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12/2—Giving Tuesday. Donate to those institutions you care about the most. givingtuesday.org

SEASONAL/HOLIDAY EVENTS

11/7 to 12/23—The Polar Express Train Ride. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave. coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express

11/8 Saturday—Denver Veterans Day Events. 5K/10K Run/Walk, 8:30–10:30am. Parade, 10:30am–12:30pm. Festival, 9:30am–3:30pm. City Park. denverveteransday.com

11/21 to 12/28—Camp Christmas Takeover. Stanley Marketplace transforms into a winter wonderland. 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

11/14 Friday—Holiday Tree Lighting. Walk the tunnel through a 36-foot holiday tree. 4–6pm. The Northfield Plaza, 8340 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

11/15 Saturday—Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K Run/Walk. 9am. City Park. coloradorunnerevents.com

11/21 to 12/28—A Christmas Carol. Denver’s beloved holiday tradition returns. Wolf Theatre, Speer Blvd. & Arapahoe St. denvercenter.org

11/21 to 1/11/26—Blossoms of Light. An ever-changing display of light and color. 4:30–9pm. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

11/21 & 11/22—L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour. Crestmoor neighborhood. 10am–4pm. lespritdenoel.org

11/21 to 1/11/26—Trail of Lights. 5–8:30pm. Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. botanicgardens.org

11/21 Friday—Winter Welcome. Holiday lights, entertainment, vendors, and more. 5–8pm. 29th Ave. Town Center, 7350 East 29th Ave. mca80238.com

11/22 to 12/21—Let Nothing You Dismay. A lightning-paced holiday farce. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

11/24 to 1/4/26—Zoo Lights. 80 acres of lights, entertainment, and treats. 4:30–9pm. 2300 Steele St. denverzoo.org

11/27 Thursday—Harvesting Hope 5K. 8:45am. Central Park, 8801 MLK Jr. Blvd. harvestinghope5k.com

11/27 Thursday—Mile High United Way Turkey Trot. 8:15–10:15am. Washington Park. unitedwaydenver.org/turkey-trot

11/28 to 12/21—Farndale Christmas Carol. Mainstage Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/28 Friday—Grand Illumination at Denver Union Station. Live entertainment, Santa visit, and lighting. 4–8pm. 1701 Wynkoop St. denverunionstation.com

11/28 & 11/29—Home Alone 2. Modern holiday classic put to music. 7:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

11/28 to 1/25/26—McGregor Skate. Enjoy McGregor Square on the ice rink. 11am–9pm. 1901 Wazee St. mcgregorsquare.com

11/29 to 12/21—Holiday Tea. Tour of the Center for Colorado Women’s History followed by tea. 1310 Bannock St. historycolorado.org

11/29 to 12/28—The Nutcracker. Presented by the Colorado Ballet. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 1385 Curtis St. coloradoballet.org

12/2 Tuesday—Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting. Treats, performances, and Santa. 5–7pm. Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

12/3 to 12/7—How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. denvercenter.org

12/4 Thursday—Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour. 7:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

12/5 & 12/6—Sing We Now of Christmas. The Colorado Choir. 7:30pm.  Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E Alameda Ave. thecoloradochoir.org

12/6 Saturday—Colfax Mayfair Sip & Stroll. Shop local and enjoy treats at more than 10 merchants. 2–6pm. colfaxmayfairbid.com

12/6 Saturday—Parade of Lights. A family event celebrating holiday magic. 6–7pm. Starts at 14th and Bannock St. winterindenver.com/parade

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

11/1 & 12/6—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. blufflake.org/birdwatching

11/1, 11/15, & 11/29—Goat Yoga. 11am–12pm. 48th Ave., next to Macy’s Courtyard shopsatnorthfield.com

11/2 Sunday—5K Dragon Dash. Family-friendly 5K run/walk. 9am. Central Park, 8801 MLK Jr. Blvd. runsignup.com/race/co/denver/isabellabird

11/3 Monday—Celtic Night in the Neighborhood. Presented by the Colorado Youth Pipe Band. 6:30–7:30pm. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2201 Dexter St. cypb.net/see-us-1

11/5 Wednesday—Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month Film Screening: Beans. Film and community discussion. 5:30–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/5 & 12/3—Qi Gong. Traditional Chinese meditation in motion. 11am–12pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/6 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: The Evolution of NATO. 1–2pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

11/6 Thursday—Daybreak Discoveries: Spiders in Space. Learn why spiders were sent to space. 8:50am. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

11/6 Thursday—Geologic History of Denver. Discover what the Denver metro area looked like millions of years ago. 6–7:30pm. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

11/6 Thursday—The Owls. Free acoustic music concert. 6–7:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryunitedneighborhoods.org

11/7—First Fridays. An evening of local art, music, and community. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

11/8 & 11/22—Dog Days Pawtery Ornaments. Make pottery with your dog. 11am–4pm. 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

11/8 Saturday—Hawk Talk. Live bird presentation and bird walk. 10am–12pm. Wetland Loop Trailhead, 6102 E. 52nd Ave., Commerce City. sandcreekgreenway.org

11/13 Thursday—Veterans Salute. Performances and Color Guard ceremony. 10am–1pm. Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center, 13200 E. 14th Pl. auroragov.org

11/13 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: The Art of Ansel Adams. 1–2pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

11/14 Friday—The Cube Cinema Series. Io Capitano, hosted by the Indie Prof. 7pm. MCA Cube, 8371 E. Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

11/14 Friday—Full Swing Smackdown. Pro wrestling at The Local Drive Hangar. Ages 21+. 8–10pm. 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

11/18 Tuesday—Meet Our Elected Officials. Learn about major issues facing local government. 7–8:30pm. Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. lowryunitedneighborhoods.org

11/22 Saturday—DYAO & MCA Present: Fluidity. Denver Young Artists Orchestra performance. 1–3:30pm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. mcadenver.org.

11/24 Monday—Death Cafe. Normalize conversations around death. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/29 Saturday—The Shops at Northfield Street Fair. An artisan market series. 11am–6pm. Main St. & 46th–48th Ave. shopsatnorthfield.com

11/30—Colorado State Yo-Yo Contest. 11am–5pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave. thepeoplesbuilding.com

METRO EVENTS

11/7 to 11/16—Denver Arts Week. Celebrate the arts with more than 100 events around Denver. denver.org/denver-arts-week

11/7—First Friday Art Walks. Art galleries along Santa Fe. 5:30–9:30pm. Art District on Santa Fe, 858 Santa Fe Dr. denversartdistrict.org

11/7—First Friday Films. Screenings from local filmmakers and community members. 6–8pm. 2101 Arapahoe St. denvercommunitymedia.org

11/7—Friday Five Points Jazz Hop. Jazz musicians. 5pm. 2590 Welton St. fivepointsbid.com

11/8 Saturday—Architecture Tour. Tour of the Denver Art Museum’s campus. 11am–12pm. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/8 Saturday—Singing Bowls. Sound healing meditation with bowls and gongs. Ages 18+. 10am & 12:30pm. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

11/11 Tuesday—Veterans Day: 150 Years of Coloradan Military Service. 1–2pm. Stephen H. Hart Research Center, 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

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

11/13 Thursday—Art & About Tour. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/15 Saturday—Women’s History Symposium: We Can Vote, Now What? 10am–4pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

11/19 Wednesday—Jamestown Rediscovered: Understanding Life in Colonial America. 1 & 7pm. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

11/20 Thursday—Collectors’ Choice. Formal evening featuring entertainment and dinner. 6–10pm. Martin Building, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/21 Friday—Natural History Collections Tour. Behind-the-scenes tour. 10–11am. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

11/22 Saturday—Stained Glass Workshops at the Gardens. 9:30am & 12pm. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Monday–Saturday—Local Library Storytimes. Different age groups and locations. denverlibrary.org

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

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

Saturdays—Kids’ Matinees. A variety of interactive shows with live music. 12pm. 1080 14th St. dazzledenver.com

Second Saturdays—4-H Cloverbuds. For kids who love animals and the outdoors. Ages 5–7. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

11/7 Friday—Childrens’ Entrepreneur Market. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

11/8 Saturday—Theatre for Young Audiences. The Velveteen Rabbit. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St. 10am & 2pm.  Also on 11/15, 12/6, & 12/7. Go to mhyt.org/encorepresents for locations.

11/8 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Nature and Art. Designed for children 15 months–8 years old. 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

11/9 Sunday—Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives. Performance for children to access and experience art. 10:30am–12pm. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/9 Sunday—Indigenous Storytime. Listen, drum, sing, and dance to traditional stories. 10:30–11am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/14 to 11/16—Madagascar Jr. For the whole family. 1pm & 6pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave. thepeoplesbuilding.com

11/14 Friday—Teens Games On! Board games and video games. 3:30–4:45pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/15 & 11/16—Children and Family Make and Take. Harvest wreaths. Ages 5+. 10am & 1 pm. 1007 York St. botanicgardens.org

11/15 Saturday—Little Wings: Plane Spotting. Explore the world of airplanes. 10:30–11:30am. Centennial Airport, 7565 S. Peoria St. wingsmuseum.org

11/20 Thursday—Create and Play. For families with children ages 0–5. 10–11am. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

11/21 to 11/23—James and the Giant Peach Jr. 1pm & 6:30pm. The People’s Building, 9995 E. Colfax Ave. thepeoplesbuilding.com

11/22 Saturday—Dinovember Family Party. Welcome Onyx the velociraptor. 2–2:40pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

11/23, 11/26, & 11/29—Art Crawl: Natural Art. For infants–14 months and their caregivers. 10:30–11:15am. 1250 Bannock St.
clyffordstillmuseum.org

11/25 Tuesday—Kids Lego Club. Build, engineer, and design. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

11/25 Tuesday—Preschool Craft. Ideal for ages 3–5. 10:45–11:30am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

Through 1/25/26—Goodnight Moon. For Pre-K through 3rd grade. Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre, 1101 13th St. denvercenter.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

Listings at FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events 

SCFD Free days at scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATER

Through 11/9—48th Denver Film Festival. A curated program of films, events, and panels. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

Through 11/16—Edgar Allan Poe is Dead and So Is My Cat. A comedy. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

Through 11/16—The Lion King. The award-winning musical. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. denvercenter.org

Through 11/23—Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous. A dramatic comedy. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

11/7 to 11/9—Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

11/8 to 12/7—Job. Provocative thriller about a Big Tech employee. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

11/8 Saturday—Wild Wild East. A combination of musical influences. The Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

11/12 Wednesday—Ghostlight. Six haunting tales presented by Everyman Theatre. 7:30pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

11/13 to 11/16—Radium Girls. Based on a true story. Roaming Gnome Theatre, 10255 E. 25th Ave. roaminggnometheatre.com

11/13 Thursday—Titanic Movie Night. 7–8:30pm. Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St. eventvesta.com/events/117901

11/14 Friday—The Denver Moth: Story-SLAM. This month’s theme: Cheat. 7:30pm. Daniels Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

11/1, 11/16, 11/21, & 11/23—Desert Island Discs. Celebrating three jazz legends. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. coloradojazz.org

11/16 Sunday—DYAO Presents: Golden Hour. 3:30pm. Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. dyao.org

11/16 Sunday—Late Bloomers. A look at the latter part of life. 2pm. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

11/18 Tuesday—CJRO Jazz Salon. A glimpse into the spirit that shapes jazz music. 11am. 9900 E. Colfax Ave. aurorafoxartscenter.org

11/19 to 11/22—STOMP. The international percussion sensation. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. denvercenter.org

11/19 Wednesday—Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. 7:30pm. Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. friendsofchambermusic.com

11/21 to 11/23—The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

11/24 Monday—Freak Train. Denver’s longest-running open-stage variety show. 8–10pm. 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

​​VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY EVENTS

11/1 Saturday—Electrify the Speedway. Electric vehicle education and prize-winning competitions. 11am–2pm. Colorado National Speedway, 4281 Speedway Blvd., Dacono. drivecleancolorado.org

11/8 Saturday—Denver Fashion Week: Sustainable Fall ’25. Opening night of DFW is all about sustainable fashion. 7pm. 3403 Brighton Blvd. denverfashionweek.com

11/9 Sunday—Repair Workshop. Don’t replace it; get help learning how to fix it. 1–4pm. Main Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. boulderufixitclinic.org

11/11 Tuesday—Converting Lawn to Xeriscape. Beautify your landscape and save water. 5:30–7:30pm. 1007 York St.
botanicgardens.org

11/12 Wednesday—Skill Share. Learn skills from others and share yours. 6–7:30pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. denvertoollibrary.org

11/15 Saturday—Repair Fair. Bring broken everyday items for free repair. 2–6pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. denvertoollibrary.org

11/20 Thursday—Zero Waste Kitchen Practices. Learn how to turn your kitchen into an environmentally-friendly space. 10am–12pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org

11/22 Saturday—Native and Perennial Seed Swap. Share and collect seeds. 10am–12pm. Central Aurora Library, 14949 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org