Events for December 19, 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

Bring a can of food to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies and you can ride the Denver Pavilions Holiday Carousel for free! Visitors can also score a free ride on the carousel with a voucher from a shop or restaurant at Pavilions. The carousel is open daily 12/11 - 12/23, 9a -.... 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

2 screenings: Saturday, December 19th at 2pm and 9:30pm. For his sophomore stab at directing, actor/writer/director Jon Favreau (Swingers, Made), took on this holiday comedy starring Saturday Night Live-alum Will Ferrell. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus (Edward Asner). When the news is finally broken.... 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 take place 12p - 3p. More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/paint-studio-weekend-artist-demonstrations Weekend Demonstration Schedule (subject to change): December 19–20 & 26–27: Jaeson Simmon – Oil Painting January 2–3: Carlos Frésquez.... Read More

Finally, a chance to actually climb inside the vintage aircraft housed inside the big hanger at the Wings over the Rockies! During the monthly Cockpit Demo days, select aircraft are opened for people of all ages to climb inside and sit in the pilot's seat. More info: http://wingsmuseum.org/event-calendar/cockpit-demo-day-20/

Join Wings Over the Rockies for a viewing of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at Harkins Theater at Northfield Stapleton. Their official replica of the X-wing Starfighter will also be on display at the theater before the showing. After the film, there will be a Q&A session with Former Star Wars Fan Club President Dan Madsen and.... Read More

This could be a great holiday outing fro grandparents and grandkids! Docents from the Byers-Evans House children's program will lead a tour of this historic Denver house, followed by a special tea with scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches and desserts. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for children. Reservations:.... Read More

Guitarist and vocalist Lorian Bartle will feature a mix of traditional and classical favorites to celebrate the winter holiday season. Songs from the French- and German-speaking world, Baroque gems, and classical guitar arrangements of beloved holiday songs will be showcased in this hour-long performance. Free event. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Join the Denver Astrological society for one of their monthly open houses at the historic Chamberlin Observatory. During the event, guests can view the heavens through the observatory's famous 20-inch aperture Alvan Clark-Saegmuller refractor by checking in at the desk on the main floor of the observatory and paying a $2 per-person fee or $5.... Read More

More than just music, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra combines high quality music concerts with fun activities before and after the performance to create a one-of-a-kind musical evening experience. Holiday Cheer! is the DPO's annual, family-friendly (maybe this is the perfect thing to take your visiting family members to?) holiday concert that has something for everyone. Tickets are $10.... Read More