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2023 Local Holiday Parades, Lights, & Events

Brought to you by Athletic Adventures Activity Center

By Shay Brase, Publisher- Macaroni KID Broomfield & Macaroni KID Longmont November 20, 2023

Your local holiday guide is here! If you are looking for some festive fun, we've got you covered. From tree lightings and ceremonies, to parades and holiday light displays... you are sure to make some magical memories this holiday season! 


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PUBLISHER'S NOTE: We will be updating this list regularly as events come up. Be sure to check event websites or social media pages for any updates before you go.


Nov 18-Jan 1:  Loveland Winter Wonderlights

Nov 18-19: Mollie McGee's Holiday Craft Market (Longmont)

Nov 18: Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair (Broomfield)

Nov 18:  Legacy High School Holiday Craft Fair (Broomfield)

Dec 2: Carbon Valley Holiday Festival (Firestone, Fredrick & Dacono)

Dec 2: Festival of Lights (Fredrick)

Dec 2: Tree Lighting Ceremony & Winter Market (Brighton)

Dec 6: 1st Annual Aspen Ridge Prep School Holiday Market (Erie)

Dec 8: Longmont Lights! A Holiday Cerebration


Nov 17-Jan 7: Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Nov 18-Jan 1: Christmas in Color at Water World (Federal Heights)

Nov 18-Dec 1: ICE! at Gaylord Rockies (Aurora)

Nov 18, Nov 26, Dec 8, Dec 10, Dec 15 & Dec  17 : Free Friday Horse Carriage Rides (Westminster)

Nov 19 - Dec 23: Find Freezie (Boulder)

Nov 19-Dec 31: Snow Much Fun Virtual (AR) Experiences (Boulder)

Nov 24 - Jan 31: Luminova at Elitch Gardens (Denver)

Nov 24 and Saturdays, Nov 25-Dec 24: St. Nick on the Bricks (Boulder)

Nov 24-26 & Dec 2-3: Boulder Ballet Presents The Nutcracker

Dec 1-Dec 24: Photos with Santa at the Orchard (Westminster)

Dec 2-Jan 7: Denver Zoo Lights 

Dec 9-10: Cocoa and Carols with Mrs. Claus (Westminster)

Dec 9-17: Colorado Conservatory of Dance Presents The Nutcracker (Denver)

Nov 19: Switch on the Holidays (Boulder)

Dec 1: Louisville Chamber Parade of Lights

Dec 1: Erie Parade of Lights

Dec 1: Santa Paws (Westminster)

Dec 2: Athletic Adventures' Jolly Jamboree- MORE DETAILS BELOW! (Frederick)

Dec 2: 9NEWS Parade of Lights (Denver)

Dec 2: Festival of Lights Parade (Frederick)

Dec 3: Lights of December Parade (Boulder)

Dec 9: Holiday Celebration at Broomfield Plaza

Dec 9: Freezie Fest (Boulder)

Dec 9: Santa's Workshop (Erie)

Dec 9: Longmont Holiday Parade

Dec 9: Festival of Lights Parade (Brighton)

Dec 9: Polar Express Storytime (Broomfield)

Dec 10: Grand Menorah Lighting Event (Westminster)

Dec 14: Winter Fest (Louisville)

Dec 16: Breakfast with Santa at the Orchard (Westminster)

Dec 19: The Wonder of Winter Slide Program (Louisville)


To find all the latest local events (including non-holiday activities!), you can also check our event calendar HERE

If you have or know of a holiday event not listed, email me and I'll add it! shayb@macaronikid.com


We would like to thank Athletic Adventures Activity Center for bringing you this festive & fun-filled guide. Check below for some of the fun they offer!