Gaylord Rockies christmasatgaylorrockies.com Experience all your favorite holiday
Delight in the perfect fusion of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies as Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland delivers a heartwarming celebration like no other on December 23. Disney On Ice presents “Let’s Dance!” Ball Arena disneyonice.com An all-new, high-energy production that turns the rink into the ultimate party, Ball Arena will transform as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy remix fan-favorite Disney tunes into dazzling performances featuring Frozen 2 , Wish , The Lion King , The Little Mermaid , and Moana . From December 5–7. Disney’s Frozen Arvada Center arvadacenter.org Disney’s Frozen is an unforgettable journey packed with lovable characters, thrilling surprises, and soaring music, including the hits “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let it Go.” Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Disney’s Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Through January 4. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Buell Theatre denvercenter.org Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Performances run December 3–7. Elf in Concert Boettcher Concert Hall artscomplex.com This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert on December 22 and 23. Handel’s Messiah - Awakening Boettcher Concert Hall coloradosymphony.org A Chamber Chorus of the Colorado Symphony Chorus will join the soloists on stage to bring more immediacy to the narrative while the full forces of the Symphony Chorus continue to thrill with their exciting and exacting choral sound, presenting Handel’s masterpiece in an enhanced dramatic context that this story- telling composer would have appreciated. Through December 21. ICE! featuring “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
and a visit with Santa. Daily train rides are available through December 23. Victorian Holiday Celebration Georgetown Loop Railroad georgetownlooprr.com Board this holiday train to learn from Ebenezer Scrooge about his visits from Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Open December 26 through January 1. Festive Fun A Christmas Carol Wolf Theatre denvercenter.org This splendidly festive tradition illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations. Performances run through December 28. A Christmas Carol: A Participation Play Become part of Dickens’ masterpiece in an inventive one-hour adaptation. Performances held December 17–20. Colordao Ballet: The Nutcracker Ellie Caulkins Opera House coloradoballet.org The Nutcracker returns to the stage for Colorado Ballet’s 65th season to delight audiences of all ages. Through December 28, this timeless tradition and audience favorite captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, a symphony of swirling snowflakes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland Cherry Creek North cherrycreeknorth.com A must-see holiday destination featuring dazzling lights, holiday markets, pop-up holiday bars, and special celebrations. Open daily through December 24. Christkindl Market Civic Center Park christkindlmarketdenver.com A cherished Denver tradition returns with wooden huts, twinkling lights, and a fun market atmosphere. Shop handmade items, eat traditional European treats, and enjoy live entertainment. Open daily through December 23. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland The Ranch Events Complex cirquemusica.com Town Hall Arts Center townhallartscenter.org
moments in one place this holiday season with dazzling displays, tempting treats, and festive activities. Open through January 2. It’s A Wonderful Life Hensel Phelps Theatre at Union Colony Civic Center eventticketscenter.com Don’t miss this cherished tradiiton of discovering why It’s A Wonderful Life and join the characters as they dsicover their worth. Through December 20. Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket Bancroft Park occchristkindlmarket.com The Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket will bring the magic of a tranditional German christmas market to Colorado Springs. Through December 21. Santa’s Workshop The North Pole northpolecolorado.com This unique mountain park keeps the holiday spirit alive year-round. Take a ride on over two dozen attractions for young families, and pop into Santa’s Village for a magical experience. Open select dates through December 24.
The Nutcracker Parsons Theatre northglennarts.org
Step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, a timeless ballet that weaves a tale of magic, dreams, and holiday wonder. This timeless tradition will capture audience’s festive holiday spirit. Performances held December 11–14.
Wassail Days Main Street, Frsico townoffrisco.com Wassail Days is Frisco’s super fun
celebration of all things winter and the holidays, celebrated by local businesses offering unique wassail recipes to sample. Wassail Days is also a competition among businesses serving Wassail. Guests are encouraged to taste at least 12 different types of wassail at 12 different locations and fill their “12 Sips of Wassail Card.” Through December 7.
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