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Winter Fun in Denver

During wintertime, Denver is abuzz with lots of fun activities. Experience the magic of the holidays with a wide range of fun that doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some ideas to help kick off your holiday season celebrations:

– Now through Feb. 11, the Downtown Denver Rink offers free ice skating and ice skate rentals if you don’t have your own. Learn more at https://www.winterindenver.com/rink.

– For a warmer adventure, check out the Denver Art Museum’s free admission days. The last free day of 2023 is Tuesday, Dec. 12, but for a list of free admission days in 2024, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/free-days-dam.

– The Denver Christkindlmarket offers you a taste of an authentic German-style market. The market admission is free and open now through Dec. 23. Learn more at https://www.christkindlmarketdenver.com/.

– Take a stroll back in time with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science’s “Mysteries of the Ice Ages” exhibit. Entrance for this exhibit is included with general admission to the museum. Learn more at https://www.dmns.org/visit/exhibitions/mysteries-of-the-ice-ages/.

– Standing 10 feet taller than the tallest Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in history, visiting Denver’s Mile High Tree in Civic Center Park has become a family tradition for many Denverites. This attraction is free and open every night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., now through Dec. 31, 2023. Learn more at https://www.denver.org/milehighholidays/mile-high-tree/#abouttree.

– Nestled between Denver and Commerce City and stretching over 15,000 acres, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge offers visitors the chance to engage with nature and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to travel for hours to get there. Open all year round and free to visit, the Refuge also offers visitors a variety of free nature programs, such as Craft a Reindeer, Read with a Ranger and Craft a Snowy Owl. Learn more at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/rocky-mountain-arsenal/events.