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SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

12/2 to 12/31—Who’s Holiday. Back for its fourth year. Adults only. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

12/2 & 12/3—Fiestas Navidenas. A tour of Christmas celebrations throughout Mexico. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. newmancenterpresents.com

12/3 Tuesday—City of Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting. 5–7pm. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

12/5 Thursday—Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour. Celestial voices of multi-platinum Irish singing. 7:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/5 to 12/23—Santa’s Big Red Sack. A sleigh full of new sketches with irreverent wit and unforgettable characters. The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. rattlebrainproductions.com

12/6 to 12/8—Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. A holiday tradition for more than 35 years. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

12/6 to 12/21—Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Based on the 1957 movie. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. lakewood.org/lccpresents

12/7 Saturday—YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace. Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. 10am–2pm. Young Americans Center, 3550 E 1st Ave. yacenter.org

12/7 Saturday—Holiday Fine Art Festival. Works from over 30 local artists at Art Gym. 4–8pm. 1460 Leyden St. artgymdenver.com

12/7 Saturday—1940s White Christmas Ball. Step back in time. Wings Over the Rockies Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. https://1940sball.org/winter-ball

12/7 Saturday—Parade of Lights. A family event that celebrates holiday magic. 6pm at Denver’s City and County Building. winterindenver.com/parade

12/7 to 12/8—ASLD’s Winter Holiday Art Market. The Art Students League of Denver. 235 Broadway. asld.org

12/7, 12/14 & 12/21—Diverse Santa Visits. Pose with Santa 11am–1pm. 12/7: Bilingual Santa, 12/14: Asian Santa, 12/21: Black Santa. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

12/7, 12/14 & 12/21—Saturday Night Lights. Lights, music, dancing, and treats while you meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave, cherrycreeknorth.com

12/8 Sunday—Christmas Choir. 4pm at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. montview.org

12/10 Tuesday—5th Annual Five Points Holiday Stroll. Photo with Santa or Grinch, singing, treats, and more. 2–6pm. 2401 Welton St. fivepointsbid.com

12/10 Tuesday—Meow Meow. A unique brand of holiday hilarity and musical mayhem. Newman Center, Gates Concert Hall. newmancenterpresents.com

12/14 Saturday—Paws & Claus. Photo ops with your furry friends and Santa Claus. 3–5pm at The Shops at Northfield, shopsatnorthfield.com

12/13 & 12/14—Holiday Cheer! The spirit of the holidays comes alive in every note. Two locations. denverphilharmonic.org

12/13 & 12/14—Holiday Wine Tasting. Over 70 wines to try before you buy for the holidays. 6–8pm. The Cube, 8371 E. Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

12/13 & 12/14—Christmas with The Colorado Choir. 7:30pm. Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. thecoloradochoir.org

12/13 to 12/15—A Colorado Christmas. Family-friendly, festive seasonal favorites! Tickets start at $15. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/13 to 12/15—Stories on Stage: Making Merry. Holiday stories and songs. 12/13 in Arvada, 12/14 in Boulder, 12/15 in Denver. storiesonstage.org

12/14 Saturday—Santa in The Hanger. Santa arrives in a helicopter and activities. 10am–2pm. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

 

12/14 Saturday—Holigays from A to Z. A glam and glitzy holiday romp. Sliding scale pricing. Curious Theatre Co, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

12/14 Saturday—20th Annual Holiday Sing-Along Concert. Family-friendly event. Tuft Theatre, 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

12/15 Sunday— Latkes and Lights. Hanukkah celebration and latke contest, 10am–1pm. JCC Denver, 350 S Dahlia St. jccdenver.org

12/15 Sunday—Holiday Concert with Music From Around the Globe. Hot cocoa and cookies served. 6:30pm, concert starts at 7pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryfoundation.org

12/16 to 12/17—Too Hot to Handel. Experience the full majesty of Handel’s masterpiece. Tickets start at $15. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/19 Thursday—Holiday Brass. Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass. Boettcher Hall. coloradosymphony.org

12/21 Saturday—ICE-IE sculptures. Ice sculptures come to life. 12:30pm. Meet Elsa and Olaf. The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

12/21 Saturday—Home for Christmas Concert. Music filled with joy, nostalgia, and warmth. Two shows. King Center, 855 Lawrence Way. denverbrass.org

Through 12/21—Holiday Tea. Museum tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History followed by an hour-long tea seating. 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

12/22 Sunday—Procrastinators’ Sip ‘n’ Shop. Specials throughout the marketplace. 10am till close. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

12/22 Sunday—Christmas Tea & Children’s Craft Fair. 9:30am at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. montview.org

Through 12/22—Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Aurora Fox Christmas Show. Based on A Christmas Carol. 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. aurorafoxartscenter.org

Through 12/22— Mistletoe Market. Local vendors, live carolers, and holiday music. Saturdays and Sundays at Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. dairyblock.com

Through 12/23—Holiday Strolling Entertainment. Holiday carolers stroll The Shops at Northfield on the weekends. shopsatnorthfield.com

Through 12/23—Denver Christkindl Market. Authentic German holiday experience. Civic Center Park, 101 West 14th Ave. christkindlmarketdenver.com

Through 12/23—The Polar Express™ Train Ride. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express

Through 12/24—Santa’s Wonderland. Make your Santa photo reservation up to 7days in advance. Free giveaways and activities. Bass Pro Shop, 7970 Northfield Blvd. basspro.com

12/29 Sunday—Hanukkah Wonderland. With Jewish Life Center. 3–5pm at Lucky Strike in The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

12/29 Sunday—Chanukah Celebration. Face painting, fire juggling, festive treats, crafts, and more. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave, cherrycreeknorth.com

Through 12/29—Colorado Ballet Presents The Nutcracker. Sensory-friendly adaptations on Dec. 1. 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

Through 12/29—A Christmas Carol. Denver’s beloved holiday tradition. Wolf Theatre. denvercenter.org

Through 12/29—Black Nativity. A retelling of the nativity story from an African American perspective. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St, Aurora. vintagetheatre.org

12/31 Saturday—Noon Year’s Eve. Join us to ring in the Noon Year before bedtime. The ball drops every hour from 10am–3pm. mychildsmuseum.org

12/31 Tuesday—Noon Year’s Eve Countdown and Celebration. Family-friendly. 11am–1pm. The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

12/31 Saturday—New Year’s Eve Wild Rumpus. Family-friendly with artmaking, snacks, giveaways, and a play. 1–4pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

12/31 Saturday—New Year’s Eve Fireworks. Two shows, 9pm & midnight. 16th Street Mall, Denver. denver.org

Through 1/1/25—Christmas at Gaylord Rockies. ICE! Featuring The Polar Express, Cirque: Frost, gingerbread decorating, and more. 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora. christmasatgaylordrockies.marriott.com

Through 1/5/25—Zoo Lights. 60 acres of lights, entertainment, and treats. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

Through 1/5/25—Christmas In Color Drive-thru Animated Light Show. Arapahoe Fairgrounds, Red Rocks, and Water World. christmasincolor.net

Through 1/12/25—Blossoms of Light. A dazzling and ever-changing display of light and color. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

Through 1/26/25—McGregor Skate. Daily from 11/19 to 1/5/25, then Fri-Sun, till 1/26/25. Rent or bring your own skates. 901 Wazee St. mcgregorsquare.com

Through 2/2/25— Downtown Denver Rink. Free admission, rentals available. Check out hours at downtowndenver.com

CHARITY AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

12/3 Tuesday—Giving Tuesday. Donate to those institutions you care about the most. givingtuesday.org

12/10 Tuesday—Colorado Gives Day. Donate to local and state organizations. coloradogives.org

Bluff Lake Nature Center. Raising funds for the Campus Improvements Capital Campaign. blufflake.org

Catholic Charities Adopt-A-Family. Sign-up to adopt a family and shop for a family/individual or make a donation. ccdenver.org/adoptafamily

Colorado Dream Foundation. Volunteer opportunities available including tutoring, mentoring, and community engagement 1836 Grant St. coloradodream.org

Denver Children’s Foundation. Sponsor or donate to help kids buy gifts for their loved ones. 8275 E 11th Ave. denverchildrensfoundation.org

Denver Rescue Mission. Serve meals, volunteer in the warehouse, tutor youth, drop-off donations, and more. denverrescuemission.org

Denver Ronald McDonald House. Volunteer in the facility in many different ways. Musicians, pet therapy handlers, and massage therapist opportunities too. 1300 E 21st Ave. Find details at rmhc-denver.org

Food Bank of the Rockies. Volunteer as an individual or group at the warehouse or make a food donation. 10700 E 45th Ave. foodbankrockies.org

Food For Thought Denver. Providing food for students and their families on Fridays to avoid weekend hunger. 1600 W. Colfax Ave. Sign up to volunteer or donate at foodforthoughtdenver.org

Holiday Toy Drive. Donate new and unwrapped toys for kids ages 5–18.  At participating King Soopers and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver—main office: 2017 W. 9th Ave. Details at bgcmd.org/donate/toy-drive

Judi’s House. Volunteer as a companion, memory quilt maker, in the kitchen, and more. 10125 E. 25th Ave, Aurora. judishouse.org

Kniting4Peace. Craft, knit, or crochet for those in need. Delivery volunteers needed.  Items can be sent or delivered to 2600 Leyden St. More details at knitting4peace.org

Mile High United Way. Volunteer with the 211 Help Center to connect families to critical resources. 711 Park Ave W. Many more opportunities to help at unitedwaydenver.org

Project Angel Heart. Help prepare and deliver meals for those in need. 4950 Washington St. Learn more at projectangelheart.org

Project Worthmore. Help bag and deliver fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and household necessities to refugees. Become an English tutor. projectworthmore.org

Rebuilding Together Colorado. In need of volunteers of all skill levels to complete critical repairs for our neighbors to safely stay in their homes. 4981 E 39th Ave. Learn more at rtcolorado.org

Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Matching volunteers age 55+ with local, part-time opportunities at non-profit partner agencies & hospitals. voacolorado.org 

Sand Creek Greenway. Volunteer to help our environment, keep our waterways clean, and improve our neighborhoods sandcreekgreenway.org

Single Volunteers of Greater Denver. Objective is to fulfill the volunteer needs of non-profit organizations in the Denver area while having fun and meeting people. Info at svgd.org

Spark the Change Colorado. Direct service programs that leverage the talents and expertise of skilled volunteers in fields like mental health and empowering aging. sparkthechangecolorado.org

Struggle of Love Foundation. Volunteer for the food pantry M–F, 10am-1pm. 12000 E. 47th Ave, #403. Register at struggleoflovefoundation.org

The Gathering Place. Volunteer with computer lab, donation pick-ups, education, welcome desk, and more. 1535 High St. Sign-up at tgpdenver.org

The Urban Farm. An opportunity for urban youth to learn about agriculture without leaving the city. Volunteer, donate, or sponsor. theurbanfarm.org

Toys for Tots 2024. Request/donate a toy, volunteer, or sponsor an event or donation box this holiday season. Search for local drop-off locations and more information at toysfortots.org

Village Exchange Center A non-profit formed to serve immigrants and refugees in Aurora and Denver. villageexchangecenter.org

Volunteers of America Colorado Branch To volunteer go to voacolorado.org/volunteer-opportunities

We Don’t Waste. Volunteer during the month of December at various food markets across metro Denver. Details at wedontwaste.org

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Goat Events at The Shops at Northfield. Goatflix and chill, goat yoga, baby goat sound bath, goatstatic dance, and goat speed dating. All event details and registration at shopsatnorthfield.com

12/4 Wednesday—An Evening with Cynthia Swanson, Author of Anyone But Her. Registration closes on 12/3. 6–7pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/5 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: Football. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

12/6—First Fridays. 60 local artists, music, and entertainment. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

12/6 & 12/13—Body and Brain Workout. For all ages and abilities. 2–3pm. Schlessman Library, 100 Poplar St. denverlibrary.org

12/7 & 1/4/25—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. One walk at 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Must register but no limit on participants. blufflake.org/birdwatching

12/8 Sunday—Nature Wonder Walks. Enter the wonder by slowing down, breathing, and reconnecting. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 9am. 11255 E. MLK Jr Blvd. Free but must RSVP at blufflake.org/events

12/12 Thursday—Active Minds: Turbulent Waters: Conflict in the South China Sea. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

12/14 Saturday—Talon Talk. A live bird presentation and bird walk. 9:30–11:30am. 6102 East 52nd Ave., Commerce City. sandcreekgreenway.org

12/14 Saturday—LGBTQ Denver with Author. Phil Nash showcases Denver’s rich LGBTQ history. 2:30–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

12/16 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death…to make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

12/16 Monday—Rainforest Revelations. Discover the hidden secrets of the rainforest with Dr. Frank Thorsten Krell. Adults only. 6:30pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

12/18 Wednesday—Qi Gong. All levels and abilities are welcome. 11am–12:15pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

12/29 Sunday—Jazz at Stanley. 1–5pm. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

METRO EVENTS

12/6 & 1/3/25—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

12/7 Saturday—Building Your Home Apothecary. Make your own home medicine chest. 9:30am–12:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

12/11 Wednesday—SPARK! Alzheimer’s Assn. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

12/12 Thursday—Art & About Tours. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

12/14 Saturday—Architecture Tour. Look for the docent in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. 11am–12pm. Included with general admission. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

12/14 Saturday—Stories Through Food. Tamales and Champurrado: workshop and dinner. Featuring corn and chocolate. 3–5:30pm. 1785 Quebec St. Register at historycolorado.org.

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Tuesday–Friday—Local Library Storytime. Different age groups and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays & Sundays—Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. Wed.-11am, Sun.-2pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. New programs weekly. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

12/4 & 12/18—Kids Game Club. Learn to be good losers. Ages 5–12. 3:30–5:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

12/8 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Performance for children to access and experience art. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

12/8 Sunday—Candle DIY Afternoon. For teens and their grownups to enjoy some quality time together. 3:30–4:30pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/10 Tuesday—Tween Chess Club. Play chess and learn new strategy skills. Ages 9–13. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/14 Saturday—Low Sensory Morning. Museum closed to the general public. 8–10am. Free, reservation required at historycolorado.org. History Colorado Center, 1200 North Broadway.

​​12/14 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. Free. Dec. theme: Winter Wonder. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

12/14 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Snow Flurries. Designed for children 15 mo–8 years old. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

12/14 & 12/15—Children and Family Make and Take. Winter wreaths. Ages 5 and up. 10–11am and 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

12/17 to 12/27—Winter DreamLand. An interactive winter experience for kids of all ages. Dream Lab, 63 N Quebec St. girlscoutsofcolorado.org

12/18 Wednesday—Sensory Friendly Family Movie Night. Infinity Theatre giant screening of Blue Whales: Return of the Giants. 5:30pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

12/18 Wednesday—Youth Gaming Night. Play XBox and Wii Games with friends. Ages 10–17. 6–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/19 Thursday—Create Playdate. For families with children ages 0-5 (siblings welcome too). 10–11am. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

12/19 Thursday—Kids Book Club. Explore a book, series, or theme every month. Ages K–5th. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

Through 12/22—Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! From the pages of Mo Willems’ award-winning books. Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre. denvercenter.org

12/22 & 12/28—Art Crawl: Ice, Ice, Baby. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

12/31 Tuesday—Cosmic Countdown: A Stellar New Years Celebration. For young space explorers. 9:30am. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

1/5/25, 1/8/25 & 1/11/25—Art Crawl: New Year’s Celebration. 10:30–11:15am. For caregivers with infants–14 mos. Registration required. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

For local museum and entertainment listings at www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events. 

For a list of SCFD Free days, go to: www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

12/1 Sunday—The Romeo Caberet. A musical and magical theater experience. 7pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave, Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

12/2 Monday—Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert. A live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

12/5 & 12/6—Holdtight. About the miracles that arise when trying to hold onto contradictory concepts. The Newman Center, 2344 E Iliff Ave, newmancenterpresents.com

12/5 to 12/15—Schoolhouse Rock Live. This musical brings the 1970s cartoon to life. Roaming Gnome Theatre, 10255 E 25th Ave, Ste 5, Aurora. roaminggnometheatre.com

12/7 to 12/22—Granny Dances to Holiday Drum. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance explores holiday traditions from around the world. 119 Park Ave. W. cleoparkerdance.org/tickets

Through 12/8—Confederates. Truthful. Transcendent. Taut. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

12/10 to 12/22—Funny Girl. The story of Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

12/12 Thursday—MAS Presents: Chris Thomas King. Grammy-winning, Louisiana bluesman. Doors open at 7pm. The Savoy Denver, 2700 Arapahoe St. maspresents.org

12/13 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. This month’s theme: Silver Lining. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

Through 12/22—Little Women. Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

12/28 & 12/29—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. A ballet based on the C.S.Lewis book. Northglenn Recreation Center. balletariel.org

Through 12/29—Once Upon A Mattress. A laugh-out-loud musical. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

1/3/25 to 1/5/25—Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™. Watch the movie while the symphony plays. Boettcher Concert Hall. coloradosymphony.org

GREEN AND SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

12/7 Saturday—Lafayette Cars & Coffee. Get questions answered about EVs or show off your own car. 7–10am. Flatirons Church, 355 W South Boulder Rd., Lafayette. driveelectriccolorado.org

12/7 Saturday—Benefits of Planting Native. Native landscapes typically offer great water savings compared to traditional landscapes. 10–11:30am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

12/7 Saturday—Go Native! Landscapes Made for Colorado. Learn how to xeriscape step-by-step. 12–3pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

12/8 Sunday—Puzzle Swap. Bring puzzles you have already completed to trade for new-to-you puzzles. 2–3pm, Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

12/18 Wednesday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

1/6/25 to 1/22/25—Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event. $5 car/individual for small load (one standard grocery bag) or $10 for anything larger. Additional charges for some items. Facility open M–F, 8am–4pm, Sat. 9am–2pm. Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St, Suite 10. auroragov.org/recycle