Enjoy some holiday magic with our special calendar devoted to family-friendly seasonal events.
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Due to limited attendance, events are expected to sell out earlier than usual. If you sign up for an event but are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others. Events may be canceled due to weather, COVID-19, or other circumstances.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
- Forest of Stories ~ through January 6 (All Ages) at all DCL Locations
- Park Meadows Holiday Market ~ Weekends through December 24 (All Ages) at Park Meadows
- Festival Park Starlight Market ~ December 1-2 (All Ages) at Festival Park, Castle Rock
- Tree Lighting Celebration (All Ages) at The Ridge at Castle Pines
- Parents Night Out: Movie Night – The Santa Clause 2 (Ages 3-12) at Lone Tree Recreation Center
- Trail of Lights ~ through January 1 (All Ages) at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms
- Franktown Festival of Lights ~ through December 31 (All Ages) in Franktown
- Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center
- Kid's Night Out: Christmas Cookie Crew (Ages 5-12) at Flour Power Cooking Studios, Highlands Ranch
- A Christmas Carol (The Musical) ~ December 1-3 & 8-10 (Ages 4+) at The Schoolhouse Theater, Parker
- Best Christmas Pageant Ever/Charlie Brown Christmas ~ December 1-2 (All Ages) at SkyView Academy, Highlands Ranch
- A Christmas Carol: The Musical ~ November 30-December 2 (All Ages) at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
- Children's Christmas Craft Day (Ages 3+) at Encompass Church, Parker
- 2023 Rocky Mountain Holiday Festival of Trees (All Ages) at Cimarron Middle School, Parker
- Once Upon a December Boutique (All Ages) at Chaparral High School, Parker
- Kids' Workshop: Gingerbread House (Ages 5-12) at The Home Depot
- Christmas at The Patch ~ Weekends through December 17 (All Ages) at The Patch Farm, Kiowa
- Holiday Craft Fair (All Ages) at Hilltop Schoolhouse, Parker
- Holiday Celebration & Market (All Ages) at Zuma's Rescue Ranch, Littleton
- Home for the Holidays Winter Market (All Ages) at DCSD Legacy Campus
- Austrian Christmas & Christkindl Markt (All Ages) at Schweiger Ranch, Lone Tree
- Reindeer Games (All Ages) at Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock
- Holiday Classics: The Polar Express (G) at participating Regal Cinemas
- Holiday in the Ranch (All Ages) at Town Center South, Highlands Ranch
- Mayor's Tree Lighting (All Ages) in Downtown Elizabeth
- Tree Lighting (All Ages) at Larkspur Community Park
- A Storybook Holiday: The Snow Ball ~ Dinner Edition (Ages 3-11) at DCL in Lone Tree
- Holiday Movie Night: The Polar Express (All Ages) at The Ridge at Castle Pines
- Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra Presents Festival of Lights ~ December 2-3 (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center
- Holiday Hits from Stage & Screen with the CJRO (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
- A Storybook Holiday: The Snow Ball ~ Brunch Edition (Ages 3-11) at DCL in Lone Tree
- Gingerbread House Decorating (All Ages) at The Ridge at Castle Pines
- Holiday Classics: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13) at participating Regal Cinemas
- Holiday with Horses (All Ages) at Praying Hands Ranch, Parker
- Sunday Makebreak: Winter Paint Pour (All Ages) at Michaels
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13) at PACE Center, Parker
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
- Heaven's Peace: A LuHi Christmas ~ December 4-5 (All Ages) at Lutheran High School, Parker
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5
- Classical Music Series: Holidays with Harp and Flute (Teens/Adults) at Highlands Ranch Mansion
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
- Family Night Out: Holiday Movie Munchies (Ages 2.5+) at Flour Power Cooking Studios, Highlands Ranch
- On Pointe School of Dance Presents Clara's Dream ~ December 6-7 (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker
- Holiday Chamber Music (All Ages) at Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
- Habitats for Homeschoolers: Zero Waste Holiday Crafting (Ages 5+) at Audubon Nature Center, Littleton
- Community Chanukah Celebration (All Ages) at O'Brien Park, Parker
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
- Polar Party (All Ages) at Lone Tree Recreation Center
- TeenZArt® Pizza and Paint Night: Winter Wonder (Ages 13-17) at Castle Rock Recreation Center
- Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews (All Ages) at The Ridge at Castle Pines
- Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
- Tiny Tots: Christmas (Ages 0-7) at DCSD Legacy Campus, Lone Tree
- Live Reindeer (All Ages) at Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, Littleton
- Parker Hometown Christmas Craft Market (All Ages) at O'Brien Park
- Parker Hometown Christmas Parade (All Ages) in Downtown Parker
- Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Ages 2-5) at DCL in Highlands Ranch
- Live Reindeer (All Ages) at Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, Parker
- A Classic Parker Holiday ~ December 9 & 10 (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker
- Storytellers and S'mores (All Ages) at Festival Park, Castle Rock
- Winter Wonderland (All Ages/Abilities) at The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas, & Elbert Counties, Centennial
- Booked for the Holidays: Melodies & Memories (All Ages) at DCL in Highlands Ranch
- Community Chanukah Celebration (All Ages) at Eastridge Rec Center, Highlands Ranch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
- Holiday Classics: The Grinch (PG) at participating Regal Cinemas
- Sunday Makebreak: Holiday or Hanukkah Banner (All Ages) at Michaels
- Highlands Ranch Concert Band Presents: Festive Sounds of the Holidays (All Ages) at South Suburban Christian Church, Littleton
- Community Chanukah Celebration (All Ages) at Festival Park, Castle Rock
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
- Chanukah on Ice (All Ages) at Family Sports Center, Centennial
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
- Holiday Cookie Decorating with a Cop (All Ages) at Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
- An Evening with Charles Dickens (Ages 8+) at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
- Sibling Rivalry: Snow (Ages 2-7) at Westridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
- Denver Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker ~ December 14-19 (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker
- Home for the Holidays ~ December 14-17 & 20-23 (All Ages) at Lone Tree Arts Center
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
- Kid's Night Out Special Event: Gingerbread House (Ages 5-12) at Flour Power Cooking Studios, Highlands Ranch
- Skate with Santa & Free Figure Skating Show ~ December 15-17 (All Ages) at South Suburban Sports Complex, Littleton
- The Nutcracker of Castle Rock ~ December 15-17 (All Ages) at Castle View High School, Castle Rock
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
- Snowman Breakfast (All Ages/Abilities) at The Arc Arapahoe, Douglas, & Elbert Counties, Centennial
- Princess Dance Class: Ballet with Sugar Plum Fairy (Ages 4-7) at The Cantril Schoolhouse, Castle Rock
- Kids' Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck (Ages 5-12) at Lowe's
- Cocoa and Cookies on the Holiday Express (All Ages) at Game Train USA, Highlands Ranch
- Jingle Jam Sing-Along (Ages 2-5) at DCL in Castle Rock
- Booked for the Holidays: Melodies & Memories (All Ages) at DCL in Castle Rock
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
- The Magical Princess Party: Winter Queens (All Ages) at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
- Sunday Makebreak: Mini Canvas Gift Card Holder (All Ages) at Michaels
- Live Reindeer (All Ages) at Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, Castle Rock
- Paint a Plate for Santa (Ages 3-10) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19
- Christmas with Lorie Line 2023 (Ages 10+) at The Schoolhouse Theater, Parker
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
- The Tale of Jacob Marley (Ages 12+) at Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
- Parker Players Present: Improv for a Claus (All Ages) at The Bug Theatre, Denver
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
- Summit Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker ~ December 22-23 (All Ages) at PACE Center, Parker
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
- Holiday Breakfast (Ages 3-10) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
- Holiday Breakfast (Ages 3-10) at Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch