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What to Do Around Denver for the Holidays

Denver transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays, offering festive lights, markets, skiing, and family events that blend urban charm with mountain access—all within an hour’s drive. With 15+ years calling the Denver area home through Denver real estate, I’ve shared these traditions with clients settling into Littleton real estate or Highlands Ranch homes, making the season magical amid Colorado housing market hustle.

Downtown Denver Festivities

Kick off with the Denver Christkindlmarket at Civic Center Park—authentic German stalls serve glühwein, pretzels, and crafts through December, free entry with $15 mugs. The 16th Street Mall twinkles with lights and horse-drawn carriages; catch the free Tree Lighting at Denver Union Station amid live music.

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens dazzles with 1.5 miles of illuminated paths and model trains—tickets $25, evenings only.

Suburban and Mountain Day Trips

Littleton real estate residents love the Aspen Grove Holiday Market with ice skating and Santa visits. Highlands Ranch BackCountry hosts Wilderness Festival of Lights—drive-through display with hot cocoa, $30/car.

Head 45 minutes to Keystone Resort for night skiing under holiday lights or Breckenridge’s Ugly Sweater Fest parade. Closer, Chatfield State Park’s botanic garden boat parade floats candles on the reservoir.

Family-Friendly Indoor Options

Escape weather at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s Holiday Laser Show—’80s classics with visuals ($10). Children’s Museum features sensory Santa sessions for kids with special needs.

Local ice rinks like South Suburban pop up; Littleton Town Center hosts free skating.

Holiday Events Calendar

Date	Event	Location	Cost
Nov-Dec	Christkindlmarket	Civic Center	Free/$15 mug
Dec 1-31	Blossoms of Light	Botanic Gardens	$25
Weekends	Wilderness Lights	Highlands Ranch	$30/car
Dec weekends	Ugly Sweater Parade	Breckenridge	Free

Practical Holiday Tips

Plan ahead—parking fills fast, book skiing passes early. Bundle up for sub-freezing nights; mountain drives need chains. Support local: Littleton shops host Small Business Saturday. Combine with open houses—holiday staging shines in Denver real estate.

These create memories tying families to the area—many clients become long-term friends celebrating yearly.

If you’d like honest guidance, market insight, or a no-pressure conversation about holiday plans or your real estate situation, reach out—I’m here. Visit www.MileHighHomeGroup.net to search properties, explore Denver, learn more about me and connect.