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Amazon Black Friday Deals Save You Big Bucks: Our Top Picks For Today

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Amazon’s Black Friday Week always offers tons of deals on all kinds of products, allowing customers to get deep discounts on tech, home goods, clothing, toys, and more. It’s a great way to check items off your holiday shopping list without having to pay full price for everything. This year, it starts on Thursday, November 21, 2024 and runs through Friday, November 29. [Read more…] about Amazon Black Friday Deals Save You Big Bucks: Our Top Picks For Today

Today, Thursday! Circle K Offers 40¢ Off Per Gallon of Gas for Three Hours Only

Is your gas tank (and budget) near empty? Hit the brakes and fuel up with big savings at the gas pump for three hours only at Circle K! Get 40¢ off per gallon of gas during Circle K Fuel Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024 — from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Even better, the discount is applied right at the pump. No need to download an app or apply a promo code. Just pull up, fuel up and save!

Lakewood Lights Brightens The Season. Tree Lighting, Cookies, Santa, Music & More

Lakewood shines a bit brighter following Lakewood Lights on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. The official lighting ceremony with the mayor and city council begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meet with Santa or craft an ornament. Cookies and hot cocoa are available for free (though a $1 donation is nice). This event is FREE and open to all ages.

Arvada Olde Town Tree Lighting Rings In Community Spirit

Enjoy an evening of holiday carols, community spirit and the annual lighting of the tree in Arvada’s Olde Town Square on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The celebration will begin with a holiday march led by the brass band, Guerrilla Fanfare, through the streets of Olde Town as businesses turn on their holiday lights beginning at 5 p.m. at Carly’s Boutique (7401 Grandview Ave). [Read more…] about Arvada Olde Town Tree Lighting Rings In Community Spirit

This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

Holiday craft shows are rockin’ with a dozen events this coming week. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2024

If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.

Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read more…] about Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2024

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2024

Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2024

Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 22 and continue through December 31, 2024. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night. and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More

The merchants of Denver’s South Pearl Street are hosting WinterFest on Friday and Saturday, December 6 & 7, 2024 — centered on the 1500 block. Enjoy holiday hay wagon rides, an open-air Saturday holiday market with gift and food vendors, live music and a local merchant open house from the 1200 to 1900 blocks. [Read more…] about WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More

Find Hip & Artistic Gifts at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market

For those whose weekends are jam-packed or have to work and have no time to shop the holiday craft shows, here’s an option: Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market. Featuring the unique creations of more than 100 Colorado artists, the show opens to the public on Saturday, November 23 and runs through Sunday, December 29, 2024. [Read more…] about Find Hip & Artistic Gifts at Foothills Art Center’s Holiday Art Market

Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free

Downtown Denver is home to the tallest digital Christmas tree in the country. Visit Denver and other community partners have come together to create an amazing holiday attraction, the Mile High Tree, with 60,000 programmed LED lights. It will be open November 22 through December 31, 2024. The tree is easy to access at its location in Civic Center Park.

Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 24

Downtown Boulder, always a fun destination, really shines during the holidays. Festivities begin Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 5 p.m. with “Switch on the Holidays” when the Art Deco Boulder County Courthouse and the plaza in front of it (1300 block of Pearl Street) are illuminated. Santa, assisted by Mrs. Claus and downtown’s very own Freezie the Snowman, counts down to the grand illumination of the courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and East and West Pearl. [Read more…] about Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 24

Parker Shines at Mayor’s Holiday Lighting on November 29

Parker’s O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting. Gather around the Town Tree and join the Mayor and the Parker Chorale in a sing-a-long to Silent Night to kick off the event. Then, the Mayor and Town Council will count down to the Town Tree and Grand Park Lighting. [Read more…] about Parker Shines at Mayor’s Holiday Lighting on November 29

Littleton Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Adds Drone Show For 2024

Downtown Littleton officially kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 29, 2024, with its annual Candlelight Walk and Parade from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Santa Claus is the guest of honor for a procession down Main Street that includes floats, music, and holiday entertainment. The evening caps off with a magical drone show. [Read more…] about Littleton Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Adds Drone Show For 2024