Events for December 5, 2015

Enjoy shopping, music, dancing and gemütlichkeit! The Denver Christkindl Market is like a little slice of Germany right in the heart of downtown Denver. Now in its 15th year, the.... Read More

The Southwest ice skating rink at Skyline Plaza is free to the public and skate rentals are only $2!  Perhaps take a lunch break and skate or enjoy a romantic.... Read More

The Governor's Residence, Governor's Residence Preservation Fund, American Society of Interior Designers and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles welcomes the public to attend FREE holiday tours offered Thursday, December 3 through Sunday,.... Read More

The Denver Flea is a contemporary marketplace showcasing makers and retailers who cultivate the Colorado lifestyle. This year's Holiday Flea features 150+ vendors, food drink and live music. Dates for this.... Read More

Visit the 1500 block of South Pearl Street for Box Elder Horse and Wagon rides, a holiday market with gift and food vendors, local merchant open house, and appearances by.... Read More

Do you know most of the decorations on the Victorian Christmas tree were homemade? Paper chains, decorated cookies, popcorn and cranberry strings. One special ornament was the "cornucopia," a paper.... Read More

Come play in the Paint Studio at Denver Art Museum and catch an artist demo too! Free with museum admission. Children and youth 18 and under are free. All demos.... Read More

The Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace is an event that allows young business owners to display and sell their unique products to the local community. This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way to support young, local entrepreneurs. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry,.... Read More

What's awesome about the 1st Saturday of every month? Free admission to the Denver Art Museum! With lots to see, do and make, the Denver Art Museum is a place everyone from preschoolers to grandmas will enjoy. Starting in 2015, the DAM's bilingual programming, CelebrARTE, will take place on 1st Free Saturdays. CelebrARTE info.

Celebrate the holiday  in Victorian fashion with Four Mile Historic Park! Activities include arts and crafts, traditional games, storytelling, decorating the Four Mile tree, and more. Enjoy live music and take a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, all decorated for the seaon. Father Christmas will even drop by for a visit. Tickets: Adults:.... Read More

Enjoy a guided tour of the historic Byers-Evans House followed by tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and desserts at a special holiday tea. Holiday Teas and Tours will take place on December 5, 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 12:30p - 2:30p. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 303-620-4933. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/holiday-tea-byers-evans-house-3

Calling all brass players, 8-98! Ever wanted to play with The Denver Brass?  Now you can! 10:30am - Registration 11:00am - Rehearsal 1:00pm - Free concert! Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria Performer Pre-registration 303-832-4676 or click here. More info: http://www.denverbrass.org/performances/concerts/index.htm

Why do we have Christmas trees?  Or for that matter holiday lights, egg nog, holly or mistletoe.  Join us as we seek to explain the origins of a wide variety of holiday traditions and examine how they have evolved and changed over time. This is a free lecture presented by Active Minds. More info: http://www.activeminds.com/events_denver.html

2015, 210 Minute Running Time 6 shows remain. Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm - 10 tickets left! Saturday, December 5th at 2pm - 10 tickets left! Sunday, December 6th at 2pm - SOLD OUT! Thursday, December 10th at 7pm - SOLD OUT! Saturday, December 12th at 2pm - 80% SOLD OUT Sunday, December 13th at 2pm.... Read More

Join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with Apartheid, Mandela’s legacy, and the country’s journey to rejoin the international community since Apartheid's end in 1994.  We will discuss the pivotal role played by Mandela, the impact of immigration/colonialism, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and other important aspects of this.... Read More

This exciting group of musicians and singers hails from the Denver-Boulder area, but they all have metaphoric roots in Eastern Europe. Planina performs haunting and rousing music from the region, including songs from Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Lithuania, Turkey and Ukraine, and the Sephardic and Rom (Gypsy) traditions from.... Read More

Come down to the Denver Firefighters Museum for a FREE evening! Enjoy a self-guided tour of Old Station No. 1, holiday refreshments, crafts for the kids, and a visit with Santa! Don't forget to bring a toy for their annual Toys for Tots drive. Good to Know: The Parade of Lights route runs right past the museum,.... Read More

Begin your holiday season a classic Denver event: the 41st Annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights. The two-mile parade through downtown features marching bands, ornate floats, and, of course, a special appearance by Major Waddles the Penguin and Santa! Free. The parade takes place on two evenings: Friday, December 4, 2015 at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 5, 2015 at.... Read More

Alliance Française's Ooh La La French Music Dance Party at the Mercury Café is so much fun. Come mix and mingle with French expatriates living in Denver and Denverites who love French language and culture. This year’s Ooh La La will feature live band Toi et Moi. More info: http://www.afdenver.org/event/ooh-la-la-save-the-date/