Illustration of a woodcarver working at a Christmas market stall while shoppers watch in the snow (Mile High Holiday Mart)

Mile High Holiday Mart

Shoppers explore festive displays from more than 100 local merchants at this volunteer-run holiday market. Attendees can browse a wide selection of goods, with an early VIP session offering seasonal beverages and bites. All event proceeds support community programs assisting women and families in Denver.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Children 12 and under do not require a ticket. Veterans and DU ID holders receive free admission. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the Denver Santa Claus Shop to receive free admission.

Hours

Friday, November 6: Public Shopping 1-8 pm; Saturday, November 7: Public Shopping 9 am-5 pm; Sunday, November 8: Public Shopping 10 am-4 pm.

Ages

Children 12 and under do not require a ticket.

Food & Drink

Private VIP Shopping includes seasonal beverages and bites; the public-shopping details do not specify food or drink.

Parking

Free parking is included with a Private VIP Shopping ticket.

Going?

Location

University of Denver, Gates Field House · 2201 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO 80208 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and local-gift seekers

Vibe

Festive and bustling

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Denver Santa Claus Shop and your admission to the Mart is free.
  • Veterans and DU ID holders get in free, so bring your ID or proof of veteran status when you arrive.
  • Book Private VIP Shopping if you want to shop on Friday before the public arrives, with free parking and seasonal drinks and bites included.
  • Children 12 and under don't need a ticket, so families only have to buy admission for older kids and adults.
  • Merchants should apply early because space is limited and fills on a rolling basis, and returning merchants must set up a new profile this year.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Private VIP Shopping on Friday before the public opening, with a separate ticket that includes early access, free parking, and seasonal drinks and bites
  • Free admission for veterans and DU ID holders
  • Free admission when you bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Denver Santa Claus Shop
  • Children 12 and under do not need a ticket

Links & Contact

Run by Junior League of Denver

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do kids need their own ticket?

No. Children 12 and under do not need a ticket, so families only need tickets for older kids and adults.

What comes with Private VIP Shopping?

VIP Shopping takes place on Friday before the doors open to the public. The ticket includes early access, free parking, and seasonal drinks and bites.

Can I get in free?

Yes. Veterans and DU ID holders get in free. Anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy for the Denver Santa Claus Shop also gets free admission.

How do I become a merchant?

Merchant applications for the 2026 show are open on a new platform. Every applicant has to create a new merchant profile first, including returning merchants. It's a juried show with rolling admissions, and spaces are filled as applications come in.

Where does the money go?

The Mart is run entirely by volunteers and is a Junior League of Denver fundraiser. Ticket and booth sales support work for women and families in Denver. The League takes no cut of merchant sales.

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