Upcoming Holiday Events In Boulder: Winterfest, Brass Concert

BOULDER, CO — More than 275,000 lights have been turned on in Boulder's Civic Area to celebrate the holiday season, and plenty of festive events are coming up for people of all ages.

The City of Boulder has announced a lineup of programs, entertainment and activities.

Colorado Chautauqua WinterFest - Dec. 13 to Dec. 15

The Colorado Chautauqua presents a weekend of holiday festivities in Boulder's most magical setting. Events include WinterFest lighting ceremony, kids ski run, Chautauqua Tours, WinterFest Market and more!

Freezie Fest - Dec. 14

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Pearl Street Mall and the Civic Area

A celebration of winter and all things snowmen! This snowman extravaganza includes train rides, visits with Santa, carolers and free Reindeer Games (crafts and other activities for all)!

Rocky Mountain Revels: Mid Winter Night's Revels - Dec. 15

• 1 p.m. at Reynolds Branch and 3 p.m. at Meadows Branch

Rocky Mountain Revels present songs and sketches from their current production, "Mid Winter's Night Revels," an Elizabethan themed celebration of the season. All ages.

Holiday Make & Take - Dec. 15

• 1:30 p.m. at Boulder Public Library, Boulder Creek Room

Families are invited to make crafts that can be given as holiday gifts to someone special. First come, first served as supplies last. Suitable for children ages 5 and up.

Mexican Piñatas and Posadas - Dec. 16

• 4 p.m. at Boulder Public Library, BLDG 61 Makerspace

Enjoy and learn the meaning of the Mexican posadas by making a colorful piñata and cute cornhusk holiday ornaments. This workshop will be conducted in English and Spanish. Este taller se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Youth under 12 should be with a responsible adult. Space is limited, please register to confirm your spot.

Boulder Brass Holiday Concert - Dec. 17

• Noon to 1 p.m. at Boulder Public Library, Canyon Theater

The Boulder Brass has been thrilling audiences throughout the United States for more than two decades and continues to be lauded for virtuosity and brilliance, and engaging programming.

Holiday Lights Happy Hour Hustle - Dec. 18

• 5 p.m. - various locations

Lighten up your midweek routine this December with Boulder Walks on a Holiday Lights Happy Hour Hustle! Meet up with fellow Boulderites on the first three Wednesday evenings of December for a short guided walk through the Civic Area to see the lights, then circle back to a festive downtown destination for happy hour. We'll even warm up along the way at a different local coffee shop each week. These walks are family friendly and welcoming to all.