Celebrate the holiday season with the Ugly Sweater & Music Fest on Friday to Sunday, December 13 to 15, 2024, hosted by the Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District in downtown Denver’s 17th Street Community Gardens. FREE and open to all, this downtown holiday festival will feature an eclectic mix of favorite local musicians and festive holiday crafts, including paper ornament and ugly sweater decorating stations. [Read more…] about Ugly Sweater & Music Fest at 17th Street Community Gardens
Original Aurora Walking Tour This Saturday
Chris Geddes, Aurora’s Historic Preservation Specialist, is leading a one-hour walking tour of historic architecture on Galena Street in Aurora. The FREE tour on Saturday, December 14, 2024, leaves from Centennial House at 1 p.m. Come before the tour to see Centennial House and grab some hot cider and cocoa. Reserve your spot here.
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Save Big On Designer Goods! Dress For Success Winter Blowout Sale
Dress for Success Denver is holding a one-day only Winter Blowout Sale on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Donated items from local retailers are discounted by up to 75% off and range from $2 to $50. You’ll find new and near-new boutique-quality clothing (St. John, Escada, Micheal Kors, Eileen Fisher, Coach, Cole Haan, DKNY, Dior, Calvin Klein, Diane Von Furstenberg, Escada and more), shoes, boots, handbags and accessories. [Read more…] about Save Big On Designer Goods! Dress For Success Winter Blowout Sale
Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2024
Whether you’re a fan of toe shoes or can’t tell a tutu from a toucan, The Nutcracker is sure to win you over (and is the perfect introduction to ballet for children). The holiday classic receives stagings across the Front Range, from small dance school recitals to full-blown, big-budget productions with live orchestra and all the trimmings.
But no matter the dance troupe, Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplums, the thrilling battle between the Mouse King and the oh-so-handsome Prince and more, all to Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary score. Spend a little or spend a little bit more, the choice is yours. (We’ve noted any discounts.) Here are some productions in 2024 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2024
Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Squishmallow, Hungry Hippos, LeapFrog and More
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Forget store crowds, shopping for toys is incredibly easy when you purchase online. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a specific need, or just browsing, here are some fun finds and toy deals at Amazon today.
Leading up to Christmas, many of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Others are just best sellers and looked so intriguing that we figured you might want to check them out.
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Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2024
Here’s a growing list of 2024 holiday events in the Denver-Boulder area. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from now to New Year’s. We’ve included everything we know about, so that you can be sure to find something to do every day, whether you’re looking for tree lightings, Santa visits, Hanukkah celebrations, Kwanzaa parties, New Year’s Eve parties and more. [Read more…] about Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2024
Last Day! Amazon Cyber Monday Deals Save You Big Bucks: Our Top Picks For Today
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The deals just keep on coming… Amazon moves from Black Friday Week into Cyber Monday with a ton of new discounts on every imaginable gift for all the folks on your list. The sales continue through Monday, December 2, 2024.
As with Black Friday Week, you’ll find 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.
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Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Swallow Hill Music is known for its top-notch concerts and music education programs. Now through December 31, use the promo code MUSICLOVER to get up to 25% off tickets to select shows in January and February that feature a mix of emerging and tried-and-true artists from Colorado and beyond. You can buy tickets here. [Read more…] about Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Celebrate the holidays in the 1930s with a glimpse into Aurora’s past at the DeLaney Farm Historic Site on Saturday, December 7, 2024. From 9 a.m. to noon during the Holiday Open House, see holiday decorations, participate in scavenger hunts and crafts, have some hot chocolate, look inside the round barn & Gully home, and learn about Aurora’s agricultural past. [Read more…] about Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 7
This year’s Lights of December Parade brightens the core of downtown Boulder starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Enjoy floats, marchers and other non-vehicular contraptions decorated by local businesses, churches, schools and civic groups and some fully lit fire engines. Santa Claus makes an appearance at the end of the procession. [Read more…] about Watch Boulder’s Lights of December Parade on December 7
Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
Outstanding! The best deal on streaming service Max is happening now over Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2024. New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Max for only $2.99 a month for 6 months. If you’ve been thinking about cutting cable service or just want to add another streaming service at a dirt-cheap price, you can’t beat this Max Black Friday deal. [Read more…] about Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
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
Bemis Library Holds Holiday Used Book Sale
Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library Used Book Holiday Sale. It’s held during library hours from Saturday, November 30 through Sunday, December 22, 2024. Thousands of new and like-new books will be available for purchase with prices ranging from $1 to $6.
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Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada
The ice may not be real, but it’s still a slippery world of fun. Olde Town Arvada has an outdoor ice rink called Skating in the Square. The synthetic rink is located on the Olde Town Square at 57th and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. Pricing (including skate rentals) is $10 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Here’s what to know before you lace up your skates. [Read more…] about Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada