Thanksgiving Weekend in Denver

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Whether you’re hosting friends and family from out-of-town or just love to be out celebrating in Denver, Thanksgiving weekend has a lot to offer! From skating to lights to ballet, regardless of what your preferences are, there is an event for anyone and everyone. When you’re not spending time in The Amaranth’s clubhouse with friends, here are a handful of options to go out and explore. For a complete list of Denver events during Thanksgiving weekend, head over to Visit Denver.

November 25, 2014-February 16, 2015: Southwest Rink at Skyline Park

Skyline Park | Times vary

Skyline Park is the place to be this holiday season! Southwest Airlines and the Downtown Denver Partnership invite you to grab your family and friends and head to 16th and Arapahoe in Downtown Denver to the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park!

November 28-December 31: Downtown Denver Grand Illumination

Downtown Denver: November 28 at 6 PM | Lights on display nightly

As part of Downtown Denver's Winter in the City program, at 6 p.m. on Nov 28, 2014 Downtown Denver's Grand Illumination event will light up Downtown, from Denver Union Station to the City and County Building. Following a countdown shortly after 6:30 p.m., Denver 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. Light Exhibition runs through the end of December.

November 28: The Nutcracker

Macky Auditorium | 2 PM & 7 PM

America’s favorite ballet is brought to life by the Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic. The grandness of Macky Auditorium is matched by the scale of this production featuring a cast of 100 dancers, full scenery, beautiful costumes and special effects. The company dancers are joined by students of the Boulder Ballet School and the Boulder Children’s Chorale, who provide a delightful attraction for young audience members.

November 29: Holiday Lighting

Little Man Ice Cream Plaza | 5:30 PM

'Tis the Season... kick off your Holiday season by joining us for a very special Tree Lighting. Special guests: Santa & his reindeer!  

We’ll have caroling, hay rides, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, free food, and more! Join us as we celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays!

November 29 & 30: Santa at Larimer Square

Saturday: 10 AM-6 PM | Sunday: 12 PM-5 PM

Throughout December, Santa will be visiting Larimer Square on the weekends in the Larimer Square Walkway. He will have Mrs. Claus with him with handing out traditional Larimer Square holiday ducks.

Visits are FREE and open to the public, and because it has been very popular, visitors can bring their furry friends (dogs) for a photo with Santa, too.

What events are you looking forward to most?