{"id":3917,"date":"2024-12-31T18:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmhandyman.ca\/blog\/?p=3917"},"modified":"2024-12-31T18:44:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:44:34","slug":"things-to-do-in-denver-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmhandyman.ca\/blog\/things-to-do-in-denver-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Denver This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the year comes to a close, Denver is buzzing with a variety of exciting events, activities, and attractions that are perfect for spending a memorable weekend in the Mile High City. Here\u2019s a guide to help you make the most of your time in Denver this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Winter Attractions and Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mile High Drone Show<\/strong>: This holiday season, witness the Denver skyline come alive with the inaugural Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating breathtaking holiday-themed animations. You can catch this display every night at 7 p.m. until December 31, 2024, at Civic Center Park[1][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mile High Tree<\/strong>: Located in Civic Center Park, the Mile High Tree presents a dazzling light and music show. Each night, enjoy an eight-minute choreographed light and music holiday show at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., followed by a festive static display until 10:45 p.m.[1][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Rocks Park &amp; Amphitheatre<\/strong>: Even if there are no concerts scheduled, the free Visitor Center at Red Rocks Park &amp; Amphitheatre is worth a visit. It features a museum and the Performers&#8217; Hall of Fame, and the surrounding park offers stunning hiking trails through the red rock formations[1].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Festivals and Markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Denver Christkindlmarket<\/strong>: Experience old German traditions at the Denver Christkindlmarket in Civic Center Park. Enjoy authentic cuisine, live music, holiday drinks, and an artisan marketplace until December 23, 2024[3][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blossoms of Light<\/strong>: Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for the Blossoms of Light extravaganza, a twinkling and breathtaking display of light and color. This event runs from November 20, 2024, to January 12, 2025[3][5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique Art and Light Experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lumonics Light &amp; Sound Gallery<\/strong>: For a unique and immersive experience, head to the Lumonics Light &amp; Sound Gallery. The &#8220;Lumonics Immersed&#8221; event features light sculptures that pulsate to soothing music, providing a healing and mind-expanding experience. This event takes place every Saturday from 8 to 10:30 p.m.[2].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ice Skating and Winter Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Downtown Denver Rink<\/strong>: Enjoy ice skating at the Downtown Denver Rink, a popular winter destination in the heart of the city. This rink is open until February 2, 2025[5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Year\u2019s Eve Celebrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks<\/strong>: Celebrate the start of 2025 with spectacular fireworks displays at the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. There are two shows scheduled for 9 p.m. and midnight on December 31, 2024[3][5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker<\/strong>: Catch a performance of the Colorado Ballet\u2019s The Nutcracker at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, a timeless holiday tradition[5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms<\/strong>: Visit Chatfield Farms for the Trail of Lights, a festive light display that runs until January 1, 2025[5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Important Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mile High Drone Show<\/strong>: Runs until December 31, 2024, at Civic Center Park, with drone displays at 7 p.m. each night[1][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mile High Tree<\/strong>: Located in Civic Center Park, with light and music shows at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. until December 31, 2024[1][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Denver Christkindlmarket<\/strong>: Open until December 23, 2024, at Civic Center Park[3][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blossoms of Light<\/strong>: At Denver Botanic Gardens from November 20, 2024, to January 12, 2025[3][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lumonics Immersed<\/strong>: Every Saturday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Lumonics Light &amp; Sound Gallery[2].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Downtown Denver Rink<\/strong>: Open until February 2, 2025[5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks<\/strong>: Two shows at 9 p.m. and midnight on December 31, 2024, at the 16th Street Mall[3][5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorado Ballet: The Nutcracker<\/strong>: Performances at Ellie Caulkins Opera House[5].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms<\/strong>: Open until January 1, 2025[5].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the year comes to a close, Denver is buzzing with a variety of exciting events, activities, and attractions that&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - 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