DENVER (KDVR) — It’s not even Thanksgiving but, however that’s not stopping the Denver metro from adorning for the winter holidays. This weekend is full of Christmas tree lighting celebrations, vacation markets and ice sculptures.
The delicate climate is right here to remain on Friday and Saturday. Benefit from the vacation festivities with out the chilly.
Listed here are 10 issues to do in Denver this weekend.
The Mile Excessive Tree – Nov. 17
The primary lighting of The Mile Excessive Tree Offered by Xfinity is going down on Friday, however the gentle present will final till the tip of December. The show is a seven-story, 110-foot-tall artwork exhibit that lights up like a Christmas tree. It’s 10 ft larger than the tallest Rockefeller tree.
ICE! at Gaylord Rockies – Opening Nov. 17
Additionally opening this Friday is the ice sculpture exhibit carved from two million kilos of ice. Stroll by the handcarved sculptures that took round six weeks and 12,000 man-hours to create. The scenes are from “A Christmas Story.” It additionally has a two-story tall slide you possibly can trip down. It’s open till Jan. 1.
Downtown Lakewood Vacation BAZAAR – Nov. 17-19
Friday marks the primary week of the vacation outlets within the Belmar District. Try over 80 craft distributors with meals and trend vehicles, in addition to holiday-themed bars. The market continues on the weekends subsequent month till Dec. 17.
Christmas In Coloration at Water World – Nov. 17-Dec. 30
Water World Water Park’s vacation lights are again. Beginning on Friday, you possibly can drive by lit-up sweet canes, snowmen and colourful archways whereas the lights dance in sync with vacation music. The lights proceed till Dec. 30.
Denver Christkindlmarket – Opening Nov. 17
This German-style vacation market opens on Friday and goes till Dec. 23. It hosts native and European craft and meals distributors at Denver Civic Middle Park.
Blossoms of Mild – Opening Nov. 17
Be part of the three-decade-long gentle expertise on the Botanic Gardens York Road location. You’ll nonetheless have time to go to these lights in case your weekends are booked up with different vacation openings. Will probably be open till Jan 7.
Pumpkin Pie 5K/10K – Nov. 18
Begin the turkey trot season a couple of days early and take part on this 5K and 10K at Metropolis Park. The web site isn’t clear if there’s a pie on the finish, so don’t be part of only for the pie.
ReCreative Winter Market – Nov. 18
This one-day winter market comes with artwork, jewellery and customized clothes with over 20 native distributors all day lengthy.
Denver Broncos vs. Minnesota Vikings – Nov. 19
The Broncos are again at Empower Area after beating the Buffalo Payments on their dwelling turf. There are nonetheless tickets out there for the sport on Sunday if you wish to cheer them on in particular person.
Longmont’s The Miracle on 4th – Nov. 19
This market is going down snow or shine on Sunday. It’s a one-day occasion with Colorado artisans who’re promoting hand-made gadgets, meals and domestically produced items.
When you have some free time this weekend, take a look at the vacation markets for presents or vacation lights to get you within the temper for the winter season.