24 W E S T W O R D T h e E d g e W i n t e r G u i d e 2 0 2 3 - 2 4 westword.com hosts, pictures with Santa, Victorian-themed Christmas dinner, a gift market and more. Saturday, December 2, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission (on-site purchases available for certain activities and items). Arvada United Methodist Church, 6750 Carr Street, Arvada, eventbrite.com. Saturdays With Santa: Don’t miss your chance to meet San- ta. Weekly on Saturdays, December 2 through December 23, noon to 3 p.m., free. Olde Town Square, 5700 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, oldetownarvada.org. Parade of Lights Denver: Celebrate holiday magic with more .............................................................. cultural displays and special guest appearances from Major Waddles the penguin and Santa. Saturday, December 2, 6 to 9 p.m.; viewing free (optional paid seating, $25, or $50 VIP, here). Route: Bannock Street at Civic Center, Trem- ont Place, 17th Street, Arapahoe Street, 15th Street, Glenarm Place, 13th Street; winterindenver.com/parade. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum: Guided by the Three Angels of the Rainbow, Granny visits Africa, the Americas, Mexico, Asia, and the Caribbean to celebrate the joy of holiday times, Saturday, December 2, through December 17. Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 7 or 7:30 p.m.,; $35 to $45. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre, 119 Park Avenue West, cleoparkerdance.org. The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical: Sunday, December 3, through December 30: It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres (North Florida’s premier mobile-living ....................................................... Wednesdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. (no shows December 24-26); $27 to $51. Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1224 Washington Avenue, Golden, ........................................ Latkes and Lights: Prepare for those eight crazy nights by playing themed games, snapping pictures at the photo booth, purchasing goodies to gift for Hanukkah, listening to live music, latke competition (and sampling) and voting for your favorite menorah. Sunday, December 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $10 to $18 single tickets, $40 to $72 family four-packs. JCC Denver, 350 South Dahlia Street, jccdenver.org. Visionbox Studio: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play: Local live production starring Hollywood actor Chris Noth as George Bailey. Wednesday, December 6, 6 to 9 p.m., $125 to $225. The Studio Loft, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver Performing Arts Complex, visionbox.org. Lights of December Parade: Holiday parade with marching ...................................................... appearance by Santa Claus himself: Saturday, December 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free. Parade starts at 15th and Walnut street; reviewing stand at Broadway and Pearl Street, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com. Holly, Alaska!: In the tiny town of Holly, Alaska, a band of community theater players has been keeping an annual holiday pageant alive for 119 years. Friday, December 7, to December 31: Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. (no 2 p.m. show on December 9); Sundays, 2 p.m.; $16.95 to $56.50. Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, betc.org. Icy Haught: This saucy new show by Wonderbound’s Garrett Ammon and Sarah Tallman will take you to climes warmer and cooler than expected. December 7 through 17: Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; $5 to $65. Wonderbound, 3824 Dahlia Street, wonderbound.com. Four Mile Park Holiday Events: December Delights: Surround yourself with Victorian Christmas traditions, with ............................................................... cocoa and more. December 8, 9 and 15, 5-9 p.m., $18. Brunch With Father Christmas: Have brunch with Father Christmas before taking a tractor ride around the farm’s winter wonderland. Take part in a Four Mile House tour or a Yule Log Hunt. Saturday, December 9, seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., $30-$50. Night Brunch: A 21+ event. Indulge in a night brunch from Good Foods Catering, as well as Christmas tales from drag ghosts, a magical tractor ride, holiday crafting and a holiday marketplace. Monday, December 16, 6-11 p.m., $40-$85. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, 720-865-0800, fourmilepark.org. WinterFest 2023: Kick off the holidays with a tree-lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage ride, Santa’s Cottage, historic cottage tour, festive market, guided hikes and more. Friday, December 8: Jeff and Paige’s Holiday Concert, 4:30 p.m., Community House, $20. Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., free. December 9-10: Historic Cottage Tour, 11 a.m. daily, $25. Breakfast With Santa: 9:30 a.m. or noon, daily, $30 to $35 (children under two, free). WinterFest Passes: Includes carriage ride, a visit to Santa’s Cottage, Cyber-Scavenger Hunt with prizes, and crafts and cookies for children. Buy individu- ally for Saturday or Sunday, $22 to $28, or family four-pack, $95, (children under two, free). Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, chautauqua.com/winterfest-2023. Fifteenth Annual 1940s White Christmas Ball: Cele- brate the Greatest Generation and the culture of the 1940s and 1950s through music, dancing, vintage fashion and vehicles, sets from classic movies and tribute acts remember- ing the era’s entertainment legends. Saturday December 9, 5 to 11 p.m., $89 to $275. Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th Street, eventbrite.com. Five Points Holiday Stroll: Enjoy shopping, family fun and holiday cheer on Welton Street from Broadway to Downing. Saturday, December 9, 2 to 6 p.m., free. Five Points Historic District, Welton Street between Broadway and Downing Street, facebook.com. Freezie Fest: A snowman extravaganza with free train rides, vis- its with Santa and reindeer, games, crafts and other activities. Saturday, December 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com. Olde Golden Holiday Parade: Join in the holiday spirit and ........................................................... ...................................................... Saturday, December 9, 10:30 a.m., free. Washington Avenue from Tenth Street to 13th Street, Downtown Golden, 303-279- 3113, visitgolden.com. Dance Conservatory of Denver presents The Chil- dren’s Nutcracker: Saturday, December 10, through December 23; Saturdays and Sundays, December 10 through December 18, 2 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, December 22-23, 2 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, December 16-17, 7 p.m.; $25 to $40. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter.org. Jingle on the Avenue: Spend a day in downtown Golden meeting and mingling with family favorite holiday characters. Saturday, December 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, 303-279-2282, visitgolden.com. Light Up the New Year: On January 1, the gardens will transform to feature an entirely new immersive lighting exhibit to ring in the new year. January 2 through 28, select dates, 5 to 9 p.m.; $15 to $20 (children two and under admitted free). Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 303-797-8565, hudsongardens.org. MOUNTAIN EVENTS Green Mountain Falls Skyspace: Artist James Turrell’s one-of-a-kind experiential art experience, which begins and concludes with a hike through the Red Butte Recreational Area in Green Mountain Falls. Open Thursdays Listings continued from page 20 continued on page 28
