Welcome to your Denver holiday week guide! Whether you're looking for festive markets, live entertainment, or family-friendly fun, this week is absolutely packed with amazing activities across the Mile High City.

Starting tonight, if you're in the mood for something spectacular, head to the Colorado Convention Center where Decadence: The Digital City is hosting an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration. But before we jump to the end of the year, let's talk about what's happening right now.

Tomorrow, Friday, December fifth, several fantastic events are kicking off. The Denver Winter Market opens at the old Sports Castle on Broadway from three to eight p.m., featuring local vendors, cool cocktails, and free gift wrapping services. Admission is completely free on Fridays. Over in Silverthorne, the Holiday Tree Lighting and Art Market runs from four thirty to eight thirty p.m., showcasing local artists with live music and a tree lighting at six p.m. Don't miss the Lakewood Lights Kickoff at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park starting at five p.m., with a tree lighting ceremony at five thirty, holiday carols, cocoa, and visits with Santa.

Saturday is the big day with the famous Parade of Lights running from four to nine p.m. downtown. You can grab grandstand tickets or head to the new free Holiday Village at Skyline Park with hot chocolate and food booths. Before the parade, check out the Cole Winter Wonderland Craft and Community Fair at DSST's Cole Middle and High School from eleven a.m. to two p.m., featuring student performances, free haircuts, family portraits, and gifts from local vendors. The third annual Denver Comics and Arts Festival runs from eleven a.m. to five p.m. at Town Hall Collaborative on Santa Fe Drive with dozens of vendors showcasing alternative comics and art.

If you prefer indoor entertainment, Moonlight Elves is a circus immersive holiday extravaganza featuring comedy, live music, and interactive games showing throughout the season at seven p.m.

For shopping enthusiasts, the Cherry Creek Holiday Market continues at Fillmore Plaza with nearly fifty Colorado makers and artisans, while Camp Christmas Takeover transforms Stanley Marketplace daily through December twenty-eighth into a winter wonderland with free scavenger hunts and a diverse Santa experience.

Sunday brings the Holiday Celebration on Kearney Street from three to six p.m. in Park Hill with kids activities, holiday shopping, and Santa sightings.

Denver truly is the place to be this week for holiday magic and festive cheer. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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