Download the 2025 Ultimate Colorado Winter and Christmas Bucket List
Hey there! My name is Emily and I am a Colorado native who loves to hike and explore the state. I love farmers markets, craft beer and catching sunsets on rooftop bars. The list has over 100 things for you to do and places to see this winter in Colorado. Thanks for downloading my list! Make sure to follow me on socials to join me as I try to complete as many of the items on the list this holiday season!
Cheers to the best ending to 2025!
More Holiday Fun Around Colorado!
Thank you all so much for the wonderful messages and emails sharing even more amazing holiday activities and events happening around Colorado!
I wanted to highlight a few additional events that didn’t make it onto my original list — but are absolutely worth checking out! If you know of more, feel free to email me or send a DM on Instagram. I love hearing from you!
Breckenridge Tree Lighting & Race of the Santas – December 6
Denver Winter Market – December 5–7 & 12–14
Horseshoe Holiday Market – Nov 29–30 at Highlands Masonic Temple and Dec 6–7 at Breck Brewery in Littleton
Holiday Lights Mini Golf at Adventure Golf & Raceway (Westminster) – Nov 7–Jan 4
NoCo Winter Wonderland – Nov 27–Dec 31 | Fort Collins
Garden of Lights: Winter Holiday Lights Festival – Weekends, Dec 12–28 | The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins
Festival of Lights – Nov 21, 5–8 PM | Downtown Loveland (4th Street & The Foundry Plaza)
Longmont Lights Festival – Dec 12, 5–8 PM | Roosevelt Park, Longmont
Village at the Peaks Tree Lighting Ceremony – Nov 29 | Longmont
Longmont Lights Parade – Dec 13, 5 PM | Main Street, Longmont
Breckenridge Ullr Fest – December 18–20
Discount Codes
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Christmas Ride - Colorado Railbike Adventures
Code: EmilyB10 for 10% off
A special seasonal nighttime departure featuring Christmas displays from lighted railbikes. Before departure enjoy hot chocolate and warm cookies!
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Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Use code: EMILY10 for $10 off your registration to the Turkey Trot. The annual race takes place on Thanksgiving morning in Washington Park.
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Scalp Therapy - Viral Head Spa Treatment
Use code: Emily15 for $15 off your first treatment at Scalp Therapy. Enjoy the viral head spa experience including: scalp analysis, double cleansing wash, gentle exfoliation and a soothing hand and shoulder massage.
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Bibamba Artisan Chocolate
Use code SWEET-EMILY for 10% off your online purchase! 🍫
(Offer not valid on classes or gift cards.)Bibamba Artisan Chocolate is my favorite Denver-based chocolate company — they make the best holiday gifts! From truffles and chocolate spread to chocolate bark, they have it all. Plus, Bibamba uses sustainable and ethical practices on their very own farm in Cameroon, West-Central Africa.
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Women's Bean Project
Code: Emily10 for 10% off high quality and nourishing food products
Learn more about this local nonprofit providing transitional employment and wraparound support services to women in our community who face significant barriers to work. Women’s Bean Project supports inspiring women who – against all odds – are turning their lives around, in part by selling high quality and nourishing food products made by the women in their program, with profits reinvested to support its mission.
My Favorite Winter Activities
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The Weathered Wick
Create your own custom holiday scented candle! The Weathered Wick offers fun candle making classes which is the perfect night out with friends
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Makeshift Crafts
Located in Westminster, this is the craft lover’s paradise. Choose from fun winter, holiday and sports themed craft workshops. I love the mini bookshelves and making a felt garland for my mantel! Have your own project you are working on? Bring it in and work in the comfy living space - free to use!
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Soak in the best Hot Springs in the country!
Relax and enjoy the crisp autumn air in one of many Colorado Hot Springs. I love Strawberry Park in Steamboat and Durango Hot Springs. Also make sure to check out Pagosa Springs, Iron Mountain and Mount Princeton!
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Ice Castles
Experience the magic of the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek or Silverthorne. Take a ride down an ice slide, get lost in an ice maze and enjoy cocktails by the fire!