Searching for ideas on what to do in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker, and the rest of Douglas County? We’ve got you covered with the Best FREE Things Happening in December in Douglas County.
December 5
Festival Park Starlight Market
Festival Park, Castle Rock
Kick off your holiday shopping with Castle Rock’s premier craft and food market on Dec. 5 and 6. Shop from more than 40 vendors including unique crafts, art, specialty items, roasted chestnuts, salsa, tamales and more. Get that impossible-to-shop-for person a gift while enjoying the 40-foot decorated tree, hot cocoa, food trucks and holiday music.
Hometown Holiday
Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch
Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with photos with Santa, a holiday gift market filled with unique treasures, and live music to set the mood. Savor tasty bites from local food trucks, sip on seasonal drinks at the bar, or warm up with hot cocoa for the kids and experience the wonder of our dazzling lighting ceremony that will brighten the night.
Merry Days
Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Lone Tree Arts Center as we light the City Holiday Tree for the season and join many of our community partners in bringing the holiday spirit to the City of Lone Tree.
Tree Lighting Celebration
The Ridge Golf Course, Castle Pines
Join us for the Tree Lighting Celebration to kick off the Winter Wonderland series of events! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to share in this spirited event! The tree lighting will occur at approximately 6:45 p.m., with a drone light show to follow (weather and conditions permitting). VIP Experience available for purchase.
December 6
Downtown Parker Holiday Market
O’Brien Park, Parker
The market will feature handmade gifts from local artisans, delicious food trucks, children’s activities and an abundance of festive cheer.
Holiday Celebration
Highlands Ranch Mansion, Highlands Ranch
Enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, visits with Santa Claus, self-guided tours of the Mansion, reindeer games on the lawn, face painting, school choir performances, and gift and craft vendors.
Larkspur Elementary Holiday Bazaar
Larkspur Elementary, Larkspur
Come and shop from over 65 vendors for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family! Visit Santa and take a free photo. Photos also available with festive real live llamas! We will have food trucks and so much more!
Schweiger Ranch Austrian Christmas
Schweiger Ranch, Lone Tree
Schweiger Ranch is presenting its 9th annual Austrian Christmas event. Visit Santa Claus and his real reindeer, take a horse drawn carriage ride, and enjoy authentic Austrian food and music, and much more. Stop by the Christkindl Market for presents that will add a local handcrafted touch to your gift giving.
December 12
Holiday Market
Providence Park, Sterling Ranch
Bring your family and friends for a fun holiday market. Vendors, food trucks, live music, and festive photo opportunities. General admission is free.
December 13
Holiday Market
Providence Park, Sterling Ranch
Bring your family and friends for a fun holiday market. Vendors, food trucks, live music, and festive photo opportunities. General admission is free.
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