ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

COLORADO BALLET PRESENTS PETER PAN
January 31 – February 9. Enjoy a high-flying adventure to Neverland where Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael experience a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera, 1385 Curtis Street. Tickets range from $30 to $160. For information or to purchase tickets visit coloradoballet.org or call 303-837-8888.

MTNS
January 11 – February 22. The mountains inspire us all to explore the beauty of our state. The MTNS exhibit is a look at how the mountains inspire twelve Colorado based artists: Leslie Jorgensen, Beau Carey, George Kozmon, Elaine Coombs, Pat Finley, Eden Kiel, Angela Bely, Jeff Aeling, Fawn Atencio, Chuck Parson, David Shingler and Ulrich Gleiter. Reception on Saturday, January 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road. For information call 303-797-1779

EVENTS

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
January 11 – 26. Starting with a grand parade through downtown on January 9 headed by Grand Marshal Jacob Jabs, this premier livestock, rodeo and horseshow has been one of Denver’s preeminent traditions since 1906. There are events to please all with rodeos, bull riding, a Wild West Show, dancing horses plus more than 300 vendors selling fine art, jewelry, western lifestyle products and agricultural equipment. Tickets start at $12. For information call 303-296-6977. For tickets go to nationalwestern.com or call 1-866-627-0083

Englewood Chamber Coffee Network
January 17. Hosted by our members, this monthly event allows everyone to meet new clients, customers and colleagues from local business, nonprofit and government organizations. 7:30 – 9:00 am. Café 180, 3315 S. Broadway, Englewood. For information call 303-789-4473

Boom And Bust Colorado
January 18 & 19. State Historian Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel will pictorially scrutinize Colorado’s Ups and Downs, from the Gold and Silver booms and busts to the current explosion of pot shops, brewpubs and craft breweries. 4:00 pm January 18 at the Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. Admission is free but registration is required. Call South Suburban Parks & Recreation at 303-347-5999. 2:00 pm January 19 at Denver Central Library, 5th Floor, Gates Meeting Room, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver. No registration is required.

Opportunity Coalition Examines Issues And Solutions For Traffic Congestion
January 22. With Colorado’s population growing by 60,000 to 70,000 people every year, our expert panel will discuss how our state’s infrastructure is holding up and where we are able to go from here. The panel will include Doug Tisdale, Chairman of the Board, RTD; Shoshana Lew, Executive Director, CDOT and Tim Jackson, CEO of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Colorado Auto Dealers Association, 290 E. Speer Blvd. $20 per person. Cocktails and appetizers included. For information visit opportunitycoalition.com

Ukraine With Active Minds
January 27. Join us as we review the history, present issues and future challenges of this former Soviet satellite country. 2:00 pm. Bemis Public Library, 6014 S. Datura Street, Littleton. For information call 303-795-3961 

POLITICS

A Conversation with Commissioner Bill Holen
January 16. To help plan for and manage critical programs and services, District 5 Commissioner Holen would like you to join him for an informal discussion of current projects and initiatives. 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway. For information call 303-795-4400 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MTNS
January 11 – February 22. The mountains inspire us all to explore the beauty of our state. The MTNS exhibit is a look at how the mountains inspire twelve Colorado based artists: Leslie Jorgensen, Beau Carey, George Kozmon, Elaine Coombs, Pat Finley, Eden Kiel, Angela Bely, Jeff Aeling, Fawn Atencio, Chuck Parson, David Shingler and Ulrich Gleiter. Reception on Saturday, January 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road. For information call 303-797-1779

EVENTS

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
January 11 – 26. Starting with a grand parade through downtown on January 9 headed by Grand Marshal Jacob Jabs, this premier livestock, rodeo and horseshow has been one of Denver’s preeminent traditions since 1906. There are events to please all with rodeos, bull riding, a Wild West Show, dancing horses plus more than 300 vendors selling fine art, jewelry, western lifestyle products and agricultural equipment. Tickets start at $12. For information call 303-296-6977. For tickets go to nationalwestern.com or call 1-866-627-0083

Englewood Chamber Coffee Network
January 17. Hosted by our members, this monthly event allows everyone to meet new clients, customers and colleagues from local business, nonprofit and government organizations. 7:30 – 9:00 am. Café 180, 3315 S. Broadway, Englewood. For information call 303-789-4473

Boom And Bust Colorado
January 18 & 19. State Historian Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel will pictorially scrutinize Colorado’s Ups and Downs, from the Gold and Silver booms and busts to the current explosion of pot shops, brewpubs and craft breweries. 4:00 pm January 18 at the Lone Tree Hub, 8827 Lone Tree Parkway. Admission is free but registration is required. Call South Suburban Parks & Recreation at 303-347-5999. 2:00 pm January 19 at Denver Central Library, 5th Floor, Gates Meeting Room, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver. No registration is required. 

POLITICS

Cherry Creek Republican Women
January 14. A chance to meet and listen to Arapahoe County Commissioners Jeff Baker and Kathleen Conti discuss local issues of importance. Both are up for re-election in 2020. 11:30 am. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village. $25 per person. Reservations must be made by noon on January 10 to June Robinson at 303-752-2013

A Conversation with Commissioner Bill Holen
January 16. To help plan for and manage critical programs and services, District 5 Commissioner Holen would like you to join him for an informal discussion of current projects and initiatives. 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway. For information call 303-795-4400 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Now – January 4. A family stage spectacular that celebrates Christmas and all the season’s holidays. Witness amazing aerial acts, breathtaking feats and showmanship accompanied by Broadway at its best, singing and dancing. Dazzling seasonal characters and costumes of ultimate imagination bring to life a magical dreamscape performed on the stage and in the air. Bubly Theater, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Tickets and Packages on sale Now at GaylordRockiesChristmas.com or call 720-452-6900

Blossoms Of Light
November 29 – January 3. The Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday lights extravaganza offers visitors a twinkling winter wonderland with fresh and exciting new features including a 360-degree light experience. 5:00 – 9:00 pm nightly. 1007 York Street, Denver. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Black Cowboys In The American West
January 4. Michael “Cowboy Mike” Searles will present an overview of the life and work of black cowboys in the West from the years before the Civil War through the turn of the 20th century. They were wranglers, riders, ropers, bulldoggers and bronc busters. Some grew up in slavery, while free blacks often got their start in Texas and Mexico. 4:00 pm. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton. The program is free to the public however pre-registration is required. Contact ssprd.org/Catalog or call 303-347-5999  

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
January 11 – 26. Starting with a grand parade through downtown on January 9 headed by Grand Marshal Jacob Jabs, this premier livestock, rodeo and horseshow has been one of Denver’s preeminent traditions since 1906. There are events to please all with rodeos, bull riding, a Wild West Show, dancing horses plus more than 300 vendors selling fine art, jewelry, western lifestyle products and agricultural equipment. Tickets start at $12. For information call 303-296-6977. For tickets go to nationalwestern.com or call 1-866-627-0083

MTNS
January 11 – February 22. The mountains inspire us all to explore the beauty of our state. The MTNS exhibit is a look at how the mountains inspire twelve Colorado based artists: Leslie Jorgensen, Beau Carey, George Kozmon, Elaine Coombs, Pat Finley, Eden Kiel, Angela Bely, Jeff Aeling, Fawn Atencio, Chuck Parson, David Shingler and Ulrich Gleiter. Reception on Saturday, January 11 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road. For information call 303-797-1779

Start the new year off right by taking classes that can change your life direction beginning January 9 in Littleton. The free 12-week IMPACT evening classes were created by Love INC to help people develop critical life skills.  “Affirming Potential is the foundational course for IMPACT,” stated Terry Bate, Director of Relational Ministry at Love INC.  “This course will change your life by connecting you with and helping you understand your purpose, identify your dreams and help you set  goals to achieve them.  IMPACT also offers a dynamic financial management class and one of the best parenting classes available.” For the schedule or to register visit www.loveinclittleton.org, call 303-798-0037 Ext. 105 or email IMPACT@loveinclittleton.org.

“I became 100% convinced IMPACT has the ability to change people’s lives after volunteering as a life coach for over two years and observing how participants lives were literally transformed in the process,” commented Terry. “After years of providing people needing assistance with information about the community resources available, Love INC realized what people really needed to improve their lives was not a handout but a hand-up,” said Terry. He joined the Love INC staff this past summer and is in charge of IMPACT.

“We are able to provide the classes for free,” commented Kathryn Roy, Love INC Executive Director, “due to the volunteer leaders and Love INC partner churches contributing in a variety of ways.” Since the IMPACT program started in 2017, churches host the classes while church volunteers teach and coach the program participants. The Thursday classes also offer supper and childcare–provided by volunteers. The Love INC staff coordinates and organizes the events and programs.

“I loved this experience and it came at the most perfect time in my life!  I am so grateful for the group’s insight and support.” commented a recent IMPACT participant. Meanwhile another participant, who just signed up for Affirming Potential to learn more about how to help others, found new insight: “I wasn’t aware of any areas in my life where I needed help or how I could personally benefit from taking this class.  I was wrong!  This class not only brought awareness of areas needing improvement but also provided the tools needed to build my dream.”

The classes are available to anyone in the community and they are completely free. Registration is open now. “What pleases God the most is not just the transformation of lives that is taking place, but bringing churches together,” commented Terry. “Each IMPACT evening sees representatives from over 20 different churches working together providing dinner, registration, childcare, prayer plus teaching and coaching–all focused on helping others transform their lives. I know that  makes God smile.”

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Now – January 4. A family stage spectacular that celebrates Christmas and all the season’s holidays. Witness amazing aerial acts, breathtaking feats and showmanship accompanied by Broadway at its best, singing and dancing. Dazzling seasonal characters and costumes of ultimate imagination bring to life a magical dreamscape performed on the stage and in the air. Bubly Theater, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Tickets and Packages on sale Now at GaylordRockiesChristmas.com or call 720-452-6900

Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
November 30 – December 29. Returning for its 59th season, this beloved holiday favorite transports you on a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 950 13th Street. For tickets and information go to Tickets-Center.com or call 303-339-1630.

Optimist Club Christmas Tree Sale
Now through December 23. We will have trees, wreaths and garlands. This is our major fundraiser for the year benefitting more than 35 youth and community projects. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm every day and the Santa Haus will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Our tree lot is located in the Villa Monaco Shopping Center, 2223 S. Monaco Parkway (NW corner of Monaco & Iliff). For information email optimistclub_monacosouth@comcast.net 

Park Meadows Santa/Pet Photo Nights
November 25 – December 23. A special chance for guests to have their photos taken with Santa and their furry friends. 5:00 – 8:00 pm every Monday throughout the holiday season. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. For information call 303-792-2533

German Christkindl Holiday Market
November 29 – December 23. Come and enjoy delicious cuisine, festive German drinks, handmade jewelry, toys, clothing and gifts. Live entertainment is featured inside the festival tent every evening and dancing is encouraged! Admission is Free. Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday – Tuesday 11:00 – 7:00 pm. 1515 Arapahoe Street (16th St. Mall across from the Clock Tower). For information call 303-837-1146

Hudson Gardens Christmas Lighting Extravaganza
November 29 – December 31. Walk arm-in-arm with loved ones through this winter wonderland decorated with thousands of outdoor lights. Share your holiday wish list with Santa while you sip hot chocolate and watch Christmas trees dance to holiday music. The lights burn bright from 5:00 – 9:00 pm each night. For tickets and information call 303-797-8565

Blossoms Of Light
November 29 – January 3. The Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday lights extravaganza offers visitors a twinkling winter wonderland with fresh and exciting new features including a 360-degree light experience. 5:00 – 9:00 pm nightly. 1007 York Street, Denver. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Su Teatro’s Christmas En Colorado
December 5 – 22. A Christmas story written by renowned singer/composer Tish Hinojosa. Funny and profound, it is a family centered musical feast with enough sarcasm and wit to stimulate great Christmas dinner discussions. Tickets $20, Students & Seniors $17. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7:30 pm. Sunday December 8 and 22 at 2:00 pm. Su Teatro Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive. For tickets and information call 303-296-0219

Paradise Baggage Briggs & Riley Holiday Sale
Now – December 31. Holiday hours starting December 1: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open most Sundays. 4442 S. Broadway, Denver. For information call 303-320-4646

Celebrate The Season At Highline Community Church
December 22. Join us for our Sunday Service at 10:30 am and for our Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm. 6160 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village. For information call 303-730-1874

A Classical Holiday With The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra And Chorus
December 23. Spend a beautiful evening celebrating the Christmas season with joyous instrumental music in the first half of the performance, then spend the second half with the Chorus whose holiday offerings will include familiar carols and selections from Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. 7:30 pm. The Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street. For tickets and information call 720-509-1000

Christmas Eve at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
December 24. Family Services 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm. Bring the whole family to our kid-friendly services. Your little ones will delight in the Christmas drama, caroling and especially the live animals.  Our traditional services will be at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm complete with caroling, a candle lighting and an inspiring Christmas message. 10150 E. Belleview Ave., Englewood. For information call 303-779-9909

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Now – January 4. A family stage spectacular that celebrates Christmas and all the season’s holidays. Witness amazing aerial acts, breathtaking feats and showmanship accompanied by Broadway at its best, singing and dancing. Dazzling seasonal characters and costumes of ultimate imagination bring to life a magical dreamscape performed on the stage and in the air. Bubly Theater, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Tickets and Packages on sale Now at GaylordRockiesChristmas.com or call 720-452-6900

Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
November 30 – December 29. Returning for its 59th season, this beloved holiday favorite transports you on a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 950 13th Street. For tickets and information go to Tickets-Center.com or call 303-339-1630

Park Meadows Santa/Pet Photo Nights
November 25 – December 23. A special chance for guests to have their photos taken with Santa and their furry friends. 5:00 – 8:00 pm every Monday throughout the holiday season. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. For information call 303-792-2533

German Christkindl Holiday Market
November 29 – December 23. Come and enjoy delicious cuisine, festive German drinks, handmade jewelry, toys, clothing and gifts. Live entertainment is featured inside the festival tent every evening and dancing is encouraged! Admission is Free. Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday – Tuesday 11:00 – 7:00 pm. 1515 Arapahoe Street (16th St. Mall across from the Clock Tower). For information call 303-837-1146

Hudson Gardens Christmas Lighting Extravaganza
November 29 – December 31. Walk arm-in-arm with loved ones through this winter wonderland decorated with thousands of outdoor lights. Share your holiday wish list with Santa while you sip hot chocolate and watch Christmas trees dance to holiday music. The lights burn bright from 5:00 – 9:00 pm each night. For tickets and information call 303-797-8565

Blossoms Of Light
November 29 – January 3. The Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday lights extravaganza offers visitors a twinkling winter wonderland with fresh and exciting new features including a 360-degree light experience. 5:00 – 9:00 pm nightly. 1007 York Street, Denver. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Santa’s Village At Chatfield Farms
November 29 – December 15. Experience the magic of the holidays. Enjoy colorful light displays and hands on activities that feature the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. Meet Mrs. Claus, Santa and his live reindeer. Play in the giant snow globe. 4:30 – 8:30 pm. Friday – Sunday. 8500 W. Deep Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Su Teatro’s Christmas En Colorado
December 5 – 22. A Christmas story written by renowned singer/composer Tish Hinojosa. Funny and profound, it is a family centered musical feast with enough sarcasm and wit to stimulate great Christmas dinner discussions. Tickets $20, Students & Seniors $17. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7:30 pm. Sunday December 8 and 22 at 2:00 pm. Su Teatro Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive. For tickets and information call 303-296-0219

Paradise Baggage Briggs & Riley Holiday Sale
Now – December 31. Holiday hours starting December 1: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open most Sundays. 4442 S. Broadway, Denver. For information call 303-320-4646

Denver Santa Claus Shop
December 13. Coffee & Cookies, Mingling & Merriment. Share the Joy of the Season as the Shop expects to provide toys to 13,000 children this year. 9:00 – 10:00 am. Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 9:15 am. 2150 S. Monaco Parkway at Evans (former Kmart). For information or to donate toys go to denversantaclausshop.org or call 720-840-1530

Arapahoe Philharmonic Holiday Movie Night
December 13. This performance will feature Silvestri’s The Polar Express, Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, Shugar’s Hanukah Overture and Brubaker’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 7:30 pm. Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village. For information go to Arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Christmas Concerts
December 13, 14, 15. Music Director Evan Mazunik will conduct the Sanctuary Choir of over 100 voices with a full orchestra as they present Winter Alleluia, a signature event in the musical celebrations of the Christmas season. Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm. 10150 Belleview Avenue, Englewood. For tickets and information go to cherrycreekpres.org or call 303-779-9909

Christmas With The Grace Choir
December 15. The Choir and GraceNote Bells will present their annual Christmas music program, a multi-media event that will include traditional carols and contemporary arrangements. 10:30 am. Grace Presbyterian Church, 9720 US Hwy 85 N, Highlands Ranch. For information call 303-798-8485

Living Nativity Scene
December 15. A live retelling of the Christmas story followed by hot chocolate, live Christmas music and free pictures with Santa. Please bring canned goods for Santa to deliver to MetroCaring. 6:30 pm. Wellshire Presbyterian Church (West parking lot), 2999 S. Colorado Blvd. For information call 303-758-2233 

A Classical Holiday With The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra And Chorus
December 23. Spend a beautiful evening celebrating the Christmas season with joyous instrumental music in the first half of the performance, then spend the second half with the Chorus whose holiday offerings will include familiar carols and selections from Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. 7:30 pm. The Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street. For tickets and information call 720-509-1000

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Now – January 4. A family stage spectacular that celebrates Christmas and all the season’s holidays. Witness amazing aerial acts, breathtaking feats and showmanship accompanied by Broadway at its best, singing and dancing. Dazzling seasonal characters and costumes of ultimate imagination bring to life a magical dreamscape performed on the stage and in the air. Bubly Theater, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Tickets and Packages on sale Now at GaylordRockiesChristmas.com or call 720-452-6900

Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
November 30 – December 29. Returning for its 59th season, this beloved holiday favorite transports you on a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 950 13th Street. For tickets and information go to Tickets-Center.com or call 303-339-1630

Su Teatro’s Christmas En Colorado
December 5 – 22. A Christmas story written by renowned singer/composer Tish Hinojosa. Funny and profound, it is a family centered musical feast with enough sarcasm and wit to stimulate great Christmas dinner discussions. Tickets $20, Students & Seniors $17. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 7:30 pm. Sunday December 8 and 22 at 2:00 pm. Su Teatro Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive. For tickets and information call 303-296-0219

Urban Arts Fund Mural Tour
December 6. You are invited to join us for our monthly First Friday Art Walk celebrating the completion of the Santa Fe murals by artists Alicia Cisneros (Karma Leigh), Javier Flores, Josiah Lee Lopez, Omni, Adolfo Romero and Wey Monkey. The Tour will begin at Access Gallery, 909 Santa Fe Drive at 4:00 pm. For information call 720-865-4228

Arapahoe Philharmonic Holiday Movie Night
December 13. This performance will feature Silvestri’s The Polar Express, Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, Shugar’s Hanukah Overture and Brubaker’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 7:30 pm. Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village. For information go to Arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892

German Christkindl
Holiday MarketNovember 29 – December 23. Come and enjoy delicious cuisine, festive German drinks, handmade jewelry, toys, clothing and gifts. Live entertainment is featured inside the festival tent every evening and dancing is encouraged! Admission is Free. Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday – Tuesday 11:00 – 7:00 pm. 1515 Arapahoe Street (16th St. Mall across from the Clock Tower). For information call 303-837-1146

Paradise Baggage Briggs & Riley Holiday Sale
Now – December 31. Holiday hours starting December 1: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open most Sundays. 4442 S. Broadway, Denver. For information call 303-320-4646

Highlands Ranch Hometown Winter Market
December 6. Outdoor market with meats, pastries, breads, fudge and crafts. Free Admission. 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive. For information call 303-471-8959

Used Book Sale
December 7, 8. Come in from the cold for some hot deals and cool reads featuring a large selection of gift-quality books for the holidays in top-notch condition at reasonable prices. December 7, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. December 8, 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly Street, Centennial. For information call 303-792-8944

Republican Women Luncheon
December 10. Republican Political Consultant Dick Wadhams will be the guest speaker examining Colorado’s current political climate. Bring Mittens for the “Mitten Tree” to benefit Doctors Care. Cost $20. 11:30 am. Glenmoor Country Club, 110 Glenmoor Drive, Cherry Hills Village. Reservations need to be made by noon on December 6. Email junerobinson2017@comcast.net or call 303-752-2014

National Jewish Health Craft Fair
December 11. Jewelry, hand-knitted scarves and hats, treats, art, ornaments, and soaps. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Molly Blank Conference Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver. For information call 877-225-5654

Park Meadows Santa/Pet Photo Nights
November 25 – December 23. A special chance for guests to have their photos taken with Santa and their furry friends. 5:00 – 8:00 pm every Monday throughout the holiday season. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. For information call 303-792-2533

Hudson Gardens Christmas Lighting Extravaganza
November 29 – December 31. Walk arm-in-arm with loved ones through this winter wonderland decorated with thousands of outdoor lights. Share your holiday wish list with Santa while you sip hot chocolate and watch Christmas trees dance to holiday music. The lights burn bright from 5:00 – 9:00 pm each night. For tickets and information call 303-797-8565

Blossoms Of Light
November 29 – January 3. The Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday lights extravaganza offers visitors a twinkling winter wonderland with fresh and exciting new features including a 360-degree light experience. 5:00 – 9:00 pm nightly. 1007 York Street, Denver. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Santa’s Village At Chatfield Farms
November 29 – December 15. Experience the magic of the holidays. Enjoy colorful light displays and hands on activities that feature the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. Meet Mrs. Claus, Santa and his live reindeer. Play in the giant snow globe. 4:30 – 8:30 pm. Friday – Sunday. 8500 W. Deep Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Littleton Symphony Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
December 6. Join the LSO along with Young Voices of Colorado, the premiere children’s choir in the state, as Music Director Jurgen de Lemos leads them in this year’s festive celebration which includes orchestral music and choral pieces. 7:30 pm. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura Street. For tickets and information go to littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824. 

Denver Santa Claus Shop
December 13. Coffee & Cookies, Mingling & Merriment. Share the Joy of the Season as the Shop expects to provide toys to 13,000 children this year. 9:00 – 10:00 am. Santa arrives by Fire Truck at 9:15 am. 2150 S. Monaco Parkway at Evans (former Kmart). For information or to donate toys go to denversantaclausshop.org or call 720-840-1530

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Christmas Concerts
December 13, 14, 15. Music Director Evan Mazunik will conduct the Sanctuary Choir of over 100 voices with a full orchestra as they present Winter Alleluia, a signature event in the musical celebrations of the Christmas season. Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm. 10150 Belleview Avenue, Englewood. For tickets and information go to cherrycreekpres.org or call 303-779-9909

German Christkindl Holiday Market
November 29 – December 23. Come and enjoy delicious cuisine, festive German drinks, handmade jewelry, toys, clothing and gifts. Live entertainment is featured inside the festival tent every evening and dancing is encouraged! Admission is Free. Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday – Tuesday 11:00 – 7:00 pm. 1515 Arapahoe Street (16th St. Mall across from the Clock Tower). For information call 303-837-1146

Paradise Baggage Briggs & Riley Holiday Sale
Now – December 31. Holiday hours starting December 1: Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Open most Sundays. 4442 S. Broadway, Denver. For information call 303-320-4646

Nation Jewish Health Craft Fair
December 11. Jewelry, hand-knitted scarves and hats, treats, art, ornaments, and soaps. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Molly Blank Conference Center, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver. For information call 877-225-5654 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Now – January 4. A family stage spectacular that celebrates Christmas and all the season’s holidays. Witness amazing aerial acts, breathtaking feats and showmanship accompanied by Broadway at its best, singing and dancing. Dazzling seasonal characters and costumes of ultimate imagination bring to life a magical dreamscape performed on the stage and in the air. Bubly Theater, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Tickets and Packages on sale Now at GaylordRockiesChristmas.com or call 720-452-6900

Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker
November 30 – December 29. Returning for its 59th season, this beloved holiday favorite transports you on a whimsical trip to the sugar plum kingdom where magical dances come alive. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 950 13th Street. For tickets and information go to Tickets-Center.com or call 303-339-1630

Arapahoe Philharmonic Holiday Movie Night
December 13. This performance will feature Silvestri’s The Polar Express, Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas, Shugar’s Hanukah Overture and Brubaker’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. 7:30 pm. Denver First Church of the Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Avenue, Cherry Hills Village. For information go to Arapahoe-phil.org or call 303-781-1892

Park Meadows Santa/Pet Photo Nights
November 25 – December 23. A special chance for guests to have their photos taken with Santa and their furry friends. 5:00 – 8:00 pm every Monday throughout the holiday season. 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. For information call 303-792-2533

Hudson Gardens Christmas Lighting Extravaganza
November 29 – December 31. Walk arm-in-arm with loved ones through this winter wonderland decorated with thousands of outdoor lights. Share your holiday wish list with Santa while you sip hot chocolate and watch Christmas trees dance to holiday music. The lights burn bright from 5:00 – 9:00 pm each night. For tickets and information call 303-797-8565

Blossoms Of Light
November 29 – January 3. The Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday lights extravaganza offers visitors a twinkling winter wonderland with fresh and exciting new features including a 360-degree light experience. 5:00 – 9:00 pm nightly. 1007 York Street, Denver. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500

Santa’s Village At Chatfield Farms
November 29 – December 15. Experience the magic of the holidays. Enjoy colorful light displays and hands on activities that feature the North Pole and Santa’s workshop. Meet Mrs. Claus, Santa and his live reindeer. Play in the giant snow globe. 4:30 – 8:30 pm. Friday – Sunday. 8500 W. Deep Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. For tickets and information call 720-865-3500.

Englewood Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
November 30. Join us for our annual tree lighting and after party. Enjoy snacks, drinks and a silent auction. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Englewood Civic Center Community Room, 2nd floor, 1000 Englewood Parkway. For information call 303-762-2300

Cancer League’s Holiday Boutique & Luncheon
December 5. Join us for shopping, socializing and supporting a worthy cause. Enjoy exquisite tastings from Denver’s finest purveyors and select unique holiday gifts from over 20 fabulous vendors. 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Brenda King home, 9 Lynn Road, Cherry Hills Village. RSVP by November 30 to rlina@tentwo.us

Littleton Symphony Orchestra  Annual Holiday Concert
December 6. Join the LSO along with Young Voices of Colorado, the premiere children’s choir in the state, as Music Director Jurgen de Lemos leads them in this year’s festive celebration which includes orchestral music and choral pieces. 7:30 pm. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura Street. For tickets and information go to littletonsymphony.org or call 303-933-6824. 

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Christmas Concerts
December 13, 14, 15. Music Director Evan Mazunik will conduct the Sanctuary Choir of over 100 voices with a full orchestra as they present Winter Alleluia, a signature event in the musical celebrations of the Christmas season. Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm, Sunday 3:00 pm. 10150 Belleview Avenue, Englewood. For tickets and information go to cherrycreekpres.org or call 303-779-9909