Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2024 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
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Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).
So you’ve opened some presents, enjoyed family time, munched on a gingerbread cookie and maybe watched a rerun (or two) of “Love Actually” or “Die Hard” or “A Christmas Story.” But, there are still hours to go on Christmas Day. Is anything going on in town? In case you need to buy some last minute eggnog or just want to get out-and-about, here’s what we found open in Denver, Boulder and beyond on December 25, 2024.
It’s time to shed the old year and slither into something new! Arapahoe Libraries will celebrate the Lunar New Year with free events to ring in the Year of the Snake. One is a 
Starbucks and the holidays are the perfect pairing. Whether you’re enjoying a seasonal beverage while running holiday errands or picking up drinks and treats for the office, the popular (and ubiquitous!) café is just somehow merrier in December. It’s the go-to place for gift cards, sweet treats, tumblers and seasonal drinks. And, fortunately for last-minute shoppers, Starbucks is holding its annual holiday sale —from December 12 to 25, 2024. 
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Shake Shack is definitely shaking up the holidays with a big, juicy deal for burger lovers! From December 16 to 24, 2024, the popular eatery is offering a 
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