Arkansas River Valley Family Events

Nov. 2nd - Jan. 5th

Royal Gorge Holiday Bridge of Lights

Drive Across America’s Bridge at Annual Bridge of Lights Event Get ready to be jingled with excitement because the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is absolutely thrilled to unw...

Nov. 17th - Jan. 12th

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

Step into a world of enchantment this holiday season at Denver Botanic Gardens' Blossoms of Light. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland of shimmering lights as the Gardens ...

Nov. 21st - Jan. 5th

Leadville Railroad Holiday Express Train Ride

A MAGICAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains like never before with our unforgettable Holiday Expres...

Nov. 23rd - Jan. 5th

ZOO LIGHTS

With 80 acres boasting over three million lights, we’re still the one making spirits bright. We’re still your fave for family fun. We’re still the place where tradition ...

Nov. 24th - Jan. 1st

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms

Experience the magic of the season at Chatfield Farms' Trail of Lights. Nestled against the foothills of the Rockies, a dazzling spectacle of lights illuminates the Colorado c...

Nov. 28th - Mar. 31st

Ice Castles - Eagle Colorado

Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles ha...

Nov. 29th - Jan. 1st

Luminova Holidays at Elitch Gardens

Iincludes over 4 million dazzling lights 65 ft. Christmas tree, 25 ft. snowman that never melts, and a 300 ft. candy cane tunnel! Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions a...

Dec. 7th - 24th

Breakfast with Santa at The Downtown Aquarium

Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21-24 Breakfast with Santa: Santa is stopping by the Aquarium this holiday season! Dine with him and our mascot, Sharkey, and enjoy a delicious breakfast bu...

Dec. 14th

Santa and the Dinos

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...

Dec. 21st

Holiday Tales with Puppy Tails

No snow in Colorado means no fun. Joey and Kira and Elf Denise try to make it snow so that everyone can have a white Christmas. Join them in this interactive program full of d...

Dec. 23rd - 27th

Winter Climbing Camps at The Spot

Winter Camps Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 12/23–12/27 (No camp 12/24, 12/25) $323/full week, $109/single day --- 12/30–1/3 (No camp 1/...

Dec. 30th - Jan. 3rd

Winter Climbing Camps at The Spot

Winter Camps Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 12/23–12/27 (No camp 12/24, 12/25) $323/full week, $109/single day --- 12/30–1/3 (No camp 1/...

Jan. 6th - Oct. 6th

Winter Climbing Camps at The Spot

Winter Camps Join us for a single day or all week on the dates below: 12/23–12/27 (No camp 12/24, 12/25) $323/full week, $109/single day --- 12/30–1/3 (No camp 1/...

Jan. 9th - Apr. 1st

Open the Icy Gates: Ice Castles Invites Guests to Experience Winter Magic

Open the Icy Gates: Ice Castles Invites Guests to Experience Winter Magic 339 Irene Avenue, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Ice artisans have been working around the clock in the...

Jan. 9th - 15th

Open the Icy Gates: Ice Castles Invites Guests to Experience Winter Magic

Open the Icy Gates: Ice Castles Invites Guests to Experience Winter Magic January 9 2025, Midway, Utah– The wait will soon be over for the return of Utah’s most popular ...

Jan. 9th - Apr. 1st

Open the Icy Gates: Ice Castles Invites Guests to Experience Winter Magic

Ice Castles is an award-winning frozen attraction located in four cities across North America. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by pr...

Feb. 8th

Sharkey's Sweetheart Family Breakfast at The Downtown Aquarium

Join our mascot, Sharkey, and celebrate Valentine's Day with your family! Enjoy Valentine crafts, raffles, 50% off exhibit entry,* and a special appearance by the Mystic M...

Mar. 8th

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour - Broadmoor World Arena

SAVE 20% Off Tickets when purchased one week prior to the game with CODE: USFAM - click on "Unlock" on the Ticketmaster page and enter code for the discounted ticket prices ...

Mar. 17th - Jan. 21st

Spring Break Camp at Chatfield Farms

Spring Break Camp at Chatfield Farms Fossils to Flowers, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 17-21 Ever wonder what life was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth? Journey through ti...