Thanksgiving in Denver 2024

Downtown Denver Grand Illumination of the Merry & Bright Lights Show - Denver, CO - Nov 24 to Jan 1, 2024
The annual Grand Illumination event (first night) will feature performances of classic holiday hits by the Denver Dolls, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, and the grand highlight of the evening—the lighting of the station’s outdoor 40-foot-tall Christmas tree that features more than 7,000 holiday lights. Enjoy the Merry & Bright Light Show for the rest of the season, each night between 5 and 10 pm.

Mile High United Way Turkey Trot - Denver, CO - Nov 23, 2023
For 50 years, the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving tradition drawing thousands of people to complete a four-mile run/walk to support the community. This year, the Turkey Trot is back in Washington Park, so get ready to run your yams off!

Gobble Wobble Run - Littleton, CO - Nov 23, 2023
Annual Thanksgiving day race at Clement Park in Littleton. Beneficiary is Mental Health of Colorado

Switch on the Holidays - Boulder, CO - Nov 19, 2023
Kicking off the holiday season, join Downtown Boulder, the Boulder Ballet, Freezie the Snowman and Santa to countdown to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall.

Denver Christkindlmarket - Denver, CO - Nov 17 to Dec 23, 2023
Experience the warmth and charm of an authentic German Holiday Market right in the heart of Denver. Stroll through alleys lined with cozy wooden huts and shop for unique, finely crafted artisan gifts and tasty treats brought to you by local and international small businesses. As cheerful sounds of live holiday music fill the air, savor the season with traditional glühwein, German biers, and traditional holiday fare from across Europe.

L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour - Denver, CO - Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2023
For decades, L’Esprit de Noël has raised funds to help support programs of Central City Opera, including Education and Community Engagement programs serving more than 80,000 people each year.

Blossoms of Light - Denver, CO - Nov 17 to Jan 7, 2024
Denver Botanical Gardens’ signature event for over three decades, this annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms their York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland. This family-friendly event has become a holiday tradition for thousands of Front Range families.

Mile High Holidays - Denver, CO - Nov 3 to Dec 31, 2023
Whether your perfect holiday tradition is going on a family outing to lights displays, having a fun day of shopping or checking out a museum exhibition, Mile High Holidays has something for you.

Harvesting Hope Turkey Trot - Denver, CO - Nov 24, 2022
5k or kids 1k fun run at Denver’s Central Park on Thanksgiving

Downtown Rink at Skyline Park - Denver, CO - Nov 21 to Feb 14, 2023
Free skating in the heart of downtown Denver at Skyline Park

Drums of the World - Denver, CO - Nov 28, 2021
Colorado Symphony – Marimba, bongos, bass drums, woodblocks, log drums, boo-bams, Chinese cymbals, metal trash cans, darabukkas, talking drums, plastic pipe, acoustic guitar, toy trumpet, tablespoons, Burma gongs, water can, crow call, tambourine, gankogui, and sleigh bells! These are just some of the percussion instruments that the virtuoso percussionists of your Colorado Symphony will be using in this dynamic concert that is fun for the entire family.