There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays this season. Here are a few options:
Holiday bed and breakfast tour
Sun: Old Colorado City History Society hosts its annual tour of seven local inns decorated for Christmas, 2-6 p.m. $15, $10 in advance. 1 S. 24th St., Colorado Springs, 719-636-1225 or 719-471-3980
Holiday celebration
Sun: Jefferson Symphony performs a traditional holiday concert, 3 p.m. $17, $15 seniors. Green Center, Colorado School of Mines Campus, 303-278-4237,
Holiday festival of trees
Sun: A display and raffle of decorated holiday trees, noon-3 p.m. $50. You must be present to win. University of Colorado Stadium Club, 2085 Colorado Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3907,
Holiday and Remembrance
Sun: The Pikes Peak Philharmonic, 3 p.m. Wasson High School, 2115 Afton Way, Colorado Springs, 719-685-6468
Peace! Love! Joy!
Sun: Denver Gay Men’s Chorus performs, 2 p.m. $22, $20 in advance. St. Andrew UMC, 3350 White Bay Drive, Highlands Ranch, 303-325-3959,
Sardy House Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Dec. 7: Features the Dickens Carolers, Aspen School Choirs, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more, 6 p.m. Main Street, Aspen, 970-923-6698
‘Tis the Season
Sun: Young Voices of Colorado’s winter concert, 4 p.m. $10-$25. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303-797-SING,
‘Tis the Season Community Sing-a-long
Sun: Sing holiday favorites, including “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night” and others, 2 p.m. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland, 970-962-2120
Christmas Bells and Brass
Tue: Colorado Christian University’s traditional handbell choir and ensembles, 7:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. 1 Garrison St., Lakewood, 303-963-3333
Breakfast with Santa
-Dec. 20: The Brown Palace offers an elf-sized buffet, complimentary photo, music and more, Saturday. $10.95 children under age 5, $19.95 children ages 6-12, $29.95 adults. 321 17th St., 303-297-3111
St. Nicks on the Bricks
-Dec. 20: Visit Santa Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 1303 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-3774,
Christmas Madrigal Banquet
-Dec. 22: A Renaissance-style celebration features a gourmet five-course meal, song, dance and more, 6-10 p.m. $99. 3820 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 877-488-8787,
Santa Claus comes to Larimer Square
-Dec. 24: Santa sets up shop in a magical wonderland, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Bull & Bear Courtyard, 303-685-8143,
Polar Express
-Dec. 28: The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad brings the award-winning book to life on this magical journey to the “North Pole.” Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Reservations required. $18-$39. 888-872-4607 or 970-247-2733,
Garden of Lights
-Dec. 31: The Gardens on Spring Creek brightens the holidays, 5-9 p.m. 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, 970-416-2486
Symphony in Lights
-Dec. 31: The Shops of Northfield Stapleton hosts a choreographed light display to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 6-9 p.m. Interstate 70 and Quebec Street, 303-375-5475,
Winter Wonderland of Lights
-Dec. 31: Boondocks Fun Center hosts an outdoor holiday light display. $7, $5 children ages 8 and under, free for children under age 2. 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, 720-977-8000, boondocksfuncenter
Holiday market
-Jan. 4: Commonwheel Artists Gallery hosts its annual sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Open house noon-4 p.m. Dec. 13. 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, 719-685-1008,
Trail of Lights
-Jan. 4: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield transform into a winter wonderland, 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. $9, $7 seniors, $6 children, free for children under age 3. 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, 720-865-3500,



