22 W E S T W O R D W e s t w o r d U n w r a p p e d 2 0 2 5 - 2 6 westword.com H O L I D AY E V E N T S November 21: Belmar Tree Lighting Celebra- tion: The Belmar rink will reopen during this annual tree-lighting event featuring performances on ice, photo opportunities with Santa, a kids’ holiday crafting station and more. Friday, November 21, 5-8 p.m., free. 7337 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood, belmarcolorado.com. November 21: Kick the Keg, Support the Guild Fundraiser: More than twenty Colorado craft brewer- ies will compete in a high-energy competition, with all proceeds benefi ting the Colorado Brewers Guild. Friday, November 21, 2-4 p.m., $40-$50. Call to Arms Brewing Company, 4526 Tennyson Street, coloradobeer.org. November 21: Winter Whiskey Release: State 38 Distilling will debut its limited-edition American single-malt whiskey, aged six years and fi nished in a port wine barrel. Friday, November 21, 4-7 p.m., free. 400 Corporate Circle, Golden, state38.com. November 21-22: L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour: Five decorated homes in Denver’s historic Hilltop neighborhood will welcome guests during this 49th annual fundraiser for the Central City Opera Guild. Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $40-$50. Hilltop, lespritdenoel.org. November 22: Boulder Balkan Bash: An Eastern European folk dance party with live music and a community potluck. Saturday, November 22, 5-11 p.m.; $30-$40 adults, $15-$30 youth, and free for kids under six. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, handstamp.com. November 22: Downtown Longmont Plaza Lighting: Kick off the holiday season with live music, make-and-take crafts, warm drinks, sweet treats, photos with Santa and festive performances. Saturday, November 22, 6-7 p.m., free. Library West Plaza, 350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, downtown- longmont.com. November 22: Robot Riot: During this themed set, world-leading roboticist and headliner Dr. Naomi Fitter will perform alongside AI-powered Jon the Robot and professor-comedians from the Colorado School of Mines. Saturday, November 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15-$18. Rise Comedy, 1260 22nd Street, risecomedy.com. November 23: Cookie Crawl and Switch on the Holidays: Sample delicious treats and get a jump on your holiday shopping in downtown Boulder, then enjoy live performances, festive activities and the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and Pearl Street Mall. Sunday, November 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free. 1300 block of Pearl Street, Boul- der, boulderdowntown.com. November 26: All Black Attire Party: Dress in your sharpest black attire for this multi-level, adults-only soirée. Wednesday, November 26, 8 p.m., $23.18-$71.21. Temple Nightclub, 1136 Broadway, eventbrite.com. November 27: Mission Cares Thanksgiving Day Feast: AEG Presents Rocky Mountains welcomes all in need to a free community meal at Mission Ballroom. Thursday, November 27, 11:30 a.m., free. 4242 Wyn- koop Street, bit.ly/missioncaresthanksgiving. November 27: Turkey Trot and Thanksliving: Take part in the 5K or 1K fun run/walk around the Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary grounds, then refl ect on gratitude and compassion as its beloved turkey residents dine on a festive, plant-based meal. Thurs- day, November 27, 8:15-11:30 a.m., $5-$35. 3470 County Road 7, Erie, luvinarms.org. November 28: Downtown Littleton Candlelight Walk: Get into the holiday spirit with a festive parade, musical performances, Santa photos, sweet treats and a dazzling drone show. Friday, November 28, 5:30-8 p.m., free. Main Street, Littleton, visitlit- tleton.org. November 28: Grand Illumination: Witness the lighting of Union Station’s forty-foot-tall Christmas tree and enjoy family-friendly entertainment. Friday, November 28, 4-8 p.m., free. 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com. November 28: Stunt Dog Experience for the Holidays: Watch as a team of rescue dogs performs jaw-dropping tricks in an interactive, action-packed show. Friday, November 28, 4 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., $39-$44. Pace Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, parkerarts.org. November 29: Wild West Downtown Longmont Costume Crawl: Dress in your bolo ties, boots, hats and belt buckles on Small Business Saturday; participating businesses will offer themed food and drink specials, games, photo ops and more. Saturday, November 29, free. Downtown Longmont, downtownlongmont.com. November 29-30: Tennyson/Berkeley Small Busi- ness Passport Crawl: Enjoy exclusive promotions and earn a chance at giveaways with every purchase from small businesses in the Berkeley neighborhood. Saturday, November 29, and Sunday, November 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., free. Berkeley, shopjollygoodsdenver.com. November 30: Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony: Take part in 19th-century holiday traditions at the Fort while enjoying Mexican hot chocolate and traditional cinnamon-sugar cookies. Sunday, November 30, 4-5:30 p.m., free. 19192 CO-8, Morrison, thefort.com. December 2: Starlit Sanctuary: Under a canopy of star-like light and celestial soundscapes, guests will be guided through a soothing nervous-system reset designed specifi cally for the holiday season. Tuesday, December 2, 7-9 p.m., $45. Archipelago Denver, 2345 7th Street, denverzenden.com. December 3: Civic Center Stargaze: Learn about constellations from skilled astronomers and observe celestial bodies through high-powered telescopes, right in the heart of the city. Wednesday, December 3, 5-7 p.m., $5. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, civiccenterpark.org. December 4: Denver Dance Hall: A one-night-only singles’ event with live music and dancing, offering an alternative to dating apps. Thursday, December 4, 7-10 p.m., $35. Evans School, 1115 Acoma Street, denverdancehall.com. December 6: 9NEWS Parade of Lights: This free holiday spectacular will feature more than forty illuminated fl oats, giant character balloons, marching bands, equestrian units and vibrant cultural displays. Saturday, December 6, 6 p.m., free ($35.15-$69.97 grandstand tickets). Civic Center Park, Colfax and Broadway, winterindenver.com. December 6: Colfax Mayfair Holiday Sip and Stroll: Twelve local merchants along Colfax will offer complimentary wine samples and bites, plus a range of holiday bargains. Saturday, December 6, 2-6 p.m., free. East Colfax Avenue between Elm and Leyden streets, colfaxmayfairbid.com. December 6: Cole Winter Wonderland Craft and Community Fair: Celebrate the spirit of com- munity in the heart of Five Points with student perfor- mances, free family portraits, unique gifts from local vendors and more. Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. DSST: Cole Middle and High School, 3240 Humboldt Street, info.dsstpublicschools.org. December 6: DeCAF (Denver Comics and Arts Festival): Laugh it up at this intimate, third annual event hosted by the Colorado Comics Collective. Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., free. Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive, coloradocomics.org. December 6: Golden Community Potters Annual Pottery Sale: Purchase local, handmade pottery at this event benefi ting shelter pets in need. Saturday, December 6, noon-4 p.m., free. Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, foothill- sanimalshelter.org. December 6, 13 and 20: Saturday Night Lights: Cherry Creek North will celebrate the season with live DJ sets on a light-up dance fl oor, a free photo booth, complimentary hot chocolate and carriage rides beneath one million sparkling lights. Saturdays, December 6, 13 and 20, 5-8 p.m., free. 105 Fillmore Street, cherrycreeknorth.com. December 7: Latkes and Lights: This Hanukkah celebration will feature latke competitions, a craft fair showcasing local vendors, live music, themed games and more. Sunday, December 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $24-$32. JCC Denver, 350 South Dahlia Street, jccdenver.org. December 7: Lavender Gala: With a three-course lunch, dancing and door prizes, this 25th annual event will celebrate Boulder County’s LGBTQ+ elders. Sunday, December 7, noon-3 p.m., $12.51. Nissi’s Entertainment Venue and Event Center, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Lafayette, eventbrite.com. December 7: Winter Solstice Barrel Release: Sip something comforting from the Laws Whiskey House hot toddy bar, set your intentions for the sea- sonwith tarot card readers, participate in a toy drive, catch live music, and take home a keepsake mug. Sunday, December 7, noon-4 p.m., free. 80 West Arkansas Avenue, lawswhiskeyhouse.com. December 8: Call to Arms Brewing Company Knick Knack Auction: Bid on your favorite items, as everything must go from this soon-to-shutter Berkeley brewery. Monday, December 8, 1 p.m., free. 4526 Tennyson Street, calltoarmsbrewing.com. December 11: Festival of Lights: Denver Zen Den hosts a multi-sensory experience that weaves together advanced light technology, immersive sound and guided refl ection on your inner fl ame. Thursday, December 11, 7-8:30 p.m., $35. Archipelago Denver, 2345 7th Street, denverzenden.com. December 12-13: Chautauqua WinterFest: Horse-drawn carriage rides, historic cottage tours, an artisan market, guided caroling hikes and more are part of this festive two-day event. Friday, December 12, 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free and ticketed activities ($36.59 adults and $27.35 youth for WinterFest pass). 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, chautauqua.com. December 12-14: RiNo Gem and Mineral Show: Shop from independent miners, jewelers and artists from across Colorado at this event featuring a gem-inspired art gallery, creative workshops and a children’s dig area. Friday, December 12, through Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. RiNo ArtPark, 3400 Arkins Court, rinoartdistrict.org. December 13: Canadian Tuxedo Semi-Formal: Visit Ski Jorts City, a festive pop-up at Lady Justice Brewing Company, for this jorts fashion show and dance party. Saturday, December 13, 6-10 p.m., free. 3242 South Acoma Street, Englewood, ladyjustice- brewing.com. December 13: Guns to Gardens Firearm Disposal: In an effort to reduce gun violence, this local organization will take your unwanted, unloaded fi rearms and transform them into garden tools, jewelry and art. Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-noon, free. St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, gunstogardensdenver.org. December 13: Lights of December Parade: Decorated fl oats, marching bands, lit fi re engines and holiday carolers will parade through downtown Boulder. Saturday, December 13, 6 p.m., free. 15th and Walnut streets, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com. December 13: Longmont Lights Parade and Main Street Mile Kids’ Fun Run: Families are invited to run, jog, skip or dance down Main Street before twinkling fl oats make their way through down- town Longmont. Saturday, December 13, 4:30 p.m., free. Start and fi nish at Main Street and Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, downtownlongmont.com.
