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Lakewood offers vibrant holiday experiences with parades of lights, craft markets, skating rinks, and community gatherings, blending urban access with suburban charm west of Denver. With 15+ years in Denver real estate and thousands of transactions placing clients in Lakewood homes near Littleton real estate and Highlands Ranch, I’ve shared these local favorites to help families connect amid Colorado housing market moves.

Lakewood’s Holiday Parade and Lights

The Holiday Parade of Lights marches through Belmar Park early December—illuminated floats, marching bands, and Santa on fire trucks, ending with tree lighting and fireworks. Free spectator event draws thousands; stake spots along Wadsworth Blvd.

Lakewood Lights at Bear Creek Lake Park features drive-through displays with synchronized music, hot cocoa stands, and s’mores ($25/car family pass, weekends November-December).

Markets and Family Fun

The Lakewood Heritage Center hosts Holiday Craft Fairs with local artisans, gingerbread houses, and Santa photos—weekend sessions through mid-December ($5 entry). Belmar Holiday Market pops up with food trucks, live music, and artisan gifts under heated tents.

Green Mountain Falls turns into a winter village with carriage rides and caroling.

Skating and Neighborhood Events

Carmody Park ice rink offers public holiday skates with festive lights ($10/session, rentals $4). Neighborhoods like Applewood coordinate block parties and progressive light tours—join hayrides and cookie swaps.

Quick drives: 15 minutes to Red Rocks holiday shows or 20 to Denver Botanic Gardens’ Blossoms of Light.

Holiday Events Calendar

Event	Date	Location	Cost
Parade of Lights	Early Dec	Belmar Park	Free
Lakewood Lights	Weekends Nov-Dec	Bear Creek	$25/car
Craft Fair	Weekends Dec	Heritage Center	$5
Holiday Skating	Daily	Carmody Park	$10

Practical Advice for Lakewood Holidays

Layer clothing for 15-25°F evenings; reserve lights tickets online. Combine with Lakewood open houses—holiday staging sells Denver real estate swiftly. Shop local farms for wreaths and trees. C-470 and Wadsworth congest weekends—use Kipling Pkwy. Free shuttles at parades; most events pet-friendly.

These build Lakewood’s welcoming community spirit—many clients become long-term friends celebrating annually.

If you’d like honest guidance, market insight, or a no-pressure conversation about Lakewood living 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.