Thou Little Tiny Child
Today: St. Martin’s Chamber Choir Christmas concert, 3 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. $20, $18 senior, $5 student. 303-298-1970,
Nutcracker Ballet, Holiday Tea
Today: 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, Colorado Springs, 719-272-7078
St. Nicks on the Bricks
-Dec. 20 Visit Santa Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 1303 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-3774,
Santa Claus at Larimer Square
-Today: Santa sets up shop in a magical wonderland, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Bull & Bear Courtyard, 303-685-8143,
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, boondocksfuncenter
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
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 Year’s 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,
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
Dec. 31: 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
Dec. 31: Hosts Resolution Ball 2008 featuring DJ Geoff. $10, $60 VIP. 1222 Glenarm Place, 303-825-0852
