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Denver Events

Find Denver-area activities for kids in our event calendar!  

You may now add your own family-friendly event to our calendar below for free! Please no fundraisers, camps, or ongoing events (longer than a week).  Only two listings per organization per month. Events must be geared to families or will not be approved. Send event information to themilehighmamas[at]gmail.com.

Nov
12
Sat
TREE LIGHTING CONCERT & SANTA’S ARRIVAL @ Outlets at Castle Rock
Nov 12 @ 5:00 pm

Join Outlets at Castle Rock for the official Holiday kickoff celebration! The party starts at 5:00pm with a FREE concert featuring “America’s Got Talent” finalist Brian Justin Crum, activities for the kids, and more! Santa will then make his way to the stage to light the famous Outlets at Castle Rock Christmas Tree and begin his stay in his cottage for pictures with the kids! Bundle up and join the fun Saturday, November 12th starting at 5pm!

Nov
20
Sun
Caring Santa at Colorado Mills @ Colorado Mills Mall
Nov 20 all-day

On November 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. children with special needs and their families are invited to enjoy a calm Santa photo experience in a subdued environment. Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caring-santa-tickets-27047645235

Nov
25
Fri
Giving Tree at Colorado Mills @ Colorado Mills
Nov 25 – Nov 27 all-day

Shoppers will have the opportunity to give back to the local community via the Colorado Mills Giving Tree located near the Santa set. This will be open at various times on November 25 to 27 and December 2 to 4 and 9 to 11am.

Dec
2
Fri
9News Parade of Lights @ Denver City & County Building
Dec 2 @ 8:00 pm

Catch Colorado’s Brightest Holiday Tradition December 2 – 3

DENVER – (November 29, 2016) – The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, presented by American Furniture Warehouse and EchoPark Automotive, and produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will take place on Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

The two-mile parade route in Downtown Denver is the stage for Colorado’s brightest holiday tradition. This free event features marching bands, ornate floats, and special appearances by The Downtown Denver Partnership’s own Major Waddles and, of course, Santa Claus himself.

Attendees are invited to enjoy the Parade up close and personal from the best seats in the house – the Grandstand Seating in front of the spectacularly lit City & County Building. Ticket prices are as follows:

• $19 – adults and children 13 and older
• $16 – children ages 2-12
• Children under 2 years old are free as long as the child sits on the lap of a ticket holder.

Tickets can be purchased online here. All tickets purchased the day of the event will be $25.

NEW this year, the Denver community has the opportunity to bid on a number of unique items and experiences, such as a family ride-along with Santa, a TV ‘shout out’ from Santa and a chance to be the Parade Grand Marshal, to help raise money to ensure the Parade of Lights tradition continues. Please note, all auction items close December 5 at 9 p.m. For additional information on the auction and how to support the Parade, please click here.
Media
The live telecast zone has limited photographer access, if you have questions about best locations to shoot the parade, please use the media contact listed above.

For more information on the 9NEWS Parade of Lights, visit www.downtowndenver.com/pol-2016 and Facebook at 9 News Parade of Lights.

Dec
3
Sat
Holiday Open House @ Barr Lake State Park
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to enjoy Barr Lake’s Holiday Open House and savor delicious holiday refreshments. It’s a day filled with something for everyone, see schedule below!!
– 9am-4pm Save 20% and shop with a purpose
All bookstore items and clothing are on sale!
– 9am Bird walk
– 10am-2pm Craft making for kids
Make a pinecone bird feeder or holiday ornament

$7.00 parks pass fee required or state park annual pass

9News Parade of Lights @ Denver City and County Building
Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm

Catch Colorado’s Brightest Holiday Tradition December 2 – 3

DENVER – (November 29, 2016) – The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, presented by American Furniture Warehouse and EchoPark Automotive, and produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will take place on Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

The two-mile parade route in Downtown Denver is the stage for Colorado’s brightest holiday tradition. This free event features marching bands, ornate floats, and special appearances by The Downtown Denver Partnership’s own Major Waddles and, of course, Santa Claus himself.

Attendees are invited to enjoy the Parade up close and personal from the best seats in the house – the Grandstand Seating in front of the spectacularly lit City & County Building. Ticket prices are as follows:

• $19 – adults and children 13 and older
• $16 – children ages 2-12
• Children under 2 years old are free as long as the child sits on the lap of a ticket holder.

Tickets can be purchased online here. All tickets purchased the day of the event will be $25.

NEW this year, the Denver community has the opportunity to bid on a number of unique items and experiences, such as a family ride-along with Santa, a TV ‘shout out’ from Santa and a chance to be the Parade Grand Marshal, to help raise money to ensure the Parade of Lights tradition continues. Please note, all auction items close December 5 at 9 p.m. For additional information on the auction and how to support the Parade, please click here.
Media
The live telecast zone has limited photographer access, if you have questions about best locations to shoot the parade, please use the media contact listed above.

For more information on the 9NEWS Parade of Lights, visit www.downtowndenver.com/pol-2016 and Facebook at 9 News Parade of Lights.

Dec
9
Fri
Denver Pavilions’ Holiday Carousel @ Denver Pavilions
Dec 9 – Dec 23 all-day

Create Memories for years to come at the Denver Pavilions beautiful downtown holiday carousel.

$3 per ride or FREE with voucher. Portion of proceeds benefit Food Bank of the Rockies.

11 am to 9pm 12/9/16 to 12/23/16

STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS @ Outlets at Castle Rock
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Friday, Dec. 9th & 16th 2-3pm

Join Mrs. Claus for a holiday story time with cookies and milk! Free for the kiddos in the Food Court from 2-3pm Dec. 9th & 16th.

Dec
16
Fri
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day @ Outlets at Castle Rock
Dec 16 all-day

Celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!
Visit Customer Service on December 16th in your ugly Christmas sweater and earn a $5 gift card to use to upgrade to a new sweater!

Dec
17
Sat
Winter Wonders Holiday Trail @ Barr Lake State Park
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a short hike to celebrate the wonders of winter on our lighted bridge and Niedrach Trail. Join us around the campfire for s’mores, cookies, hot cocoa, and more. Fun activities will include lighted trail, kids’ crafts, face painter and a visit from Santa Claus.

$7.00 parks pass entrance fee required or state park annual pass. No extra cost for event.

Nov
24
Fri
Santa’s Workshop @ Colorado Adventure Point
Nov 24 @ 9:00 am

We are open all day on Black Friday as an alternative to the lines and crowds! No present has greater value than one made with your own two hands. Come to CAP to learn the basics of woodworking whilst making a selection of gifts for your loved ones.
The class lasts 3 hours but feel free to head out when your gift is complete or stay the whole time and make multiple projects.

Quick FAQ
When? – November 24th , December 3rd, December 8th
Where? – Colorado Adventure Point
Who? – All Youth 6-12 Years Old

Dec
8
Fri
Holidays in the Highlands! @ Highlands Square
Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm

Highlands Square is ringing in the holidays this year with not one, but two events running the same weekend, December 8 – 10, 2017. The Holiday Boutique Walk will kick off on Friday, December 8 and run through Sunday, December 10. Retailers will offer select holiday-inspired discounts, trunk shows and giveaways throughout the weekend. Additionally, fun for all ages will ensue with Holiday in the Highlands for one day only Saturday, December 9.

The Holiday Boutique Walk will feature discounted gifts and apparel from your favorite Highlands Square boutiques, along with free sips and snacks along the way. With the variety of retailers found in Highlands Square, this is the perfect opportunity to find gifts for the entire family, plus a great new clothing item or accessory for yourself this holiday season! Participating retailers include Ruby Jane, Dragonfly, Rustic Thread, Kismet, Wordshop, 32nd West, Strut, The Perfect Petal, Vert Beauty, Starlet, Mondo Vino, St. Killian’s Cheese Shop and Market, Taj Mutt Hall and Thread & Bow.

The Holiday Boutique Walk will be held Friday, Dec. 8 – Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Participating retailers are located along 32nd Ave., from Julian St. to Perry St.

Highlands Square’s annual Holiday in the Highlands event, presented by Nostalgic Homes, will feature fun for all ages with horse drawn Winter Wagon Rides, pony rides, hot chocolate, holiday treats and portraits with Santa by Bloom Portraits. Holiday in the Highlands will be one day only, Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon – 2 p.m. at 32nd Ave. and Newton St.

Holidays in the Highlands also serves as an annual fundraiser and gift drive for Denver’s Tennyson Center for Children. Monetary donations or the gift of new clothes or a toy for children ages 5 – 15 can be dropped off at Nostalgic Homes, . Gifts cannot be wrapped, but can be in gift bags.

For more information about Highlands Square’s holiday events, visit www.highlands-square.com.