December
happenings
Broomfield. broomfield.org
Elixir of Love by Donizetti 5–7pm Join for a delightful hour-long adaptation of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, perfect for young audiences and families! Dairy Arts Center, Boulder. thedairy.org
Sensory Friendly Afternoon 3–6pm During quiet sensory friendly afternoons, experience the exhibits in a unique way that meets the needs of your family! Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster. butterflies.org
Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket Dec 18
16 Tuesday Coffee with a Cop 3–5pm
18 Thursday Denver Career Fair 9:30am–12:30 pm
Meet some of your Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies for free Starbucks coffee and a fun holiday-themed craft for the kids! Eastridge Rec Center, Highlands Ranch. hrcaonline.org Holiday Brass 7pm Holiday Brass, one of Colorado’s favorite festive traditions, features the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass section in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more! Boettcher Concert hall, Denver. artscomplex.com 17 Wednesday Homeschool Hangout: Snow Globes and Dioramas 1–3pm Visit inventHQ to meet other homeschool families and try out themed activities during this monthly community meetup. inventHQ Markerspace,
20 Saturday Christmas Symphony 7:30pm The Philharmonic and the Colorado Springs Chorale join forces once again to fill the holidays with music, joy, and inspiration for every generation. Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs. csphilharmonic.org experiments, interactive demos, and hands-on fun for the whole family! Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs. discoverspace.org Holidays around the World - Bilingual 2:30–4pm Embark on a colorful tour of some of the world’s celebrations through music, dancing, questions and answers, and a craft to take home! Boulder Public Library, Boulder. boulderlibrary.org Cool Science 10am-4pm Get ready for exciting
Winter Wonderland 9–11am
Meet with Denver employers. Denver Tech Center, Denver. careerfairconnection.com
Join the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center for a holiday celebration of festivities including breakfast burritos with the Wolves! Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Divide. wolfeducation.org
Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket
Through December 23 The Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket will bring the magic of a traditional German Christmas market to Colorado Springs. Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs. occchristkindlmarket.com
22 Monday Olaf’s Winter Wonderland Camp 1–4:30 pm
Relish in the season and fill the day with joy, crafts, and plenty of winter-themed games! Airborne Dance, Longmont. airbonecolorado.com 23 Tuesday Sounds of the Season with The Denver Brass 6:30–8:30 pm Just days before Christmas, this festive performance fills the air with the bright, powerful sound of brass. Southridge Recreation Center, Littleton. hrcaonline.org
19 Friday Broomfield Community Players presents “A Christmas Carol” Through December 21
A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who discovers generosity and redemption.
Broomfield Library and Auditorium, Broomfield. compass.broomfield.org
24 Wednesday Deck the Slopes – Torchlight Parade 5:30pm Cozy up with a cup of cocoa around the fire and
21 Sunday Aspen for the Holidays: A Wheeler Original 5pm
From soulful ballads to joyful singalongs, this one-night-only event celebrates the magic of the holidays, the power of live performance, and the warmth of this special community. Wheeler Opera House, Aspen. wheeleroperahouse.com
watch as skiers make their way down Hughes — illuminating the night under a brilliant fireworks display. Winter Park Resort, Winter Park. winterparkresort.com
Deck the Slopes - Torchlight Parade: Dec 24
Photo by Winter Park Resort
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