More light parades, Holiday Markets, and Santa encounters are coming up this weekend! Also a big congratulations and best of luck to the Colorado School of Mines Football team, ranked #1 in their division and hosting the semifinal game this weekend in Golden at 1:30 p.m.! lights, Santa, and more abound in the Denver Boulder Area.
Don’t forget to check out our list of ONGOING Holiday Events that are a must see in the Denver Boulder Area below:
SPECIAL BONUS: ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS 2023
FRIDAY, December 8
OMG Music Showcase #5 at Odde’s Music Grill – Westminster
The Democracy at Muse Performance Space – Lafayette
Indie Rock with Facebagel at BOCO Cider – Boulder
Delta Sonics Duo (In The Bar) at The Velvet Elk Lounge – Boulder
Ethyl & The Regulars at Rockabillies – Arvada
Steve and the Cruisers at Dirty Dog’s Roadhouse – Golden
A Very Saxy Christmas at Dazzle – Denver
Teague Starbuck at Monkey Barrel – Denver
Eli Young Band at The Grizzly Rose – Denver
The Lil Smokies at The Bluebird Theater – Denver
Ground Loop at The Black Buzzard (Oskar Blues) – Denver
Black Dots/ Joy Subtraction/ Curious Things at The Skylark Lounge – Denver
Grace Potter at Mission Ballroom – Denver
Local Live Music at Sol – Denver (Every Friday – Until July 2024)
Aftershock Rocks @ Cheers – Northglenn
SATURDAY, December 9
Rayna Marie at Odde’s Music Grille – Westminster
Jazz Blues and Piano with Michael Santulli at BOCO Cider – Boulder
Green & Friends at Southern Sun Pub and Brewery – Boulder
Chuck Sitero and Liz Patton from High Lonesome at The Velvet Elk – Boulder
Patty Jackson at La Dolce Vita Coffee – Arvada
Southern Frey at Dirty Dog’s Roadhouse – Golden
Soda Blue at In The Zone – Golden
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles for Kids and More at The BlueBird Theater (11:30) am – Denver
The Lil Smokies at The Bluebird Theater – Denver
Messiahvore/Church Fire at Skylark Lounge – Denver
Tchami X Malaa at Mission Ballroom – Denver
John Craigie at The Ogden Theater – Denver
Consider the Source at Globe Hall – Denver
Live Music with Rene Moffatt at Bruz Beers (Midtown) – Denver
Saturday Night Live Music at Sloan’s Bar and Grill – Denver
Local Live Music at Sol – Denver (Every Saturday – Until July 2024)
SUNDAY, December 10
Blues with Cordle and Rice at BOCO Cider – Boulder
Many Mountains (In The Bar) at The Velvet Elk Lounge – Boulder
Cellist Monica Sales Council at Dolce Vita Coffee – Arvada
FRIDAY, December 8
Comedy All-Stars at The Louisville Underground – Louisville
Karaoke Night at Howie’s Ralston Lounge – Arvada
Comedy Night at Chain Reaction Brewing – Denver
Standup Comedy Night at Oasis Brewing – Denver
Hit and Run Musical Improv at Rise Comedy – Denver
Comedy Showcase at The Denver Comedy Lounge – Denver
Brad Wenzel at The Denver Comedy Lounge – Denver
Top Secret Stand Up Comedy at The Denver Comedy Lounge – Denver
December Open Mic Night (Free) at Denver Art Society – Denver
Friday Night Mic at Western Sky – Englewood
Karaoke Night at Western Sky – Englewood
SATURDAY, December 9
Open Mic Night at Howie’s Ralston Lounge – Arvada
Saturday Stand Up at The Denver Comedy Lounge – Denver
Late Night Comedy at Grandma’s House – Denver
FRIDAY, December 8
Olde Town Arvada Holiday Pop-Up Market – Arvada
Friday Night Salsa Meets Latin Jazz at Spangalang Brewery
Christmas in the Rockies Food & Gift Show – Littleton
Thornton Winterfest – Thornton
Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Colorado State Capitol – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
SATURDAY, December 9
Holiday Celebration at Broomfield Plaza – Broomfield
Holiday Market at Rails End Beer Company – Broomfield
Indoor Elf Yoga at Orchard Town Center – Westminster
Superior Winter Festival – Superior
Boulder Holiday Gift Festival – Boulder
2023 Handcrafted Holiday Market – Boulder
Artisan Holiday Craft Fair at The Museum of Boulder – Boulder
Freezie Fest – Downton Boulder
Arvada Winter Farmer’s Market – Arvada
Winter Holiday Market at Arvada Farmer’s Market – Arvada
2023 Winter Wonderland – Wheat Ridge
Golden’s Holiday Parade 2023 – Golden
Colorado Mines Football Semifinals – Golden
Good Karma Holiday Festival – Lakewood
Christmas in the Rockies Food & Gift Show – Littleton
Thornton Winterfest – Thornton
1940’s White Christmas Ball – Denver
Vegan Holiday Market – Denver
Santa Paws at The Copper Kettle – Denver
Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar – Denver
Holiday Kringle Market at Walschanke Ciders & Coffee – Denver
Longmont Lights Parade – Longmont
Parker Hometown Christmas Parade
Georgetown Christmas Market – Georgetown
Mile High Flea Market – Holiday Shopping – Henderson
SUNDAY, December 10
2023 Handcrafted Holiday Market – Boulder
Thornton Winterfest – Thornton
Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar – Denver
Holiday Kringle Market at Walschanke Ciders & Coffee – Denver
Georgetown Christmas Market – Georgetown
Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station at 1338 1st Street – Denver
FRIDAY, December 8
Secret Agent Night -Kid’s Nite Out Across America at Paul Derda Rec Center – Broomfield
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles for Kids and More at The BlueBird Theater (11:30) am – Denver
Costa Rica: Long Live Peace and Labor at Museo de las Americas – Denver (Until Jan. 28)
#1 Ranked Walking History Tour at Union Station – Denver (Until Jan. 1)
Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station at 1338 1st Street – Denver
Antarctica at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Nov. 15)
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
After the Asteroid: Earth’s Comeback Story at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
Destination Solar System at Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)(All Ages)
Dark Universe at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
Discovery Days Art at Museum – Longmont (Until Dec. 16)
Family Storytime at City Of Longmont Public Library – Longmont
Agriculture: Art Inspired by the Land at Longmont Museum – Longmont (Until Jan. 7)
Drop-Ins at Happy Day Plants – Longmont (All Ages)
SATURDAY, December 9
Colorado Ninja League Competition at Warrior Challenge Arena – (15U/Pro/Am/Masters/Pros) – Broomfield
Holiday Celebration at Broomfield Plaza – Broomfield
Holiday Market at Rails End Beer Company – Broomfield
Indoor Elf Yoga at Orchard Town Center – Westminster
Cocoa And Carols With Mrs. Claus at The Orchard Town Center – Westminster
Specialty Red Light: Let’s Go Santa at Whimsy Paint and Sip – Broomfield
Superior Winter Festival – Superior
Holiday Family Fun at The Lafayette History Museum – Lafayette
Boulder Holiday Gift Festival – Boulder
Freezie Fest – Downton Boulder
Artisan Holiday Craft Fair at The Museum of Boulder – Boulder
2023 Handcrafted Holiday Market – Boulder
Brunch With Santa at Freedom Street Social – Arvada
Saturdays With Santa -Olde Town Arvada
2023 Winter Wonderland – Wheat Ridge
Golden’s Holiday Parade 2023 – Golden
Colorado Mines Football Semifinals – Golden
Enchanting Live Puppet Shows at The Shops at Northfield – Denver
Saturdays with Santa at Little Man Ice Cream – Denver
Breakfast with Santa at Thornton Active Adult Center – Thornton
Christmas in the Rockies Food & Gift Show – Littleton
Thornton Winterfest – Thornton
Princess Tea Party with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider – Highlands Ranch
Parker Hometown Christmas Parade
Georgetown Christmas Market – Georgetown
Happy Penguin Family Class at Painting with a Twist – Lakewood
Indoor Goat Yoga at Aspen Grove – Littleton (All Ages)
#1 Ranked Walking History Tour at Union Station – Denver (Until Jan. 1)
Antarctica at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Nov. 15)
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
After the Asteroid: Earth’s Comeback Story at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
Destination Solar System at Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)(All Ages)
Dark Universe at Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver (Until Dec. 31)
Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station at 1338 1st Street – Denver
agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land at Longmont Museum – Longmont (Until Jan. 7)
Discovery Days Art at Museum – Longmont (Until Dec. 16)
Weekend Family Storytime at City Of Longmont Public Library – Longmont
SUNDAY, December 10
Comet’s Christmas Carol at Whimsy Paint Studio – Broomfield
2023 Handcrafted Holiday Market – Boulder
Christmas in the Rockies Food & Gift Show – Littleton
Thornton Winterfest – Thornton
Georgetown Christmas Market – Georgetown
Jolly Reindeer Family Class at Painting With a Twist – Lakewood
FRIDAY, December 8
Toast ‘N’ Tinker at the Superior Community Center
Wreath Making Workshop at Echter’s Nursery & Garden Center – Arvada
Paint and Sip at Whimsy – Broomfield
Sipping & Painting Highland – Denver
Painting with a Twist – Lakewood
Drop-Ins at Happy Day Plants – Longmont (All Ages)
Agriculture: Art Inspired by the Land at Longmont Museum – Longmont (Until Jan. 7)
SATURDAY, December 2
Paint and Sip at Whimsy – Broomfield
Sipping & Painting Highland – Denver
Painting with a Twist – Lakewood
agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land at Longmont Museum – Longmont (Until Jan. 7)
SUNDAY, December 3
Paint and Sip at Whimsy – Broomfield
Sipping & Painting Highland – Denver
Epoxy Resin Ornament Class at Grace Noel Art – Denver
Painting with a Twist – Lakewood
Jolly Reindeer Family Class at Painting With a Twist – Lakewood
agriCULTURE: Art Inspired by the Land at Longmont Museum – Longmont (Until Jan. 7)
SATURDAY, December 9
SUNDAY, December 3
Candy Cane Chase – Westminster
Yoga (with optional hike after) at Red Rocks – Morrison (All Ages) (Every Sunday – December 17)
ONGOING EVENTS
Click below for the schedules of all the NCAA college sports in/around the Denver Boulder Area!
NCAA Division 1 College Athletics in/around the Denver Boulder Area:
Colorado University – Boulder
Denver University
University of Northern Colorado – Greeley
Colorado State University – Fort Collins
Air Force Academy – Colorado Springs
NCAA Division II College Athletics in/around the Denver Boulder Area:
Colorado School of Mines – Golden
Regis University – Denver
Colorado Christian University – Lakewood
Metro State University of Denver
Click below for the schedules of all the pro sports teams in the Denver Boulder Area!
Denver Broncos Schedule (Football)
Colorado Avalanche Schedule (Hockey)
Colorado Rockies Schedule (Baseball)
Colorado Rapids Schedule (Soccer)
Colorado Mammoths Schedule (Lacrosse)
Click the links below to see what’s playing at a live theater near you!
BDT Stage – Boulder’s Dinner Theater
The Dairy Arts Center – Boulder
Coal Creek Theater of Louisville
Theatre Company of Lafayette
Longmont Theatre Company
Vintage Theatre
Aurora Fox Arts Centre
Performance Now Theater Company
Platte Valley Players – Brighton
Arvada Center – 2023-2024 Season
DCPA 2023-2024 Season
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