Lucky enough to have snagged a sitter and feel like hitting the town? Check out these local festive-ities that’ll make you feel all holly and jolly. Whether you are looking for a girls night out or a date night that feels Christmas-y, these Colorado destinations are bringing the holiday spirit big time with over the top decorations, seasonal spirits, and so much fun. Enjoy—you’ve earned it!
“Drunk Christmas”
An abbreviated, drunken version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” presented by Audacious Immersive. Dec. 21 at 2pm. Alamo Drafthouse, 4255 West Colfax Ave, Denver. audacioustheatre.com
Great Divide RiNo’s Holiday Celebration
Featuring giveaways, a live DJ, contests and more, Great Divid Brewery is offering a complimentary drink for anyone wearing an ugly Christmas sweater at their opening party on Dec. 20. All day. 3040 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver. greatdivide.com/rino.
Adulti-Verse Naughty or Nice
Whether you want to jingle all the way or stir up a little mischief, Naught or Nice features specialty cocktails, dancing to live beats, and exploring immersive spaces. December 20, 6-11pm. Meow Wolf Denver, Convergence Station 1338 1st Street, Denver. Ages 21+. tickets.meowwolf.com/events.
Atomic Cowboy
This holiday season, all of the Atomic Cowboy locations are transformed into Atomic Christmas. This includes over-the-top decorations, a hot chocolate bar, Christmas movies, music, and holiday cocktails. Try the Santa’s Cabana, a creamy coconut margarita, and the Jolly & Toasted, a twist on an Old Fashioned with toasted marshmallow syrup and a chocolate graham cracker rim. Through December 18, it is also collecting new, unwrapped gifts for the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver at all Denver locations. Multiple Locations. Open through January 1. theatomiccowboy.com.
Holiday Boutique
Featuring gifts created by the artists of the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. Through December 28, from 11am-4pm. Depot Art Gallery, 2069 West Powers Ave, Littleton. visitlittleton.org/event/holiday-boutique.
Christmas Beer and Cookies Tour
Cookies and beer, what could be better? Denver Microbrew Tour is bringing the festivities with their second annual Christmas Cookie + Beer Tour. Visit four breweries in the RiNo area and try cookie pairings at each. You’ll get to taste at least 10 different beers, and get four big cookies with one curated beer-and-cookie pairing at each brewery. Thursdays through December 28, 5:30-7:45 pm. denvermicrobrewtour.com/christmas-beer-and-cookies-tour.
Carriage Rides
Enjoy a complimentary carriage ride under the lights at Foothills Mall every Saturday through December 20. Carriage rides are first come, first served. Bring a warm blanket, some hot cocoa, and enjoy a ride with gentle Clydesdales! Foothills Mall, Fort Collins. shopfoothills.com/events.
Call to Arms Brewing
Call to Arms Brewing announced in September that it will be closing for good in December. But that doesn’t mean its not going out with a big holiday, sparkly, festive bang. Starting later this month, it will host one final edition of Big Holiday Energy. Stop by anytime for festive fun, advent calendar prizes, a hot chocolate bar, and more. 4526 Tennyson Street. Open through December 23. calltoarmsbrewing.com.
“Elf” in Concert
Relive the heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture. December 22-23, 7pm. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver. coloradosymphony.org.
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Located off Colorado Boulevard, this restaurant is hosting its first-ever holiday pop-up, Blanco Navidad. Their all-weather patio and bar has been transformed into a festive holiday experience with colorful decorations, limited-time seasonal dishes, and festive cocktails. Try the Express Ho Ho Ho Tini or Don Juan’s Spiced Cider. Reservations are encouraged. 4177 East 9th Avenue. Open through December 31. blancococinacantina.com/blanco-navidad.
