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

Bring a can of food to donate and see this Netflix original holiday special for free at the Sie Film Center! About the Film: Bill Murray worries no one will show up to his T.V. show due to a terrible snow-storm in New York City. USA, 2015, 120 Minute Running Time DIRECTOR: Sofia Coppola Principal Cast: George Clooney, Miley Cyrus,.... 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 cone, decorated with cut-outs and ribbon, and filled with candy or small toys. Learn more holiday traditions in the Brown’s decorated home and create your.... 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 5–6 & 12–13: Rudi Monterroso – Acrylic Painting on Metal and Canvas.... 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