26 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 December 13: Mile High Merry: Savor festive eats and drinks from Denver Central Market vendors, then snap complimentary photos with Santa, pose for a caricature artist and enjoy live music. Saturday, December 13, 1:30-4:30 p.m., free. 2669 Larimer Street, denvercentralmarket.com. December 13: Visit the Village: Peruse a holiday shopping village, take part in a gingerbread house competition, dress up for the festive Yeti Set Go! 5K fun run and discover more family-friendly activities. Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $10-$12 admission and $25 entry to fun run. Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 East Quincy Avenue, Aurora, arapahoecountyeventcenter.com. December 14: Central Platte Valley Metropol- itan District Winter Festival: Enjoy holiday tunes from local musicians, festive crafts, hot cocoa and cookies at the 17th Street community gardens. Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. 1701 Wewatta Street, cpvmd.org. December 14: Chanukah Celebration: Chabad of Cherry Creek welcomes guests to this celebration featuring face painting, fi re juggling and festive treats. Sunday, December 14, 5-7 p.m., free. 100 Detroit Street, cherrycreeknorth.com. December 17: Scent Flights and Candle Lights: Craft a series of scented candles while tasting mini cocktails at Spirit Hound Distillers. Wednesday, December 17, 6-8 p.m., $55. 3622 Tejon Street, spirithounds.com. December 20: Ice-ie Sculptures and Carving Competition: Watch as artists transform blocks of ice into holiday scenes during this event featuring live music, caroling and character meet-and-greets, plus hot cocoa and s’mores. Saturday, December 20, noon-7 p.m., free. The Shops at Northfi eld, 8340 East Northfi eld Boulevard, shopsatnorthfi eld.com. December 20: Solstice by Candlelight: During the longest night of the year, experience seasonal music and ancient skywatching traditions by candle- light at Fiske Planetarium. Saturday, December 20, 7-8 p.m., $20 adults and $15 youth. 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder, colorado.edu. December 27: Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening With Cary Elwes: Join Cary Elwes, who starred as West- ley in The Princess Bride, for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic fi lm. Saturday, December 27, 1 p.m. or 7 p.m., $39-$131. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, comedyworks.com. December 31: Itchy-O Presents Saturnalia: The anonymous ensemble will fuse industrial rhythm, electronic trance and esoteric theater during this rare New Year’s Eve celebration. Wednesday, December 31, 8 p.m., $55.43. Federal Theatre, 3830 Federal Boulevard, thefederaltheatre.com. H O L I D AY M A R K E T S Through January 12: Artists on Santa Fe Holiday Exhibition: Shop for original prints, contemporary paintings, jewelry, sculptures, fi ber art and ceramics at this local gallery, which will host an opening reception on Friday, November 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. during the district’s Third Friday Art Walk. Now through Monday, January 12, free. 747 Santa Fe Drive, artistsonsantafe.com. November 20-December 14: D’art Holiday Mar- ket: Discover a wide array of art perfectly priced for holiday giving at this Art District on Santa Fe gallery. Thursdays, noon-4 p.m.; Fridays, noon-9 p.m.; Sat- urdays, noon-5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., through December 14, free. D’art Gallery Denver, 900 Santa Fe Drive, dartgallery.org. November 20-December 24: Cherry Creek Hol- iday Market: Shop from dozens of local makers at Fillmore Plaza and sip festive drinks inside the Mistletoe Lounge pop-up bar. Thursday, November 20, through Wednesday, December 24, noon-7 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, free. Fillmore Street be- tween 1st and 2nd avenues, cherrycreeknorth.com. November 21-23: Denver Christmas Show: Local businesses will offer festive decor, apparel, toys and more during this event featuring a holiday candy shop, carolers and visits from Santa. Friday, Novem- ber 21, and Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $16-$17 adults and free for youth. National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, denverchristmasshow.com. November 21-December 21: Swirly, Twirly Market: RiNo’s most festive venue will feature more than sixty local makers, a mailroom-inspired holiday bar with “syrup” shots, community caroling and photo opportunities with thousands of handmade paper snowfl akes. 4-9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays between November 21 and December 21, free. 2620 Walnut Street, denverbazaar.com. November 21-December 23: Denver Christ- kindlmarket: Now located at the Tivoli Quad, this German-inspired market will offer local and European craft and food vendors, live entertainment, glass ornament workshops and more. Friday, November 21, through Tuesday, December 23, 1-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, free. 1000 Larimer Street, christkindlmarketdenver.com. November 22 and December 6: Ski Jorts City Makers Market: Lady Justice Brewing Company will be decked out in après-ski queer winter cheer during these events featuring local vendors and live music. Saturday, November 22, and Saturday, December 6, noon-4 p.m., free. 3242 South Acoma Street, Englewood, ladyjusticebrewing.com. November 22-23: Firefl y Handmade Holiday Market: More than eighty artfully curated artisans, makers and designers will offer handmade goods at this outdoor market. Saturday, November 22, and Sunday, November 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Historic South Gaylord Street between Tennessee and Missis- sippi avenues, fi refl yhandmade.com. November 22-23: Sugar Plum Bazaar: During this indoor event, a curated selection of local artists and artisans will sell a variety of home goods, beauty products and creative wares. Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, November 23, noon-4 p.m., free. Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, sugarplumbazaar.com. 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