Top Holiday Theater and Dance Events Around Denver
Your guide to the season’s most festive holiday theater and dance events happening around the Denver metro area.
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Tranquil Valley Radio Hour brings a homegrown variety show to Estes Park
Enjoy a variety show at the American Legion Post 119 as the Tranquil Valley Radio Hour debuts Nov. 22 with local music, comedy, stories, and a custom guitar raffle.
Camp Christmas Expands Across Stanley Marketplace for 2025 Return
Lonnie Hanzon's immersive holiday event is back, transforming the Stanley Marketplace into a sprawling (mostly free) holiday playground.
Brick Planet Brings LEGO Wonders to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
LEGO artist Sean Kenney’s traveling exhibition, Brick Planet, is now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science through May 3, 2026.
Northern Lights Stuns Colorado Again, With One More (Small) Chance Tonight
The Northern Lights dazzled Colorado skies Nov. 11 and 12. Here’s why they appeared and whether they could return tonight, Nov. 13.
Percy Jackson musical takes the stage at Estes Park High School
The Estes Park High School Thespian Society performs “The Lightning Thief” Nov. 13–15, featuring a cast of 20 local students.
Elijah Sylar Returns to Denver Art Scene After Transitioning, Traveling Across 47 States
Artist Elijah Sylar re-emerges with his first public show since transitioning, debuting new large-scale works on Nov. 14 in Denver.
Friendsgiving gumbo dinner returns to support the chamber
Fifth annual Community Gumbo Dinner returns tonight from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Tavern at the Legion, benefiting the Estes Chamber.
Dinos Alive Brings Prehistoric Fun and a Bit of Science to Denver
The latest immersive experience at Exhibition Hub is now open.
Art Show It Comes in Waves Brings Long COVID Stories to Light
Artists and incarcerated illustrators share powerful depictions of living with Long COVID at Aurora’s People’s Building.
Gen Z Creators Dig Into How Art Survives in How to Starve an Artist
"Artists will keep creating no matter what, because it’s part of human nature. Whether or not that art is supported, nourished or funded is a different conversation.”
Brownfield’s wraps its 69th season in Estes, eyes a milestone year
As Brownfield’s closes for the season with a Nov. 1 rummage sale, the downtown Estes Park mainstay reflects on what made 2025 special and what lies ahead for its 70th anniversary.
Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival returns with a 1920s speakeasy flair
Celebrate Colorado’s craft distilling scene with speakeasy tastings and music at Estes Park’s festival.
Three haunted tours in Estes Park
We break down some of the spooky tours available year-round at the Historic Park Theatre and The Stanley Hotel.
The Shining Ball 2025 brought a haunted glow to The Stanley
The Shining Ball at The Stanley Hotel kicked off spooky season with costumes, DJ Mack, and Stephen King-inspired fun.
Ballyhoo brings theatre, coffee, cocktails and community to LoHi
Ballyhoo Table & Stage will have its grand opening on November 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3300 Tejon Street, Denver.
5 Questions: Toni Tresca, Bucket List Editor and Arts Reporter
Bucket List editor Toni Tresca reflects on his journey from Texas to Colorado, his pivot to journalism and why mentoring young reporters matters.
A Clown Ballet Cabaret Brings Whimsical Dancing Clowns to Aurora
For creator Lavi McConaughey, the surreal story mirrors a personal escape: years of ballet’s rigid discipline giving way to the anarchic joy of burlesque and clowning.
The Catamounts Premiere A Town Called Harris, a Ghostly Comic Romp in a Historic Schoolhouse
“A Town Called Harris is like Noises Off or The Play That Goes Wrong, but immersive," says the show's playwright, Jessica Austgen.
Unpacking the 48th Denver Film Festival with Artistic Director Matt Campbell
From the new Knives Out film to Creative Conversations about the film industry, we get the inside scoop on the 2025 Denver Film Festival.
Ten Best Ghost Tours in Denver
The best ghost tours in Denver this year, from LoDo's haunted bars to Boulder's haunted theaters and the Stanley Hotel's spooky lore.
Ten Best Haunted Houses in Denver
Discover the scariest haunted houses in Denver for 2025, ranging from legendary scream parks to DIY home haunts to corn maze scares.
Best Denver Halloween Events in 2025
From glowing gardens and museum takeovers to pet parades and epic parties, these are the top Denver Halloween events in 2025.
How Conspiracy Circus is Keeping Colorado Sideshow Alive
Denver's Conspiracy Circus celebrates 44 shows of sideshow spectacle at the Learned Lemur on East Colfax on October 11.
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