Windsor Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Windsor and surrounding areas
The festive season in Windsor centers on the main district with Christmas lights and family-friendly festive events like the NoCo Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Display and the Santa Catch 5k & 10k. Downtown markets and holiday festivals add seasonal charm. Visitors can enjoy festive events, seasonal tours, and Santa visits alongside holiday attractions that offer things to do for families and friends throughout December.
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Christmas Markets
35 eventsHoliday events and Santa mailbox in Downtown Greeley
Christmas Lights
25 eventsPrivate after-hours event rentals at Denver Zoo during Zoo Lights.
Christmas Shows
18 events33rd annual tour of a classic ballet with modern choreography.
Christmas Activities
20 eventsAnnual 'Catch the Glow' Parade with over 40 dazzling entries.
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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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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet 2025
(Cheyenne)
33rd annual tour of a classic ballet with modern choreography.
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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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Windsor Christmas FAQ
Bright Lights Windsor is the city’s largest annual Christmas event, featuring extensive light displays, a holiday market, and live entertainment. Nearby, LaSalle’s Holiday Lights Heritage Nights also draw many visitors with their festive light installations and family activities.
Windsor celebrates with community-focused events like Bright Lights Windsor, which combines light displays with local artisan markets and live performances. The inclusion of sensory-friendly 'Silent Nights' during the festival is a thoughtful tradition supporting accessibility.
Jackson Park is the central hub for holiday lights during Bright Lights Windsor, while surrounding neighborhoods and nearby towns like LaSalle offer beloved neighborhood displays and walk-through light experiences. Exploring local residential areas can also reveal charming neighborhood displays.
The W.E. Made It: Holiday Market at Jackson Park during Bright Lights Windsor is a key destination for local makers. Additionally, Windsor’s various neighborhood markets and craft fairs throughout the season provide opportunities to shop from local artisans and vendors.
Many neighborhood light displays and public parks offer free viewing of holiday lights. Attending free portions of Bright Lights Windsor and exploring local artisan markets without admission fees are great budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season.
Families will enjoy Bright Lights Windsor’s interactive displays, visits with Santa, and live entertainment. LaSalle’s Holiday Lights Heritage Nights also offer family-friendly programming and a large walk-through tree that delights children and adults alike.