Holiday Events in Boulder County Colorado
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December Events
1940s & 50s White Christmas Ball
Dec. 3: This annual nostalgic holiday party features a gorgeous canopy of lights, vintage WWII planes and other vehicles, decorated trees, live music, re-enactments from the timeless movie “White Christmas,” and hours of dancing. Purchase tickets early, as this event usually sells out. 5pm at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755 Airport Way in Broomfield.
www.1940sball.org.
Circle of Care Intergenerational Holiday Dinner
Dec. 25: Circle of Care, a nonprofit that works to unite the generations through arts and cultural access, presents a free holiday dinner, open to all, “because no one should be alone on Christmas.” Two seatings at the Niwot Tavern, 7960 Niwot Road; RSVP by Dec. 16 to 303-449-8884 or
www.circleofcareproject.org.
Colorado Events: Holiday Gift Fairs
Find unique gifts for friends and family at special holiday gift fairs sponsored by Colorado Events.
www.coloradoevents.net.
Dec. 11: Boulder Holiday Gift Festival, Boulder YMCA, 28th and Mapleton, 11am-5pm
Dec. 18: Last Chance Gift Fest, in the Main Exhibit Hall at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 10am-5pm
Downtown Boulder Holiday Events
Several annual holiday events take place on or near the Pearl Street Mall; check the details at
www.downtownboulderholidays.com; 303-449-3774.
Through Dec. 24: St. Nick on the Bricks, visits with Santa from 11am-2pm
Dec. 3: Lights of December Parade, 6pm
Erie Country Christmas and Parade of Lights
Dec. 2: Erie’s annual holiday event includes Santa’s workshop, caroling, complimentary s’mores, a living nativity scene, free hayrides and a parade. 5-8pm in downtown Erie.
www.eriechamber.org.
Holiday Mountain Market
Dec. 3-4: Dozens of vendors offer unique gifts, from candles to handknits to fine art. There are also refreshments, photos with Santa, and raffle prizes. 10am-5pm Sat and 10am-4pm Sun at Nederland Community Center, 750 Colorado Highway 72. 303-258-0799.
Hotel Boulderado Holiday Tea Series
The Hotel Boulderado hosts a series of annual holiday-themed teas, often paired with holiday bazaars and live entertainment. Check
www.boulderado.com for details and registration. The Boulderado is at 2115 13th St.
Klezmania!
Dec. 24: The Boulder Jewish Community Center presents “Klezmania: A New Musical and Culinary Christmas Eve Tradition,” a celebration for the first night of Chanukah that features musical programming for all ages. The JCC is at 6007 Oreg Ave. Check
www.boulderjcc.org for more information.
Lafayette Holiday Events
Dec. 3: “Home for the Holidays,” Lafayette’s annual family event, features visits with Santa, hot cocoa, holiday cookies, carolers and live reindeer at Festival Plaza, 309 South Boulder Road. Later that day, there are caroling, the holiday tree lighting at dusk, a sing-along and a potluck dinner. Find an updated schedule of events at
www.cityoflafayette.com.
Longmont: Gift of Home Christmas Home Tour
Dec. 1-3: Tour four beautifully decorated homes in Longmont while helping to raise funds for Longmont Meals on Wheels. Ticket price includes a soup-and-bread meal and other activities. Info:
www.thegiftofhome.org.
Longmont Lights
Dec. 9-10: Longmont’s weekend celebration features a parade on Saturday at 5pm, plus activities on Friday evening like Santa’s Workshop, a concert, food trucks, an ice skating show, fireworks, and a Night Sky Dive Drop. Find out more at
www.downtownlongmont.com.
Longmont Museum Holiday Festival
Dec. 17: Second-annual event features live music, hot chocolate and cookies, visits with Santa, and an exhibit of historic winter photos. Two separate events, one beginning at 3pm and the other at 6:30pm. The museum is at 400 Quail Road;
www.longmontcolorado.gov/museum.
Louisville Parade of Lights
Dec. 2: Annual holiday parade in Louisville is held in conjunction with the monthly art walk downtown. Main Street closes at 4pm, ArtWalk is 4-6:30pm, and the parade begins at 7pm. There’s also live caroling, a living crèche, visits with Santa, and other holiday-themed activities.
www.louisvilleco.gov.
Polar Express Train Rides
Through Dec. 23: On select dates, the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden offers special Polar Express–themed events, with activities based on the beloved children’s book. These events sell out quickly; check
www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org.
St Julien Gingerbread Teas
Sundays through Dec. 18: See listing under Benefits & Fundraisers.
