Enjoy Heartwarming, Safe Choices Full Of Festive Cheer, Beautiful Scenery And Fun Activities
Three phrases wrap-up this year’s holiday season: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men, plus Pandemic Precautions included. Nonetheless there are plenty of ways to enjoy a magical, safe season in good health. Because there’s no place like home for the holidays, we’ve rounded up a treasure trove of magical things to do in-person, outdoors and virtually from home:
In-Person
Cherry Creek North
Reimagined for 2020, district’s 16 blocks feature a Light Walk plus eight displays choreographed to music. More: Prismatica on corner of 3rd-Milwaukee is an interactive light installation. Holiday Thursdays through Dec. 17, has treats-giveaways, 5-8 p.m.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Santa’s Flight Academy returns as a socially distanced, non-contact experience thru Dec. 24. Photo sessions are by reservation. Plus across from Food Court there’s a free 75-vendor Gift Festival, Dec. 7-24.
City Of Glendale
Enjoy season’s magic during December Delights at Four Mile Park Dec. 4-27. Then attend Glendale Sports Center’s holiday gala Dec. 17, 5:30-7 p.m. This 1.3-sq.-mile enclave has 55-popular-unique retail stores plus delightful dining-entertainment venues.
Christmas At Gaylord Rockies
Lights, decorations, shows and events at Gaylord Rockies Resort through Jan. 3. There’s a new pop-up I Love Christmas Movies™ experience. Information: 720-452-6900.
Family Holiday Photos
Book a time, dress in your holiday best for 15-minute Eisenhower Chapel shoot provided by Lowry Aviator & Lowry Foundation, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 303-344-0481.
Nutcracker Suite
With a stellar cast, this one act performance is at Lone Tree Arts Center, Dec. 10 & 17 at 7 p.m., Dec. 11 & 18, 1 p.m. Information: 720-509-1000.
Pipe Organ Tour
Learn history, architecture, and organ music of Capital Hill’s largest venues beginning at the Cathedral Basilica Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 303-534-5288, ext. 7.
Winterland
See world premiere of discotheque cabaret of titillating tales presented by Sunflower Bank at Wonderbound Studios. Information: 303-292-4700.
Outdoors
Blossoms Of Light
Meander through Denver Botanic Garden’s annual LED light wonderland with treats, cocoa and more through Jan. 16. Information: 720-865-3500.
Christkindl Market
German cuisine, live music & sweets in Civic Center Park, Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Thur.-Sat. to 9 p.m. Information: gacc.co.org.
December Delights
Enjoy installations, ice skating, kids’ activities and a scavenger hunt at Four Mile Historic Park, Dec. 4-27. Event has snacks & full bar. Information: 720-865-0800.
The 16th St. Mall Festival
Enjoy shopping downtown next to the 100-ft. LED Christmas tree. Information: giftfestival.com.
Zoo Lights
Take family to see city’s wildest winter wonderland celebrating its 30th Anniversary through Dec. 31. Zoo is aglow with a million lights over 80 acres. Information: 720-990-5105.
Virtual
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Kicks off the season with holiday favorite starting Dec. 8. Additional music, theatre and dance available through Jan. 20. Information: 303-674-4002 or ovationwest .org.
Arvada Center Art Market
Shop market’s 34th annual selection of ceramics, drawings, paintings and glass by 70 artists through Dec. 18. Go to: acart market.com.
Aurora Singers
A free digital show of holiday favorites to enjoy at home Dec. 12., 7 p.m. Join link that evening on group’s website: aurora singers.org.
Granny Dances To A Holiday Drum
See Cleo Parker Robinson’s 29th production online Dec. 5-Jan. 2. Show is blend of dance, music and spoken word. Information: 303-295-1759.
Nutcracker Suite
View virtual performances from Lone Tree Arts Center Dec. 10 and 17th, 7 p.m. plus Dec. 11 and 18, 1 p.m. Information: 720-509-1000.