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Colorado Events - December 2024

Dec 1 - Colorado Springs Metro - ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5-8:30pm. December 1-23 and 25-31, 2024 and January 1, 2025

Dec 1 - Colorado Springs Metro - Skate in the Park @ Acacia Park: Visit Santa, Performances by U.S. Figure Skating - Live Music - Open Skating - SPECIAL EVENTS December 14th from 1-3pm AND December 21st from 10am-noon: Hours vary, December 1-31, 2024

Dec 1 - Cripple Creek - Holiday Headframe Lighting @ Victor, CO - The giant headframes that remain as ghosts of the 1890s gold mining days light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek each holiday season: December 1, 2024-January 2, 2025

Dec 1 - Cripple Creek - Gold Camp Christmas @ Cripple Creek and Victor - Nightly Gold Camp Christmas Holiday Headframe Lighting - Gold Camp Drive with Your Favorite Christmas Tunes - Self-Guided Tour to Mine Headframes Decorated with Large Christmas Light Displays: November 8-December 22, 2024

Dec 1 - Cripple Creek - The Butte Theater Christmas Show @ Cripple Creek - Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain - An Angel Treads on Thin Ice Receives a Last Chance at Redemption - Clara Must Thwart The Nefarious Plans of Mr. Parker - A Captivating Tribute to Love & Sacrifice Set Against the Backdrop of Cripple Creek’s Gold Rush Era - A Thin Air Theatre Production: November 29-December 29, 2024

Dec 1 - Cripple Creek - Christmas Wreath Decorating Sessions @ Aspen Mine Center East - Make Your Own Wreath - Supplies Provided or Bring Your Own - Wreaths are Entered into the Silent Auction: 10:30am-2:30pm November 30-December 7, 2024

Dec 1 - Denver Area - 26th Annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run/Walk @ the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site - Honor the victims and survivors of the Massacre on the 155th Anniversary by healing ancestral homelands, sponsored by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (MT), the Northern Arapaho Tribe (WY), and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (OK). Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dec 2 - Denver Mountain Area - Holiday Self-Guided Tours @ Hotel de Paris Museum - Festive Victorian style decorations that reflect the history of the Georgetown - Bring your camera - Self-guided tours run continuously: Monday from 10am-3:30pm December 2, 2024

Dec 5 - Westcliffe - Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair @ Large Hall - A wonderful Holiday fair to benefit the West Custer County Library: Thursday/Friday from 2-5pm; Saturday from 9am-5pm December 5-7, 2024

Dec 6 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024

Dec 6 - Craig - 15th Annual Holiday Artisan Market @ Moffat County Pavilion - A marketplace of makers, creators, designers, and dreamers: Starting at 3pm Friday and all day Saturday: December 6-7 2024

Dec 6 - Denver Area - Happy Holidays Toddler Party @ Barr Lake State Park - Ring in the Holidays Toddler Style - Kids Help Decorate the Park Christmas Trees – Snacks - Lulu's Farm in Brighton Donating the Tree - Registration Required: Friday from 10am-Noon December 6, 2024

Dec 6 - Fort Collins - Christmas Tree Open House @ State Forest State Park - Choose and Cut Your Perfect Fresh Christmas Tree! Pick up your Forest Service cutting permit $10 per tree @ the Moose Visitor Center Serving Hot Cocoa - There is a Designated tree cutting area - Bring All Your Supplies to Cut & Carry the Tree Home: Friday & Saturday: Tuesday from 9am-4pm December 6 & 7, 2024

Dec 6 - Poudre River Canyon - Christmas Tree Open House @ State Forest State Park - Choose and Cut Your Perfect Fresh Christmas Tree! Pick up your Forest Service cutting permit $10 per tree @ the Moose Visitor Center Serving Hot Cocoa - There is a Designated tree cutting area - Bring All Your Supplies to Cut & Carry the Tree Home: Friday & Saturday: Tuesday from 9am-4pm December 6 & 7, 2024

Dec 6 - Vail Area - Stifel Birds of Prey @ Beaver Creek Mountain - The Official Men's and Women's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Races - On Back-To-Back Weekends for the First Time Ever - Racing Will Be Paired With a Multi-Day Festival of Concerts, Family Activities, The Beers Of Prey Beer Tasting, Gatherings, Celebrations: Nine Days starting Friday December 6 - Sunday December 15, 2024

Dec 7 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024

Dec 7 - Colorado Springs Metro - Festival of Lights Family Fun Day @ Pioneers Museum Annex: Annual FREE Holiday Celebration - Family-Friendly Activities - Musical Performances - Crafts, Face Painting - Hot Chocolate and Cookies: Saturday from 2-6pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Colorado Springs Metro - 40th Annual Festival of Lights Parade @ Historic Downtown Colorado Springs: Be Immersed and enchanted by Wonder & Joy - 100 Enchanting Floats Embellished with Captivating Lights and Decorations - The Route is Adorned with Charming and Enchanting Displays Achieving the Cheerful Spirit of the Holidays: Saturday starts at 5:50pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Dinosaur Area - Murder Mystery Dinner @ CNCC Weiss Building Colorado Room: Cocktail Hour and Dinner - 50s Sock Hop Themed Evening - Dress for the Era - A Murder Mystery Unfolds - As Seen on Shark Tank: Saturday from 6-9pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Durango - Durango Holiday Market @ La Plata Fairgrounds inside the Exhibit Hall - Meet our regular and new local artisans, bringing an assortment of quality handmade holiday gift items. Season's fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and more from our favorite local farmers: Saturday from 9am-2pm and December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Grand Junction - IDPA CF Pistol/PCC Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - First Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted By Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 11am-3:30pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Lamar - 6th Annual Merry on Maine @ Main Street Eads, CO - Food and Beer Garden, Kids Zone - 1pm Santa Arrives by Train - Corn Hole Tournament, Talent Show - 7pm Lighting of the Tree with Caroling and Prayers - Parade of Lights: Saturday from 12-8pm, December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Nederland - Nederland Holiday Mountain Market @ Community Center - 50 Local Craft Vendors - Live Music, Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4:30pm December 7 & 8, 2024

Dec 7 - Salida - CCFA Salida Winter Farmers Market @ Salida Scout Hut - The Arkansas River Valley is home to expansive ranches and farmland. With its abundant resources, fresh water, and mild climate: Saturday from 10am-1pm November 16-December 28, 2024

Dec 7 - Westcliffe - WCPA A Christmas Carol: A Dramatic Reading @ Jones Theater - Immediately after the parade and tree lighting, head here for some Christmas caroling and hot apple cider before the Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is read: Saturday starting 7pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Westcliffe - Christmas Parade @ Main Street - Start the winter season with the entire family - Parade featuring local floats at 4:30pm - Gather at Jess Price Park for the Tree Lighting at dusk - Followed by “A Christmas Carol” at the Historic Jones Theater: Saturday from 4:30-6pm December 7, 2024

Dec 7 - Westcliffe - Celtic Christmas Celebration @ Beckwith Ranch: Joyful Celtic M by Celtic Mountain Strings - All Rooms Decorated for Christmas - Gift Shop Christmas Shopping - Meet Mr & Mrs Santa Share Your wishes for Christmas: Saturday from 11am-4pm December 7, 2024

Dec 8 - Westcliffe - Traditional Christmas Celebration @ Beckwith Ranch: Music, Singing, and a Singalong - Vote for Your Favorite Holiday Decorated Room Gift - Shop Christmas Shopping - Meet Mr & Mrs Santa Share Your wishes for Christmas: Sunday from 11am-4pm December 8, 2024

Dec 11 - Dinosaur Area - ChristmasFest @ Rangely - Christmas Parade of Lights - Town Christmas Tree Lighting - Christmas Concert - Hot Cocoa - Carriage Rides - Chili Dinner on LaMesa - Breakfast with Santa: Wednesday-Friday December 11-14, 2024

Dec 12 - Cripple Creek - 17th Annual Winter Wonderland Reception @ Aspen Mine Center East - Spark the Christmas Spirit: Thursday-Saturday from 3:30-6:30pm December 12-14, 2024

Dec 12 - Denver Area - Weekday Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Candice and Tim Lead the Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Wednesday from 8:30-10am December 12, 2024

Dec 13 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024

Dec 13 - Cripple Creek - 13th Soup for the Soul and Christmas Cookie Contest @ Aspen Mine Center East - Gold Camps Greatest Gourmets Serve Samples of Their Delectable Delights and You Be the Judge - Winners Announced 1:30pm Saturday with Hoopla and Hollerin’ and the COVETED GOLDEN GINGERBREAD or GOLDEN LADLE Trophy: Friday from 11:30am-1pm December 13, 2024

Dec 13 - Cripple Creek - Gold Camp Christmas-Friday @ Victor - 5:30pm Headframe Lights Guided Bus Tour - 6pm Victor Parade of Lights - 6:30pm Victor Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - 6:45pm Victor Christmas - 7pm Victor Jingle Bell Ball: Friday from 5:30-10pm December 13, 2024

Dec 14 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Evening @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Victorian celebrations and Edwardian festivities, Meet St. Nicholas in the Barn, Wagon Rides, Old-Time Music, 1860s Homestead Cabin storytelling, Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations: Saturday from 4-8pm December 14, 2024

Dec 14 - Craig - Downhome Christmas @ Yampa Building, Craig: A Holly, Jolly Christmas Party - Meat & Take Photos with Santa - Live Music - Children's Crafts - Hot Chocolate Bar - Vote for Your Favorite Tree - Silent Auction: Saturday from 1-4pm December 14, 2024

Dec 14 - Cripple Creek - Gold Camp Christmas-Saturday @ Cripple Creek - 9am-5pm Gold Camp Christmas Craft Fair, 11am Luncheon & Hot Chocolate/Cider and S’mores - Noon Gold Camp Christmas Parade - 12:30-2pm Visit with Santa & Indoor Activities @ Aspen Mine Center East -1:30pm Contest Awards & Silent Auction - 3-5pm Colorado Springs Chorale Free Concert: Saturday from 9am-5pm December 14, 2024

Dec 14 - Denver Area - Weekend Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Lead Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Saturday from 9-10:30am December 14, 2024

Dec 19 - Cripple Creek - Toys for Tots @ Cripple Creek-Victor High School Cafetorium: Thursday from 4:30-7pm December 19, 2025

Dec 20 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024

Dec 21 - Colorado Springs Metro - Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024

Dec 21 - Denver Area - 13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa @ Barr Lake State Park - Stroll Along Lighted Trail - Animated Inflatables - Crafts, Hot Cocoa, Apple Cider & Snacks - Meet SANTA in the Nature Center After the Hike - Signup For The Chili Contest (pay $5 When You Enter Your Chili) – Judge & Taste $1 to Taste Them All - Registration Required: Saturday from 5-8pm December 21, 2024

Dec 21 - Grand Junction - USPSA CF Pistol/PCC Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Third Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted by Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 12-3pm December 21, 2024

Dec 25 - Colorado Springs Metro - ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5-8:30pm. December 1-23 and 25-31, 2024 and January 1, 2025

Dec 28 - Grand Junction - UHSS CRF Rifle Match @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Fourth Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted By Ultimate Hunter Shooting Sports at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - RRegistration required - All ages: Saturday from 8am-7pm December 28, 2024

Dec 28 - Grand Junction - Steel Challenge – CF Pistol/.22 Pistol/.22 Rifle/PCC @ James M. Robb Colorado River State Park - Fourth Saturday of the Month Event - Hosted by Action Pistol Group at the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex - Registration required - Ages 18+: Saturday from 10am-2pm December 28, 2024

Colorado Towns with Calendars of Events

Alamosa - Includes Blanca, Capulin, Center, Fort Garland, Hooper, Mosca, San Luis, Sanford
Allenspark - Includes Meeker Park, Raymond
Angel Fire - Includes Eagle Nest
Antonito - Includes Conejos, Mogote
Aspen & Snowmass Village - Includes Basalt, Snowmass Village
Bailey & Pine Area - Includes Conifer, Grant, Pine, Shawnee
Boulder - Includes Eldorado Springs, Lafayette, Louisville
Buena Vista Area - Includes Johnson Village, Nathrop, St. Elmo
Burlington - Includes Cheyenne Wells, Kit Carson, Seibert, Stratton
Chama
Colorado Springs Metro - Includes Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, Monument
Craig - Includes Hamilton, Maybell
Crawford
Creede
Crested Butte
Cripple Creek - Includes Victor
Crystal River Valley - Includes Carbondale, Marble, Redstone
Cuchara Valley Area - Includes Cuchara, La Veta
Del Norte - Includes Monte Vista
Delta
Denver Area - Includes Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Commerce City, Elizabeth, Elbert, Englewood, Fort Lupton, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Hudson, Lakewood, Larkspur, Littleton, Parker, Westminster, Wheat Ridge
Denver Mountain Area - Includes Black Hawk, Central City, Empire, Evergreen, Genesee, Georgetown, Golden Mountains, Idaho Springs, Idledale, Morrison
Dinosaur Area - Includes Rangely
Dolores Area - Includes Mcphee Reservoir, Stoner
Dove Creek
Durango - Includes Bayfield, Hesperus, Ignacio, Lemon, Vallecito Lake
Estes Park - Includes Drake
Farmington
Fort Collins - Includes LaPorte, Wellington, Windsor
Fort Morgan - Includes Akron, Brush, Keenesburg, Orchard, Weldona
Fowler - Includes Rocky Ford
Glenwood Springs - Includes New Castle
Grand County
Grand Junction - Includes Clifton, De Beque, Fruita, Gateway, Palisade
Grand Lake - Includes Granby, Ski Granby Ranch
Grand Mesa Area - Includes Austin, Cedaredge, Collbran, Eckert, Mesa
Greenhorn Valley - Includes Beulah, Colorado City, Lake San Isabel, Rye, San Isabel
Gunnison - Includes Almont, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Pitkin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park, Waunita Hot Springs
Gypsum
Hot Sulphur Springs - Includes Parshall
Julesburg - Includes Haxtun, Holyoke
Kremmling
La Junta - Includes Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, Branson, Las Animas
Lake City - Includes Powderhorn
Lamar - Includes Campo, Eads, Granada, Holly, Pritchett, Sheridan Lake, Springfield, Two Buttes, Walsh, Wiley
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - Includes Granite, Twin Lakes
Limon - Includes Genoa
Longmont - Includes Frederick
Loveland Area - Includes Berthoud, Evans, Greeley, Johnstown
Lyons
Meeker - Includes Buford, Trappers Lake
Mesa Verde Area - Includes Cortez, Mancos
Montrose Area - Includes Cimarron, Olathe
Naturita & Nucla Area - Includes Nucla
Navajo Dam
Navajo Lake - Includes Arboles, Navajo Dam
Nederland - Includes Eldora
North Fork Valley - Includes Hotchkiss, Paonia, Somerset
Norwood
Ouray - Includes Ridgway
Pagosa Springs Area
Park County - Includes Alma, Como, Fairplay, Hartsel, Jefferson, Spinney Mountain Reservoir
Pikes Peak Area - Includes Cascade, Chipita Park, Deckers, Green Mountain Falls, Manitou Springs, Woodland Park
Pikes Peak West - Includes Divide, Eleven Mile Reservoir, Florissant, Lake George, Tarryall Reservoir
Platoro
Poudre River Canyon - Includes Bellvue, Glendevey, La Porte, Rustic
Pueblo - Includes Pueblo West
Red Feather Lakes - Includes Livermore, Virginia Dale, Tie Siding WY
Red River
Rifle - Includes Battlement Mesa, Parachute, Silt
Royal Gorge Area - Includes Cañon City, Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Florence, Guffey, Penrose, Texas Creek
Ruedi Reservoir Area - Includes Meredith
Salida - Includes Howard, Monarch, Poncha Springs
San Luis Valley - Northern - Includes Crestone, Mineral Hot Springs, Moffat, Saguache, Villa Grove
Santa Fe
Silverton
South Fork Area
Steamboat Springs - Includes Clark, Columbine, Hahn's Peak, Hayden
Sterling - Includes Briggsdale, Crook, Fleming, Grover, Stoneham
Stonewall - Includes Weston
Strasburg
Summit County - Includes Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone, Silverthorne
Sweetwater
Taos
Telluride - Includes Rico
Trinidad - Includes Aguilar
Vail Area - Includes Avon, Beaver Creek, Dotsero, Eagle, Edwards, Minturn, Red Cliff, Wolcott
Wagon Wheel Gap
Walden (North Park) - Includes Gould, North Park Area, Rand
Walsenburg
Westcliffe - Includes Rosita, Silver Cliff
Winter Park - Includes Fraser, Tabernash
Yampa - Includes Bond, Burns, McCoy, Oak Creek, Phippsburg
Yuma - Includes Wray

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