Events Dec/Jan 2026

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do this season.

FEATURED EVENT

Hazel Miller Holiday Concert 2025
Dec. 14
Immerse yourself in the warmth and joy of the season at what has become a holiday tradition at the Dairy. Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has toured North America, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East, and Central America. Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene. With Hazel Miller & The Collective, you get original, jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band’s own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the house! Show starts at 4 p.m., tickets $17.25 – $28.75, thedairy.org.

Light Up the Holidays
Daily, through Dec. 31
Downtown Boulder lights up the holidays late November through December with special events, activities, and promotions throughout downtown. boulderdowntown.com.

Gingerbread Tea at St. Julien
Sundays, Through Dec. 21
Put on your Sunday’s best and join us for Gingerbread Tea. Gingerbread Tea is a long-standing tradition at St. Julien with proceeds benefiting There with Care, a non-profit organization that supports families and children facing critical illness. As such, we ask that you consider bringing an unwrapped toy to support our toy drive. Children will enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating complete with a complimentary chef hat and apron, while adults can relax to the soothing sounds of live holiday jazz. The price for tea includes scones, tea sandwiches, and assorted gourmet teas. Free–$49. stjulien.com

Sunday Meditation
Sundays, Through Dec. 28
All are warmly invited Sundays from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. to the Boulder Shambhala Center where a senior teacher will lead a period of sitting meditation practice followed by tea and conversation. Beginners and advanced practitioners are all welcome. Free (donations appreciated). boulder.shambhala.org.

Guided Tour with Food Historian John Lehndorf
Dec. 6 & Jan. 3
Spend an hour hearing the tales of Boulder’s food history from longtime food writer, John Lehndorff. He is the Exhibit Historian for “Boulder EATS!” at the Museum of Boulder. He has nearly 50 years of experience writing about Boulder’s food scene, and many memories and stories to go with it. This is an opportunity for not only a tour of the exhibit, but an invitation to join John down memory lane, reminiscing about great meals and memories from decades of Boulder restaurants. General public: $20, members: $10, EBT and Tribal Members: $10, museumofboulder.org.

Parade of Lights 2025
Dec. 5
Celebrate the holidays in Louisville with adazzling Parade of Lights with twinkling floats and marching bands, visits with Santa, festive fun, plus local choirs and musical entertainment. Historic Main Street. louisvillechamber.com.

First Friday
Dec. 5
NoBo First Friday is a free event featuring monthly exhibitions at the Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center, open artist studios, live music, artist demos and special activations in many locations. Take a self-guided tour of artists’ studios and creative businesses, meet painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, artists and artisans along your stroll through the area. First Friday runs from 6–9 p.m. on the first Friday of the month, except January. noboartdistrict.org.

Queer Winter Market
Dec. 5
Make the Yuletide Gay with local queer gifts for everyone. Sip on complimentary cocoa and browse unique crafts to delight your friends and family. Free and open to the public at the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains. rmequality.org. 

Holiday Festival 2025
Dec. 5–7
Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages. From orchestras, bands and choirs to jazz, world music and opera to world-class faculty and guest performances, the CU Boulder College of Music brings hundreds of stunning performances to Boulder audiences throughout the academic year. Tickets $25–90, cupresents.org.

Ratcracker
Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13
Join Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance for a twist on the classic tale as Frequent Flyers’ professional company, intensive training program, and student company take the stage together. Dairy Arts Center. frequentflyers.org and thedairy.org.

Vegan Holiday Market
Dec. 6
The Vegan Holiday Market is the perfect way to support small businesses while also shopping with compassion for holiday gifts, home goods, and enjoying local food vendors! It’s also the perfect way to round out the season by showing support to our small businesses that we love here in Colorado. Enjoy live music, grab some lunch, and knock out all of your holiday shopping in one spot! The Avalon Ballroom, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. vegfestco.com.

St. Nick on the Bricks
Dec. 6 & 13 
Kids of all ages can visit with Santa for free at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center on the 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories. boulderdowntown.com.

Holiday Teas
Dec. 7–Jan. 3
Hotel Boulderado’s Tea service is offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays to guests set on the historic Mezzanine. With beautiful views of the hotel’s famous renovated stained glass canopy ceiling and irresistible menus, the tea service at Hotel Boulderado will quickly become an annual tradition for you and your loved ones. The Holiday Teas feature pastries and desserts, a savory buffet with sandwiches and more, plus teas, specialty cocktails, and wine. boulderado.com.

Tebo Train’s Snowflake Express
Dec. 7 & 14
Take a ride on the 100% Electric Tebo Train aka Snowflake Express. Children ages 10 and under (with accompanying adult) will chug along Pearl Street in this one-of-a-kind experience.  The Snowflake Express boards in front of Wells Fargo (1242 Pearl St). The last train leaves at 2 pm. There is a suggested donation of $5 per group. boulderdowntown.com.

Winter Winderland with Boulder Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet
Dec. 10
Visit Niwot Hall for a cozy evening filled with festive tunes by Boulder Philharmonic’s Woodwind Quintet. Enjoy favorites from Tchaikovsky, Coleman, Anderson, and more as you relax with a warm drink, grab some bites, and take in the sounds of a Winter Winderland. Bring friends, family, and holiday spirit, and make this night one to remember! General admission: $25, kids/students $10. boulderphil.org.

Longmont Lights Friday Festival
Dec. 12
Take a stroll around Roosevelt Park, lit up with thousands of holiday festival lights. Dress for the weather! Hot cocoa carts, costumed characters, fire pits, Santa’s workshop in the Memorial Building, visits with Santa at the Senior Center, and holiday music. The night ends with a sparkle! Don’t miss the laser show at 7:45 p.m. Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. longmontcolorado.gov.

Lights of December Parade
Dec. 13
Spectators are invited to enjoy floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, schools, community groups and nonprofits. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself—Santa Claus! Reviewing stand at Broadway & Pearl. 6–7:30 p.m. boulderdowntown.com.

Winter Art Market
Dec. 13
Join BMoCA on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for a day full of art vendors and creatives! The museum will host an array of artisan vendors in its heated event space upstairs. The museum will be open, featuring “Media Live: Data Rich, Dirt Poor,” and tasty hot beverages will be provided. Come shop small and support your local art scene. Free with Pay From Your Heart museum admission.

Christmas Day Grand Brunch
Dec. 25
Gather your loved ones for a festive Christmas Brunch Buffet in the Xanadu Ballroom at St Julien Hotel & Spa. Savor a luxurious holiday feast featuring carved prime rib, honey-glazed ham, roasted winter vegetables, Verlasso salmon, and an assortment of fresh seasonal salads. Indulge your sweet tooth with a dazzling dessert display of house-made pastries, yule logs, and holiday confections. Enjoy live holiday music that fills the room with warmth and cheer, creating the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Don’t forget to stop by the Terrace to capture a memorable photo with the snow-kissed Flatirons glistening in the distance. $49–109, St Julien Hotel and Spa. stjulien.com

Christmas Buffet
Dec. 25
Enjoy special Christmas buffet at Hotel Boulderado. Hotel Boulderado’s special events and annual holiday traditions are not something to miss featuring seasonal chef-inspired menus. Seatings from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. boulderado.com.

YAW Art Camp
Jan. 5, 2026
Young Artists at Work (YAW) day camps offer a dynamic and inspiring day of artistic expression, where campers explore artists and art materials, and have fun together in an art museum setting! Camps correspond to Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) non-student contact days. All camps are taught by a BMoCA educator. Morning session: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., afternoon session: 1–4 p.m., $50/$45 members per half day session. bmoca.org.

Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest
Jan. 27, 2026
Beloved former teen militia member Tamika Flynn is joining a few hundred of her friends for the annual Murder Night in Blood Forest, a celebration of crows, ravens, and all corvids. But a masked killer is hunting these carefree partiers one by one. Who would ruin Murder Night with murder? Starring Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, surprise guests playing fan favorite characters, a special musical guest as “The Weather” and live music by Disparition. Boulder Theater. downtownboulder.org.

eTown Taping with Robyn Hitchcock and Special Guest
Jan. 31, 2026
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist – surrealist rock ‘n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, and performer. An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Robyn has traversed many genres with humor, intelligence, and originality over 30 albums and seemingly infinite live performances. eTown, 7–9:30 p.m. etown.org.