Who is ready for all things Thanksgiving, Christmas, Peppermint and snow!??!?! Well, we can’t promise the snow, but we can say that there will be plenty of fun activities to help you enjoy the upcoming holiday season right here in Northern Colorado! We also threw in a few of our favorite (closer) mountain town activities at the bottom of this post for those that don’t mind the drive.
(**QUICK NOTE: Before attending any event, please make sure to verify that it is still an active event. We have tried to include all event pages below for easy, quick reference.)
Seasonal Events
Ice Skate The Promenade Shops at Centerra
When: November - February
Where: The Promenade Shops at Centerra (Loveland)
Details: Ice skating is just one of many fun traditions of winter! Bring the family and hit the ice at the Promenade Shopping Center!
Winter Wonderlights
When: November 13 - January 2
Where: Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra in Loveland
Details: Walk through the beautifully lit-up park and take it all in. Shows run continuously from 5:00pm-9:00pm in 30-minute increments. Keep your eyes open for an inflatable igloo and local vendors.
Fort Collins Downtown Lights
When: Evenings from 1st week of November - February 14th
Where: Downtown Fort Collins
Details: The already stunning Downtown Fort Collins area becomes even more incredible with the lights!
Santa Appearances
Santa’s Workshop
**Still waiting for full details for 2021**
When: November 25 - December 24
Where: Old Town Fort Collins
Details: Keep checking the site to see if anything has changed. As of now, it appears that this is a virtual Santa experience. It is free, but by appointment.
Catch The Glow Parade
When: November 26th
Where: Estes Park
Details: This well-known and loved parade is a local’s favorite! Grab your warm gear, chairs and blankets and head up to EP for a fantastic night under the stars.
Holiday Parade of Lights
When: December 4th
Where: Lyons
Details: Come check out this amazing parade in the beautiful mountain town of Lyons. Following the parade, you can walk over to the town park and listen to the Lyons Elementary & High School students sing carols as well as watch an incredible fireworks display!
Runs
There are so many runs state-wide available throughout the year. These are just a couple of our favorites - but if you want to see the endless list of opportunities you can find that here: https://www.runningintheusa.com/race/list/co/
Horsetooth Half Marathon
When: November 14th
Where: Fort Collins
Details: Join the many others in Northern Colorado for the 48th Annual Horsetooth Half Marathon - You’ll start at Hughes Stadium and end at New Belgium Brewery!
ALL The Turkey Trots
When: November 25th
Fort Collins: https://fctdayrun.com/
Johnstown: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Johnstown/FitnessAvenueJohnstownTurkeyTrot5K
Loveland: https://lovelandturkeytrot.com/
Greely: https://ncmcfoundation.org/event/ncmc-turkey-trot/
Toy Drop 5k, 10K & 15K
When: December 11th - 15th
Where: Loveland
Details: Pick your distance, bring a new - unwrapped - toy to the start line and be “ready for the drop.” This race benefits Realities for Children.
Santa Catch 5K or 10K Run
When: December 18th
Where: Windsor
Details: Start the holiday season off with a fun 5k run. Proceeds benefit Adopt A Family, serving families in need during the holiday season.
Resolution Run 5k
When: December 31st
Where: Fort Collins
Details: Get an early start on those New Year’s resolutions and enjoy this fun and simple 5k!
Shows
CATS
When: November 11-13
Where: Fort Collins (The Lincoln Center)
Details: CATS is one of the most well-known shows around and it’s back in Fort Collins.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
When: November 16
Where: Loveland (Budweiser Event Center)
Details: The well-known Mannheim Steamroller is coming to Loveland! Enjoy the holiday magic listening to their stunning display of music!
Christmas Connection
When: November 26
Where: Fort Collins (The Lincoln Center)
Details: Start the holiday season with some cheer and bring the whole family to enjoy Face’s special brand of all-vocal rock.
Vi Wickam & Friends Christmas Show
When: December 3
Where: Downtown Loveland
Details: If you enjoy the strings, especially the fiddle, you’ll love this show! Come listen to some of your favorite Christmas songs while enjoying a fun Christmas-y drink.
Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol
When: December 18
Where: Fort Collins (The Lincoln Center)
Details: One of the most well-known stories is coming to the Lincoln Center!
