Fort Collins Christmas Lights 2026

Trees throughout Old Town glow with thousands of LED bulbs, illuminating downtown from La Porte to Magnolia. Visitors can stroll through the square, meet friends for an evening out, and skate under the lights.

The Gardens on Spring Creek transforms into a winter wonderland featuring twinkling light displays and glowing pathways. Guests can enjoy nightly entertainment, including live music performances. The experience also offers opportunities for visits with Santa and encounters with the ice...

Visitors gather along 4th Street for the debut of holiday lighting and a tree lighting ceremony. The celebration features carriage rides, live reindeer, live entertainment, and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Guests can also walk among parked stationary parade...

WinterFest brings holiday cheer to downtown Greeley with carriage rides, live music, and festive Holiday Lane displays. Guests can enjoy the Light Up Lincoln tree lighting, browse the Holiday Open House, and participate in Makers’ Workshops. Families can also create...

Visitors stroll through outdoor woods featuring holiday lights and displays celebrating the birth of Christ. The grounds include numerous photo backdrops such as Santa's House, an Elf workshop, and a 1968 Chevrolet Christmas Truck.

Visitors gather in downtown Estes Park to stroll with cups of hot cocoa while listening to carolers and local performers. The celebration includes carriage rides, a festive train ride for all ages, candy canes, take-home ornament-making gifts, and visits from...

Spectators gather to watch the Merry Memories Parade as it travels along the parade route. The procession showcases illuminated floats adorned with thousands of holiday lights alongside participants dressed in themed costumes. The parade also features an official appearance by...

The Winter Lights Festival is an outdoor walking lights display set in Washington Park. Visitors can stroll among illuminated trees and creative ground exhibits while taking in festive decorations. Guests can also stop by Whoville Cocoa Hut booths and cast...

Visitors can watch a Denver Broncos game and the holiday movie Elf on a 66-foot Big Screen in the plaza. The celebration features an on-ice performance by Denver Colorado FSC, open skating, and the lighting of the holiday tree. Guests...

Guests can explore a Winter Wonderland in the splash pad area featuring a display of LED trees, selfie spots, and displays of Colorado-native critters. The celebration includes Santa's grand arrival, the holiday tree lighting countdown, and live shows from local...

Experience the magic of the holidays with NoCo Winter Wonderland, a captivating drive-thru light display. Journey through a mile of dazzling lights, featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and playful elves enjoying a Colorado Christmas. This immersive event, now in its sixth...

Prepare to be enchanted by Bright Lights Windsor, a spectacular holiday event that transforms the city into a dazzling spectacle of festive illumination. This beloved tradition offers a magical experience for all, with stunning light displays creating a truly unforgettable...

Experience the charm of downtown Loveland's Festival of Lights with the unique Floats on Fourth event. Instead of a traditional parade, local businesses, nonprofits, and community groups showcase creative, stationary holiday displays. Wander through decorated vehicles, trailers, and themed installations...

Denver Union Station hosts its annual Grand Illumination, a magical evening to kick off the holiday season. The event features live music from the Denver Dolls, a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, and culminates in the breathtaking lighting...

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at WinterFest, Chautauqua's cherished annual celebration. This event offers a delightful array of activities for all ages, from enchanting carriage rides and a whimsical fairy forest to visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Explore...

Experience 'So Much Christmas' at Gaylord Rockies, Denver's ultimate holiday destination. Marvel at over 3 million dazzling lights and explore the signature attraction, 'ice!' featuring Disney's 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas,' with colossal ice sculptures. Enjoy thrilling indoor snow...