Top Winter Holiday Events in 2024

Be the adventurous Santa of your winter and book a highlight holliday experience with Great Outdoors Adventures. Enjoy a private off-roading rental or guided tour with a festive Christmas twist in Polaris UTVs or Jeep Gladiators. Share the gift of adventure with loved ones this holiday season and let their smiles warm your heart. Book between 12/21/24 and 1/3/2025 for our Outdoors Holiday with a Twist.

Date: December 21, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm, time frame varies
Location: Jeeps in Woodland Park, CO | UTVs in Westcreek, CO
Cost: Starting at $125 per person, pricing varies

The Cowboy Christmas Jubilee, set in a festival of twinkling white lights at the stunning, well-lit rock formations at the Flying W Ranch, will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. You will be captivated by a musical show performed by the world-renowned Flying W Wranglers. One of the most talented groups in Flying W history will perform a Western Christmas Jubilee that will make your heart sing, take you back to years gone by, and take you to a Babe in a manager where the redemption of the world began. The Wranglers captivate and bring joy to all ages. The Flying W Ranch is honored to host you, your family, your business, club or organization and is thankful that you would spend time during this wonderful season at the Ranch.

Dates: December 5 - December 23, 2024
Times: Options for 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm
Location: Flying W Ranch, 3330 Chuckwagon Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Cost: General Admission $65 and Children 4-12 $30; includes dinner and entertainment. Children 3 and under are Free (must eat off parent's plate).

Escape to the warmth of Snowland, Great Wolf Lodge’s annual holiday celebration. Snowland is an immersive winter wonderland filled with special seasonal events, winter activities, crafts, visits with Santa Claus, and more. Don’t miss the magic of Great Wolf Lodge in the winter: Book your family’s winter vacation today and enjoy memories to last a lifetime.

Dates: November 25, 2024 - January 6, 2025
Location: Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Cost: Varies on package and event

Join the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center for a special holiday celebration with festivities including breakfast burritos with the wolves. Call to RSVP at 719-687-9742. Full Moon Tours are also available on December 13, 14 and 15.

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center; Divide, CO 80814
Cost: 12 and older $40. Kids 11 & under $20

Join the Colorado Springs Conservatory for the third annual Holiday Extravaganz! Celebrate our student musicians as they bring you treasured classics and original works. The perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!

Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Times: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ent Center for the Arts; 5225 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $20/ticket

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. Purchase those extra special Ranch-made gifts at the General Store! Hot cider, cocoa, and other sweet treats will be available at several locations around the Ranch. Visit the Studio to make a special holiday craft.

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Cost: $4 - $8 per person

Snag your ticket, round up your Santas, elves and reindeer, throw on your craziest holiday gear and get ready to party like it’s Christmas Eve!

Dates: December 14, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs
Cost: $24.05-$29.69

Get ready to jingle and mingle SantaCon 2024 - it's gonna be a holly jolly good time!

Dates: December 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs
Cost: $14.79-$24.01

Enjoy a 4,675 square-foot, real ice rink, located on the west side of Acacia Park. The rink is a collaborative effort between the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services and Downtown Colorado Springs.

Dates: November 15, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Times: Vary, so be sure to check their schedule here!
Location: Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Cost: $13 per person, includes skate rental | Children 4 and under are FREE with paying adult

Tickets only available at the rink, at time of session. No online or presale available.

This year, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad is introducing the ALL NEW Santa Express Train holiday locomotive, which will lead the train through the Royal Gorge to the North Pole and back. It’s an absolute holiday masterpiece and will delight children of all ages. During the journey, you and your family are welcome to order and enjoy lunch or dinner, as well as your favorites from our full bar, while we make our way through the Royal Gorge to pick up St. Nick. Once the guest of honor boards the train, Santa will greet every child and give each of them a very special gift.

Date: November 22 - December 30, 2024
Times: 12:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Varies depending on class. Lunch and dinner is additional.

Whether you are a seasoned local or visiting Colorado Springs for the holidays, this 90-minute walking excursion will delight and excite your inner child and fill you with nostalgic mirth. Turn-of-the-century traditions, Colorado customs and historic vintage surprises are all on the agenda. We will spend approximately one hour touring downtown in the crisp Colorado air. Afterward, we will warm up in a cozy downtown eatery where you will enjoy a hot appetizer and a toasty drink while hearing a few more historic nuggets. (all included in your ticket price). BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!! (You will also receive a free copy of the "Don't Miss List" which includes my Top 10 choices of Christmas activities to do here in the Springs)

Dates: Saturdays, November 25 - December 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. start, duration 90 minutes
Location: Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tours, Downtown Colorado Springs
Cost: Adults $42 | Children Ages 2-16 $12

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with the animals at the same time! You’ll also enjoy photos with larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, interactive animal experiences, the Sky Ride, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and more!

Date: December 6, 2024 - January 1, 2025 (CLOSED on December 24th)
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. early entry with zoo membership
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: Check their pricing calendar here.

Welcome to The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop, an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Home to Santa’s Village and the jolly man himself – the spirit of Christmas lives on all year long here at The North Pole.

Dates: Holiday Season: November - December 24, 2024. Peak days are weekends in November & December and holiday weeks. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except Holiday weeks.
Times: Vary on peak vs. non-peak days. The last wristband sold at 3:30 p.m. All rides close at 4:20 p.m. during the Holiday season.
Location: North Pole - Santa's Workshop, 5050 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO
Cost: Reservations are required for peak days. Tickets will be released weekly to avoid weather cancellations. Peak day admission is $32/ticket for everyone 3 and older. Non-peak day admission is free, but you may purchase ride wristbands at the gate. Unlimited ride wristbands are $32.

Ice artisans have worked around the clock to get this popular attraction in the Rocky Mountains ready to open before Christmas!

Guests will be able to step into magic and wonder with a landscape filled with ice slides, towers, tunnels and caverns. Explore stunning new sculptures crafted by internationally renowned ice sculptors. Every element is designed to immerse visitors in a whimsical, fairy-tale environment.

Dates: December 19, 2024 - February 23, 2025 (closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Location: 339 Irene Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Cost: $16 - $29 per person (cost dependent on peak vs. non-peak day - see website for more info)

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Old Colorado City

Activities

• Dickens Carolers will be strolling the avenue with songs and live holiday skits.
• Photos with Santa at his Cabin 12 - 8 pm
• Meet live reindeer in Bancroft Park from 4 - 7pm
• Special offers, sales, giveaways and gifts at shops all day along W. Colorado Ave.
• Holiday cookies and treats at businesses all along W. Colorado Ave.
• Live street entertainment and costumed characters

The Broadmoor invites you to enjoy their delightful Christmas Day Brunch at Broadmoor Hall. Indulge in a stunning spread of pastries, seafood, meats, cheeses, eggs every which way, and gorgeous desserts. The annual brunch in Broadmoor Hall, located across the street from Broadmoor Main, offers a festive and mouthwatering buffet that is a must for the holiday season.

Date: Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
Times: 11am - 4pm
Location: Broadmoor Hall, The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $125.00+ per Adult, $50.00+ per Child (10 and under)

'Tis the season! Join Kinship Landing for a festive Santa brunch with an exclusive brunch and drink menu from 8am - 2pm, pictures with santa from 10am - 2pm and a hot cocoa station. Happy Holidays, Colorado Springs ❤️

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Kinship Landing, 415 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: Brunch sold a la carte. Seating is first come, first served. No reservations.

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present its annual Holly & Ivy holiday concert series at the Pikes Peak Center on Dec. 10-11. This year’s concert will capture the diverse holiday music traditions from across the nation. From classic “sing-along” favorites to exciting arrangements, the show will appeal to all ages. We recommend arriving early for the best seating options. Tickets are available for pickup at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office starting Nov. 23.

Date: Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th
Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Concert from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: Free

Take out that itchy sweater you have been keeping in the closet for years and come celebrate at 4+ venues, drink specials, themed drinks and more!

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs
Cost: $11.99-$19.99

Escape from the modern distractions and celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas in Cripple Creek and Victor. Holiday activities will kick off with the nightly Gold Camp Christmas Holiday Headframe Lighting throughout Cripple Creek and Victor. Experience the lights in the Gold Camp by taking a drive (with your favorite Christmas tunes playing) on a self-guided tour through our area as our mine headframes are decorated with large Christmas light displays. Would you prefer a guided tour? Then be sure to check out the detailed schedule of events for the time and date for the guided tour over the main event weekend.

Dates: November 8 - December 31, 2024
Location: City of Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Shop local this season at the Kinship Landing Holiday Market and Brunch! Find unique holiday gifts from local artisans and vendors, enjoy live music and indulge in a seasonally delicious holiday brunch!

Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: Brunch: 8am - 2pm | Market: 10am - 2pm | Live music: 11am - 1pm
Location: Kinship Landing, 415 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: Free admission, food and gifts available for purchase

Date: December 1-19 2024
Location: Town Clock Park, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Cost: Free

Local artists and vendors will display and sell their unique creations. Enjoy the sights and smells of the season and support local community artists and the nature center through your purchases.

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817
Cost: Free to attend and shop

The Shops at Briargate have a full line-up of festive holiday celebrations that are sure to add some sparkle to your holiday season! From Santa & Mrs. Claus' arrival to family photos, and even visits from The Grinch and other holiday costumed characters, there's something for the entire family to enjoy.

Beginning Friday, November 29th and continuing every weekend through December 22nd, enjoy a free photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus when you donate a pack of children or adult socks to benefit Springs Rescue Mission.

Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | November 29 - December 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Promenade Shops at Briargate; 1845 Briargate Parkway, Suite 431, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: Free

Join McAllister House Museum for a wonderful Victorian Cream Tea in the carriage house and a tour of the oldest house in Colorado Springs! The Holiday Teas are offered on two separate days in December and there are two seatings available each. Be sure to make your reservations early, as they typically sell out!

Dates: Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 14th
Times: Seats at 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Location: McAllister House Museum; 435 N. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $45/ticket

Music to get you in the spirit! Strolling brass musicians will wander Manitou Ave on Sundays in December to spread holiday cheer.

Date: December 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Manitou Springs
Cost: Free

Three little elves are hiding in various local Manitou Springs stores, each marked with a sign indicating their number. The elves will change locations weekly, keeping the hunt fresh and exciting.

Participants who spot all three elves can enter a weekly drawing to win $25 in Manitou Money by calling 719-685-5089 or emailing monica@manitouchamber.com.

Dates: Thoughout December 2024
Location: Downtown Manitou Springs

Join the Palmer Land Conservancy as we toast to a year of protecting Colorado’s Good Life—a lifestyle deeply connected to land and water with fellow Land Lovers and new friends at Ivywild School. Enjoy a complimentary pint of your favorite Bristol brew and light bites as we celebrate the people who ensure Colorado’s beauty and abundance can be enjoyed not just today but for generations to come.

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Ivywild School, 1604 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Cost: Free to attend, advance registration requested.

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!

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview Street, Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
Cost: Included with museum admission.

It's Christmas in Cripple Creek, and Clara, an angel treading on thin ice with her heavenly bosses, receives a last chance at redemption. Tasked with aiding Joe and Molly Kelly, proprietors of a boarding house for the downtrodden, Clara must thwart the nefarious plans of Mr. Parker, a conniving tycoon bent on seizing their beloved home. Echoing the timeless charm of It's a Wonderful Life, this captivating tale is a tribute to love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the exhilarating Cripple Creek gold rush era. Join us for a heartwarming journey that celebrates the true spirit of Christmas! A Thin Air Theatre Company production.

Dates: November 29 - December 29, 2024
Location: Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado