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25 Thursday Christmas in Color Through December 30 Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Morrison. christmasincolor.net Light the Lights 5:45pm and 6:45pm See the lights on the Civic Center by visitingany evening during the season to enjoy the nightly light and music show. Civic Center Park, Denver. denvergov.org 26 Friday Marine Biologist for a Day 9am During this program, 5th through 8th grade children will experience what it takes to work at a zoo or aquarium as a biologist. Downtown Aquarium, Denver. aquariumrestaurants.com
27 Saturday Ballet Ariel’s “Little Women” and “Nutcracker Suite” 7pm Ballet Ariel brings beauty and charm to the holiday season with a duo of ballets. See original productions of Little Women accompanied by live music by Gossamer Winds, and the Nutcracker Suite. Parsons Theatre at the Northglenn Recreation Center, Northglenn. balletariel.org 28 Sunday NoCo Winter Wonderland 5:15–8:15 pm Pack the family into your car -- Colorado Youth Outdoors’ annual drive thru light show is a must for families of all ages! Colorado Youth Outdoors, Fort Collins. coloradoyo.org 30 Tuesday Light Up the Night Camp 9am Join for an exciting adventure into the world of nocturnal
programming and more. Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver. mychildsmuseum.org New Year’s Eve Family Celebration 10am–3pm This one-of-a-kind family- friendly celebration to ring in the New Year features ball drops at the top of every hour, festive music, New Year’s-themed programming and more. Children’s Museum of Denver, Denver. mychildsmuseum.org
critters, where everyone will discover the hidden lives of creatures that come alive after dark! Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster. butterflies.org 31 Wednesday Noon Year’s Eve 10am–3pm This one-of-a-kind family- friendly celebration to ring in the New Year features ball drops at the top of every hour, festive music, New Year’s-themed
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breakfast with Santa, Santa’s Cottage, a petting zoo, fairy forest, tree-lighting, children’s concert with Jeff & Paige, roving choirs, caroling hikes, and so much more. 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. chautauqua.com
unforgettable memories at Winterfest, Chautauqua’s annual holiday celebration! Join December 12 and 13 for a weekend of holiday cheer featuring horse- drawn carriage rides, historic cottage tours,
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