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Celebrate Christmas in Colorado!

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November 25, 2025

Upcoming holiday events in Colorado

The holiday season is here. Fun Christmas events are happening around the state, with plenty of chances to meet Santa Claus and soak in the dazzling lights and main street parades.

​Top Christmas Events around Denver​

From late November through December, there are many exciting holiday events happening in Colorado.

​Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light​

Watch the festive light display on York Street from Friday, November 21st, 2025, to Sunday, January 11, 2026 (closed on Nov. 28th and Dec. 25th).

​Denver Christkindlmarket​

Experience a traditional German Christmas Market in the heart of Denver from November 21 to December 23, 2025.

​Ice Castles Returns to Cripple Creek and Silverthorne​

Ice Castles Colorado opens its two locations in Cripple Creek and Silverthorne in late December.

​Christmas Train Rides in Colorado​

Colorado boasts a handful of winter and holiday-themed train rides, running from late November through December.

Here's a look at the remaining free admission days in 2025:

Enjoy the upcoming Colorado holiday season! Stay tuned for another email with more holiday fun at elevation.

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