HOLIDAY WEEKENDS IN DENVER ARE BURSTING WITH MILE HIGH MAGIC
December 03, 2012
Take Advantage of Hotel Deals as Low as $52.80* and Discover the Best Denver Has to Offer During the Holiday Season
December weekends in Denver offer a winter wonderland of activities and events, including unbeatable arts and culture, a wide array of family-friendly fun, and shopping galore. Enjoy a weekend excursion and take advantage of deals from some of Denver’s best hotels, with rates starting as low as the “mile high” price of $52.80* (Denver is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level).
Denver was recently ranked as one of the most popular U.S. destinations to spend the holidays, according to Orbitz.com. Here are just a few of the highlights of Denver’s Mile High Holiday season. Go to MileHighHolidays.com for much more.
Holiday and Weekend Events
All Season Long:
Becoming Van Gogh at the Denver Art Museum
See more than 70 Van Gogh masterpieces, only in Denver. VIP packages and hotel deals with “skip the line” tickets are available at VanGoghDenver.com – perfect for the busy holiday weekends. Through Jan. 20, 2013.
A Day In Pompeii at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Take a trip to an ancient Roman city, which was preserved by volcanic ash for thousands of years. Through Jan. 13, 2013.
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
With beloved seasonal songs, beautiful sets and a heartwarming message, White Christmasis the quintessential holiday musical. Through Dec. 24, 2012.
The Colorado Ballet’s Nutcracker
Captivating costumes and scenery, unforgettable characters, and Tchaikovsky's treasured music make Colorado Ballet's rendition of The Nutcracker the ultimate holiday event. Through Dec. 24, 2012.
Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo
Experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures. Through Jan. 2, 2013.
Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens
As the sun goes down, million colorful lights transform the Denver Botanic Gardens into a luminous winter wonderland. Through Jan. 1, 2013.
Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
Ice skate for free all season long in the heart of downtown Denver. Through Feb. 14, 2013.
Holiday Shopping
From upscale offerings in Cherry Creek and Larimer Square to unique, locally-crafted gifts in Denver’s neighborhoods, you’ll be able to cross everyone off your shopping list in Denver.
Holiday Sights & Sounds Weekend
Dec. 7-9
· The Colorado Symphony’s Colorado Christmas – This annual concert rings in the holiday spirit in grand orchestral style with a program of your favorite traditional Christmas carols and songs. Dec. 7-9.
· Scuba Diving Santa – During the Downtown Denver Aquarium’s Breakfast with Santa, keep an eye out for a scuba diving St. Nick swimming with the fishes! Weekends through Dec. 24.
· Horseshoe Holiday Market at the Denver Pavilions – This upscale, outdoor shopping marketplace featuring over 40 vendors selling vintage and handmade wares, antiques, arts and crafts and more. Dec. 8.
· Ice Palace Experience – Cherry Creek Shopping Center’s Ice Palace is an interactive adventure for kids, featuring the prehistoric characters from Ice Age: Continental Drift.Through Dec. 24.
Paint the Town Weekend
Dec. 14-16
· The Colorado Symphony’s Holiday Brass – The Colorado Symphony debuts a new concert in its Holiday series line-up. Audiences will literally be surrounded by the celebratory and powerful sounds of brass and percussion. Dec. 14.
· Molly Brown House Museum Mistletoe Candlelight Tour – Enjoy the Victorian holiday traditions of Molly’s time gone by with a special Christmas tour of the Museum along with special holiday performances and treats. Dec. 14-15.
· The Colorado Railroad Museum’s Santa Claus Special – Steam up with Santa at this family friendly event, during which kids can share Christmas wish lists with St. Nick himself. Saturdays, Dec. 8-22
· Stories On Stage: Making Merry – A variety of holiday stories, from the whimsical to the touching, read live on stage at the Denver Performing Arts Complex have madeStories On Stage: Making Merry a new Denver holiday tradition. Dec. 16.
Celebration Weekend
Dec. 22-25
· The Colorado Symphony’s Too Hot To Handel – This R&B, jazz, and gospel reworking of Handel’s “Messiah” at the Boettcher Concert Hall has audiences rocking in the aisles. Dec. 21-22.
· TubaChristmas – Featuring 300 tuba players from all over the region, the TubaChristmas Concert in Skyline Park is one of the most celebrated and longest-running holiday festivities in Colorado. Dec. 23.
· Denver Christkindl Market – Do some last minute shopping and relive a centuries old German tradition at the 12th annual Denver Christkindl Market in Skyline Park, featuring handmade gifts, crafts and food. Through Dec. 22.
· Skate With Santa – Come to The Rink at Belmar with your kids on Saturdays starting and have them hit the ice with St. Nick. Saturdays through Dec. 22.
New Year’s Weekend
Dec. 28 – Jan. 1, 2013
· New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Denver’s annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks offers viewpoints along the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. The two spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m. and Midnight. Dec. 31.
· Colorado Symphony’s Hansel & Gretel – Experience the classic Hansel & Gretel, featuring exquisite music that draws audiences through touching universal themes of greed, grace and redemption. Dec. 29-30.
· Noon Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum of Denver – With glitzy, glittery ball drops, rainbows of confetti, sparkly art projects and all kinds of energetic fun, families can enjoy New Year's festivities all before bedtime. Dec. 31.
· Colorado Symphony’s A Night in Vienna – Start New Year’s Eve off early with A Night In Vienna, a concert of polkas, waltzes and marches. Dec. 31.
Go to MileHighHolidays.com for many more weekend events throughout the holiday season.
Mile High Holidays Continue into 2013
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
Jan. 12-27, Denver Coliseum
The holiday season keeps right on going into Jan. when the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo gallops back into town with exciting pro rodeo action, horse shows, Old West entertainment and much more.
Colorado Winter Brew Fest
Jan. 25, McNichols Building
Craft beers, anyone? The Winter Brew Fest will celebrate craft beverages from around Colorado and other U.S. microbrews and feature; live local music, food, and other vendors.
Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks
Feb. 1, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Don't miss the second installment of Icelantic’s Winter on the Rocks, a winter concert at one of the world’s most iconic venues, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. This year's bill features Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Major Lazer, among others.
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