12 Days of Aspen
Aspen will celebrate the season during the 12 Days of Aspen, Dec. 20-31, with free ice skating, carriage rides, carolers and visits from Santa and his reindeer, Comet and Vixen. The celebration concludes with fireworks over Aspen Mountain on New Year’s Eve. 970-925-1940 or /12-days-aspen-0
Polar Express
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad will transform one of its historic steam trains into the Polar Express through Jan. 2. Passengers will sip hot chocolate and enjoy tasty treats as they take a magical train ride to the North Pole, based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg. Fares for passengers 12 and older are $32-$75; fares for passengers 2-11 are $22-$65. 888-872-4607 or
Christmas Eve parade
Winter Park will continue its holiday tradition with the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Dec. 24. Carols around the bonfire begin at 4 p.m., followed by a procession of torch-bearing skiers, riders and Santa Claus, who will make their way down Lower Hughes trail. The evening concludes with fireworks. Free. 970-726-1564 or
