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NORTHEAST DENVER/AURORA EVENTS

12/1 to 12/2—Sweet William Market. Northfield Event Center, 8371 Northfield Blvd. #C. 9am-2pm. www.sweetwilliammarket.com

12/1 to 12/2—Montview Fair Trade Holiday Market. Sat, 9–3, Sun. 8–12:30. Fair Trade Market in the Montview Church Fellowship Hall. www.montview.org

12/4—City of Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting. 5–7pm. www.auroragov.org

12/4—Fear Not: Christmas Concert. 4pm. Montview Church Sanctuary. www.montview.org

12/4—Grand Menorah Lighting. Hot cocoa bar, fire show, games. 29th Ave Town Center 5:30pm. www.jewishstapleton.com

12/6—Eastbridge Sleigh Ride. Carriage rides, pictures with Santa, holiday jingles by The Dickens Carolers and complimentary hot chocolate. 5–8pm. 10155 East 29th Dr, www.eastbridgetowncenter.com

12/7—Christmas Concert at The Cube-Colorado Wind Ensemble. 7pm. Free, open to public. The Cube: 8371 Northfield Blvd. www.stapletoncommunity.com

12/8—Mini Comic Con 3. 10am-4pm. Face painting, button making, green screen photos, and other activities. Featuring over 30 Colorado comic book creators.. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. www.denverlibrary.org

12/9—Holiday Caroling. Join Neighborhood Music for cocoa, cookies and caroling at Stanley Marketplace 4-5pm. www.neighborhoodmusicstapleton.com

12/9—Chanukah Wonderland. Stanley Marketplace 5-7pm. www.jewishstapleton.com

12/12—Wine Education Series. 7pm. MCA fall series with sit-down tasting of different wines from different regions with wine educator leading discussion. $20 stapletoncommunity.com; $40 day of event. Must be 21; no refunds.

12/16—Santa Claus comes to Stanley. Stanley Marketplace, 11am-1pm. www.stanleymarketplace.com

To 1/6—Zoo Lights. 5:30-9pm. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St. 720-337-1400. www.denverzoo.org

Through February—Winter Skate at Northfield. Admission includes complimentary skate rental. 8368 Northfield Blvd. Info, prices, hours at 303-449-3137 or www.bceproductions.com

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

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12/1—9News Parade of Lights. Marching bands, ornate floats, and a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 6pm. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. www.downtowndenver.com

12/1—Christmas with the Colorado Choir. Holiday favorites by Colorado Choir. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org

12/1—1940’s White Christmas Ball. It’s a Wonderful Life theme. Hyatt Regency Downtown Convention Center. Discount tickets $67 till 11/23. 1940sball.org

12/1 to 12/2—Women’s Bean Project 2018 Holiday Open House. Treats, beverages, food, music, new products, free photos with Santa on Sat. 3201 Curtis St. www.womensbeanproject.com

12/1 to 12/2—59th Annual Georgetown Christmas Market. Outdoor European Christmas Market. First 2 Dec. weekends. www.georgetown-colorado.org

12/1 to 12/16—Yuletide Teas. Molly Brown House. Saturdays and Sundays. www.mollybrown.org

12/1 to 12/23—Holiday Entertainment. Celebrate the season with festive holiday entertainment 1–4pm every Saturday and Sunday in December at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 East 1st Ave. www.shopcherrycreek.com

12/1 to 1/1/19—Annual Yuletide Window Walk. Sophisticated winter woodland themed windows on the square. 1450 Larimer Square. Info at www.larimersquare.com

12/2—Light Up Your Chanukah! A celebration for young families. 10am–12pm $12/ages13 & up; $10/ages 3–12; Free for ages 2 and under Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center Social Hall 350 S Dahlia St. www.judaismyourway.org

12/7—Star Wars Holiday Variety Show. 7pm, all ages. www.theorientaltheater.com

12/7—Christmas Lights of Denver Tour. Heated bus tour includes cookies, hot chocolate and bus transportation. Reservations Required: Call History Colorado at 303/866-2394 or email reservations@state.co.us

12/7 to 12/9—RiNo Holiday Bazaar. Walnut St. between 28th & 29^th. www.denverbazaar.com

12/7–9, 12/14–16—Union Station Holiday Market. 1701 Wynkoop. Info and tickets at www.denverflea.com

12/8 Saturday—Brunch with Father Christmas. Four Mile Historic Museum, 10am-12pm. Reservations required. 715 S. Forest St. www.fourmilepark.org

12/8—Holiday Sing-Along: Colorado Women’s Chorale. Afterward enjoy crafts for kids, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa. Augustana Lutheran Church. Tickets: www.augustanaarts.org

12/8—Nick’s Annual Food Drive with Santa and Live Reindeer. 11am-6pm. Free printed photo with Santa for every 12 cans donated. Reindeer visit 12-5pm. Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Rd. www.nicksgardencenter.com

12/8—Winter Fest on Fillmore Plaza. Cherry Creek North. 10am-2pm. Free. Live ice carving, face painting, fire pits, complimentary treats/beverages, ornament decorating, entertainment. www.cherrycreeknorth.com

12/8 to 12/9—Denver Jackalope Indie Artisan Market. McNichols Civic Center, 10am-5pm. Free admission. 150 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters and DIY enthusiasts. www.jackalopeartfair.com

12/8 to 12/24—Breakfast with Santa. Downtown Aquarium, seatings begin 8:30am, reservations required, call 303-561-4450 or visit www.aquariumrestaurants.com

12/16—Brunch with Santa at Red Rocks. Ship Rock Grille in the Red Rocks Visitor Center. Reservations at www.redrocksonline.com/dining

12/15 & 12/22—Inside the Orchestra- Christmas Tiny Tots. Christmas music, a winter wonderland, guest appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, jingle bells, caroling, and more. McNichols Building, Civic Center, 144 West Colfax. Shows at 9:30am & 10:45am. Tickets: www.insidetheorchestra.org

12/15 to 1/2—Denver Pavilions Holiday Carousel. $3 a ride. Denver Pavilions. www.denverpavillions.com

To 12/21—2018 Holiday Fine Arts Festival. Closing party on 12/20 from 5-8pm. Art Gym, 1460 Leyden. www.artgymdenver.com

To 12/23—Santa’s Village at Chatfield Farms. Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. www.botanicgardens.org

To 12/23—Denver Christkindl Market. Vendors from Germany and elsewhere, local artisans, carolers, traditional German food/drink. 1515 Arapahoe St, on the16th St. Mall. Hours vary. www.christkindlmarketdenver.com

To 12/23—Colorado Railroad Museum’s Polar Express. Performances/train rides weekends and select days. Tickets: www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org

12/31 Sunday—Noon Year’s Eve at Denver Children’s Museum. 9am-4pm. Ball drops on the hour from 10am-3pm. www.mychildsmuseum.org

12/31—New Year’s Eve Downtown Fireworks Display. 2 shows: 9pm and 12am. 16th St. Mall. www.downtowndenver.com

To 12/31—A Hudson Christmas. Holiday lights, wagon rides, Santa, music, etc. Select dates, 5-9pm. www.hudsongardens.org

To 1/1—Denver Botanic Garden’s Blossoms of Light. 5–9pm. A dazzling and ever-changing display of light and color. 1007 York St. 720-865-3500, www.botanicgardens.org

To 1/6—Denver International Airport’s Ice Skating Rink. 9am-9pm. Free; complimentary skates available. www.denevents.flydenver.com

To 2/3—Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park. FREE ice skating; bring skates or rent: $6/kids 12 and under, $8/13 and older. www.downtowndenver.com

METRO EVENTS

12/1 Saturday—TEDxMileHigh: Reset. Featuring two live sessions of speakers, an interactive exhibits lounge, and a surrounding week of experiences. Tickets at www.tedxmilehigh.com

12/1 Saturday—Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace. 10am-2pm. Young Americans Center, 3550 E. 1st Ave. Repeats 12/9 Sat., 10am-2pm, Young Americans Center Belmar, 401 S. Pierce St. www.yacenter.org.

To 12/2—Denver Potters Association Winter Show and Sale. Over 40 top local artists. Ceramics, glass, jewelry wood and more. Thur 3–7pm; Fri 10am–7pm; Sat 9am–6pm; Sun 11am–3pm. Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 E. 6th Ave. www.denverpotters.com

12/4 Tuesday—Colorado Gives Day. www.coloradogives.org

12/7 to 1/11/19—Youth at DAVA Holiday Show and Sale. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts youth exhibit. Handmade holiday gifts for sale. Opening reception 12/6 4-7pm. 1405 Florence St. www.davarts.org

12/7—First Friday Art Walks. Santa Fe Art District, Tennyson Cultural Art District, River North (RiNo) Art District, Golden Triangle Creative District (Final Fridays June-Sept.), and others. www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts/

To 12/7—Denver Leaf Drop 2018. Weekday and weekend drop sites, prefer leaves in paper bags, Free 5 pack of 30 gallon leaf bags at Denver ACE Hardware stores. Dates, times, locations at DenverGov.org

12/8—Written On The Land—Ute Voices, Ute History. Exhibit opening celebration with drummers, dancers, crafts and more. 11am–3pm. History Colorado Center. HistoryColorado.org

12/22 Saturday—32nd Annual Winter Solabration. Celebration of Christmas and solstice customs, storytelling, dance, juggling, etc. The Joyful Ballroom, 3695 W. 72nd Ave, Westminster. Tickets: www.wsolstice.org

To 12/24—Hygge Life’s Nordic Market at The Source. 11am–7pm. 3330 Brighton Blvd. www.thesourcehotel.com/events

To 12/31—Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Downtown Denver. Play the game, see the sights, and experience Denver in a whole new way! Start at the Capitol Building, end at the Brown Palace Hotel. 2-3 hour adventure. Info at: www.urbanadventurequest.com/tours/things-to-do/denver/default.aspx

12/31 to 1/11/19—Denver Treecycle 2019. Your tree must be placed at your trash pick-up location by 7am on your scheduled trash collection day, no pick-up on 1/1/19. More info at DenverGov.org/treecycle or call 311 (720-913-1311

To 1/13—Above and Beyond. The ultimate interactive flight exhibition – Presented by Boeing at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Exhibit included in the price of admission. 7711 E. Academy Blvd. WingsMuseum.org/Beyond

HEALTH/ WELLNESS

12/9 Sunday—Denver Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Washington Park. www.jbr.org

12/15 Saturday—Scramblin’ Scrooge 1M/5K/10K. Denver City Park. www.featonthestreet.com

12/22 Saturday—A Christmas Carol Classic 5K, 10K and Tiny Tim 1K. Denver City Park. www.featonthestreet.com

1/5/19 Saturday—New Year’s Eve Resolution 5K. Denver City Park. www.resolution5K.com

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Every Tuesday—Tattered Tales Storytime. Every Tuesday for a half hour of stories, activities and snacks. 10:30am, 2526 East Colfax Ave. www.tatteredcover.com

12/1 Saturday—Beaded Intention Bracelets. Make a special gift for someone using stone beads, crystals and good intentions! Ages 6 and up. Schlessman Library, 1–2:30pm. 100 Poplar St, 720-865-0000. www.denverlibrary.org

12/1 Saturday—Oops! A fantastical story about learning from failure and finding joy in imperfection. Ideal for ages 4–11. 2pm, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. www.auroraculture.org/acad-events

To 12/2—Denver Puppet Theater. Little Red Riding Hood. 3156 W. 38th Ave. www.denverpuppettheater.com

12/3 Monday—Preschool Yoga. 4–4:30pm. Combines story time with yoga! Get ready to move and groove to songs and stories. Sam Gary Branch Library 2961 Roslyn St.. www.denverlibrary.org

To 12/16—Corduroy. Don’t miss one of the most beloved children’s books of all time spring to life on stage! The Conservatory Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. www.denvercenter.org

12/6 to 12/9—Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream. Pepsi Center. www.disneyonice.com

12/31—Noon Year’s Eve. 11:30am-12:30pm. Make party hats, dance, photo booths and do a countdown to noon. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. www.denverlibrary.org

1/3/19—Escape From Narnia: A Family Escape Room Event. Each family/team will have 30 minutes to play the game. Contact the Sam Gary Branch Library to reserve your start time. 720-865 0325 x4 or email asksamgarylibrary@denverlibrary.org

LECTURES, CLASSES, INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

12/1 Saturday—Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear: The Objectification of Women. Tomi-Ann Roberts, a professor of psychology at Colorado College who was sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein shares her research on the objectification of girls and women. Park Hill Branch Library, 2:30–4:30pm. 4705 Montview Blvd. 720-933-3395. www.denverlibrary.org

12/4 Tuesday—Active Minds: Marshall Plan. Jewish Community Center, 10–11am. 350 S Dahlia St. www.activeminds.com

12/6—Outfoxing the Predators: Preventing Fraud and Exploitation. 1-2pm. How to protect yourself and spot the 5 Red Flags of Scams and ID theft. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. www.denverlibrary.org

12/13 Thursday—Active Minds: Holiday Traditions & Customs. 1-2pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. www.activeminds.com

12/14 Friday—Active Minds: Chicago: Biography of a City. 1:30-2:30pm. Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St. www.activeminds.com

12/27 Thursday—Active Minds: Alexander Hamilton. 6:30-7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. www.activeminds.com

MUSEUMS

12/5—Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D. Explore the largest, most mysterious habitat on Earth, oceans. Coffee and dessert follow. Presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy Colorado. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 7pm. Tickets at www.dmns.org

12/8—Getting Chilly With It. See amazing science demonstrations followed by hands-on activities. 10am–12pm. Museum of Nature and Science. RSVP required. www.dmns.org

12/22—Cockpit Demo Day. Kids and adults can climb aboard select aircraft. Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space. 10am-2pm. Kids 4-16, $1 admission today through 12/31. www.wingsmuseum.org

To 1/6—“Claes Oldenburg with Coosje van Bruggen: Drawings” at the Denver Art Museum. 39 drawings and one sculpture span the artists’ careers from 1961– 2001. Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/6—“Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker” at the Denver Art Museum. Special exhibit. Showcasing aprox 100 prints from Rembrandt van Rijn’s career spanning from 1625 to 1665. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/20—“Eyes On: Shimabuku” at the Denver Art Museum. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. 100 W 14 Ave Pkwy. www.denverartmuseum.org

To 1/20—Cuba! Be immersed in the extraordinary biodiversity, cultural traditions, and daily life of this intriguing country. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Free with admission. www.dmns.org

MUSEUM FREE DAYS

SCFD/Target Free Days

12/1 Saturday—Denver Art Museum Free Day. www.denverartmuseum.org

12/9 Sunday—Denver Museum of Nature & Science. www.dmns.org

12/4 Tuesday—Children’s Museum Free Target Tuesday. 4-8pm. www.cmdenver.org

12/14 Friday—Four Mile Historic Park Free Day. 2nd Friday, 12-4pm. www.fourmilepark.org

12/28 Friday—Clyfford Still Museum. Free admission last Friday monthly all day and every Friday 5-8pm. www.clyffordstillmuseum.org

PERFORMANCE /THEATRE

12/1 to 12/16—Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum. A multicultural celebration that touches the hearts of people of all backgrounds. 119 Park Ave W. www.cleoparkerdance.org

12/5 to 12/15—Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. A timeless tale of joy and good will. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. www.denvercenter.org

12/6 to 12/23—Joaquin’s Christmas. 7:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. www.coloradosymphony.org

12/7 to 12/8—A Classical Christmas Conducted by Brett Mitchell. Set in 1950’s Pueblo, can a talking dog named Angel and a magical Abuela make this a very merry Christmas? Su Teatro Cultural & Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe. www.suteatro.wellattended.com

12/7 to 12/8—Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl. www.nutcracker.com

12/7 to 12/9—The Nutcracker Ballet. Aurora Central High School, E 10th Ave & Newark St, Aurora. www.aurorasymphony.org

12/8 to 12/9—The Nutcracker. Adams City High School, 7200 Quebec Pkwy, Commerce City. Sat-5:30pm, Sun-1;30pm. 15% of ticket sales donated to local schools. www.danceinstitutedenver.com

12/14 to 12/16—Colorado Symphony Presents A Colorado Christmas. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org

12/15 to 12/27—Nutcracker 2018 from Ballet Ariel. Tickets: 303.987.7845. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway. www.balletariel.org, www.lakewood.org/tickets

12/16—Tuba Christmas Concert. 12:30pm. Denver Performing Arts Complex (Galleria). FREE to public, $10 participant fee. 303-726-4101 or www.tubachristmas.com

To 12/22—The Humans. An uproarious, hopeful, and heartbreaking play that takes place over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving. www.curiostheatre.org

To 12/22—Coyote. Badger. Rattlesnake. This comedy looks behind-the-scenes of a museum nature diorama. Buntport Theater 717 Lipan St. www.buntport.com

To 12/22—The Christmas Spirit. John Hand Theater, 7653 East 1st Pl., Lowry. 303-562-3232, www.firehousetheatercompany.com

To 12/23—Elf. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada. www.arvadacenter.org

To 12/23—A Christmas Carol – The Radio Show. This rollicking, creative adaptation of Dickens’ classic work is sure to warm hearts. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. www.vintagetheatre.org

To 12/23—The Second City’s: Twist Your Dickens. Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

To 12/24—A Christmas Carol. Stage Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. www.denvercenter.org

To 12/24—The Santaland Diaries. The Jones Theater, Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Denvercenter.org

To 12/24—Colorado Ballet – The Nutcracker. Colorado Ballet’s acclaimed Nutcracker returns for its 58th year. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th Curtis St. 303-837-8888. www.coloradoballet.org

To 12/24—Santa’s Big Red Sack – Final Season. Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave. www.avenuetheater.com

12/31—A Night in Vienna. Presented by Colorado Symphony, Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. Tickets: www.coloradosymphony.org

To 1/6/19—Mary Poppins. Vintage Theatre. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora Cultural Arts District. www.vintagetheatre.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Denver Snow Buddy. Volunteers are paired with seniors within a 2-mile radius of one another, helping clear their walkways after two or more inches of snow has fallen. Application to volunteer at www.voacolorado.org/Volunteer/Snow-Buddies or contact Wayne Chitwood at 303-297-0408. Please note, there is a one-time fee of $25 for a background check.

Volunteers Needed at Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children. At Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Hospital. Seeks volunteers for once-a-week commitment, 6-month minimum. www.ronaldhouse.org under “How You Can Help” for info.

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Volunteer, not-for-profit singles group to meet others and assist nonprofit organizations for events/activities. www.svgd.org

Reading Volunteers Needed. For students in K-8 grade. 1 hour, 1 student, 1x week. During school hours. julie@partnersinliteracy.org or 303.316.3944 ext. 241.

Project Worthmore. Nonprofit organization of committed community members give, volunteer, mentor, befriend refugee neighbors. 1532 Galena St., Ste. 380. 720-460-1393