Explore the corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch, and enjoy children's activities. Private campsite rental available with reservation.
Celebrate winter with snowy stories, songs, crafts, cookies, and cider.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dancing to a DJ, refreshments, and photos. Ages 1-9 with parent. Reservations required. Registration code: 10213.
Enjoy live entertainment and photo booths while shopping on Black Friday.
Participate in instrument-making and cookie decorating, and take pictures with Santa. Then enjoy a concert of holiday tunes and the singing of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."
Create gifts for Valentine's Day. Each child will make three wrapped gifts to take home. Parents are welcome to stay if they would like or feel free to drop off your child. Snacks will be available. Age 5 and up. Limited to 10 kids.
Drop in and learn to make sugar skulls, that will be used to help decorate during the Family Celebration on Nov. 3. Children welcome with adult assistance.
Receive a free Golden Ticket to the museum, decorate a train conductor hat, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to the story, The Polar Express. Feel free to come in your favorite pajamas (optional).
Enjoy a wide display of holiday lights, illuminated African stone sculptures, and 30-minute music and lights shows every night.
Enjoy Boulder's unofficial kickoff to summer with events, activities, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
Celebrate the stars and stripes at this family-friendly program featuring favorite contemporary scores and a fireworks show.
Watch the movie The Polar Express, make crafts, and have a snack together. Pajamas are encouraged.
Sample micro and craft beers from a variety local breweries, along with wine for sale, and music.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead by watching a movie with the same theme at the museum.
Shop at this artisans’ boutique event, featuring juried artisans and crafters selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, gourmet food gifts, and more.
Watch the classic holiday film while the score by John Williams is performed live. Macaulay Culkin starts as a boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation and must defend his home against two thieves.
Dec. 8, 7pm; Dec. 9, 2pm. Enjoy renditions of winter fairy tales interpreted through aerial dance.$18-$25.
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with special stories, dances, and craft activities.
Enjoy complimentary lawn games, music, sweet treats, and more in the Snowmass Base Village. The festive affair coincides with the Snowmass Rodeo and culminates with fireworks over Fanny Hill.
Celebrate the holidays with a free concert featuring emerging talent and the lighting of a 55-foot White Fir tree.
Attend a New Year's Eve show with Taylor, who was a top 10 finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and recently made her late-night debut on Conan. Rated PG-13. Age 18 and under must be with a legal guardian.
Show mom the thanks and recognition for all she does year-round. Visit any time during open hours to explore the house on a self-guided tour, or pack a picnic and enjoy lunch on the front lawn.
Kick off Thanksgiving Day with some exercise before the big meal. The event raises money to support programs and services in school readiness, youth success, and adult self-sufficiency.
Enjoy dancing to a DJ, crafts and refreshments. Semi-formal attire encouraged. For dads with daughters ages 3-8. Reservations required through the Louisville Recreation and Senior Center. Reference code: 12021-1.
Get into the holiday spirit by making pinecone ornaments. Ages 3-8. Register online.
Buy local from young business owners who display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. Find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more.
Ride a holiday-themed carousel in the heart of downtown Denver.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music by Buckstein, mechanical bull riding, carnival games, and ice hockey. The event is part of an all-inclusive family weekend.
Enjoy holiday lights while putting through three holiday themed mini-golf courses.
Gather around the town tree and join in a sing-along to "Silent Night" before the official lighting. Once the park is lit up, stroll around and take in the sights of holiday ice sculpture displays, or visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy tasty treats from local food vendors, complimentary carriage rides, caroling, and a Nutcracker…
Participate in a stroller- and dog-friendly 5K course along the Coal Creek trail. Enjoy a brew, food, games, and a costume contest afterward.
Join in for songs of the season and holiday cheer from a variety of musicians and performers in the region. Featuring excerpts from Longmont’s Centennial State Ballet Nutcracker. Special Santa reception with cookies and hot chocolate before the Dec. 16 matinee concert. Cash bar.
Celebrate the season with stories, songs, crafts and light snacks. All ages.
Enjoy festive carolers, hot chocolate, and a variety of holiday crafts, activities, and games. Registration required.
Watch as a chosen honoree lights the farolitos—paper bags filled with sand and illuminated with candles—in the open-air courtyard of The Fort in an alternative tree lighting ceremony. Hot cider, Mexican hot chocolate, and bizcochito cookies will be served.
Participate in the Race of the Santas, where hundreds of jolly look-alikes race down Main Street. After the race, stick around for the dog parade, and continue the festivities with the Lighting of Breckenridge, where Santa greets the holiday congregation from his horse-drawn carriage.
Get into the holiday spirit with a life-size gingerbread house, daily snow showers in the Grand Lobby, and visits from Santa. See hundreds of twinkling lights and enjoy dinner in the gingerbread house.
Join an interactive musical celebration of Hanukkah. Jeff and Paige will use storytelling to explore Hanukkah and celebrate its many traditions. All ages. Reservations required.
See the production performed by Ballet Ariel’s professional company and school. Clara journeys with the Prince on a magical adventure of toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes, and Sugar Plum fairies.
See Fillmore Plaza transformed into a winter wonderland with live ice carving, temporary fire pits, face painting, complimentary refreshments, and giveaways. Businesses throughout the area will host activities such as ornament decorating and entertainment.
Enjoy a wonderful production suitable for the whole family featuring award-winning dancers.
Participate in a 4 mile, 4K, or Kids Run known for its laid-back atmosphere, and the Red, White, and Blue Snow Party with a Slip 'n' Slide finish line. Reservations required.
Celebrate the 4th of July with some of Evergreen's most popular bands.
Watch a special encore presentation of Humperdinck’s fairytale opera, starring Alice Coote and Christine Schäfer as the title youngsters.
Enjoy concerts from a wide variety of artists throughout the summer season, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Graham Nash, and many others.
Celebrate the season with songs, stories, a craft, cookies, and cider. All ages.
Skate in the heart of the city, at the base of the Daniels & Fisher Tower in downtown Denver. Every Sun, 9-1oam, join staff for free skate lessons for all ages and levels. Other events include Fri night DJs, 7-9pm, and Sat morning yoga, 9-9:45am.
Celebrate fall with pumpkins to purchase, pumpkin and face painting, a bubble machine, and lawn games. There will also be a live bluegrass band, beer garden, and several food trucks.
Enjoy an outdoor festival, the Rapids playing the Seattle Sounders FC, and then a fireworks show.
Watch the Colorado Rockies play against the San Francisco Giants, with a fireworks display following the game.
Cool off in the Stewart Auditorium while watching the movie Frozen. Movie ticket is good for $1 off the hands-on treehouses exhibit. Reservations suggested.
Run along a scenic 10K or 2 mile course, and sample goodies in the Vendor Village after the race. Reservations required. Call for group rate information.
Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy the outdoors. Learn about interaction with water, pick up trash, and make a recycled craft.
Enjoy a preview concert of holiday music from “Let Your Heart Be Light,” the Boulder Chorale holiday concert.
Experience the sights, sounds, and excitement of Times Square, all before bedtime. The celebration is filled with ball drops and countdowns on the hour, rainbow confetti, and bubble wrap “fireworks.”
Get to know everyone's favorite holiday bird, the turkey. Register online.
Introduce your kids to the symphony with the Parker Symphony Orchestra's family-friendly, shortened version of their holiday program. Sing along to seasonal songs. Age 4 and up.
Remember those who died serving in the armed forces around the world with a silent ride inspired by Scott Harrison, U.S.M.C. who created a menagerie of whimsical animals, restoring a carousel for others to enjoy.
Attend a special performance of the traditional, family-friendly holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, presented by Colorado Conservatory of Dance. This performance is specifically offered for people with sensory needs.
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in Olde Town Arvada. This annual festival will feature live music, Celtic dancers, and a kids zone.
Join Sharkey and Santa Claus for a holiday buffet. Includes half off Aquarium exhibit ticket and validated parking. RSVP required at 303-561-4450.
Enjoy an entertaining performance of The Nutcracker ballet, presented by Allana’s Academy of Dance.
Attend a three-day autumn festival featuring live music, food, local micro-brews, wine and margaritas, children's activities, and more than 100 artisans presented by Firefly Handmade Markets.
Sling the flying gourd, visit the children’s archery range, enjoy a hayride, and explore trucks. Visitors receive a complimentary pumpkin.
Start your holiday shopping with handcrafted holiday items, bath and body products, and pottery.
Enjoy holiday favorites performed during an all-brass night.
Get decked out and be festive while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis. Wear a favorite holiday costume and tie jingle bells to shoelaces.
Spend time with family making decorations and gifts for each other. All supplies included. Register online.
Enjoy live music, artist booths, and additional events scheduled by Lafayette businesses. Children’s activities from 5-7pm; Bands play at Festival Plaza from 6:30-9pm.
Ring in the new year with activities at the library, featuring juggling, mime, and dance with performer Peter Davison. All ages. Pick up a free ticket at the library to attend, starting one hour before each show.
Celebrate winter with snowy stories, songs, crafts and cookies and cider. All ages.
Celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on the lawn at Hudson Gardens.
See a dazzling display of Christmas lights, enjoy hot cocoa, and meet Santa.
Welcome the Christmas season with a performance of lively carols and other holiday favorites from a world-famous brass quintet.
Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while making a festive craft in celebration of the holiday season.
Join thousands and walk down Golden’s main street, candle in hand, singing carols.
Do a craft and hear a wintry-themed story.
Listen to a series of live readings about motherhood that take place in cities around the country, to celebrate Mother's Day. Complimentary snacks and wine are available before the show from 5-6:30pm, across the street at the Birth Center of Boulder, 2800 Folsom St. Ten percent of ticket sales benefit A Precious Child.
Take a spin around the pond with jolly St. Nick. Join Santa at the Southlands ice rink for an afternoon of fun on the ice with Santa himself.
Hop on the Georgetown Loop Railroad and join Santa and his helpers aboard a decorated train throughout the holiday season. Call for reservations.
Shop for locally made, high-quality gifts from more than 90 exhibitors. Features live music.
Celebrate Mardi Gras New Orleans-style with masks, boas, and beads along Main Street Breckenridge.
Be part of an annual community event with Santa Claus, children caroling, and the mayor lighting the tree.
See the classic holiday tale of Clara and her prince as they travel to the land of sweets in this grand-scale production.
See a different kind of Nutcracker from MOTH Poetic Circus that combines acrobats, jugglers, and aerialists. A portion of the proceeds benefit Adam's Camp.
Experience an outdoor concert at the museum featuring a jazz band, performing hits you can dance to from Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Ring in the new year with rodeo favorites including bareback riding, bullfighting, and mutton busting. The event is followed by a New Year's Bash at The Ranch. Watch the countdown and enjoy live entertainment.
Bring the kids and your camera for visits and a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Ring in the New Year on the 16th Street Mall, and catch one of two fireworks shows.
Celebrate with live music, jump castles, and food trucks.
Create a superb carved pumpkin under the guidance of a master pumpkin carver. All materials provided: Each registration receives one pumpkin, a pattern, and a mini-kit of Barry's favorite carving tools. Registration required.
Enjoy live entertainment, sing-along time with Jeff and Paige, and see a fireworks show at dusk. The event features CU's mascot Ralphie the Buffalo.
Skate on an indoor rink and take photos with Santa. Donate a new toy item in original packaging to receive free skate rental.
See a production of The Nutcracker with the Boulder Ballet, young student dancers, and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra.
Ring in the new year with laughter starring Steve Simeone who has a positive, family-friendly approach to comedy. The show is rated PG-13. Age 18 and under must be with a parent/legal guardian.
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with free general admission and a variety of art-making activities and performances for the whole family.
Enjoy a tour of the Day of the Dead exhibition with bilingual tour guide Laura Zavala. Learn about ancient Mayan and Aztec origins of the celebration, how it blended with Spanish Catholic traditions, and how it became a part of the local culture in Longmont.
Enjoy a family archery activity with a wide variety of halloween targets, candy filled balloons, zombies, and moving targets for an extra challenge. Light refreshments will be provided. Age 6 and up.
Make spider web chocolate brownies, mummy cookies, and claw cupcakes while learning cooking techniques. Ages 8-12. Reservations required.
Enjoy an outdoor concert at the museum featuring a seven-piece classic country band from Loveland.
Celebrate spring in downtown Boulder with the Tulip Fairy, along with a parade of pint-size fairies and elves around the Pearl Street Mall to "wake up the tulips." Features special activities for kids.
Following the Denver Veterans Day Parade, participants and spectators are encouraged to stay for the Denver Veterans Day Festival. This family-friendly event offers a music stage, activities, and vendors.
Avoid the malls this holiday season and shop local. CAE features unique, handmade gift and holiday items from local and regional artists in a cohesive, mixed retail display.
Go ice skating at the airport on the DEN Plaza. Enjoy a variety of entertainment and family-friendly music playing in the background.
Experience the traditional torchlight parade in which skiers and snowboards age 8 and up are invited to join. Then see fireworks illuminating the sky and slopes.
See the performance, set in 1950’s Pueblo, where all 7-year-old Joaquin wants for Christmas is a new bike but times are tough. A talking dog with a cigar named Angel and a magical abuela make this a very merry Christmas.
Celebrate the season with a bounce house, annual pumpkin race, and other activities. Awards will be given for the window painting and pumpkin decorating contests. Reservations required through the recreation center.
Enjoy dancing, laughter, and great songs in this story of a magical Vermont inn and a stunning sister act.
9am-7pm. Sun. 9am-2pm. Shop the largest children’s consignment sale in Colorado. Items sell for 50 percent off on Aug. 26; 75 percent off on Aug. 27. Free admission.
Have breakfast with the Jolly Old Elf and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Savor the holidays with performances by the students of the Foothills Ballet Program.
Enjoy a holiday concert including acoustic renditions of everything from Chuck Berry's "Run Run Rudolph" to Perry Como's "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" to "Oh Holy Night,” paired with stories and Christmas memories from the band.
Honor the more than one million men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Listen to Timothy P. Irvin and his Stuffers perform entertaining arrangements of original music and holiday favorites.
Celebrate the holidays with the rhythm of the islands in this holiday concert featuring the steel drum band Pan Nation along with the Colorado Chorale.
Witness this annual holiday event complete with floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa.
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day festivities with a performance featuring local Celtic dancers.
Shop from a variety of handmade gift and holiday items from over 50 local and regional artists.
Have fun skating with friends and family. Free skate rental during public skating hours will be offered for each person donating a nonperishable food item, which will be given to a local food bank.
Enjoy swimming and playing in the sand at the Boulder Reservoir with your family.
Enjoy an evening of traditional carols in this annual celebration of the season. Age 8 and older.
Enjoy carnival games, jump castles, wagon rides, and crafts. Come dressed in costume and bring a bag for goodies. Reservations recommended.
Participate in fun kids activities including: kid’s beach ball and balloon drop, a sparkling cider toast, contests and giveaways for the kids, photos with Sharkey, and animal interactions. Price includes free admission to the aquarium exhibits. Call 303-561-4450 to reserve a spot.
See the dance performance about Granny, who recalls for her grandchildren the dances she has seen and performed throughout her life. These include dances honoring Christ, the African Harvest, the Native American Winter Solstice, Celtic Yule Time, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa.
Celebrate a little early with live music, a light show, and fireworks. Bring a picnic or purchase from the available concessions.
Enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa (first come, first served), live holiday entertainment, and hot cocoa. Every child that visits with Santa receives a sugar cookie from Rheinlander Bakery.
Discover how furry and feathered animals survive the Colorado winters. Dress appropriately for a short stroll outside.
Fill holiday and vacation time with public skating activities at Edge Ice Arena. A variety of extended hours available.
Celebrate German traditions at a family-friendly event, featuring live music from local performers, a variety of Longmont’s craft brewers, and food for purchase. Reservations required.
Come in costume as your favorite ancestor or undead, enjoy dancing to DJ Buddha Bomb, libations, and raffles. Presented by Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance and KGNU. For adults.
Wear a costume and enjoy a Halloween bash with ghostly crafts, spooky science experiments, games, and treats. Tickets available online.
Watch a skating performance by Mountain Edge Skating Club and then enjoy half priced skating to celebrate the new year.
Enjoy a free community concert, kids activities, Routt Beer Floats, and free museum admission for all.
Find out what it's like to be an elf working in Macy's Santaland, in this comic one-man show based on the memoir by David Sedaris. Age 16 and up.
Shop a variety of quality artisan goods and food items, benefiting the Boulder Mountain Fire Department. Featuring performances, fire truck tours, and a free maker space for adults and kids, hosted by Bohemia: An Artful Space.
Go on a hayride, see live reindeer, make crafts with Mrs. Claus, and see holiday lights. Food and beverages may be purchased.
See musical entertainment, a living nativity, and petting zoo, then visit with Santa. The event coincides with the Louisville Arts District First Friday Art Walk.
Attend the 58th year of the Colorado Ballet's production of the holiday classic, with live music performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
See the Colorado Rockies mascot, Dinger, kick off the holidays by lighting a new 40-foot tall tree outside Denver Union Station, along with thousands of lights up the 16th Street Mall to the City and County Building. Watch a performance by the Denver Dolls, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, listen to Christmas carols, and…
Enjoy holiday music from Rocky Mountain Brassworks, featuring both fun and touching selections. Wear your favorite ugly sweater. Age 6 and up.
Enjoy a holiday tradition from the Colorado Conservatory of Dance, with Victorian tea and service, treats, storytelling, and entertainment from The Nutcracker. All ages. Reservations required.
Stop by Santa Claus’ little red house at the corner of Broadway and Plaza Drive for a visit.
Cheer on the Denver outlaws as they battle the Boston Cannons. Stay after the game for world-renowned Zambelli Fireworks paired with visuals on a 220-foot-wide, high-definition screen.
Enjoy the music of a five-piece indie folk rock band from Boulder at an outdoor concert.
Dec. 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 at 2pm. 16, 22 at 7pm. Go on a magical magical adventure of toy soldiers, dancing snowflakes and Sugar Plum fairies. $38 adult, $35 student/senior, $28 ages 3-12.
Participate in a 3-day acting, singing, and dancing workshop for youth ages 5-15. Children will rehearse a holiday-themed play, then dress in costume and perform for parents.
Stay in cabins and enjoy caroling, tree trimming, and a visit from Santa on a horse-drawn sleigh.
See festive lights spanning 60 acres of the zoo's campus, along with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets, and illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, and hide in bushes.
Join Australia’s rock stars of the opera to hear their unique selection of traditional and contemporary seasonal favorites performed with the Colorado Symphony.
Hear melodies from Scandinavian lands and folk tales of trolls, an enchanted fox, and brave children. A pre-show talk provides background of the script and music.
Visit a family farm selling pumpkins and fall produce, play in the corn or straw bale maze, and see farm animals and tractors. Wagon rides available Sat-Sun.
Experience small town, authentic holiday charm during a monthlong celebration featuring Victorian carolers, live reindeer, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a lights display, barbershop quartets, and free Newfoundland dog-pulled cart rides.
Experience a CU tradition in which students and faculty come together for a holiday concert, featuring student choirs, bands, and orchestras. Reservations required.
Wear a costume and participate in carnival games, crafts, and face painting. Ages 3-8. Reservations required through the recreation center.
Shop for original art and crafts, sculpture, ceramics, and antiques.
See this family-friendly holiday spectacular with dancers, holiday songs and more.
Kick off the holiday season as Santa counts down the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. All ages.
Sing along with favorite Christmas carols, hear Christmas music from around the world, and even watch Santa conduct the orchestra. Age 6 and under.
Bring your favorite doll and enjoy a classic tea party with tea, tea sandwiches, hot cocoa and treats. Watch a ballet performance by the Arvada Dance Center, meet the ballerinas, and take photos with them after the show.
Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Pearl Street Mall with live music, activities, and an extended beer garden on the Boulder County Courthouse lawn.
Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s Annual Holiday Pottery Sale.
Celebrate Mother's Day with comedian Steve Simeone performing an all-ages family show. Advance tickets are available online or by calling 720-274-6800.
Celebrate Independence Day with community exhibitor booths, ticketed bounce houses, food concessions, and a beer/wine garden.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by visiting the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Enjoy a self-guided tour or pack a picnic lunch to eat on the front lawn.
Enjoy candle dipping and create ornaments. See the Stevens-Reynolds House decorated in traditional holiday style, and shop for unique gifts and other holiday items in Selma’s Store.
Find gifts directly from more than 50 young entrepreneurs. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners and include jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home-baked goodies, and artwork.
Cool off in the Stewart Auditorium and watch The Lego Movie. Ticket price is good for $1 off the hands-on treehouses exhibit. Reservations suggested.
See Santa and Mrs. Claus make their grand entrance to The Hangar at Stanley, where they’ll be escorted by the Aurora Police Department (APD). Families can enjoy visits with Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, and admire the vehicles from APD.
Spend a night at Denver Zoo as a family, and explore the zoo and its exhibits. Learn about different animals and participate in games and activities. Reservations required.
Skate at the 7,000 square foot outdoor rink located in the Plaza.
Hunt for 65,000 eggs over 2,500 acres. There are different hunts for kids of all ages, from 3 and under in Copper’s Center Village to adults in an on-mountain hunt for 12 golden eggs.
Ring in the new year before bedtime with noisemaker crafts, face painting, a magician, refreshments, and a countdown to 2019.
Shop from quality fine art and unique crafts. All proceeds benefit Center for the Arts Evergreen, a nonprofit arts organization.
Enjoy music from Chris Daniels and the Kings, a bounce house, and face painting. Fireworks show at dusk.
Hear the annual performance of favorite holiday tunes played by more than 300 tuba players from all over the region.
Swim for free at Ridge Recreation Center Pools when accompanied by a child. Children age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Watch a dance production of Scrooge from Dance Arts Studio. All ages. Contact Dance Arts Studio for tickets: dasbroomfield@msn.com.
Celebrate the holidays with Frequent Flyers' Adult Student Company dancers on aerial fabrics, lyra, trapeze, and more. $18-$25.
Enjoy fun family activities and entertainment for all ages on the CU campus.
Hear holiday favorites performed by a choir capable of singing a broad range of a cappella choral music. The concert is geared toward families with elementary, middle, and high school-age children.
Take the family to see a performance of the classic holiday tale. Age 7 and up.
Join a grand caroling party. Combine 400 young singers full of holiday spirit with traditions and stories of the season. For age 4 and up.
See Charles Dickens’ story of greed turned to unconditional love, in which the audience becomes part of the play. Part of the Kids Kabaret series. Reservations required.
Shop local handmade artisan goods including home decor, jewelry, accessories, and adult and children’s fashions.
Listen as a variety of storytellers bring literature to life on stage in an holiday celebration featuring songs, stories and other silliness from Great Britain.
Listen to live musicians play customary Las Posadas songs, participate in a reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem as depicted in the Christian bible, and enjoy complimentary bizcochito cookies with hot cider and Mexican hot chocolate.
See The Colorado School of Dance's production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic.
Come dressed in costume and go trick-or-treating at local businesses along Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. Age 12 and under.
Find beautiful, one-of-a-kind gifts. Handmade pottery will be on display and available for purchase.
Attend a family-friendly holiday show with dancers, singers, drummers, holiday songs, and an appearance by Santa. Age 4 and up.
Hear the sounds of the holidays in this annual Christmas spectacular showcasing the Colorado Symphony’s annual collaboration with the Colorado Children’s Chorale and the Colorado Symphony Chorus.
Pack the day with Healthy Planet Hero Stations where you can learn all about our planet and ways to take care of it.
Enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, and concerts, throughout the day and evening. See website for complete schedule of events.
Enjoy a musical celebration of the holiday season from Golden Eagle Concert Band. Purchase tickets at the door.
Enjoy sparkling lights, and special activities including live reindeer, an ice show, skating, Santa Claus, hot cocoa, and fireworks.
Make winter crafts, and enjoy morning tea and snacks with your little one. Register online for activity #377720. Ages 3-12.
Cool off in the Stewart Auditorium while watching The Lorax. Movie ticket is good for $1 off the hands-on treehouses exhibit. Reservations suggested.
Celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on the lawn at Hudson Gardens.
Join in the museum's first Día del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration, including special stories, dances, and activities that honor the Mexican origins of the holiday.
Learn a little about the season and create a pumpkin. Explore the natural environment through stories and songs. Ages 3-5. Registration required.
See Ralphie Parker’s desperate, hilarious quest to ensure he gets a certain Christmas present, as based on the 1983 movie.
Join Santa for breakfast and listen to holiday music. Bring a camera for pictures with Santa.
Hear music from the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs performed by them over the years.
Wear cozy pajamas and take a train ride, while Santa's elves entertain. After a 30 minute ride, the train reaches the "North Pole" where Santa boards the train to pass out a holiday bell to each child as he visits with the children.
Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny as he roams around the shopping center.
Explore the wisdom and playfulness of nature and celebrate Earth Day. In this two-hour family friendly program, take a gentle 3-mile walk along the Highline Canal with camera in tow. Registration is required one week in advance at highlandsranch.org/signmeup.
Sing along with favorite Christmas carols, hear Christmas music from around the world, and watch Santa conduct the orchestra. Age 6 and under.
Swim for only $3 per person during open swim hours on July 4th. Children 5 and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult (age 18 or older) and be within arm’s reach at all times.
Enjoy this exuberant jazz, gospel, and R&B-infused concert that reinvents Handel’s Messiah.
Celebrate Father's Day by swimming at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s indoor and outdoor pools. Dads swim free when accompanied by their kids.
Be part of a new tradition blending traditional and classical holiday arrangements, featuring vocal soloists Anna Christy and Andrew Garland, and the Colorado Symphony Chorus.
Celebrate and learn about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos with crafts, games, and storytelling. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Boulder. Age 3 and up.
Hop on the train that features the 1880s vintage passenger coach, and experience what it was like to travel 100 years ago. The Easter Bunny will be handing out candy, and the Depot General Store will have gift ideas for Easter baskets.
Take the family to see Santa and his reindeer, enjoy Austrian food and beverages, and activities for children and adults. A grand Christmas tree lighting will take place as night falls.
Sing songs, hear stories, do a craft, and have light refreshments.
See a production of The Nutcracker featuring two casts of over 150 children, preprofessional dancers, and guest artists.
Enter a free throw contest for a chance to win a Thanksgiving turkey. Participants will be divided by age and gender. Age 6 and up. Reservations required.
Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with more than 200 singers from six choirs. Shop a holiday market featuring handmade baked goods and locally made crafts. All vendors donate 20 percent of their profits to the Boulder Chorale.
Enjoy the Moscow Ballet company's performance of the holiday classic. See larger-than-life puppets, nesting dolls, and hand-crafted costumes.
Spend time with family making decorations and gifts for each other. All supplies included. Register online.
Watch the 31st annual holiday parade featuring community organizations, floats, high school marching bands, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.
Celebrate El Día de Los Niños of Mexico with costumes and a variety of dances.
Celebrate Santa's arrival with a family-friendly event and pancake breakfast. Reservations required.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and take a stroll through Boulder's Civic Area, illuminated with more than 225,000 LED lights.
Register to enable kids to help other kids, face-to-face so that the givers get to see and feel the difference that they've made for another child. See website for further details.
Enjoy a Denver Brass Christmas concert with guest artists: Steven Taylor, baritone, and Aubrey Jacobs, soprano.
Enjoy Colorado's largest community celebration of the Day of the Dead, including music, dancing, sugar skull decorating, community altars, paper flower making, face painting, and Lady Catrina. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in “calaca” (skeleton) apparel.
Skate outdoors in Boulder on the plaza next to the Dushanbe Teahouse.
Create handmade Christmas and winter holiday decorations that you'll keep for years to come. Ages 5-12 with adult. Reservations recommended.
Celebrate Lakewood's agricultural heritage with live performances, activities, and tasty harvest treats.
Enjoy a trunk or treat, costume contests, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party. Reservations required for costume contests.
Take a sailboat ride with your family and learn more about Community Sailing of Colorado. For all levels; no sailing experience required. Reservations required. Age 5 and up.
Break out your ugly holiday sweaters and enjoy half price skating.
Start the night off with a 5pm all ages show (Rated PG-13) featuring stand-up comedian Dan Cummins. Ages 18 and under must be with a legal guardian. $27.
See the Heritage Center lit up in a display of holiday cheer. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, go on a hay wagon ride, make ornaments, and take a photo with Santa.
See award-winning folk/Americana performers and songwriters Bettman & Halpin for an evening of music, playful banter, and storytelling about the ups, downs, and sideways of the holiday season. Age 21 and up.
See the Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre present a musical comedy that follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
See Denver's skyline light up with fireworks right after the park closes for the day.
Attend an indoor event for the whole family, where children and parents can enjoy the fun and festive (not scary) spirit of the Halloween season, with trick-or-treating and fun activities. The first 100 children will get a free trick-or-treat bag with goodies inside.
Shop for gifts made and sold by more than 50 young entrepreneurs. Items include jewelry, greeting cards, baked goods, and artwork.
See students and community members perform alongside world-class international guest artists and local professionals. Children are invited on stage after every performance. Sensory-friendly performance available on Dec. 14.
Enjoy milk, cookies, holiday activities, museum access, and watch the original Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Visit Santa and take a picture during one of four sessions. There will be a Happy Elf cash bar for ages 21 and up.
Enjoy s’mores, hayrides, a living nativity, and the parade.
See more than 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures and enjoy animal experiences. Santa Claus himself will be taking holiday wishes each night through Dec. 23.
Pick your own pumpkin from the fields, pet the animals, explore the corn maze, and visit the family fun area.
Have a drink and listen to music alongside kids' arts and crafts, foosball tables, a mini soccer field, and enclosed play area.
See Chevy Chase and company in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Don that festive sweater or dress up like Cousin Eddie and join this adults-only roller-coaster of a Christmas ride. Admission includes cocktails, wine, or beer, a Griswald Christmas dinner prepared by the in-house culinary team, and gourmet movie popcorn. Age 21 and up.
Be part of a winter wonderland for adults with all-inclusive samplings of food, beer, wine, and spirits. There will also be live local musicians, warming fire pits, a chance to visit Santa Claus, and more than 85 staff-made light sculptures.
Let the Aurora Symphony and Aurora Dance Arts transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with playful characters, beautiful costumes, and colorful scenery.
Eat pancakes, make crafts, and meet Santa.
View art related to the Day of the Dead in both the main and south galleries.
Ring in the new year at Comedy Works. Start the night off with a 6pm all ages show (Rated PG-13) featuring Steve 'Mudflap' McGrew. Ages 18 and under must be with a legal guardian. $27.
Feast on seasonal fare and participate in traditional holiday merrymaking.
Attend this special holiday event, hosted by the International Youth Ballet. Visit the Land of Sweets for tea treats, make a craft, and learn a dance from the Sugarplum Fairy. RSVP to internationalyouthballetco@gmail.com.
Curl up by the fireplace, enjoy a drink, and listen to a blend of music from A Charlie Brown Christmas with jazz versions from The Nutcracker, featuring the Ron LeGault Jazz Trio.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with festive activities for the whole family. Registration is required.
Enjoy kids carnival rides, a hay maze, petting zoo, and the Pick-a-Pumpkin Patch.
See the musical adaptation that traces money-hoarding skinflint Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Age 4 and up.
Get into the holiday spirit with Jefferson Symphony's popular holiday concert.
Celebrate winter and the holiday season with wassail, a warm Old English apple cider. Local businesses will offer free samples of their own recipes. Guests receive a commemorative mug after trying 12 samples and stamping their "12 Sips of Wassail" card.
Board the train and enjoy a ride down the bricks of the Pearl Street Mall. Ages 10 and under.
Enjoy live performances, trivia, a costume contest, and excerpts from the Star Wars Holiday Special. Go early for the "Darth Santa" photo booth and "Wookie-ookies." Everyone in attendance will receive a souvenir poster. Bring a can of food or a new, unopened toy for the holiday drive. All ages.
Learn about the Unsinkable Margaret Brown's love for Christmas. Tour the holiday decorations and enjoy delicious yuletide-themed treats. Age 6 and up.
