This weekend is filled with many festivals, events, shows, workshops and special Santa events. Enjoy magic, circus and Disney shows, attend special music concerts, watch holiday films and celebrate the season in Denver!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend December 9th – 11th, 2016
Denver Pavilions Holiday Carousel
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When: Friday, December 9th through Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Where: Denver Pavilions, 500 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 9pm
Cost: $3 or Free with Any Denver Pavilions Purchase
Ages: All Ages
Ride the special holiday carousel at the Denver Pavilions from this Friday!
Psst… A Portion of proceeds benefits Food Bank of the Rockies.
Disney On Ice: Worlds Of Enchantment
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When: Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Dec. 9th 11am & 7pm; Dec. 10th 11am, 3pm & 7pm; Dec. 11th 1pm & 5pm
Cost: $15 – $80; Free for Children under 2 on lap
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/DisneyonIceWorldsofEnchantment
Ages: All Ages
Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic LIVE in ice. Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment. From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.
Psst… Save $10 on tickets with the code: SAVE10 !
A Colorado Christmas | Colorado Symphony
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When: Friday, December 9th through Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Dec. 9th 7:30pm; Dec. 10th 2:30pm & 6pm; Dec. 11th 1pm
Cost: $29 – $89
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/AColoradoChristmas2016
Ages: All Ages
The Colorado Symphony will fill Boettcher Concert Hall with your favorite holiday songs with A Colorado Christmas. This family-friendly evening features traditional Christmas carols with a chance to sing along, and the opportunity to meet both Santa and Mrs. Claus! Plus, they’ll be performing holiday classics including highlights from the popular production of Too Hot to Handel.
Harry Potter: A Magical Holiday Ball | Barnes & Noble Glendale
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When: Friday, December 9th, 2016
Where: Barnes & Noble, 960 S Colorado Blvd, Glendale, CO 80246
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Barnes & Noble Glendale for a Harry Potter: A Magical Holiday Ball, that will include fun activities for all, dancing and crafts.
Mike Super – Magic & Illusion
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When: Friday, December 9th, 2016
Where: PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $30/$35
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/MikeSuperMagicIllusion
Ages: All Ages
Mike Super, an award-winning magician, will be performing this Friday at the Parker Arts Culture & Events (PACE) Center. Super has astonished millions of people with his craft and pioneered a new form of magic with his own interactive, down-to-earth style and personality. A show for all ages.
Family Screening: A Muppet Christmas Carol | Sie FilmCenter
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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 9:30am – 1pm
Cost: $5; Free for Children 6 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/MuppetsChristmasCarol
Ages: All Ages
Join the Denver Film Society for the special event Family Screening: A Muppet Christmas Carol at the Sie FilmCenter! Start your morning with a hot chocolate bar with all of your favorite fixins, then enjoy a screening of A Muppet Christmas Carol, and finally conclude the day with a special family craft: ornament making in Henderson’s Lounge!
Santa on the Square | Larimer Square
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When: Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Dec. 10th 10am – 5pm; Dec. 12th 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making visits to Larimer Square and you can take free photographs with them!
Denver Jackalope Indie Artisan Market
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When: Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Denver Jackalope Indie Artisan Market is weekend shopping destination featuring over 150 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts.
Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art and photography, plus much more.
Psst… Jackalope Arts was also featured in our 7 [Non-Holiday] Things to do in Denver this December 2016 article!
Live Reindeer | Murdoch’s
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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply, 9150 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80021
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply is the reindeer’s favorite place to stop and take a break for some well-deserved rest, fuel up on snacks, and most importantly, meet all the kids! Bring the family to see live reindeer at Murdoch’s this Saturday.
Family Workshop: Gingerbread | Denver Botanic Gardens
When: Saturday, December 10th & Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10am & 2pm
Cost: $10/$12 Adults; $15/$17 Children
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/FamilyWorkshopGingerbread
Ages: Children ages 5 to 10
Discover the plants that make gingerbread a warm, delicious treat and learn how to build with gingerbread at the Denver Botanic Gardens this weekend, Each family can make and decorate a gingerbread creation to take home with them.
Cherry Creek Holiday Open House | Denver Public Library
When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch of the Denver Public Library this Saturday for their Holiday Open House! Music, food, drink, crafts, and merriment at the library, as a thank you for a wonderful year. A fabulous live band will play at 10:30am, so bring your earplugs.
Winter Fest | Cherry Creek North
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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: Cherry Creek North, Fillmore Plaza, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Experience the joy of the holiday season in Cherry Creek North with the inaugural Winter Fest on Fillmore Plaza. This free, family-friendly, festive celebration will transform Fillmore Plaza into a winter wonderland with live ice sculpting, carolers, elves, temporary fire pits, complimentary treats and warm beverages, music, giveaways and more.
Gingerbread House Making Party | Little Man Ice Cream
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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free; Donation Requested for Habitat for Humanity
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate National Gingerbread House Building Day at Little Man Ice Cream this Saturday with their special Gingerbread House Making Party, sponsored by 1st Bank.
Enjoy free ice cream, hot cocoa, and music by The Music Train. Create your own gingerbread masterpiece to win amazing prizes including skis or a snowboard and a 4 pack of lift tickets. House building kits will be provided, and they are asking for a donation to Habitat for Humanity to participate.
Psst… This event benefits Habitat for Humanity’s Home for the Holidays Project!
HAHO Holiday Pop-Up
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When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Where: The Denver Bicycle Cafe, 1308 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver Handmade Homemade is returning with its Holiday Pop-Up market at The Denver Bicycle Cafe. All of your holiday shopping in one place with many vendors selling handmade and homemade items!
Brunch with Santa | Red Rocks
When: Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Cost: $33.99 Adults; $13.99 Children (6-12); Free for Children 5 and under
Make Reservations at: [email protected] or (303) 697-4939 ext.111
Ages: All Ages
Ship Rock Grille at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is hosting a special Brunch with Santa this Sunday. Come enjoy a delicious brunch, holiday drink specials, and snap a picture with Santa himself!
Denver Figure Skating Performance | The Rink at Belmar
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When: Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: The Rink at Belmar, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: 11am – 11:45am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Skate into the day at The Rink at Belmar with a holiday show from the Denver Figure Skating Club! The Denver Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization that as been proudly serving the skating community since 1938.
Holidays at the Hangar | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
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When: Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: $12.50 Adults; $9 Seniors (65+) + Active Military & Veterans; $6 Children (4-16); Free for Children 3 and under & Members
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/HolidaysattheHangar
Visit the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum this Sunday for their Holidays at the Hangar event! Guests will enjoy carolers, live reindeer, mimosas, cookie decorating, a holiday movie and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The little ones can also write a letter to Mr. & Mr. Claus to get them in the Holiday spirit.
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
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When: Sunday, December 11th, 2016
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Starting at $35
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/CirqueMusicaDenver
The Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular is a fun filled holiday entertainment event for the entire family. The perfect celebration for the holidays as the cast of Cirque Musica performs incredible feats of strength, skill, and grace to great Holiday music favorites performed by a live symphony.