McGregor Skate brings outdoor ice skating to the heart of Downtown Denver. Located in the McGregor Square plaza in LoDo, the rink is sure to be a favorite winter destination!  

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Hunt for holiday magic in the heart of the city! Follow @downtowndenver on social media for clues leading to a hidden snowglobe filled with a giveaway. Find it and it’s yours. See prizes and rules below.

Sure to get you in the Christmas Spirit, Miracle at Union Station is a whimsical pop-up cocktail bar open November 20 – December 26. Expect ostentatious holiday decor, delectable cocktails, and the nostalgia of childhood's dancing sugar-plum visions.

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Experience The Collective at Market Station, an art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of Colorado artists. This holiday pop-up gallery brings together nine Colorado artists across three weekends in December. Whether you are an art lover, an outdoor enthusiast, a downtown local or visiting for the holidays, it is the perfect start to a festive afternoon.

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Downtown Denver | December 5 | 6p.m. 

The 9NEWS Parade of Lights returns December 5, 2026! Produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, this beloved holiday tradition features over 40 dazzling floats, giant balloons, marching bands, equestrian units, cultural displays, plus appearances by Major Waddles and Santa.

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Dairy Block transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland for a multi-day holiday market. Explore The Block to discover up to 40 local vendors, family-friendly activities, festive drinks, live carolers and dazzling holiday lights.

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Experience a dazzling transformation of Denver's winter skyline through a massive nighttime display of illuminated animation. 

The show can be seen at various downtown locations including Tivoli Quad and the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex

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For over three decades, the Parade of Lights has brought holiday cheer to hundreds of thousands of Denver and Colorado families as a beloved multi-generational tradition. Keeping this celebration free ensures cultural groups, local performers and marching bands can participate without fees, maintaining a diverse and inclusive experience for all. Support the tradition on Colorado Gives Day, an annual 24-hour statewide movement encouraging community giving across the state. 

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Hunt for holiday magic in the heart of the city! Follow @downtowndenver on social media for clues leading to a hidden snowglobe filled with a giveaway. Find it and it’s yours. See prizes and rules below.

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver | December 10 | 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Celebrate MCA's winter exhibition, Spirit House, featuring works by 34 Asian American and Asian diasporic artists. Enjoy craft cocktails, music from live DJs and great party vibes as you explore thematic art that asks what it means to inhabit haunted spaces, speak to ghosts and enter different dimensions.

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Experience the magic of small business and the power of community - where people thrive, creativity shines and every event feels like home. The Denver Winter Market, located at Denver Sports Castle features over 100 small makers in a Christmas inspired market.

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McGregor Square | 3 - 6 p.m.

Dinger is trading his Rockies cap for a Santa hat and making his way to McGregor Square for a series of holiday photo ops. Stop by, snap a photo with Santa Dinger and soak up the holiday season on the Square. Photos are free and open to all ages. No reservations required.

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Bring the whole family to The Great Hall at Denver Union Station for free visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Step into Winter Wonderyard, an immersive, multi-sensory Christmas experience where holiday nostalgia is reimagined inside Wonderyard Garden + Table. 

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Essential to the holiday season in Denver,  A Christmas Carol runs from November 25 through December 27 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 

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Hunt for holiday magic in the heart of the city! Follow @downtowndenver on social media for clues leading to a hidden snowglobe filled with a giveaway. Find it and it’s yours. See prizes and rules below.

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver | December 17 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Unwind and indulge in a sophisticated evening designed exclusively for adults. Craft your very own confectionary masterpiece among twinkling lights, festive decor and great company with no sticky little fingers required. Sip on hot chocolate or a handcrafted holiday cocktail as an expert culinary team guides you through creating a showstopping seasonal centerpiece.

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Guided by the Three Angels of the Rainbow, Granny visits Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Caribbean to celebrate the joy of holiday times! Granny is a celebration of both diversity and oneness! A Denver family tradition for 35 years, this incredible blend of dance, music and storytelling lifts the spirit and fills the heart with peace, love and joy!

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The Ritz-Carlton, Denver | December 19 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bypass the hectic crowds and immerse your family in the pure magic of the holiday season. Enjoy a grand morning buffet crafted for all ages, interactive seasonal activities, a cookie decorating station and unhurried personal moments with Santa Claus.

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Celebrate the season at McGregor Square. Merry Market brings a festive holiday shopping experience to the heart of Downtown Denver, filled with local vendors, seasonal cheer, ice skating and special appearances from Santa Dinger.

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Winter Lodge at Peaks Lounge is a seasonal pop-up that brings the feeling of a mountain retreat to the middle of Downtown Denver. From November 1 through January 2, Peaks Lounge at the Hyatt Regency turns into a cozy, alpine-inspired retreat alongside seasonal cocktails and a curated menu of winter bites.

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Larimer Square is ready for the holidays with festive decor, visits from Santa, ornament decorating, seasonal treats from restaurants and shops and more! 

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The Denver Christkindlmarket is an authentic, German-style holiday market, host to local and European craft and food vendors and tons of magical entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Located on the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus, the market is open from December 15 through 23. 

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