Boulder Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Boulder and surrounding areas
Boulder lights up the Christmas season with Holiday lights and engaging holiday activities centered on Pearl Street and the Flatirons backdrop. Lights of December Parade, the 2025 Holiday Festival, and Light Up the Holidays bring community parades, seasonal markets, and family-friendly attractions to town. From outdoor concerts to winter festivals and neighborhood displays, Boulder’s festive events and holiday attractions blend mountain scenery with lights, music, and activities for a bright seasonal experience.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsArtisan vendors and holiday crafts
Christmas Lights
27 eventsPrivate after-hours event rentals at Denver Zoo during Zoo Lights.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsStage adaptation of Disney's beloved film 'Frozen'
Other Christmas Activities
22 eventsDenver's favorite holiday tradition with dazzling floats and Santa.
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Denver Zoo Lights
(Denver)
Private after-hours event rentals at Denver Zoo during Zoo Lights.
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A Colorado Christmas
(Denver)
Holiday concert with symphony chorus and children's choir.
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9NEWS Parade of Lights
(Denver)
Denver's favorite holiday tradition with dazzling floats and Santa.
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Longmont Lights
(Longmont)
Millions of holiday lights illuminating Roosevelt Park
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Estes Park Catch the Glow Parade
(Estes Park)
Annual 'Catch the Glow' Parade with over 40 dazzling entries.
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Loveland Festival of Lights
(Loveland)
Stationary parade with 'Floats on 4th' and holiday market.
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Boulder Christmas FAQ
The Switch on the Holidays, Lights of December Parade, and the Boulder Star lighting are among the largest annual Christmas events in Boulder.
Boulder is known for its community Menorah lighting, the Boulder Star tradition, and the Lights of December Parade, which bring together diverse holiday celebrations.
Downtown Boulder, the Pearl Street Mall, and neighborhoods around Central Park are popular for their festive light displays and walking trails.
Downtown Boulder, especially around Pearl Street Mall, is the main hub for Christmas markets and local makers during the holiday season.
Free activities include viewing holiday lights, attending the Menorah lighting, and exploring downtown markets. Many events and displays are open to the public at no cost.
Families enjoy the Lights of December Parade, the Tebo Train's Snowflake Express, and the free holiday light displays in Central Park and downtown Boulder.