Denver Holiday Things To Do For Shows, Food And More

4.6 (4,819)

1621 Glenarm Pl

Paramount Theatre hosts NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas Ballet on November 28 and 29 I'd build a holiday evening around its preserved 1930 Art Deco interior Temple H Buell's original layout remains largely unaltered Visitors praise the architecture and acoustics Some report cramped seating and long.

4.8 (18,643)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 20:00

1007 York St

Denver Botanic Gardens pairs plant collections with art exhibitions across 24 acres Manicured paths thread through the grounds I'd make this the walking break between holiday shopping and an evening show Reviewers praise the gardens and welcoming staff though they note weekend crowds Parking.

4.4 (9,216)

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 20:00; Sun, 11:00 – 18:00

500 16th St Mall

Denver Pavilions links shops and eateries along multi-level outdoor walkways on the 16th Street Mall I'd pair holiday gift browsing at I Heart Denver with a 4DX movie The complex also has bowling and an arcade Reviewers appreciate the central location and entertainment mix.

4.7 (3,528)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 20:00; Sat, 09:00 – 20:00; Sun, 10:00 – 18:00

2526 E Colfax Ave

Tattered Cover Book Store Caf Colfax makes a helpful holiday-day pause with multiple levels of new and used titles winding passages private nooks and a notable manga selection I'd browse slowly then settle into the in-store coffee house while others keep looking Staff are.

4.5 (3,293)

Mon, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

7577 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, USA

Lowry Beer Garden pairs local taps with communal tables in a former 1940s aircraft hangar Outdoor heaters extend patio season on chilly evenings I'd gather a holiday group around a board game here with string lights overhead Reviewers praise the beer selection and friendly.

4.5 (2,155)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

2129 Larimer St

Marco's Coal Fired makes coal-fired Neapolitan pizza in Denver's Ballpark district near Coors Field I'd make it the meal stop on a holiday outing and order limoncello wings alongside a pie The kitchen uses imported Antico Molino Caputo flour and Italian cheeses Platform reviewers.

4.8 (936)

Mon, Thu, 12:00 – 20:00; Tue – Wed, 12:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

200 S Kalamath St

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey distills American single malt with Western barley and Rocky Mountain spring water I'd reserve a guided rackhouse tour for a 21-and-over holiday outing then order a seasonal hot toddy in the cocktail lounge Tours and guided tastings start at 22 dollars.

4.6 (2,254)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 18:00

3317 E. Colfax Avenue

Bluebird Theater adds live music to a holiday evening in a 1913 vaudeville house on East Colfax The 500-capacity room has three tiers and an upper balcony I'd arrive before doors for a spot nearer the stage Visitors note that sightlines can be difficult.

4.7 (555)

Fri – Sat, 19:00 – 22:30

3654 Navajo Street

The Bug Theatre brings indie theater comedy and community film screenings to Navajo Street I'd make this intimate neighborhood stage the performance stop in a holiday plan Every row has a direct view of the stage Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere red velvet seats.

4.6 (421)

Thu, 16:00 – 22:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:30 – 19:00

2736 Welton St #102

Spangalang Brewery pairs house beers and seltzers with live music in Historic Five Points Its taproom draws on the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance I'd put it at the end of a holiday outing for a beer and barbecue Reviewers highlight the friendly service.