EVENTS

💡Parade of Lights | 2-mile route through Downtown Denver | Saturday, December 2 | 6pm | FREE | Celebrate the holiday season with the 49th running of the parade. It will feature over 40 floats, marching bands, cultural displays, and a special guest appearance from Santa. Learn more here.

⛸️ McGregor Skate & Live DJ | McGregor Square | Friday, December 1 | 7-9pm | Skate rental + admission $15 | Skate with friends, listen to holiday music and grab a bite to eat in the lively McGregor Square. Learn more here.

🦏 Denver Zoo Lights | Denver Zoo | Saturday, December 2 - Sunday, January 7 | Times vary daily | $25 per person | Hang out with the elephants and hippos while viewing over three million lights, making spirits bright. This year, there will be a variety of ice-carving exhibitions and festive seasonal treats, too. Learn more here.

🎄Denver Christkindlmarket | Denver Civic Center Park | Open - December 23 | Times vary daily | FREE | Bringing together authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver with craft & food vendors and entertainers for everyone to enjoy! Learn more here.

Deal of the Week

☕ Enjoy 50% Off Any Handcrafted Drink at Starbucks | Thursday, November 30th | 12-6pm | The deal is only available to Starbucks Rewards members. You can find the required coupon in the Starbucks app on Thursday morning. Limit one discounted drink per member.

FOOD & DRINK

🌿 Mistletoe Market | Dairy Block | Saturday, December 2 | 12-5pm | FREE | Check out a variety of local Colorado vendors (12), live carolers & holiday music, festive cocktails, photo ops, and a screen-printing station for the first 50 attendees. Learn more here.

🍲 MTN KIDS Friendsgiving Potluck | Dry Dock Brewing North | Sunday, December 3rd | 12-3pm | $5 per person | 21+ | If you want another serving of mashed potatoes, check out this Friendsgiving potluck. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish. There will be frisbee golf, four square, and a bunch of TVs to watch football! RSVP here.

Happy Hour of the Week

🚌 Happy Camper - LoHi

Monday - Thursday from 3-6pm

One of our favorites! Decorated for the holidays with a bunch of lights. They boast half-off espresso martinis, glasses of wine, and any salad. You can grab a $10 charcuterie board or one of the $9 specialty cocktails. While not on the happy hour menu, the nachos are incredible.

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

🆕 Red Rocks just announced four additional concerts for the 2024 lineup | Lord Huron | Elderbrook | Trevor Hall | Bleachers

🤣 Chris Turner | Comedy Works Downtown | Sunday, December 3 | 7-9pm | $25 | A British comedian and freestyle rapper with over 40M views on YouTube. His shows combine freestyle rap, musical comedy, and stand-up for a unique live experience! Learn more here.

🎵 Christmas Carol | Wolf Theater | Open - December 24 | Times vary daily | $40+ | Based on Charles Dickens' classic novel, the holiday musical is a must-see. The performance takes 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission. Learn more here.

OUTDOOR

HIKE: Meadowlark Plymouth Creek and Plymouth Mountain Trail Loop

⛰️ Deer Creek Canyon Park | 35 min from Denver | Moderate

6.0-mile loop trail near Littleton, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 hours to complete. This area is very popular for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. A loop with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime! Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.

Weather Report: ⛅ 47° high this weekend in Littleton, Colorado

SPORTS & FITNESS

🏒 Denver University Pioneers Mens Hockey vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks Hockey | Magness Arena | Friday, December 1 | 7pm | Tickets $48+

🏀 Colorado Buffaloes Mens Basketball vs. Pepperdine Waves Basketball | CU Events Center, Boulder |Sunday, December 3 | 3pm | Tickets $11+

🧘 Workout for Warmth | Number Thirty-Eight | Saturday, December 2 | 9am | FREE | Join Denver Yoga Club for a free outdoor workout class. Clothing/toy donations are encouraged to participate. Learn more here.

🦌 Rudolph Ramble 5k | City Park | Sunday, December 3 | 9am | Tickets $35 | Participate in the costume contest and get a bunch of cookies when you complete the run. Every runner also gets a pair of fun Rudolph Ramble-themed running socks. Learn more here.

⛸️ Downtown Denver Community Ice Rink | Skyline Park | Open - January 2024 | Times vary daily | FREE | Come stake at the open-air rink downtown for all ages and skill levels. You can bring your skates or rent them for $11. Learn more here.