Top Ten Things To Do In Denver During the Holidays
Welcome to Denver and Happy Holidays! If you’re going to be in the Denver area for the holidays, below is a handy list of things you may want to fit in to your visit. The crystal clear air and mountain backdrop makes the perfect scene for a wonderful holiday!
- Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo
Holiday lights at one of the top rated zoos in the country. This is an excellent outing for all ages and groups of all sizes. There are plenty of places to warm up while exploring the ground breaking Denver Zoo.
- Hazel Miller Band Christmas Party at the Soiled Dove Underground
Exalted jazz and gospel singer will be the star of the show on December 23rd. Her voice has made a huge impression on Denver in the past twenty years, and music lover's will be inspired by Ms. Miller's performance with very special guest Joe Firstman.
- The Nutcracker presented by Colorado Ballet at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Showing until Christmas eve, this holiday masterpiece is presented with the unique designs of José Varona with the Colorado Ballet's one-of-a-kind interpretation.
- Writer Square
Located at 15th and Larimer enjoy the Jingle Jazz, lights and decorations for some of the best shopping in Denver.
- Too Hot to Handel presented by Colorado Symphony Orchestra at Boettcher Concert Hall
The Handel's classic holiday masterpiece, under the magnificent, not-so-traditional direction of Laureate Marin Alsop.
- Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens
More joy for lights lovers! The sparkle of the holidays and the romance of the elegant botanic gardens combine for an evening of entertainment and beauty that you won't soon forget.
- Season’s Greetings by the Denver Center Theater Company
A night on the town for theater lovers, this holiday comedy is centered around the perfect holiday nightmare, and we can't help but sympathize, even as we laugh each time the situation gets worse!
- 16th Annual Holiday Miniatures Show at the Abend Gallery
Each year the esteemed Abend Gallery decks their walls with hundreds of small original art pieces from the best the Denver art scene has to offer. Come share in the merriment and enjoy the chance to see works by Denver art celebrities and up-and-commers!
- Recycled Trees Exhibit at Belmar
Have you ever wondered what happens to all of those leftover holiday trimmings: empty wrapping paper tubes, broken ornaments and burnt-out lights? Come to Belmar, west of Denver, to see a fabulous exhibit of decorative holiday tress made of recycled product to find out!
- High Tea at the Molly Brown House Museum
Enjoy a meal to remember at the annual High Tea offered at the Molly Brown Museum. The Titanic's most famous survivor left her home for us the view, and the Victorian decor is a perfect holiday accent!
