Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Historic Wilcox Square & Festival Park, Downtown Castle Rock
Castle Rock's Starlighting is Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2–6pm in downtown's Wilcox Square and Festival Park, with a kids zone, Santa and Mrs. Claus and complimentary hot chocolate. The ceremony starts at 5pm; the star atop Castle Rock lights around 5:30pm, followed by fireworks, weather permitting. General admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · castlerock.org
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Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Lakewood's annual Lakewood Lights is Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5–8pm at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park: a lighting ceremony and carols at the gazebo, light displays, live music and ornament crafts. Free visits with Santa run 3–8pm in the visitor center (sensory-friendly 3–5pm), first come, first served. Hot cocoa and cookies are free (suggested $1 donation).
Verified Oct 27 · lakewoodco.gov
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Tue, Dec 8, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Aurora Municipal Center
Watch thousands of strands of lights switch on at Aurora's free Holiday Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 5 to 7pm on the Aurora Municipal Center campus. Expect holiday activities, sweet treats, light displays, performances by Aurora Dance Hearts and Santa Claus. Free parking on site, first come, first served, or take the R-Line to Aurora Metro Station.
Verified Oct 27 · auroragov.org
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Fri, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 13
Carpenter Park Fields · Thornton
Thornton's WinterFest fills Carpenter Park Fields on December 11–13, 2026: Santa helps the mayor switch on Santa's Village lights Friday at 6:30pm, then there's a holiday movie, community chorus and band, ice-carving demonstrations, a lighted maze, the Holiday Traditions from Around the World tent, children's carnival games, mini-train rides Saturday, fireworks Saturday at 8:30pm and visits with Santa (bring your own camera). Friday 6:30–9pm, Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 5–9pm. Food vendors sell snacks.
Verified Oct 27 · thorntonco.gov
Catch: Ice skating costs $2–3
