Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will be attending all kinds of events from Boulder to Longmont to Superior, including photos with Santa, ice skating with Santa, and even breakfast with Santa! Check out this extensive list of events and places to visit good old St. Nick this holiday season. For a complete list of holiday events in and around Boulder, click here.
St. Nick on the Bricks
Photo Courtesy Downtown Boulder
When: Friday, November 27, 2021, & Saturdays November 28 – December 18, 2021, from 11 AM – 2 PM
Head to Pearl Street where kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for FREE. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories. Find Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center, 1301 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302. Another free event on our Boulder holiday events list!
Santa HQ at Flatiron Crossing
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When: Daily through December 21, 2021, reserve your spot here.
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. Santa will be here starting November 12 and is located at the base of the Grand Staircase. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Flatiron Crossing Mall is located at 1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021.
Longmont Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: November 26, 2021, from 6:30 PM – 7 PM
The Longmont Tree Lighting Ceremony is back for 2021! Join Downtown Longmont for giveaway bags, holiday music, a capella performances, hot drinks & treats, craft activities, and Santa! This event is held in Downtown Longmont, 6th Ave. Plaza, west of 6th Ave. and Main St.
Niwot’s Enchanted Evening
When: Friday, November 26, 2021, from 6 – 9 PM
Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, the community of Niwot officially ushers in the holiday season with Enchanted Evening. The community will light the community tree, welcome Santa to town, sing holiday carols, and enjoy the evening with our local stores and vendors ready to kick off the gift-giving in spades. Santa arrives in a horse-drawn sleigh at 6 PM. Live Musical Entertainment throughout Old Town & Cottonwood Square.
Estes Park Catch the Glow Christmas Celebration
November 26, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Each year as many as 20,000 people line Elkhorn Avenue to “Catch the Glow” of this whimsical holiday parade, as well as spend the afternoon visiting Santa and strolling through downtown Estes Park. The parade features more than 40 units, including hand-crafted floats from the Town of Estes Park and nonprofits, marching bands, fire trucks, and other specialty vehicles. This FREE event will be held in Downtown Estes Park.
Niwot Holiday Parade
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When: November 27, 2021, from 11 AM – 1 PM
Santa returns to Niwot to join in on the Holiday Parade. The parade starts at 11:00 AM. Participants will march down 2nd Ave from Murray Street to Niwot Road. When the parade finishes Santa will be in the Grange until 1:00 PM to take the children’s Christmas gift wish list. The local business will be open with additional craft vendors in the Grange. Another free event on our Boulder holiday events list!
Family (and Pet!) Christmas Photos at Murdoch’s
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Snap a holiday picture of the family (pet’s included!) at the Longmont Murdoch’s on Sunday, Nov. 28, 1-4 PM All are welcome! There is no cost for the photo. It’s FREE! The event is a jolly fundraiser to benefit a local non-profit, so optional donations will be accepted. To add to the ho-ho-ho, Murdoch’s is donating $250 to the funds raised at the event. So, head to Murdoch’s on Sunday, Nov. 28, for your family Christmas photo. After the event, photos will be available December 3 – 25 for our customers to share with family and friends. You are welcome to bring your personal camera to snap a photo as well.
Erie Parade of Lights
When: December 3, 2021, from 5 – 8 PM
Erie is hosting its annual Parade of Lights, featuring local school choirs, free hayrides, and a Parade of Lights followed by visits with Santa! This event is held in Historic Downtown Erie, Briggs St & Moffat St, Erie, CO 80516. Another free event on our Boulder holiday events list!
Louisville Parade of Lights
Photo Courtesy of Louisville Chamber of Commerce
When: December 3, 2021, from 5:30 – 9 PM
Join Louisville in its annual Parade of Lights. Enjoy musical entertainment provided by local schools & churches, a living nativity, a petting zoo, and visits with Santa. The Parade begins at 7:00 PM at the south end of Main Street and ends on South Street. Enjoy choirs singing, the living nativity, visits with Santa, carolers, ice skating, and more! This event will be held at Main St, Louisville, CO 80027.
Callahan Holiday Open House
When: December 3, 2021, from 4 – 8 PM
Come to the Historic Callahan House for the Holiday Open House to tell Santa what you want for Christmas! Parents, bring your own cameras to capture the memories. The house will be open for tours as well so you have an opportunity to enjoy the holiday decorations. The line for Santa ends at 7:30 PM. The public is welcome and admission is free. This free event will be held at the Historic Callahan House, 312 Terry St, Longmont, CO 80501.
Holiday Show at Longmont Museum
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When: December 4, 2021 at 3 PM & 7 PM
The Longmont Museum’s holiday tradition continues with the Holiday Show. Join the Longmont Museum for songs of the season and holiday cheer from some of the finest musicians and performers in the region. Featuring the Rocky Mountain Ringers, Hazel Miller & the Collective and the Klezmer Consort. Matinee ONLY: Special Santa reception with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate before matinee performance only, beginning at 3 PM. Matinee begins at 3 PM, evening performance begins at 7 PM. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center is located at 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, Colorado 80501.
Photos with Santa at Orchard Town Center
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When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout December, full schedule here.
Santa’s coming to the Orchard Town Center! This year, photos will be FREE and you can take them with your own phone. More information here.
Santa’s House Boulder
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When: December 4 -5, 2021, from 10 AM – 4 PM
A holiday tradition since 1972, Santa’s House is a community event hosted by the women of Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic for kids and families in the Boulder and North Metro area. Kids will enjoy meeting Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Christmas Bear & Puppy, and Mother Goose. Games with prizes, music, and storytelling are also available – bring your camera to capture the magic of the holiday season. Proceeds benefit local charities Imagine! and EFAA. Pi Beta Phi University of Colorado at Boulder, 890 11th St, Boulder, Colorado 80302. Tickets $5 (cash only).
Lyons Holiday Artisan Market
Photo by Edward Bruder, Courtesy Lyons Holiday Craft Bazaar
Mark your calendars! Artisan crafters will sell their handmade wares at the 46th Annual Lyons Holiday Craft Bazaar. A wide variety of quality crafts, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass, and textile arts will be found at this event. What’s more, it’s a great opportunity to find unique holiday gifts and accessories. This is a Lyons tradition not to be missed! The 2021 Holiday Artisan Market will be held in the Lyons Elementary School gym and masks will be required for all in attendance. All attendees will follow current Boulder County and school district Covid-19 guidelines.
Holiday Mountain Market in Nederland
When: December 4 – 5, 2021
Visit Nederland’s Holiday Mountain Market, held the first weekend in December at the Nederland Community Center. In addition to photos with Santa, this annual arts and crafts festival features local mountain artists, unique gifts, festive food, a silent auction, and holiday music. Photos with Santa 12 PM – 3 PM each day. Nederland Community Center is located at 750 CO-72, Nederland, CO 80466.
Santa Visits at The Bee Hugger
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The Bee Hugger Farm is hosting Santa! Your child can engage however she/he/they feel is best. Whether it is putting a letter in his mailbox while chatting with him, being on the hay wagon next to him to share stories, climbing up on the tractor to be nearby and give their Christmas wish, or riding their own tractor right below, we guarantee their time will be memorable and special with Santa. The setting is charming, rustic, unique, and sweet. Tickets are $15/child to spend time with Santa. While at the farm the kids can feed animals, purchase raw honey and other Bee Hugger products, pick out a Christmas tree, take a pony ride (kids 6 and under, $10ea), explore the 6 acre farm, and so much more. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, and other sweet and magical surprises. Tickets are available here.
Longmont Lights Holiday Festival
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When: December 10 – 11, 2021, 5 – 8 PM, Schedule of events here.
Join Longmont in its annual weekend holiday celebration, Longmont Lights! The festival begins on Friday at Roosevelt Park with Santa’s Workshop, a free craft area for kids and visits with Santa, holiday ice show, hot cocoa carts, fire pits, live music, and hot air balloon lights. On Saturday, enjoy the Merry & Bright Parade down Main Street. For the full schedule of events, click here. Roosevelt Park & Downtown Longmont, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501.
Freezie Fest
Photo Courtesy Downtown Boulder
When: December 11, 2021, from 11 AM – 3 PM
Downtown Boulder is hosting the Freezie Fest, a snowman extravaganza that includes train rides, visits with Santa, carolers and free Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities for all)! During Freezie Fest, find Freezie for a chance to win prizes! This free event will be held in Downtown Boulder.
Holiday Celebration at Broomfield Plaza
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Broomfield Plaza! Bring the whole family for some festive holiday cheer at the Holiday Celebration. FREE activities include carriage rides, Santa and his elves, photo ops, live music & entertainment, carolers, holiday crafts, and holiday train rides. Broomfield Plaza is located at 5015 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020. Another free event on our Boulder holiday events list!
Breakfast with Santa at Chautauqua
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Treat your family to a beloved holiday tradition – Breakfast with Santa – at the iconic Chautauqua Dining Hall, all dressed up for the holidays! Join us for a scrumptious breakfast buffet, fun, creative crafts, and a special appearance by the jolly man himself. Then grab your camera and little ones for a special photo opportunity at Santa’s Cottage! Tickets here.
Superior Skate with Santa
Photo Courtesy Superior Chamber of Commerce
When: Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 1 – 3 PM
It’s a Superior Holiday Tradition! Bring the whole family to the Superior Chamber’s Skate with Santa presented by Downtown Superior! Bring the whole family and enjoy some time on the ice at the Sport Stable! There will be a craft area for the little ones. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well as an opportunity to have your photo with Santa. Free event.
Santa Story Time & Brunch at Longmont Museum
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When: December 20, 2021, at 9 & 11 AM
Celebrate the holidays at Story Time and Brunch with Santa at Longmont Museum. We will be serving yummy food and cheer as Santa entertains your whole family with stories. Make sure to bring your holiday wish lists and a camera for this special event designed for children accompanied by an adult. (Tickets required for all attendees age 2 and older.) This event sells out; get your tickets early. Tickets here.
