Spectator viewing for the Parade is free all along the two-mile route,
as Downtown Denver's skyline provides a stunning background for the lights and sounds of
the parade.The parade will be in
Downtown Denver, starting in front of Civic Center Park and the City & County Building
on Bannock Street at 14th Avenue.
Wednesday through Sunday evenings, Dec. 3, 2008 through Jan. 4, 2009See
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in a different light this holiday
season, as you wind through a charming forest path decorated with more
than 1 million colorful lights at the inaugural Trail of Lights – a new
holiday tradition. With the Colorado foothills as a backdrop,
this spectacular display will be draped in elegant designs along the
countryside, illuminating the plants, trees and hardscape features.
Nearly half of all the lights used will be sparkling, energy-saving,
light-emitting diodes (LEDs), reflecting the Gardens’ commitment to
conservation and sustainability. The Gardens at Chatfield will
be transformed into a winter wonderland that includes a children’s play
area with a treehouse along the trail path. Tour the restored 1880s
homestead that will be decorated in a charming Colorado country
Christmas motif. Guests can also enjoy warm drinks to ward off the
seasonal chill. The popular HoloSpex glasses, which magically transform
the lights into shimmering 3-D shapes, will be available for just $1.
Ample parking is available at no cost. Please note: For the
city-spirited, Blossoms of Light will return to the Gardens’ York
Street location during the 2009 holiday season. Blossoms of Light has
been temporarily suspended due to the construction of a parking
structure and the new Bonfils-Stanton Visitor Center – both...
Experience a magical wonderland at the Fort Carson Special Events Center during Winter Magic, a two day holiday celebration. Families will be treated to holiday entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Dancing Christmas Tree, refreshments, interactive games and special holiday prizes and giveaways. There will be face painting, cookie decorating, bouncy houses, and of course pictures with one very special old man! This two day event is open to the public!
A Wildly Festive Experience.Lights, Animals, Interaction!The holidays are more festive than ever at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s new Winter WildLand. With thousands of lights, holiday characters, story telling and the opportunity to make gifts for the animals and accompany Santa as he delivers your presents, the Zoo is bustling with activities this season.Friday - Sunday, Dec. 5-7Thursday - Sunday, Dec. 11-14Thursday - Sunday, Dec. 18-21Thursday - Sunday, Dec. 25-28Thursday - Sunday, Jan. 1-4, 2009Zoo Only (no Sky Ride):Adult $7.25Child $4.25 (Ages 3 to 11)Combo Tickets (including Sky Ride):Adult Combo $10.25Child Combo $7.25Sky Ride Only (no Zoo experience included) :Adult Sky Ride $5Child Sky RIde $4Under three years of age is free.CMZoo Members receive unlimited Winter WildLand visits!Mountaineer Sky Ride for Members:Adult $5Child $4 (Ages 3 to 11)Group TicketsGroup tickets (minimum 15 people per group) for qualifying organizations are $2 off per person, please call 719-633-9925, ext. 111 for more information.
The magic of the holidays begins with a free day of family fun. “We invite everyone to start the holiday at the Pioneers Museum, where the magic of the season comes alive,” said Carol Kennis Lopez, program coordinator for the Pioneers Museum. Throughout the day, free activities for children, including holiday ornament making, sing-a-longs and, of course, magic fill the historic museum. Doors to the Pioneers Museum open at 10 a.m. with a variety of activities designed specifically for children and their families. The Colorado Springs Show Choir will perform as well as local magician Professor Higgins. In addition, visitors will be able to see model trains by local railroaders Slim Rails, weaving and spinning demonstrations by the Pikes Peak Weavers Guild, and balloon animals by Mr. Magic and Company. Visitors will also be able to view the new Gold Rush exhibit. To cap the day, the Museum will remain open through the annual Parade of Lights, which passes the museum after 5:45. Lopez says she hopes parade goers will stop by for free hot chocolate...
With over 80 floats and crowds reaching over 100,000 people, the Festival of Lights Parade is a truly stunning small town holiday festival that's anything but small. This year, the Parade has chosen the Empty Stocking Fund as its charity, so you can start your holiday season and holiday giving on the same night. The Festival of Lights Parade will start in downtown Colorado Springs, at the corner of Tejon and St Vrain Street and will go south on Tejon to Vermijo Avenue, turn west to Cascade Avenue and go north to Kiowa Street.
Did you know the Inuits in Alaska have over 10 different words for snow? Find out more fun snowy facts and make a snow globe for yourself, or as a wintry gift for someone special. Reservations required.
The 67th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Observance will honor our local residents who were at Pearl Harbor that day and remember the thousands who lost their lives.Sponsored by the Navy League of the United States - Colorado Springs Chapter.
A parent training program for parents with children birth to age six. During this course, you will learn how to tackle many of the concerns that arise when parenting a young child. From temper tantrums, power struggles, and sibling rivalry to potty training, mealtime disruptions and dining out disasters, it's all covered!Join us for a free one-hour introductory class to learn more.Â
Enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas with jingle bell wagon rides, barn dances, wonderful decorations and demonstrations, caroling, and St. Nicholas. LHA members are free and non-members are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and teens, $2 for youth ages 6-12, and under 6 are free.
It’s time for Jingle Jam! Vanguard Church is proud to present a festive and meaningful Christmas production for the whole family to experience! We invite families in the community to join us on Sunday, December 21st, at 9 am or 11 am – you will have a blast celebrating the meaning of Christmas, through laughter, song, dance, drama and a variety of holiday surprises, including a gift for every family! Don’t miss out on the family event of the season – mark your calendars for December 21st at Vanguard Church.For more information, visit our website: www.vanguardchurch.org or call 719-591-8800.
Winter is almost here, and that means a visit from Santa is just around the corner. Old Saint Nick is a busy fellow, but thanks to North American Aerospace Defense Command,we can tag along for his journey delivering presents to boys and girls across the globe. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a U.S/Canadian organization charged with monitoring the continent's skies for potential threats. NORAD performs this mission 365 days a year, but on December 24 it performs an additional task-tracking Santa Claus.For more than 50 years, NORAD has been tracking Santa's sleigh through
the night sky over places like London, Cairo, and Colorado Springs. NORAD has been tracking Santa since 1955 when a Colorado Springs newspaper ran a Sears Roebuck and Co. advertisement telling kids to 'Call me direct and be sure to dial the correct number.' But the number was misprinted. Children who phoned in reached the Air Operations Center. Rather than hanging up, the commanders on duty 'found the location of Santa Claus' on their radars and reported the information to every caller. The tradition continues today.Check the website below to track Santa, send a letter to Santa, and to check out other fun activities.
