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Check out these great DECEMBER WINTER EVENTS!  DENVER CHRISTKINDL MARKET WHEN: Nov. 16–Dec. 23, 2018 WHERE: Skyline Park The Christkindl Market includes vendors from Germany and other countries, as well as local artisans, offering high-quality, handcrafted gifts such as traditional hand-carved wooden figurines, handmade candles and ornaments. Traditional German food will tempt your taste buds. Sip on warm Glühwein (hot spiced wine) as you listen to traditional Christmas carols and live German music. Entry is free and the entire family is invited to enjoy this great tradition!    ICE SKATING AT DOWNTOWN DENVER RINK AT SKYLINE PARK  WHEN: Nov. 20, 2018–Feb. 3, 2019 WHERE: Corner of 16th and Arapahoe Take a spin on the ice — for free! Grab your family and friends and head to 16th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver to the Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park in Downtown Denver! Skate rentals are $6-$8, or bring your own pair and skate for free. Free days for kids will take place throughout the season. Look for regularly scheduled entertainment and activities each week, including: Friday night DJs; Saturday morning skating lessons; Saturday night concerts; and Sunday afternoon family entertainment.   SANTA'S VILLAGE AT CHATFIELD FARMS WHEN: Nov. 23–Dec. 23, 2018 WHERE: Chatfield Farms Botanic Gardens Explore Chatfield Farms as it is transformed into a magical village. Santa's Village is a family-friendly holiday event including hayrides, holiday gifts, Santa’s Workshop and so much more.   A HUDSON CHRISTMAS WHEN: Dec. 7–9, 14–24 and 26–31, 2018 WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Events Center Bundle up for a visit with Santa at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. After sharing your list with Ol' Saint Nick, sip hot chocolate as you stroll the outdoor paths lined with trees decked with more than a million twinkling lights.   BLOSSOMS OF LIGHT WHEN: Nov. 23, 2018–Jan. 1, 2019 (includes Dec. 24, 25 and 31) WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens Embrace the holidays with thousands of colorful lights draped in elegant designs at Blossoms of Light. The 2018 event will be brighter and bigger than ever before, with sound-reactive LED lights and carolers on select evenings. Warm drinks and tasty treats and seasonal entertainment will be available, and thousands of lights in the gardens' amphitheater are synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes.   ICE SKATING RINK WHEN: Nov. 23, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019 WHERE: Denver International Airport Got a flight to catch? Head to Denver International Airport a little early and enjoy a free spin around the airport's ice skating rink!   ZOO LIGHTS WHEN: Nov. 30, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019 WHERE: Denver Zoo Zoo Lights will span 70 acres of Denver Zoo's campus with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.   SCRAMBLIN' SCROOGE 1M/5K/10K & YOUTH FUN RUN 2018 WHEN: Dec. 15, 2018 WHERE: City Park Scramble along with Ebenezer Scrooge at this professionally timed race, which benefits Denver Children's Home. There's even a Scrooge costume contest to crown the best worst humbug of them all.

Did you know that the Denver Christkindl Market has been going strong for 14 years?  It is definitely a staple tradition that should not be missed.  I always feature it on my seasonal magnet mailer that goes out to past (and future!) clients.  Fun Fact: German Christmas markets date back to the 14th century. Originally, the fairs provided only food and practical supplies for the cold winter season, but soon the markets became a beloved holiday tradition and a great way to get into the holiday spirit.  If you're a Colorado resident and don't currently get my magnets, shoot me a quick email with your address and I will put you on the list!