging plants. We also invite you to enjoy a complimentary tasting of our finest beers and browse through our gift shops. Tours are approximately one hour in length and include visits to both indoor and outdoor facilities. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. Bring your camera and pose for a photo with a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale one Saturday a month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Seasonal Hours: October-May: Thursday-Monday 10:00am-4:00pm June-August: Daily 9:30am-5:00pm September: Daily 10:00am-4:00pm

Core New Art Space
January 1 - December 31
PRESENTED BY
Core New Art Space
Core New Art Space has created a dynamic venue for the contemporary arts while constantly featuring emerging artists.

Bilingual Storytime
January 15 - December 31
PRESENTED BY
Denver Public Library
Interactive storytimes for speakers of Spanish, English, or both. All ages are welcome but storytime is specifically geared to 2-4 year olds and kids are encouraged to participate. Programas interactivos de cuentos para hablantes de inglés, español o los dos. Los programas son para todos los niños, pero los de 2 hasta 4 años son la edades preferidas.