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FUN THINGS TO DO

Festivals & Events

• Arts Holiday Bazaar - Telluride, 12/6-8
• Lighting of Breck & Race of Santas - 12/7
• Parade of Lights - Denver, 12/7
• Festival of Lights Parade - Colorado Springs, 12/7
• Georgetown Market - 12/7-8 & 14-15
• Ullr Fest - Breckenridge, 12/12-14
• Winterfest - Evergreen, 12/14
• Torchlight Parade - Winter Park, 12/24
• Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade - Telluride, 12/24
• Annual Crystal Ball - Estes Park, 12/28
• NYE Fireworks - Denver, 12/31
• 12 Ways to Celebrate NYE - 12/31
• MusicFest at Steamboat - 1/6-11
• National Western Stock Show - 1/11-26
• Cowboy Downhill - 1/20
• Snow Sculpture Championships - 1/20-29
• Winter X Games - 1/23-25
• Ouray Ice Festival - 1/23-26
• Rio Frio Ice Fest - 1/24-26
• Snowdown - 1/24-2/2
• Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival - 1/25

Elevate Your Holidays

• Mile High Holidays
• Denver Zoo Lights
• Denver Parade of Lights
• Blossoms of Lights
• Downtown Boulder Holidays
• Castle Pines Winter Wonderland
• Colorado Springs Holidays & Festival of Lights
• Longmont Holidays
• Holidays in Estes Park
• Holidays in Fort Collins
• Fort Collins Garden of Lights
• Visit Loveland for the Holidays
• Loveland Winter Wonderlights
• Holiday Events in Greeley
• NoCo Winter Wonderland

Unwrap the Best of the Front Range

• Holiday Gift Guide - Boulder
• Royal Gorge Shopping Guide - Cañon City
• Off the Beaten Path - Colorado Springs
• Holiday Shopping & Markets - Denver
• Downtown Retail Therapy - Greeley
• Eclectic Shops & Boutiques - Longmont
• Antiques & Specialty Stores - Loveland
• Handcrafted Treasures - Fort Collins
• Heroes Holiday Market - Cheyenne

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Colorado Bucket List

Unleash the spirit of adventure with our Colorado Bucket List! This year we are featuring new ideas each month. Explore the Rockies, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in vibrant culture!

• Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver Mint Facility.
• Book a tour of Celestial Seasonings Tea in Boulder.
• Speaking of tea, did you know that Colorado is home to a number of castles? Check out 6 captivating castles to see.
• Take a cruise on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.
• Enjoy a ride on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
• Gain over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than 1 mile on the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs. You will be well rewarded with breathtaking views!
• For experienced rock climbers and adrenaline junkies, a cliffside hike Via Ferrata in Telluride awaits! This hike includes hanging off a ledge, climbing ladders and using metal rungs.
• Take in dramatic scenery at Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed locations in Colorado.
• Experience music like never before with a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
• Strap on a hard hat and tour the The Argo Mill & Tunnel in Idaho Springs.
• Walk across America's Highest Suspension Bridge, Royal Gorge Bridge, and stay to play at the adventure park!

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The Great Outdoors
One of the great things about living on the Colorado Front Range is that we have easy access to one of the best outdoor playgrounds in the world, the Rocky Mountains. Couple that with community open space and trails, and you could spend an entire summer exploring. Check out some of the quick links below and enjoy!

• Explore Community Trails & Open Space: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Johnstown-Milliken, Estes Park
• Larimer County Open Spaces & Trails
• Weld County Open Spaces & Trails
• Poudre River Trail Corridor
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
• Pawnee National Grassland