With 25 days until Christmas, NOW starts the busiest season of the year!  Kickoff off the holiday season with a fun event the the whole family can enjoy.  

Broomfield Tree Lighting Ceremony– Friday, December 7th, 6 pm

Welcome Santa Claus at the George DiCiero City & County Building while listening to carolers from local schools.  Watch the Mayor light the community holiday tree and enjoy a ride through the lights bundled up on a wagon!

Westminster Holiday Lighting Ceremony– Saturday, December 1st, 5:30- 8:30 pm

Experience the magical wonderland of lights at the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Westminster City Hall, complete with live holiday music, food trucks, carnival games and a visit with Santa! The full-size sleigh and kid-size train are perfect settings for family photos. Dress warmly—the event is mostly outside! 

Home for the Holidays in Lafayette- Saturday, December 1st, 1:30- 5 pm

Visit with Santa and his elf, enjoy carolers and the tree lighting at dusk.

Holiday Open House in Arvada- Tuesday, December 4th, 5:30 pm

Celebrate the holiday season with the Arvada Library during the Olde Town Arvada Lagniappe celebration and holiday tree lightning. Swing by the Library and maybe even share your holiday wishes with Santa Claus!

Thornton Winterfest– Friday, December 7th thru Sunday, December 9th

From the turning on of the holiday lights in the miniature Santa’s Village to the ice skating pond; from the tree decorating contest to the Holiday Marketplace and a grand finale fireworks show, there will be lots for everyone to see and do.

Noel Northglenn– Friday, December 7th, 5:30- 8:30 pm

Join Rudolph, Charlie Brown, Frosty the Snowman and The Grinch at the Northglenn Rec Center to kick off the holiday season.  Eat s’mores fireside before taking a carriage ride around the Civic Center.  Inside enjoy an indoor snowball fight and face painting.  Kids can get a holiday book at Rudolph’s Reading Raffle and play the “Guess How Many” game to win a ride to school in a Northglenn Police squad car!  Purchase a photo with Santa for $5 or take it yourself on your phone or camera.  

Louisville Parade of Lights– Friday, December 7th, 5:30- 9 pm

Enjoy musical entertainment provided by local schools & churches, a living nativity, petting zoo and visits with Santa.  The Parade begins at 7:00 p.m. at the south end of Main Street and ends on South Street.