Cherry Creek North is truly making the holiday season magical with its 2024 Winter Wanderland! Here’s what visitors can look forward to:
🎄 Million Light Plug-In: Watch Cherry Creek North’s entire 16-block area come alive with the sparkle of a million lights, creating Colorado’s largest free lights display! Perfect for a nighttime stroll, this dazzling display is a must-see for locals and visitors alike.
🎁 Holiday Market on Fillmore Plaza: Explore a festive market filled with unique vendors, holiday treats, and artisan gifts. Be sure to visit the Mistletoe Lounge for a cozy holiday experience!
💝 Giving Machines: Support local and global charities through Cherry Creek North’s Giving Machines—special red vending machines that make donating as easy as choosing a gift.
✨ Saturday Night Lights: Embrace the holiday glow with a Saturday evening stroll, enjoy a festive dinner, or shop local during Small Business Weekend to support Denver’s vibrant small business community.
Cherry Creek North’s Winter Wanderland truly captures the magic of the season, making it a top holiday destination in Denver!
KOSI 101.1 Christmas Button Push
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th | 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Fillmore Plaza
On Thursday, November 14th, the beloved radio station KOSI 101.1 FM, will mark the start of Winter Wanderland and the holiday season during LIVE festivities for the whole family at Moxy Denver.
The Million Light Plug-In
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st | 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fillmore Plaza
As the official kick-off of Winter Wanderland, this free event welcomes guests to witness Cherry Creek North’s TV magic moment with partner CBS Colorado and its Meteorologist, Lauren Whitney, for the official “plug-in” of the one million shimmering lights throughout the neighborhood. This free, one-of-a-kind holiday spectacle will be broadcast at 6:00 p.m. on CBS Colorado.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 | Open daily
The Cherry Creek Holiday Market returns for its fifth year to bring a premier shopping experience, live entertainment and festive cheer to Cherry Creek North. Featuring nearly 50 rotating vendor booths lining Fillmore Plaza, with a curated selection of Colorado-based brands and artisans, the market truly is a unique holiday shopping experience. With gifts ranging from puzzles that double as art to colorful hand-crafted textiles intended to spark joy, shoppers will delight in the variety and uniqueness of the market’s offerings.
Mistletoe Lounge by MSE & Havenly
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 | Open during Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Mistletoe Lounge by MSE & Havenly returns to this year’s Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Located next door to the market in Fillmore Plaza, the two-story pop-up holiday bar will offer a festive drink menu and cozy atmosphere with elevated furnishings from Havenly. Built by Mountain Safe Exteriors, the space goes beyond drinks and décor by offering a range of live entertainment and interactive experiences to make each visit truly memorable. Guests can stop in for a seasonal drink after shopping the market or rent space ahead of time for a larger gathering.
Light the World Giving Machines
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 | Open 24/7
Giving Machines add to the holiday spirit by allowing visitors to give to others. These specialized vending machines make helping someone as simple as buying a snack or drink. By inserting a credit card, users can choose from a menu of donation options including hot meals, bedding, a pair of socks, a wellness visit or a monthly bus pass, to name a few. Operating costs are underwritten by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with 100% of donations going directly to five local and two national charities that Giving Machines support. To date Giving Machines have raised $22 million worldwide. 
Saturday Night Lights
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 14, & 21 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
On these Saturday nights in December, Cherry Creek North comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season. Attendees are invited to enjoy a cup of complimentary hot chocolate and tasty treats while wandering under one million dazzling lights throughout Cherry Creek North. Watch stilt walkers, dance on a light-up dance floor with live DJs, stroll through a 40-foot tunnel of lights and pose for a free photo booth keepsake — creating new memories for the whole family. In-person attendees can enter to win a staycation package in Cherry Creek North by scanning the QR code at one of the complimentary hot chocolate tents.
Chanukah Celebration
SATURDAY DECEMBER 29 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Chanukah with the Chabad of Cherry Creek. During this festive event, families and guests of all ages will enjoy what is truly a festival of lights with face painting, fire juggling, delicious treats, and crafts.
Author: Mile High Mamas
