First Tuesday evenings at the Children's Museum are always free and now there are even more things to see and try thanks to a new expansion of the museum. More info: https://www.mychildsmuseum.org

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

Creative Mornings is a free breakfast lecture series for the creative community (and anyone else who enjoys learning new things and discovering new perspectives on the world) with chapters in 125 cities around the world. It’s a great way to start your morning! About the Speaker: Chris O'Hara is a structural engineer and design enthusiast whose.... Read More

Tour Denver's oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House Museum, for Free! Nestled on the banks of Cherry Creek, the Four Mile House was the last stop coming west to Denver along the Cherokee Trail. It was a welcome site for the weary travelers, a place to wash off the trail dust, have a drink.... Read More

The Berger Collection’s intriguing Portrait of a Man as Saint Sebastian is the focus of a talk by collection curator Kathleen Stuart. Explore what it might mean to have yourself portrayed as an allegorical figure – a saint, or a sinner, or a mythical hero. Conversations with Curators feature lively discussion with different curators on the first.... 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.

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

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

"The Mizel Museum’s permanent exhibit, 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks, is a dynamic journey through art, artifacts and digital media that illuminates, narrates and celebrates Jewish history and culture, which is ultimately a celebration of not only contemporary life but of all humanity. The exhibit encourages an ongoing conversation about where we came from and.... 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. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for.... Read More

This is the 3rd annual public Menorah lighting at the Colorado State Capitol. The Menorah lighting with government officials will kick off the evening, followed by a Chanukah concert with Steve Brodsky joined by mascot Rocky, a Minion, break dancers, donuts, hot cider and a grand BBQ! More info: https://chanukahatthecapitol.wix.com/capitol

Join the Museum of Nature and Science for a special screening of Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland. This IMAX film introduces you to a cast of animals and a collection of plants that have uniquely adapted to life on the isolated Galápagos Islands. After the film, hear from Scott Sampson of DMNS and Chris Pague from The Nature.... 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. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for.... Read More

A free lecture from Creative Minds: December 15th is the anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole by Roald Amundsen, "the last of the Vikings."  The race to the South Pole was one of the greatest international races prior to the race to the moon and was full of tragedy and triumph.  It featured tiny,.... Read More

Join the fun-loving and historically-savvy folks of the Molly Brown House for an evening for young professionals (ages 21-40) that combines cocktails, munchies, activities and a dive into Denver's rich history. The theme changes each month and tickets are $15 (this includes programming and 1 drink). Learn more and purchase tickets here. December Event Theme Description.... Read More

A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Other than water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and one of the oldest, tracing its roots (so to speak) to at least the 5th century BCE.  Join Active Minds as we tell the story of tea, including the role it played in colonial empire.... Read More

Join Little Man Ice Cream for their 3rd annual community-wide singalong. Local school choirs will serenade and strum the tunes of our diverse community and Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe will give a spirited Klezmer nod to the Jewish holiday on the 5th night of Chanukkah. More info: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/pajama-christmas-carol-hora-around-the-menorah/

Join History Colorado for a free holiday concert with vocalist Marta Burton. Opening with the story of how, in 1914, Sturgeon Electric’s founding father, David Dwight Sturgeon, lit up an outdoor pine tree with red and green bulbs to cheer his ill son, this unique holiday show celebrates 101 years of holiday illumination in the Mile.... Read More

Teen Fridays Nights at MCA Denver is a free, drop in program for teens where teens can hang out and join in on a variety of workshops led by local artists and creatives. Teen admission is always FREE at MCA Denver. December 11: Boxwood Pinball tournament More info: http://mcadenver.org/teendropin.php

FREE! ONE NIGHT ONLY: Friday, December 11th at 10pm. You asked for it. So, Denver Film Society is bringing it back! Join them for the Third Annual screening of this classic! Be sure to come early to visit DARTH SANTA! What's worse than CGI Jabba the Hutt? More blasphemous than Greedo shooting first? More offensive than Jar.... Read More

Celebrate the season and your library with a fun day for all ages. There will be snacks, crafts and live music. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/cherry-creek-holiday-open-house

Stop by for the delicious food, stay for the snowflake making! Free holiday fun at Ross-University Hills library! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/adult/winter-wonderland-open-house

FREE coffee for adults, FREE art activities and snacks for kids and FREE art for everyone! Come enjoy RedLine's first Cry Baby Opening! An art event where you can cry if you want to. An opportunity for parents and children to experience our current exhibition, Greenscapes (this exhibition features 4 decades of work by sound artist.... Read More

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

The DAM’s 2015 celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe is on Sunday, December 13 from 2–4 pm on level 1 of the North Building. It includes several lively and colorful dance performances and children’s choirs. There also will be free tours in Spanish on Sundays, December 20 and 27 and January 3, all at 2.... Read More

One Screening Only! Sunday, December 13th at 2:30pm. George Bailey is a small-town man whose life seems so desperate he contemplates suicide. He had always wanted to leave Bedford Falls to see the world, but circumstances and his own good heart have led him to stay. He sacrficed his education for his brother's, kept the.... 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. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for.... Read More

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the History Colorado Center? Join the museum for free members-only collections tours every third Tuesday at 1 p.m., and learn how their collections are stored and cared for by their collections team. You’ll visit rarely seen storage and processing spaces and get an up-close-and-personal view of artifacts. Tour is limited to 12.... Read More

Get ready for holiday baking by designing and 3D-printing your own custom cookie cutter with help from Denver Public Library's ideaLAB (4th floor at Central)! Good to know: 3D printers are slow - you may not be able to leave with your print immediately, but the library will print out all creations as quickly as possible.... Read More

The GREAT DEBATE from Buntport Theater pits teams of non-experts head to head in lively debates of the inconsequential. Mundane topics are brought to life by ordinary, but opinionated folks. You're bound to be a flip-flopper after listening to compelling arguments on things that never mattered! Always funny! Tickets: $6 - $8 depending on your.... 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. Tickets are $20 for History Colorado members, $25 for nonmembers and $18 for.... Read More

If there’s a white-hot food trend right now, it’s ramen. Chef Johnny DePierro of Bones joins 5280’s Food Editor Amanda M. Faison to talk about what makes ramen so captivating. The chosen cookbook is the much-loved Momofuku by David Chang. Check it out, cook from it and come ready to discuss. Plus: samples! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/food-lovers-book-club-ramen

Can you believe it's the 40th anniversary of this film?! To celebrate the theatrical re-release of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Denver Film will screen a brand new sing-a-long version of the film on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:30p. The screening will be accompanied by specially-filmed, exclusive, introductions from Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and John.... Read More

It’s month #3 of the Stompin’ Ground Games, and Warm Cookies of the Revolution will be at Buntport Theater to celebrate and learn about the diverse mix of neighborhood history and current issues in La Alma-Lincoln Park, including the Santa Fe Arts District, Sun Valley, Auraria, Baker, and the Golden Triangle. This month’s theme is DANCE and will feature.... Read More

A free lecture presented by Active Minds: Perhaps no other city in the world conjures such distinct images as the gondolas plying the canals of Venice.  Join us for a virtual tour of this beautiful and historic city that is visited by more than 20 million tourists each year.  We will cover the story of.... Read More

One Night Only! Thursday, December 17th at 7:30pm. The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life.... Read More

Talk with Professor Arthur Gilbert and Pulitzer-Prize Winning Cartoonist Mike Keefe, 7pm Free and open to the public. About the Exhibit: The Center for Visual Art, for the first time in its history, is presenting work that dates back more than two hundred years in Under the Guillotine: James Gillray and Contemporary Counterparts. Over 60.... Read More

Films On Tap - You've played drinking games at home, now play them with Denver Film Society! They'll give you the rules and thanks to Breckingridge Breweries the first 50 guests get their first drink on the house! Drink specials run all night long. 2 Die Hards for the price of one! Die Hard begins at 7:30pm, Die Hard 2: Die Harder begins.... 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

One Screening Only! Sun, Dec 20th at 1pm. Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army. This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole.... Read More

Free movie showing and snacks, plus $6 movie-inspired cocktails! More info: http://www.thesourcedenver.com

“Over the course of 45 minutes, chiming and chants bounce off walls and windows transforming the coldest urban area with the warmth of musical fellowship.” NPR “A marvelously fluid, traveling spatial sound sculpture that disintegrates and reforms at nearly every stop light.” THE VILLAGE VOICE Unsilent Night from New York composer Phil Kline is a mobile sound.... Read More

One Night Only! Monday, December 21st at 7:30pm. Cold-hearted TV exec Bill Murray is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas -- the hard way. This wild, woolly spin on Dickens's A Christmas Carol sees Murray visited by three high-spirited spirits … and while there are laughs aplenty, Murray's reformation and redemption are immensely.... Read More

Come join Denver artists Jaime Molina & Pedro Barrios for a hands on mural project at MCA Denver in the Teen Lounge. Grab a brush, and help out with the mural. Teens are invited to stop by on Dec 22 & Dec 29-31 from 12-5PM. No prior art experience necessary. Bring a friend! Teen Mural Project.... Read More

Join Active Minds for a program that highlights the important issues and events of 2015. Covering international events, economic challenges, social and political issues and more, this free lecture will examine how pivotal moments from the past twelve months affected us and will continue to impact our lives. Active Minds Co-Founder John Henderson will also take issues.... Read More

Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, associate director A holiday classic, Home Alone features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live as the film is screened on large suspended screens. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend.... Read More

Join the MCA for an intimate evening of music with Esme Patterson in the Whole Room. Bio: “Paper Bird’s Esmé Patterson flies solo,” mused Denver’s Westword in Summer of 2012. Since that time this fierce and brilliant songwriter’s altitude and velocity has only increased. As a founding member of the Americana group Paper Bird, Patterson’s songwriting is.... Read More

Two local musicians, Jeff Hooton and Rex Spease, have come together to channel music that evokes a Paris street, wet with December rain, chilly yet happy with the bustle of shoppers; cafes full of beautiful people watching the world go by; and 1930s night clubs celebrating the time before the war. Jeff and Rex specialize.... Read More

The Colorado Symphony presents a concert filled with music from the world of Star Wars and classical favorites spanning the parsecs between Denver and Dagobah. Whether your loyalties lie with the Imperial Forces or the Rebel Troops, you're sure to hear your favorite themes and discover a few more. And remember: May the Force be with you. (CO Symphony).... Read More

The Colorado Symphony presents a concert filled with music from the world of Star Wars and classical favorites spanning the parsecs between Denver and Dagobah. Whether your loyalties lie with the Imperial Forces or the Rebel Troops, you're sure to hear your favorite themes and discover a few more. And remember: May the Force be with you. (CO Symphony) Tickets:.... Read More

Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of Times Square on New Year’s Eve at the Children’s Museum -- all before bedtime! Noon Year's Eve is a longtime Denver New Year's Eve tradition and a great choice for families. The celebration is filled with ball drops and countdowns each hour, rainbow confetti, bubble wrap fireworks, art projects,.... Read More

Bring the whole family to the library to celebrate New Year's Eve with crafts and fun as we count down to noon! More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/new-years-noon-party

Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with Denver Public Library! Participants will make New Year’s crafts, eat snacks, jump on bubble wrap and have a countdown with a balloon drop. More info: https://www.denverlibrary.org/event/engage/noon-years-eve-party