Denver is booming with great Holiday events! From outdoor markets and art installations to ballet and brass bands. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
MILE HIGH TREE
NOV. 30, 2019 - JAN. 31, 2020
WHERE: Denver Performing Arts Complex
Denver’s holiday season just got bigger and brighter with the spectacular new Mile High Tree! Step inside this brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation. It will be open all season long in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC) and is free every evening.
DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET
WHEN: Nov. 22–Dec. 23, 2019
WHERE: Skyline Park
The Christkindl Market includes vendors from Germany and other countries, as well as local artisans, offering high-quality, handcrafted gifts such as traditional hand-carved wooden figurines, handmade candles and ornaments. Traditional German food will tempt your taste buds. Sip on warm Glühwein (hot spiced wine) as you listen to traditional Christmas carols and live German music. Entry is free and the entire family is invited to enjoy this great tradition!
ZOO LIGHTS
WHEN: Nov. 29–Dec. 30, 2019
WHERE: Denver Zoo
Zoo Lights will span 70 acres of Denver Zoo's campus with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.
BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT
WHEN: Nov. 29, 2019–Jan. 3, 2020
WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to host Blossoms of Light, an annual family-friendly event that has become a tradition for people across Colorado. Come interact with incredible light displays — a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights — plus sip warm drinks and nibble on tasty treats as you stroll.
COLORADO BALLET'S 'THE NUTCRACKER'
WHEN: Nov. 30–Dec. 29, 2019
WHERE: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
It's not the holidays until you see visions of sugar-plum fairies dancing before your eyes. Colorado Ballet's "The Nutcracker" is a cherished family holiday tradition and the largest production of the holiday favorite in Colorado.
'HOLIDAY BRASS'
WHEN: Dec. 22, 2019
WHERE: Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing Arts Complex
Come celebrate the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal favorites, featuring traditional carols, classical favorites, jazz transcriptions and music from beloved holiday movies and TV specials. Make your holiday season bright by joining the Colorado Symphony Brass in an unforgettable "Holiday Brass" program that hits all of the right Yuletide notes.
There are tons of other great ideas!
Check out:
https://www.denver.org/milehighholidays/explore-the-holidays/holiday-traditions/
