Left: Gifts selected from the Giving Trees at Stanley Marketplace need to be wrapped and dropped off by Dec. 14. Front Porch photo by Christie Gosch. Right: The Camp Christmas gift shop is filled with something for everyone during the holiday season. Front Porch photo by Linda Kotsaftis

STANLEY MARKETPLACE

Inside the northwest Aurora marketplace, the holidays  are in full swing. Giving Trees are located near the main entrance. Gifts purchased can be dropped off at Bonez 4 Budz by Dec. 14, and will be distributed to Denver Housing Authority, Aurora Housing Authority, New Legacy Charter School, and Canine Partners of the Rockies.

Camp Christmas has taken over the building with a gift shop, walkthrough experience, and holiday- themed bars inside Denver Biscuit Company, Traveling Mercies, and The Local Drive. Creator Lonnie Hanzon is excited to be back at Stanley after taking the show on the road to Texas last year.

And the much talked about Molino Chido restaurant is now open in the former Comida space.

Molino Chido is now open with a window offering passersby a chance to watch tortillas being made. Front Porch photo by Christie Gosch

MORE OPENINGS

Ma’s Kitchen Dim Sum & Noodles: 1514 York St., Denver

Ollin Cafetzin Coffee Shop: 9529 E. Colfax Ave., Denver

Roaming Gnome: Expanding the theater’s space at 10255 E 25th Ave., Aurora

La Vista Motel: Now open. 5500 E. Colfax Ave., Denver.

Outside the renovated La Vista Motel a beautiful mural welcomes visitors. Front Porch photo by Christie Gosch

CLOSING

St. Elizabeth’s School, located on the Mosaic Campus, announced its closure at the end of the school year in June 2026.

St. Elizabeth’s School on the Mosaic Campus is closing next year. Front Porch file photo by Christie Gosch