The Best Holiday Light Displays on the Front Range

Lights of December Parade
Boulder ~ Downtown Area
In its 30th year, this popular parade through downtown Boulder features floats created and decorated by local businesses, churches, and civic groups, marching bands, lit fire engines, holiday carolers, and much more. The grand finale includes an appearance by the jolly old man himself!

• Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 PM
• Free admission but you may have to pay to park

Electric Safari
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd., Colorado Springs
Celebrate 27 years of holiday cheer with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres. Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event, including the giraffe barn, African lion relaxation room, Wilgruen Elephant Barn, Rocky Mountain Wild (except grizzly bears), Asian Highlands, Monkey Pavilion, Scutes Family Gallery, The Loft, and Australia Walkabout!

• December 8-10, December 15-23, and December 25-January 1 from 5:30-8:30 PM
• Last admission sold at 7:30 PM
• Adults (12+): $9.75; Children (3-11): $6.75
• Free unlimited visits for members

Illumination Light Show
Old Territorial Road, 14960 Woodcarver Rd., Colorado Springs, 80921
The Illumination Light show is a walk through Christmas light show. Themed areas such as Candy Land, Colorado Winter Land, the Nazarene Nativity, and a 75-foot Christmas tunnel synchronized to music playing on your radio. Segments of light show are synchronized to music. Just walk and enjoy the Christmas lights.

• ​Most nights from November 24 through January 6, 2018
  
• Open at 5:30 PM; closing times vary
• Early/Late Season: $7; Mid-Season: $8
  

Light the Lights (City & County Building)
Civic Center Park, 201 W. Colfax, Denver, 80202
The largest lighting display in Denver can be seen at the City & County Building, located at 1435 Bannock Street, where 600,000 lights decorate the building. The annual ceremony takes place at Civic Center Park.

• Friday, November 24 from 5:00-7:00 PM
  
• Continue to enjoy the lights nightly through December
  
• FREE but you may have to pay to park

Blossom of Lights
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, 80206
This annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms our York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland. Don't miss the interactive light display featuring a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights. Enjoy holiday treats and warm drinks in a souvenir mug.

• Open nightly November 24 through January 1 from 5:00-9:00 PM (except December 24, 25, & 31)
  
• Advance Pricing ~ Adults: $15; Children (3-15): $12
  
• Door Pricing ~ Adults: $20; Children (3-15): $17
  
• Members receive two complimentary tickets and discounted pricing

Denver Parade of Lights
Denver ~ Downtown Area
Countless sparkling lights, marching bands, giant balloons, majestic floats, and delightful characters make this the signature event of the Downtown Denver holiday season.

• Friday, December 1 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 PM
• Viewing along the parade route is free but you may have to pay to park
• Advance Grandstand Seats ~ Adults (13+): $19: Children (2-12): $16
• Day of Event Grandstand Seats ~ $25
  

Zoo Lights
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, 80205
Zoo Lights spans through 60 acres with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets, and illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes, and appear in places where they're least expected. 

• Special Preview Weekend November 24-25
  
• December 1-31 from 5:30-9:00 PM (excluding December 25)
  
• Value Nights (Dec. 1-14) ~ Adults (Ages 12-64): $13; Children (Ages 3-11): $9
• Peak Nights (Dec. 15-31) ~ Adults (Ages 12-64): $17; Children (Ages 3-11): $12
• Discounted pricing for members

Grand Illumination
Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop, Denver, 80202
Join the LoDo District and the Union Station Alliance as they light Denver Union Station. Enjoy carolers and treats, drinks at The Terminal Bar, and the revealing of this year's holiday lighting of the iconic station! Union Station will be ablaze with brightly colored floodlights illuminating the historic structure in the heart of Lower Downtown and its lighted tree in front.

• Friday, November 24 from 5:00-7:00 PM
  
• Continue to enjoy the lights nightly through December
  
• FREE but you may have to pay to park

Santa's North Pole Adventure & Santa's Lighted Forest
Georgetown Loop Railroad: Devil's Gate Depot, 646 Loop Dr., Georgetown, 80444
Ride the Georgetown Loop Train with Santa on a North Pole Adventure. Each child 12 and under will receive a bell from Santa. Or, ride in the evening and see thousands of lights at the depot and in the Lighted Forest. Visit Santa at the Depot (Santa will not be on the Train in the evening). Free cookies and hot cocoa at the Depot on every adventure.

• Daily from November 18 through December 31 (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• Departure times vary
• Coach Pricing ~ Adults (16+): $28.95; Children (3-15): $19.95

Olde Golden Christmas Lights
Golden ~ Downtown Area
Experience Golden's lively holiday parade with cowboys on horses, floats, marching bands, old cars, elves on unicycles, the Grinch in his corvette, and of course, Santa Claus.

• December 2, 9, & 16 at 10:30 AM
• FREE admission but you may have to pay to park

Lakewood Lights
Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 South Yarrow Street, Lakewood, 80226
The Heritage Center will be lit up in a spectacular display of holiday cheer. All of our buildings will be open to the public and decorated for the occasion. We'll be providing hot chocolate, cookies & roasted chestnuts, photos with Santa, and tons of holiday activities and crafts.   

• December 1 & 2 at 5:30 PM
  
• Free admission
  
• Snacks are available for purchase

A Hudson Christmas Holiday Light Show
The Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
This festive holiday light show returns for the 2017 holiday season with thousands of twinkling lights in majestic trees, visits with Santa (through December 23), and memories for the whole family. Stroll along a festively-decorated outdoor walking path as you sip hot chocolate and experience dazzling displays of color and sound.

• November 24 & 25, December 1-3, 8-10, then nightly December 15-31 (excluding Christmas)
• 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  
• Adults (13+): $9; Children (4-12): $6

Santa's Village
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 80128
Chatfield Farms will be transformed into a magical village for this new and exciting holiday experience. Meet Santa’s live reindeer, take pictures with Santa, craft with Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday lights, watch a short movie at Santa’s cinema, and find unique holiday gifts in his workshop.  

• Open Fridays, Saturday, & Sundays from November 24 through December 24 from 4:30-8:30 PM
  
• $20 per person ages 3+; $85 for a 6-pack
  
• Tickets are limited each night; be sure to purchase in advance to ensure admittance

Holiday Lights Mini Golf
Adventure Golf & Raceway, 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster, 80031
It's the most wonderful time of year when Adventure Golf and Raceway transforms the park to Holiday Lights Mini Golf. It is a fantastical journey through 54 holes of miniature golf, with over 100,000 twinkling colorful lights and beautifully decorated features throughout. Hot chocolate, s'mores, and select adult spirits available for purchase.

• Friday-Sunday from November 3-December 10 from 5:30-9:00 PM
• Nightly from December 15-31 from 5:30-9:00 PM (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
  
• Adults (13+): $10; Children (4-12): $8
• Get four admissions and four non-alcoholic drinks for $35; online only