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Denver Art Museum: 14 holiday events that are WILDLY, Wondrous, Wacky and Wisdom-filled
It’s a season of celebration at the DAM! The Denver Art Museum (DAM) offers fun ways for families to celebrate the close of 2024 in artistic style. From vivid, wow-inducing colors, to exploring the depths of space, to appreciating the richness of Indigenous cultures, the DAM offers wildly immersive art experiences for families to journey through this entire holiday season. Oh, and did we mention youth aged 18 and under receive free general admission every day thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program? EVENTS AT DAM Indomitably Indigenous now through Jan. 3, 2025 The creativity of Indigenous youth ages 12-25 is on full display. Artworks in this showcase celebrate the Indigenous identities and artistic abilities of emerging artists in the Denver metro a...
Denver Free Days 2025: Your guide to free museums, zoo and attractions
Denver Free Days 2025 is here! Don’t miss our guide to Denver’s free museums, zoo and attractions! Mile High Mamas is so grateful for the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), the only cultural funding model in the nation that serves a region of seven counties. and encourages arts and cultural facilities through a small tax contribution each year. You, as a tax payer, can get free access to the top cultural facilities on special free days. We suggest you bookmark this page for easy reference all year long as we update new free days as we learn of them. Also, we strongly encourage you to check with the facility before getting the whole family in the car for a fun free outing = and double-check to ensure that the free day is still happening. But we have had lo...
Snow Days opens for the season at Children’s Museum!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means Snow Days at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus opens Dec. 7, 2024-February 17, 2025! This winter wonderland takes over the museum’s Joy Park and snow much fun is guaranteed, even if there’s no white stuff on the ground. Here are some of the fun things you’ll find: • The Snow Hill: Guaranteed snow for sledding, snowman building and endless winter play • Sock Skating on The Plaza: Glide, slide, spin and race your friends on the rink • Snow Maze: Journey through the maze and discover the cozy cabin • Fire Pits and Hot Cocoa Bar: Get toasty after a day of play • More Winter-inspired Fun: Explore an ice fishing hut, snowmobiles, dog sleds and more Don’t miss out on this classic Colorado experience. Put...
Celebrating Hanukkah in Denver with these games, menorah lighting and more
Celebrating Hanukkah in Denver offers so many cozy and joyful options, especially with family traditions in the mix! This year, the special festival of lights falls between the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 and Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and is also known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar, which is based on the cycles of the moon and sun. Because of this, the exact date of Hanukkah changes every year on the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the sun’s cycles. Here are some ideas to make this Hanukkah season extra special: Menorah Lighting and Family Prayers: Start each night by lighting the menorah together. Denver has ...
Holiday Magic in Loveland, Colorado: Lights, Indoor Skiing and Public Art!
Loveland’s enchanting historic district was bursting with festive cheer as I wove through the crowds at the annual Festival of Lights. The holiday market, brimming with cider and seasonal treats, offered indulgences at every corner. I savored pumpkin spice kettle corn, fed live reindeer (while dancing with an enthusiastic Rudolph impersonator on stage), posed with a sparkling human snowflake, and joined the countdown for the lighting of the grand tree at the center of the square. The tree will stay illuminated through January 1, 2025, with dazzling light shows every hour from 5 to 8 p.m. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and outside of the North Pole, a place that beautifully embodies the spirit of the holidays is Colorado’s city of love, Loveland. Though best known for its Va...
New Year’s Eve 2024 in Denver: 20+ Family-friendly Events!
There’s no better time than now to start planning your family’s New Year’s Eve fun in Denver! There are so many options–from checking out fireworks, blockbuster museum exhibitions, stunning light displays like Zoo Lights and art shows all over town. Reminder: Zero Fare for New Year’s Eve. RTD is once again offering free fares on buses and trains, supported by Molson Coors. Make your celebration a safe one from 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 7 a.m. on Jan. 1. Plan Ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute for all your New Year’s Eve party favors. Check out these goofy 2025 New Year’s Eve glasses, plastic disposable champagne flutes for your kids’ Martinelli, and this fun New Year’s Eve party kit for kids. Scroll down for our Denver guides to the holidays! Family-Friendly N...
Meet the Grinch at this Who-ville brunch & holiday event
Who’s the mean one? Certainly not Mr. Grinch! WHO-LIGAN BRUNCH Children can embrace the holiday cheer with the Who-Ligan Brunch at Kachina. Available from November 30 until December 22 on weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Whoville inspired breakfast features the Churro-Ho-Ho Waffles ($12) — two churro waffles served with bacon and eggs. Pair it with the Feel All Toasty Inside ($4), a creamy Mexican hot chocolate topped with festive green sprinkles. WHO-LIGAN HOLIDAY Bring the whole family down to the Block for some Who-ligan Fun in December – featuring visits from Cindy Lou and Photo Ops with “The Mean One” himself! Start the day off with GREEN hot cocoa and story time hosted by Cindy Lou at 10:30 AM, followed by free photos inside ...
Win tickets to Luminova Holidays at Elitch Gardens!
Elitch Gardens will transform into a winter wonderland when Colorado’s BIGGEST spectacular, Luminova Holidays, returns for the fourth consecutive season on November 29. Get ready to be dazzled by over 4 million twinkling lights, be thrilled by your favorite rides and attractions AND be together while meeting Santa Claus, strolling through candy cane tunnels and much more! Coloradans of all ages will enjoy millions of lights while wandering through the Park with over 300,000 square feet of larger-than-life light displays, a 65-ft. tree, twinkling snowmen who never melt, 300-ft. candy cane tunnels, Santa Claus, photo ops galore and more! See the lights from high above on the Big Wheel while sipping hot cocoa, listen to holiday music and enjoy some of...
6 family-friendly holiday events at Cherry Creek North: Holiday market, Giving Machines & more
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 Ni...
Join the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot – Denver’s Greatest Thanksgiving Tradition
Note: Don’t miss Denver’s Top Thanksgiving Dinners and Events for Thanksgiving 2024. Hey Turkey Trotters, Mile High Mamas and their families are invited to join the 51st annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day! Get your tail-feathers moving at Washington Park in Denver and celebrate with your family, friends, community, and of course me, Gobbles the Turkey. The Mile High United Way Turkey Trot offers something exciting for everyone. The Turkey Trot course is a 4-mile walk/run and the Lil Gobbler Family Fun Run is just under a mile. Children of all ages can participate in the Lil Gobbler Family Fun Run then relax with family-friendly activities in the Lil Gobbler Family Zone after the race. We’ll have games, face painters, and even pictures ...
Holiday Bucket List: Don’t miss the NEW Northern Colorado Holiday Light Trail
For my family, the holidays are all about traditions–both new and old. And new on our 2024 holiday bucket list is the NEW Northern Colorado Holiday Light Trail! Extending from Fort Collins to Loveland to Estes Park and surrounding cities and towns, the new Holiday Light Trail allows visitors to experience festive light displays, free family-friendly activities and even drive-thru options at Northern Colorado cities known for having some of the best light displays in the state. Here are a few highlights of the Northern Colorado Holiday Light Trail so be sure to add this to your holiday bucket list! NEW Northern Colorado Holiday Light Trail Loveland Festival of Lights in Loveland WHEN: Nov. 22, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Loveland A hometown tradition, this Festival...
Denver’s best holiday markets and craft fairs 2024
‘Tis the season for Colorado’s best holiday markets and craft fairs in 2024. From a European-style ski village to an authentic German Christmas market to horse-drawn wagon rides, these Denver holiday markets and craft fairs are sure to charm. We are especially supportive of our local artisans who will help you find the perfect personalized gift for your loved ones. And don’t forget Tom local artisans where you will find the perfect personalized gift for those you love. When it comes time to wrap your treasures, be sure to dress up your drifts with this super cute Red and White Baker’s Twin Packaging String coupled with Brown Kraft Paper Roll, perfect for gifts and for all the goodies you’re going to deliver to your doorsteps. Also, don’t miss our...
