🎄🎄It is the Most Wonderful Time of the year!!! 🎄🎄

Here is your amazing and very informative "Ultimate Guide" to all Things Christmas/Holiday's!!!  

**As always, this is constantly changing and events will be added DAILY and updated as the information becomes available. So check back often, share with your friends, and always tell them Macaroni Kid sent you! 

🎄🎄🎄 Events 🎄🎄🎄 

 November 18th - 21st

 🎄🎄Festival of Trees🎄🎄

Meridian Ranch Recreation Center

𝘖 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦!
𝘖 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦!
𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥
𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵
꧁༺ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 6𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 ༻꧂
꧁༺𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙨! ༻꧂
𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺-𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘴.
★·★·𝙉𝙤𝙫. 18-𝙉𝙤𝙫 25𝙩𝙝★·★·
𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
𝟏𝟎𝟑𝟎𝟏 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨. 𝟖𝟎𝟖𝟑𝟏
★𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨★
★𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘★
Our event will begin with food trucks at Falcon Food Truck Fest on Nov 18th (times to be announced) and draw to a close on Nov. 25th with the Culmination and a visit with Santa from 4pm-6pm.
𝑩𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐𝒏-𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒔!

November 25th 

Festival of Lights (Online) 

Join us for this dazzling nighttime parade as it travels through downtown Rapid City amidst sparkling lights and huge crowds! From horse-drawn carriages to amazing displays on flatbed trucks, the Festival of Lights Parade is the premier winter event in the Black Hills!
Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to do so! The parade will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 6 p.m. in downtown Rapid City. The parade begins at East Boulevard and proceeds down Main Street, turning south on 7th Street, and traveling east on St. Joseph Street. To download this year's registration packet, visit https://www.festivaloflightsrc.com/registration.
Volunteers are needed to assist with securing the parade route and crowd control.
Questions? Contact us at festivaloflightsrc@gmail.com!

Breakfast with Santa 

8:00 am

Red's American Grill

Toys for Tots Breakfast with Santa!!!
*MUST Purchase tickets in advance at Red's American Grill
*Breakfast times are 8am OR 10am.
*Each ticket includes 1 plate of pancakes with sides and a drink.
*Dress in your Christmas Attire & Bring your Christmas wish list.
*Santa will visit each table to have personal time with your family while you enjoy your breakfast.

Come for Breakfast, Meet the Falcon Fire Fighters and stay for the American Legion riders Toy Drive Bike Ride at NOON.
From Frankies bar & grill all the way to Red's American Grill Falcon.
This kids will love to see this!

All Proceeds Benefit TOYS FOR TOTS
Please bring a New Unwrapped Toy to donate.

November 30th 

Rockerfeller Christmas Tree Lighting

(on line) 6:00-10:00pm

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual NYC tradition. Don't miss the celebration at Rockefeller Center!
Subscribe to our email list for more events at www.awesome-event.org

Christmas Light Drive Thru

on line 5pm PST

Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 800,000+ brilliant LED lights and expressions of the Christmas message.

Featuring
See six-foot-tall, color-changing Christmas lightbulbs as you enter
New storyboards of Christmas Trees from Around the World
Oversized sleigh, deer, and more with Santa and the elves along with our alpacas and miniature ponies every Friday and Saturday
Three colossal new light displays, a light motion train, wreaths, and 18-foot trees Hundreds of beautifully lit trees
The Star Barn Village, Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge, and other structures in lights
The celebration of the birth and life of Christ, beautifully illustrated with lights and signage. The origins of Christmas traditions
A life-sized Nativity scene, with an explanation of why the stable was used
The Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad steam train – decorated for the holidays
A drive through the enchanted Moravian Star Forest
A keepsake booklet
"Find Darrel The Elf" - scavenger hunt along the drive-thru
More exciting features
Dates:
Starting November 24, 2023 and running until December 29, 2023
Closed Sundays and Mondays
The last Christmas Light Drive Thru of the season is December 29, 2023
Hours of Operation

Tuesdays through Thursdays - OPEN 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays - OPEN 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
This is a drive-thru only.

MULTIPLE DATES

Brunch with Santa

DECEMBER 3, 10 & 17, 2023

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mountain View Restaurant, Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs
Cost: Adults $50, kids (5-11) $25. This is not a prepaid event, but please book your table reservation in advance.

https://www.cheyennemountain.com/colorado-springs-dining/mountain-view-restaurant

Elf The Musical 

November 30th- December 31st 

Colorado Fine Arts Center 

30 W Dale 

 title known the world over, "Elf The Musical" is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, "Elf" features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-events/elf-the-musical/

Magic of Lights at PPIR

November 17th - December 31st
Pikes Peak International Raceway, ,Fountain, CO, United States, Fountain, United States

For the first time ever, Magic of Lights will make its debut at Pikes Peak International Raceway. This family-friendly drive-through holiday lights festival features dozens of displays, illuminated canopies, and digital animation, all constructed with over a million individual LED lights to celebrate our grandest holiday of the year.

Produced by Family Entertainment Live, “Magic of Lights” will bring Southern Colorado incredible light displays, including the 32 foot tall animated Mattel’s Barbie, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, Big Foot Monster Trucks, Winter Wonderland, as well as Magic of Lights favorites including the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland and the 200 foot long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights.

Magic of Lights is a drive through experience designed for you to enjoy the lights and displays from the safety and comfort of your family car. This holiday season will be brighter, bolder, and more colorful as Pikes Peak International Raceway is transformed into the ultimate holiday landscape. Nightly shows begin on Friday,  

https://magicoflights.com/

Bridge of Lights at Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

November 17-26, 2023 (Closed November 23, Thanksgiving) and December 7-31, 2023 (Closed December 25, Christmas Day)

 Royal Gorge Bridge; 4218 Co Rd 3A, Canon City, CO
Cost: $40/car online, $45/car at the gate, $35/car for Season Pass holders online

https://royalgorgebridge.com/bridge-of-lights/

Holiday Headframe Lighting

 Friday-Sunday nights Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Day!

The giant headframes that remain as ghosts of 1890's gold mining days light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek each holiday season.

These unique mining artifacts, also called gallows frames by local miners, are one-of-a-kind remnants of the gold rush era. 

Holiday ornaments, some as large as 20 feet tall, are lit against the starry night skies of the Victor and Cripple Creek. The lights are best viewed from public roads around the district after dark and will be in place Friday-Sunday nights Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s Day, weather/safety and volunteers permitting. 

Victor and Cripple Creek, Highway 67 and Teller County Road 81, Victor CO 80860

https://stcfg.com/holiday-headframe-lighting/

Christmas at the Ranch

December 8 - December 23  2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The world-famous Flying W Wranglers and the Marian Wolfe Philharmonic perform a captivating Cowboy Christmas show that follows a mouth-watering spread of smoked, center-cut, angus strip steak, smoked berbere chicken, and all the trimmings.

It's a memory for a lifetime - for all ages.

$30 - $65

https://www.flyingw.com/

Classic Broadmoor Holiday Dinner Show

December 15, 16, 22, 23, and 24, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Broadmoor HallOne Lake AvenueColorado Springs CO

The Broadmoor's annual Holiday Show is a family-friendly dinner show filled with seasonal favorites presented in a variety show format, sprinkled with a few surprises. Back by popular demand, singer Debby Boone returns to headline. Joining Boone are Broadway star Marcus Lovett and his daughter, Cathryn Lovett; the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale; and Ken Miller and The Broadmoor Pops Orchestra.

$80 - $150 | Parking available for $20

https://www.broadmoor.com/holidays

🎄🎄Month of December🎄🎄

December 1st

Winter Day in the Park 

Memorial Park

28756 Memorial Park Way, Conifer, CO 80433

10:30-6:00pm

Kickstart the 2023 Holiday Season with a Heartwarming Community Celebration

Woodland Park, Friday, 1st December, 2023 — It's that time of year again when the spirit of togetherness and holiday joy fills the air, and what better way to begin the festivities than by supporting and participating in Winter Day in the Park? This cherished community event is the perfect way to usher in the 2023 Holiday Season in Woodland Park, and we invite you to join in the fun and/or be a valued sponsor.

Imagine a day filled with the magic of winter wonder, where Woodland Park residents and visitors gather for an enchanting afternoon that is entirely FREE! This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and make a lasting impact on our community.

The event promises a heartwarming lineup of activities that will create cherished memories for all who attend. Families will have the chance to capture timeless moments with Santa Claus, creating smiles that light up the day. Laughter will fill the air as guests enjoy our delightful petting zoo, featuring lamas, sheep, goats, a donkey, and a pony. And the comforting aroma of hot cocoa and peppermint candy canes will waft through the park, warming both the heart and soul.

But the enchantment doesn't end with the daytime festivities. As the sun sets, the magic continues with the highly anticipated Elf Scramble! It's a whimsical adventure that kids of all ages can embark on, as they search for hidden elves and candy canes tucked away in the park. Prizes await those who excel in their quest, adding an extra layer of excitement to this joyous celebration.

With your generous support, Winter Day in the Park will become an event to remember, uniting the Woodland Park community and spreading warmth, fun, and merriment as we joyfully usher in the holiday season. Partner with us to create lasting memories and showcase your commitment to our beloved community.

For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact:

Maria Navaratne – Program Coordinator

Parks and Recreation – City of Woodland Park

mnavaratne@city-woodlandpark.org

719-687-5225

Join us on Friday, December 1st, 2023, 3:30-6pm to be part of this heartwarming celebration and help Woodland Park embrace the spirit of the season.

December 2nd 

Meet the Grinch

1-3pm

 517 S Baldwin St, Woodland Park, CO 80863

 Ho ho ho? No no no! Come add some fun to your December with no other than the Grinch himself!

To celebrate Christmas, we'll be hosting a very special event featuring pictures with the Grinch, delicious hot chocolate and snacks, and available parking - all FREE!  Pets are also welcome to take pictures.

Date: December 2nd, 1PM-3PM
Location: The Compass Team, 517 S Baldwin St, Woodland Park, CO 80863 (behind McDonald's)

Bring your whole family and come get (not so) into the holiday spirit with us at The Compass Team! For more information, reach out to us via DM

The Holiday Market

8am- 4pm

Colorado Springs Flea Market

 Get into the Holiday Spirit at Colorado Springs Flea Market!

The Holiday Market is the perfect place to shop for the entire family. Great deals on new, used, and handmade items. You are sure to find something for everyone. Make sure to bring visiting family and friends to the Flea Market for a great day of family fun!

CFAM Holiday Market  

11:00am -3:00pm 

The Margarita at Pine Creek

7350 Pine Creek Rd, Colorado Springs

Get ready for a festive experience like no other! Join us on December 2nd at Pine Creek at Margarita for our 

Holiday Market Extravaganza!

 Shop local vendors for unique gifts and crafts.
 Enjoy delicious holiday treats and warm beverages.
 Meet Santa Claus and take memorable photos.
 Listen to live music that'll fill you with holiday cheer.

Mark your calendars and bring your loved ones for a day of merriment and shopping. Let's celebrate the season together! 

December 3rd

Manitou Springs Elf Hunt

8:30 am - 8:30 pm

Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs

Calling all little elves and their families! Embark on a magical adventure in Manitou Springs as you search for three mischievous elves hidden in our local stores!

Keep your eyes peeled and your holiday spirit high as you explore the charming shops of Manitou.

Once you've spotted all three elves, call 719-685-5089 to enter our weekly drawing for a chance to win $25 in Manitou Money!

Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular

2:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs

Kick off the holidays with a show that celebrates our friends with the gift of Down Syndrome! This ninety minute Christmas extravaganza is fun for the whole family. And best of all, it's for a great cause: raising funds and awareness for special needs. 

All proceeds from this event will go to Club 21, a school in South Africa for children with Down Syndrome, and to Friends of Club 21, a non-profit in Colorado Springs.

$14 - $26  Purchase tickets HERE

December 4th 

The Forgotten Carols Musical

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs CO

The Forgotten Carols Musical features breathtaking performances of heartwarming melodies and laugh-out-loud entertainment within a timeless Christmas story. Hear your favorite songs, like “Homeless,” from Michael McLean’s original hit album, sung by incredible musical theater performers. Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season as you witness the story of the Forgotten Carols coming to life on stage. Don't miss out on this incredible in-person event that will leave you feeling uplifted and filled with joy.

$25 - $49

https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/

December 6th 

Downtown Holiday Stroll  

 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM  

 1 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO. This event features festive holiday lights, strolling carolers, and musicians. Admission is free, providing a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday atmosphere in the heart of the city .

December 7th

Home Free For The Holidays

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs CO 

All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 630+ MILLION views and over 1.6-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). 

The 2023 holiday tour will showcase songs off previous albums, including WARMEST WINTER (2020, Home Free Records), which features 12 festive staples, memorable collaborations and Home Free originals – all guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

$25 - $55 plus applicable fees

https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/

December 8th

Holiday Tea and Tours

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd., Colorado Springs

Celebrate the holiday season in the 1907 Orchard House with our annual Holiday Teas! Experience a traditional English Tea and tour of the country estate decorated with fresh greens in a festive style. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette. All teas begin at 1 p.m. This popular fundraising event is offered once a year, and fills up quickly!

$49 each

https://rockledgeranch.com/

December 9th

Nutcracker Ballet Party

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Play Street Museum, 7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs 

We will be hosting real ballerinas from the Colorado Ballet Society who will be performing in the Nutcracker at the Pike's Peak Center December 19th-20th.

In addition to playtime, kiddos can paint a wooden nutcracker to take home, pose for some fabulous photos with the ballerinas and enjoy a yummy sweet treat!

$22 per child

https://coloradosprings.playstreetmuseum.com/

 Winter Wonderland at Panorama Park

2 PM – 4 PM

Panorama Park

Join us to celebrate the winter season at Panorama Park! Enjoy free family activities, games, and crafts, eat s’mores, visit with surprise guests, and more!

https://www.facebook.com/DeerfieldHills

40th Annual Festival of Lights Parade

 5:50 p.m. parade start
  Parade will start at St. Vrain Street and continue south on Tejon to Vermijo Street

https://www.coloradospringsfestivaloflights.com/

Holiday Evening

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd., Colorado Springs CO 

Rock Ledge Ranch will be transformed with the sights, sounds, and aromas of this traditionally festive season!

The evening features St. Nicholas in the Barn, wagon rides, old-time musical entertainment, 1860s Homestead Cabin storytelling, Blacksmith Shop demonstrations, Victorian celebrations in the 1880s Rock Ledge House, and Edwardian festivities in the 1907 Orchard House.

$4.50 - $8.50

https://rockledgeranch.com/

 December 10th

First Presbyterian Church's Christmas Joy

1:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs CO

First Presbyterian Church's Christmas Joy is coming to Pikes Peak Center for two shows on December 10, 2023! Tickets, which range in price from $26 to $36 plus applicable fees. Two performance times: 1pm and 5:30pm

https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/

 December 11th

USAF Academy Band's Holly and Ivy

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs 

This year’s concert will capture the diverse holiday music traditions across the nation. The show features six performance teams ranging from Classical chamber music to big band Jazz, to Pop and Country. From classic “sing-along” favorites and stories, to exciting arrangements from The USAF Academy Band members, the show has something for all ages and tastes.

FREE Ticketed Event

https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/

 December 13th

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs

“Wonderland” is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is an unforgettable experience for the entire family to enjoy a world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics we all love. Treat your family and create memories you will cherish forever at Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland!

$39.95 to $69.95 plus applicable fees

https://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/

December 15th

Tri-Lakes Music Association Presents My Christmas Prayer

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Frontage Rd, Monument

Come join us this December in celebrating the reason for the season with a free concert at Palmer Ridge High School in Monument.  

Entry to the concert is entirely free and a free-will offering will be collected during the second half for donation to charity and the Robert W.G. Manning scholarship

FREE | Donations Accepted

https://www.trilakesmusic.org/

December 16th

CS Conservatory's Holiday Extravaganz! 

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

ENT Center for the Arts5225 N. Nevada Ave.Colorado Springs

Join the talented students of the Colorado Springs Conservatory as they present musical and theatrical selections in a performance to celebrate the season.

$22 All Ages

https://entcenterforthearts.org/

December 17th

4th Annual Holiday Hoopla

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brazenhead Vintage Market, 720 W HWY 24, Woodland Park CO 80863

Colorado Homes and Land Group is hosting it's 4th annual Holiday Hoopla at the Brazenhead Vintage Market

There will be discounts in the store, multiple local vendors, pictures with Santa, AND a raffle give away provided by the vendors. So come warm up by the fire, sip hot chocolate and get your holiday shopping done while supporting local vendors! We can't wait to see you all! Happy Christmas!!

FREE Admission | Prices vary by vendor

Brazenhead Vintage Market

Palmer Lake's Annual Yule Log Hunt

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Palmer Lake Town Hall28 Valley Crescent St.Palmer Lake CO 80133

With red and green capes flying, hundreds of children and adults hike into the snowy woods near Palmer Lake, Colorado, as they search beneath evergreen boughs and bushes for the town’s hidden Yule log that has been notched and tied with a red ribbon.

The winner and friends straddle the Yule log for their victory ride into town. Other hunting party members attach two long ropes to the log and drag it back to Town Hall, stopping frequently so other riders can hop aboard.

FREE Dress for the weather and show up!  Don't forget your CAPE!!!

https://www.townofpalmerlake.com/

December 24th

 Christmas Eve - Santa Claus Tracking 2023

 11 AM MST

Facebook Live

Let’s have some fun as we prepare for the best day of the year by tracking Santa Claus as he delivers those presents.
Enjoy Christmas Eve - Santa Claus .
More info coming soon!
Like the page to stay updated -
https://www.facebook.com/santaliveonline4k/

 🎅🎅🎅Santa Sightings! 🎅🎅🎅 

Santa at the Mall

Now thru December 24th, 2023 9 AM - 8 PM

Visit with Santa at The Citadel Mall and Chapel Hills Mall! Walk-up Guests are Welcome. Reservations are recommended. Please note: Multiple families are seen by Santa during any given 15-minute reservation window

To visit Santa at The Citadel Mall sign up HERE and to visit him at Chapel Hills Mall sign up HERE

Photo packages start at $39.99 ($19.99 due at reservation but will be applied to photo package)

Santa Express Train

Now thru December 24th, 2023 9:30 AM - 9 PM

Join us for a journey to the North Pole in Colorado’s Royal Gorge and meet Santa Claus himself. The Santa Express Train is a winter wonderland, where children of all ages gather to make memories you’ll treasure year after year.

The Santa Express Train travels to the North Pole in the Royal Gorge up to four times daily: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Holiday spirit abounds aboard each train, where you’ll enjoy your favorite Christmas tunes and cheerful decor. 

https://www.royalgorgeroute.com/santa-express-train/

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro

Now thru December 24th, 2023 10 AM - 8 PM

Now through December 24th, experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Advance reservations are required in all locations and can go quickly.

Appointments are available 1 week from the current day.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland

Photos with Santa in Old Colorado City

Every Saturday and Sunday Now thru December 23rd, 2023 12 PM - 4PM

Bring the whole family for photos with Santa! Jolly ol' Saint Nick will be greeting folks with Christmas cheer! 

$17 First Photo, $7 each additional photo

https://www.shopoldcoloradocity.com/

Santa & His Elves at the Cog Depot

Saturday and Sunday December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 23rd, 24th 10 AM - 3 PM

Santa has been spotted at the cog depot! Book a ride the first four weekends in December and stop to see him before your trip.

$58.50 for adults and $48.50 for children (12 and under)

https://www.cograilway.com/

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Friday, December 8th, 2023 12 PM - 7 PM

Join us at Life Perks Coffeehouse for Cookies & Cocoa with Santa! Bring a gift from our Amazon Christmas Wish List, leave it to be wrapped, indulge in complimentary delicious cookies and cocoa (or treat yourself to an artisan holiday coffee), and take a memorable selfie with Santa!

https://www.facebook.com/lifeperkscoffeehouse/ 

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 9th, 2023 8 AM - 10 AM

Join Kiwanis at City Hall from 8am to 10am for Breakfast with Santa!  We will have Santa and other activities for kids of all ages.   

Suggested donations to help keep this event going each year is $10 for adults, $5 for 12 and under, and kids 3 and under eat for free.

https://manitousprings.org/

Breakfast with Santa for Military Families

Saturday, December 16, 2023 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Military families are invited to come and enjoy a free breakfast with Santa! Santa will be providing gifts to the youngest members of the family! Online RSVP required. Limited seating. FREE - Registration Required

https://ppymca.org/programs/military/breakfast-with-santa

A Sweet Time with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 2023 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum on Saturday, December 16th for a Sweet Time with Santa!  Bring your camera and get ready to take lots of pictures, enjoy crafts, playtime, and a visit with Santa! Each child receives a special gift, milk, and cookies from Santa at the end of the event.  2 adults per family, please. $55/child (2 Adults per family)

https://coloradosprings.playstreetmuseum.com/events#play

Holiday Character Stroll

Saturday, December 16, 2023 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Finishing up your holiday shopping? You may just bump into Elsa, Anna, Santa or the Grinch! Meet us at the Acacia Park Playground from 11-11:15 a.m. for photo opps before we start strolling.

https://downtowncs.com/holidays/

Santa Lost?

Saturday, December 16, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

When Elf Denise, Joey and Kira (the famous Border Collie dogs) discover that Santa is missing, they realize its up to them to find him. Where can Santa be? Is he taking a nap? Did a snow troll steal him? Find out in this interactive adventure full of dog tricks. 

After the show be sure to take a photo with Santa, his favorite elf Denise, and Denise's puppies, Joey and Kira. Be sure you get a picture with our Christmas banner. 

https://www.rmdrc.com/

Santa and the Dinos 

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center for a visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for yourselves. Join us for some Christmas fun! Included with museum admission.

https://www.rmdrc.com/

⛸️⛸️⛸️Ice Skating⛸️⛸️⛸️ 

Skate At the Park - Acacia

Ice Skating Rink
https://downtowncs.com/event/skate-in-the-park/

Ice Hall At the World Arena U.S. Olympic Training Center

Ice Skating Rink  

3205 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

🛷🛷🛷Sledding Hills🛷🛷🛷 

Quail Lake

Sledding

Quail Lake, 915 Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. (Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. and Quail Lake Rd. 

Garden Ranch YMCA

Sledding

2380 Montebello Dr W, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Ford Frick Park

Sledding

 https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ford-frick-park

Cottonwood Creek Park

Sledding

7040 Rangewood Dr. (Dublin Blvd. & Rangewood Dr.).

⬇️⬇️⬇️Also see the Guide to 17 Sledding hills for outdoor fun!!⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://coloradosprings.macaronikid.com/guides/6385281c12333c7819865e79/16-sledding-hills-for-outdoor-fun

⬇️⬇️Don't forget to check out these great articles on my page too!!⬇️⬇️

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