Just in time for winter break and the prediction of mild temperatures, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is offering Kids Free December presented by Primrose Schools. All children ages 15 and younger receive FREE daytime admission through December 31, 2024 to experience more than 2,500 animals across DZCA’s 80-acre campus, and popular habitats, including Toyota Elephant Passage, Benson Predator Ridge, Down Under and recently renovated Tropical Discovery. [Read more…] about Denver Zoo Lets Kids In For Free Through December
Things To Do
Get Free Attraction, Museum & Park Passes at Local Libraries
One more reason to love your local library? FREE passes to local museums and attractions. Many library districts offer some sort of pass that gives you FREE entry to every place from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Dinosaur Ridge to the Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Firefighters Museum. For a family of four, this can be a considerable savings and a way to explore a new or favorite attraction, without having to deal with the crowds of community-wide free days. [Read more…] about Get Free Attraction, Museum & Park Passes at Local Libraries
Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Embark on a celestial journey to the moon and stars right in the heart of Denver. Join Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours on the main promenade of Civic Center Park for Civic Center Stargaze. The events are held one Wednesday evening per month just after sunset, as part of the H.E.A.R.T. of the City Tours series. [Read more…] about Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Visit Aurora History Museum — It’s Free
The Aurora History Museum may not be on your radar, but it’s a gem. Filled with artifacts and documents pertaining to the history of Aurora and Colorado, the Museum is a treasure trove of fun things to explore with both permanent exhibits (including a 1913 trolley) and temporary ones. Even better, admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Visit Aurora History Museum — It’s Free
Ugly Sweater & Music Fest at 17th Street Community Gardens
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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Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.
Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
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
Ways To Save at Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, Including Up To 24% Off ICE!
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Find the holiday spirit this year at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, where one of the biggest holiday extravaganzas in the state takes place. We’re talking frozen sculptures, gingerbread house decorating, an elf academy, high-flying entertainment and so much more starting November 22, 2024. Tickets are on sale now and there are some great deals to be found through Groupon.
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Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
A winter experience is taking over the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Snow Days comes to the Museum’s Joy Park from December 7 through February 17, 2025. It provides true, Colorado outdoor fun for children and their families. Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and more. [Read more…] about Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Immerse Yourself in Native American Culture at Plains Conservation Center
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Native American culture with an engaging and educational storytelling program designed to celebrate and preserve the oral traditions of Native American communities. Each story is told by JoDene Sherwood and is accompanied by native dancers performing traditional dances. [Read more…] about Immerse Yourself in Native American Culture at Plains Conservation Center
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
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