A Christmas Treasure
Today: P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynamix Teen Vocal Ensemble concert, 7:30 p.m. $12, $8 seniors and children. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, 720-299-1012
Thou Little Tiny Child
Today-Sun: St. Martin’s Chamber Choir Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. today at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral; 7:30 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church, Boulder; and 3 p.m. Sunday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. $20, $18 senior, $5 student. 303-298-1970,
The Gift of Music
Sat-Sun: Boulder Chamber Orchestra’s annual holiday concert with vocalist Szilvia Schranz and violist Erika Eckert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield and 4 p.m. Sunday at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 345 Mapleton Ave., Boulder. $20, $10 seniors and students, free for children under age 12. 303-583-1278,
A Nutcracker Ballet and Holiday Tea
Sat-Sun: Holiday presentation by Classical Youth Ballet, 1 and 5 p.m. $19, $15 seniors and children under age 12. Rampart High School, 8250 Lexington Drive, 719-272-7078
Winter Solabration
Sat: The yuletime celebration of Christmas and solstice customs features storytelling, a mummer’s play, Morris dance performances and more, 6 p.m. $8-$32. Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 Federal Blvd, 303 571-9112,
Breakfast with Santa
-Sat: 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
-Sat: Visit Santa Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 1303 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-3774,
Christmas Madrigal Banquet
-Mon: A Renaissance-style celebration features a gourmet meal, song, dance, more. 6-10 p.m. $99. 3820 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs, 877-488-8787,
Santa Claus Comes to Larimer Square
-Wed: 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 bring 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 age 8 and under, free for children under age 2. 11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, 720-977-8000,
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 senior, $6 children, free for children under age 3. 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, 720-865-3500,
Zoo Lights
-Jan. 4: The Denver Zoo’s holiday tradition features Wild Ice, live animal demonstrations, visit from Santa, Kwanzaa celebration and more, 5-9 p.m. daily. $8, $6 seniors, $4 children ages 3-11. 2300 Steele St., 303-376-4800,
NEW YEARS
Aggie Theater
New Year’s Eve Bash with Motorhome, $5 in advance, $10 day of show. 204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-8300
Buckhorn Exchange
Annual New Year’s Eve party features Bill Barwick with Roz Brown, 8 p.m.-midnight. 1000 Osage St., 303-534-9505
Crown Plaza Hotel
Musical group Boombox rings in the new year. Hotel package required. 15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-954-8375,
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge
Hosts a family-friendly pool party, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. $13.25 adults, $9.25 ages 3-12. Glenwood Springs, 970-947-2955
Grand Hyatt Denver
MIX 100 FM hosts an New Year’s Eve celebration including the Nacho Men, Discotheque 2009, champagne toast and more, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $109, $369 hotel stay. 1750 Welton St., 303-295-1234,
Impulse Theater and Wynkoop Brewing Co.
Team up to celebrate the new year with comedy, dinner, live DJ, fireworks and more, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $50 early show, $70 late show. 1634 18th St., 303-297-2111,
The Kitchen [Upstairs]
Hosts “Turning Three on NYE,” featuring dinner, music, dancing, champagne toast and more, 7:30 p.m. $135. Reservations required. 1039 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-599-5973
The Loft
Hosts “Cool Like That Vol. III” New Year’s Eve party featuring Doodlebug, 9 p.m. $100, $150 VIP. 821 22nd St., 303-296-4604, 720-296-6315 VIP reservations,
Mary’s Lake Lodge
Hosts its annual New Years celebration, 9 p.m. 2625 Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park, 970-586-5958,
Mercury Cafe
Offers dinner, live music, dance and more, 5:30 p.m. $5-$20. 2199 California St., 303-294-9258, mercurycafe
Sheraton Denver West
Hosts a New Year’s Eve Gala to benefit the Denver Rescue Mission, 7 p.m. Activities include a four-course dinner, live music, midnight toast and more. $239 per couple, plus tax. 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, 1-888-627-7072
Sheraton Steamboat
Hosts New Year’s Eve Emerald Ball, 9 p.m.-midnight. $70-$140. 2200 Village Inn Court, Steamboat Springs, 970-879-1996
Trios Enoteca
New Year’s Eve Celebration with Alive on Arrival featuring Laura Newman. 1730 Wynkoop St., 303-293-2887,
Westin Hotel
Kevin Larsen hosts the annual White Rose Gala to benefit Realm of Caring, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m. and after-party, 2-7 a.m. $60 in advance, $75 at the door.10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 303-410-5038 room reservations,
Wish Nightclub
Hosts Resolution Ball 2008 featuring DJ Geoff. $10, $60 VIP. 1222 Glenarm Place, 303-825-0852
