Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your festive itinerary with ease in Commerce City. Our guide has all the top holiday events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering Commerce City or visiting for the first time, our guide ensures you experience all the festive fun.
One event to explore is the delightful Luminova Holidays, where you can stroll through a dazzling display of lights and giant holiday sculptures. For a unique twist on a winter tradition, be sure to check out the Denver Zoo Zoo Lights, featuring incredible light displays throughout the zoo that bring the animals to life at night. And the Winter Wanderland is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing seasonal activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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One million lights illuminating the neighborhood.
Cherry Creek North's Winter Wanderland features a million twinkling lights wrapping over 600 trees, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere with various free outdoor events.
Where: Denver | More Info: Winter Wanderland
Interactive light displays and festive rides.
Luminova Holidays at Elitch Gardens features over 4 million dazzling lights, interactive activities, and festive rides. Explore larger-than-life light displays, including a 65-ft. Christmas tree and a 300-ft. candy cane tunnel. Enjoy immersive fun with games, glowing hopscotch, and giant light swings designed for the whole family. Visit Santa and create memorable moments with hot cocoa and your favorite Elitch Gardens rides.
Where: Denver | More Info: Luminova Holidays
Holiday celebration with animal-themed light displays.
Denver Zoo Zoo Lights features over a million LED lights transforming the zoo into a vibrant winter spectacle with animal-themed displays and special attractions.
Where: Denver | More Info: Denver Zoo Zoo Lights
Spectacular display of lights and festive floats.
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is a festive holiday event featuring over 40 units, including illuminated floats, helium-filled character balloons, marching bands, equestrian units, and cultural entries.
Where: Denver | More Info: 9NEWS Parade of Lights
Immersive, luminous displays highlighting plant collections.
Blossoms of Light is a spectacular holiday event at the Denver Botanic Gardens, featuring a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight the gardens' plant collections. The event is a cherished holiday tradition, consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, and it showcases sustainability with all LED lights.
Where: Denver | More Info: Blossoms of Light
Immersive holiday celebration with surreal nostalgic scenes and craft cocktails.
Camp Christmas at Stanley Marketplace is a 15,000-square-foot, 360-degree kaleidoscope of yuletide cheer featuring nostalgic scenes, craft cocktails, and visits with Santa.
Where: Denver | More Info: Camp Christmas
Classic ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet featuring mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, and a symphony of swirling snowflakes, capturing the festive spirit of the season.
Where: Denver | More Info: The Nutcracker
Opulent musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel.
A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, tracing Ebenezer Scrooge's triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Based on Dickens' timeless tale, this production illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.
Where: Denver | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Old-school variety show with celebrity appearances and updated storyline.
Home for the Holidays is a holiday spectacular featuring dancers, singers, holiday songs, and celebrity appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. With an updated storyline for 2023 and a few spectacular surprises, this event is sure to delight and put you in the holiday spirit. After 10 years, Home for the Holidays will be going on a break, making this a last chance to see this beloved holiday tradition.
Where: Lone Tree | More Info: Home for the Holidays
Free ice skating with rental options for all ages.
The Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park offers free ice skating from November to February, with rentals available for adults, kids, and military personnel. The rink is open daily with varying hours, including special events and activities.
Where: Denver | More Info: Downtown Denver Rink
Traditional Hanukkah food and latke contest.
Join the JCC Denver for a Hanukkah Celebration and Latke Contest, featuring traditional food, festive activities, and a fun competition.
Where: Denver | More Info: Chanukah Celebration in Cherry Creek
