Looking for holiday events in 2026? Shop for handmade gifts at the Denver Christkindlmarket, watch the 9NEWS Parade of Lights downtown, or spend an evening at Blossoms of Light. Several Christmas markets and light displays open before Thanksgiving, and a few keep glowing into January.
Our team at New Windows for America rounded up holiday outings across Colorado’s Front Range, including Arvada. Here are some of the highlights for Arvada holiday events in Olde Town and at the Arvada Center.
Spend an evening in Olde Town Arvada for the tree lighting and skating, or set aside a Saturday for the winter market. The Arvada Center’s annual pottery sale is a separate stop for handmade gifts.
50th Annual Holiday Pottery Sale | Nov. 27–Dec. 13. Browse functional and sculptural pottery made by instructors and students in the Arvada Center’s ceramics program. Admission to the Upper Gallery is free.
Olde Town Tree Lighting | Saturday, Nov. 28, 5–7 p.m. Follow the brass band through Olde Town at 5 p.m., then gather in Olde Town Square for the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Live music rounds out the evening.
Skating in the Square | Saturday, Nov. 28. The Olde Town Arvada skating rink is part of the tree lighting festivities. Check the Olde Town calendar for additional rink dates and hours.
Arvada Winter Farmers Market | December Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The market organizer lists Saturday winter hours in Olde Town Square at 5702 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. Look for local food and goods from area makers, and check the market’s site before heading out.
11th Annual Eggnog and Cider Competition | Monday, Dec. 7, 5–8 p.m. Sample eggnog and cider from participating Olde Town businesses and vote for your favorite. Check the organizer’s page for tickets.
Check the Olde Town Arvada events calendar for more details.
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