No matter the season, there’s always something happening in Colorado. From fall football and holiday magic to spring festivals and summer celebrations, these are the can’t-miss events to add to your family calendar. By Amelia Roessler November
The Denver Arts Week is a citywide celebration of Denver’s creative neighborhoods, featuring gallery tours, museum exhibitions, and special cultural events from November 6-15. visitdenver.com
The Denver Christkindlmar- Starting in November, the Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light allows families to stroll through the gardens in a delightful way to celebrate the season. Don't miss the extravaganza that is twinkling lights and a breathtaking way to spend a winter evening. December January Polar Express Train Ride lets you and your family step into an elaborate holiday fantasy complete with hot chocolate, a light show, holiday music, and, of course, Santa. It runs from November 20 to January 2 from the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. coloradorailroadmuseum.org
ket brings a slice of Europe to Denver from November 20 to December 23. Experi- ence old German traditions with authentic cuisine, live music, holiday drinks, and an artisan marketplace.
Don’t miss the Sundance Film Festi- val in Boulder January 21 through 31. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location, bringing world pre- mieres, panels, and special events to various venues. Expect big crows and celebrity sightings. sundance.org The National Western Stock Show is back for another year of the world’s premier Western spectacles. The event, at Denver Coliseum from January 9-24, features PRORodeo competitions, bull riding, livestock
You can also check out the Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket in Colorado Springs for a
week in the middle of December. christkindlmarketdenver.com
Colorado Springs starts its holiday season with the Festival of Lights Parade , illuminating the town with the 42nd parade. Bring the family and enjoy the festivities as Santa and a myriad of floats wander down the road on December 5. coloradospringsfesetivaloflights.com The Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santas , typically held the first weekend in December, is the town’s festival holiday kickoff. It features a Holiday Dog Parade, the kid-friendly Moose March, the Santa Claus race down Main Street, and the magical illumina- tion of over 250,000 LED lights. thelodgeat- breckenridge.com
shows, horse displays, art, and more.
nationalwe setern.com The biggest ice climbing festival in North Ameri-
ca, the Ouray Ice Festival features the world's best climbers and 100 educational climbing clinics.
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