What to Do in Denver with Kids: December 2018

The holidays bring so many fun activities you could do something different with your family every day! If you need help planning, here is a daily list of thing to do in Denver with Kids in December 2018. 

WHAT TO DO IN DENVER KIDS – December 7-9

DECEMBER 7:
Gingerbread House Party, HashTAG, 4-6 p.m.
Recurs Dec. 8-9 and 14-16
DECEMBER 8:
Olde Golden Christmas Parade, Downtown Golden, 10:30 a.m.
Also on Dec. 15
DECEMBER 9:
Chanukah Wonderland and Food Drive, Stanley Marketplace 5-7 p.m.

WHAT TO DO IN DENVER WITH KIDS – December 10-16

DECEMBER 10:
Bowling Special, Punchbowl Social, open until 5 p.m.
Recurs daily – bring a child and your whole group bowls for half price
DECEMBER 11:
Holiday Dance Performance by Cherry Creek Dance, Stanley Marketplace, Stanley Marketplace, 6 p.m.
DECEMBER 12:
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Recurs daily
DECEMBER 13:
Christmas in Color, Water World, 5:30 p.m.
Recurs daily
DECEMBER 14:
Englewood Holiday Express, Belleview Park, 3:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 15:
Holiday Princess Show, Orchard Town Center, 4-6 p.m.
DECEMBER 16:
Elf the Musical, Arvada Center, 2 p.m.
Recurs various dates and times

WHAT TO DO IN DENVER WITH KIDS – December 17-23

DECEMBER 17:
Soccer with Santa, Bladium, 9 a.m.
DECEMBER 18:
Light!, Gaylord Rockies, Dusk
Recurs nightly through holiday season
DECEMBER 19:
Holiday Card Making, Denver Public Library Woodbury Branch, 4:30 p.m.
DECEMBER 20:
Mindbender Mansion, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Recurs daily (except Christmas) through January 6
DECEMBER 21:
Friday Night DJs, Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park, 7-9 p.m.
DECEMBER 22:
Winter Break at the Denver Art Museum, 10 a.m.
Recurs through winter break
DECEMBER 23:
$1 Admission for Kids, Wings Above the Rockies, Museum Hours
Recurs through January 6 

WHAT TO DO IN DENVER WITH KIDS – December 24-31

DECEMBER 24:
View Neighborhood Holiday Lights, Denver*
*In the Park Hill/Central Park neighborhood, we suggest visiting homes near Hudson & MLK, 26th & Hanover Ct., 25th & Dexter and 35th & Trenton.
DECEMBER 25:
Merry Christmas!
DECEMBER 26:
Free Ice Skating, DIA, 9 a.m.
Recurs daily
DECEMBER 27:
Captain Vic Science Show, Denver Public Library Park Hill Branch, 3 p.m.
DECEMBER 28:
Teens Behind the Scenes (Free); Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 6 p.m.
DECEMBER 29:
Wake and Make Family Open Workshop, The Craftsman and Apprentice, 9 a.m.
DECEMBER 30:
Learn to Skate Lesson, Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park, 9 a.m.
DECEMBER 31:
Noon Year’s Eve, Children’s Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.