EVENTS

🎡 Luminova Holidays | Elitch Gardens | Open - December 31, 2023 | Times vary daily | $30 per person | Wander through the park and view over 4 million lights, a 65 ft Christmas tree, 300 ft candy cane tunnel, and hop on a bunch of different rides! Learn more here.

⛄ Thornton WinterFest | Carpenter Park Fields | Friday, December 8 - Sunday, December 10 | Times vary daily | FREE | Head to the annual festival with food, ice sculptures, Santa visits, ice skating, and even a fireworks show on Saturday evening! Learn more here.

🚂 Belleview Station Holiday BAZAAR | Denver Tech Center | Saturday, December 9 - Sunday, December 10 | 11am - 5pm | FREE | Outdoor shopping market with over 70 vendors, food trucks, and a heated beer garden. Learn more here.

💡Blossoms of Light | Denver Botanical Gardens | Open - January 7, 2024 | 4:30-9pm | $25 per person | View the fabulous display of lights that has been happening annually for three decades! Offshoots Café and the Hive Garden Bistro offer holiday treats and warm drinks for sale. Purchase tickets ahead of time here.

FOOD & DRINK

🥪 FREE meal to celebrate the grand opening of Yampa Sandwich Co in Littleton | Jefferson Market Shop | Thursday, December 7 | 11am - 3pm | There will be a ribbon cutting to kick off the event. The meal includes a sandwich, a bag of chips, and a drink!  Limit one meal per customer. Learn more here.

🍻 12th-anniversary celebration | Lone Tree Brewing | Saturday, December 9 | 12-9pm | FREE | Toast to a dozen years of Lone Tree Beer! The festivities include the Luchador Food Truck, a bunch of special release beers on tap, and a stacked list of live musicians throughout the day. Learn more here.

🔔 Jingle Brunch | Punch Bowl Social Denver | Sunday, December 10 | 10am - 1pm | $35 per person | Spice up your weekend with this holiday adventure. The ticket includes an entree off the brunch menu, one seasonal cocktail, and one hour of free play (bowling, karaoke, darts, ping pong). If you are one of the first 50 guests you’ll also get a free set of antlers and jingle bells! Learn more here.

Happy Hour of the Week

🍗 BriDer Rotisserie & Kitchen

Everyday 3-6pm

Not only have we found a happy that runs every day of the week, but it’s a great value too! A big menu of happy hour items including food & drinks, a spacious indoor seating area and outdoor patio, and quick order at the counter style service. Check out the menu here.

OUTDOOR

HIKE: Apex Trail to Enchanted Forest Trail Loop

⛰️ Apex Park | 20 min from Denver | Moderate | Route 

3.5-mile loop trail near Golden, Colorado. Considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr 45 min to complete. A loop with 800 feet of elevation gain and awesome forest views! Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.

Weather Report: ⛅ 46° high this weekend in Golden, Colorado

SPORTS & FITNESS

🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers | Ball Arena | Saturday, December 9 | 7pm | Tickets 57+

🛼 Denver Roller Derby Winter Whirlwind | Rollerdome | Saturday, December 9 | 5-10pm | $15 per person | The doubleheader will feature two holiday-themed games (Santas vs Grinches and Skiers vs Yetis). Taqueria El Baijo food truck onsite. Learn more here.

🎅 Santa Shuffle 5k | Fleet Feet Littleton | Saturday, December 9 | 9-11am | $15 per person | Grab your best Santa costume and race other Santa’s around Clement Park Lake. The ticket includes race entry, a food voucher for the Wafflerita food truck, and a free ticket for the raffle. Event proceeds will go to the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. Learn more here.

⛸️ McGregor Skate | McGregor Square | Open - January 7, 2024 | Times vary daily | Skate rental + admission $15 | Skate with friends, listen to holiday music, and grab a bite to eat in the lively McGregor Square. There may even be a figure skating performance this weekend! Learn more here.