By Cassidy Ritter
If you're looking for a way to ring in the new year, consider watching fireworks in downtown Denver along the 16th Street Mall or attending a comedy show at Comedy Works.
This is also the last weekend for the Fervor: Ana María Hernando exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
As COVID-19 cases ramp up across the metro and mask mandates are still in place, we decided to update our listings. Events with an * indicate the event is taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday
Just for fun
*Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland. Cherry Creek North, 2401 E. 2nd Ave. All day. Free.
*Camp Christmas. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. 3-9 p.m. $8-25.
*Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 5-8:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under), $10 (child member), $13 (adult member, senior, student, military or child ages 3-15), $15 (adult). Advanced registration required.
*A Hudson Christmas. Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton. 5-9 p.m. Free (children ages 3 an under), $12 (children ages 4-12), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
Union Station Orient Express to 2022, New Year's Eve Soiree. 1701 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $95-699. Proof of vaccination required for entry. Advanced registration required.
*New Year's Eve Fireworks. Downtown Denver, 1515 Arapahoe St. and along 16th Street Mall. 9 a.m.-midnight. Free.
The Drop - Denver New Year's Eve. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $100-150. Proof of vaccination and advanced registration are required.
Comedy and theater
Disney's The Lion King. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $35-175.
New Year's Eve with Dusty Slay. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 5 p.m. (family-friendly), 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $25-55. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
New Year's Eve with Ismo. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 5:30 p.m. (family-friendly), 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. $25-55. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Art, culture and media
Seeing the Invisible. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
The Indelible Garden. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
Brighter Than Love. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. Noon-7 p.m. Free.
Eats and drinks
ViewHouse Littleton: Wonderland New Year's Eve Party. ViewHouse Littleton, 2680 Main St., Littleton. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. $10-40. Advanced registration required.
Poka Lola Apres Ski Party. Poka Lola, 1850 Wazee St. 8 p.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Grand Opening. Dierks Bentley, 1946 Market St. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Bourbon Bar & Live Music Series. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St. 5-7 p.m. No cover.
A Night in Vienna. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. 6:30 p.m. $15-89. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Decadence NYE Night 2. Colorado Convention Center, 7000 14th St. 6:30 p.m. (doors open). $165 (general admission), $225 (VIP). Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
NYE Live Music with Zach Murphy Band. The Alley, 2420 W. Main St., Littleton. 8-11 p.m. No cover. First come first serve.
Jackson's New Year's Eve Party. Jackson's, 1520 20th St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Starting at $50.
Nero (DJ Set). Temple Denver, 1136 Broadway. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. $70-150. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Kenny Cornbread NYE Blow Out. Lost Lake Lounge, 3602 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $15 (in advance).
Lee Fields & The Expressions. The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 9 p.m. $39.75. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $7-9 (rentals).
Colorado Mammoth vs. New York Riptide. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Saturday
Just for fun
Convergence Station. Meow Wolf Denver, 1338 1st St. 10 a.m.-midnight. $40-45.
Camp Christmas. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. 3-9 p.m. $8-25.
Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 5-8:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under), $10 (child member), $13 (adult member, senior, student, military or child ages 3-15), $15 (adult). Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
The Other Josh Cohen. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $46. Proof of vaccination required for entry for visitors 12 and older, proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for visitors ages 5-11.
Disney's The Lion King. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 6:30 p.m. $35-175.
Dusty Slay. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $24. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for entry.
Eats and drinks
Badass Brunch Party. Dierks Bentley, 1946 Market St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. No cover.
New Years Day Bingo Brunch. Dairy Block Alley, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Punjabi with Critz, Dsqies + Housewife. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $15.
Ritual Noize + Bloodline Presents The Siren Project. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St. 9 p.m. $10.
Claude Vonstroke & Friends. Temple Denver, 1136 Broadway. 9 p.m. (doors open). $40. Proof of vaccination required for entry.
Sports and fitness
*Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $7-9 (rentals).
*Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets. Watch on ATL or listen at 92.5 FM. 6 p.m.
Sunday
Just for fun
*Camp Christmas. Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood. 3-9 p.m. $8-25.
*Trail of Lights. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 5-8:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under), $10 (child member), $13 (adult member, senior, student, military or child ages 3-15), $15 (adult). Advanced registration required.
Comedy and theater
Disney's The Lion King. Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $35-175.
The Other Josh Cohen. Garner Galleria Theatre, 1101 13th St. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $46. Proof of vaccination required for entry for visitors 12 and older, proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required for visitors ages 5-11.
Art, culture and media
Seeing the Invisible. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
The Indelible Garden. Denver Botanic Garden, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, members), $11 (children 3-15 and students), $11.50 (military and seniors), $15 (adults). Advanced registration required.
Fervor: Ana María Hernando. Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free-$15. Advanced registration required.
In-Studio and Online: Wildflower Bouquet. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 10 a.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (in-studio, children 12 and under), $40 (in-studio, adults).
Without a Home in Aurora. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Foul-Mouthed Cross-Stitch Sunday. Grandma's House, 1710 S. Broadway. Noon-9 p.m. No cover.
In-Studio and Online: Starry Paris. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 2 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $35 (children 12 and under, in-studio), $40 (adult, in-studio).
In-Studio and Online: Moon Phases. Canvas and Cocktails, 8405 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree. 6:30 p.m. $20 (online, plus cost of materials), $40 (in-studio).
Eats and drinks
*Online: Perfect Profiteroles. Sur la Table SouthGlenn, online. Noon. $29.
Music and nightlife
Sunday Fun-Day with Josh Blackburn. The Alley, 2420 W. Main St., Littleton. Noon-3 p.m. No cover.
Bluegrass Jams. Seedstock Brewery, 3600 W. Colfax Ave. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Sports and fitness
*Downtown Denver Rink. 1601 Arapahoe St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $7-9 (rentals).
*Denver Broncos vs. Chargers. Watch on CBS or listen at 850 AM or 94.1 FM. 2:05 p.m.
All weekend
Just for fun
*Franktown Festival of Lights. 575 N. White Tail Dr., Franktown. 5-10 p.m. Free (donations welcomed).
*Luminova Holidays. Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle. 5-10 p.m. $35. Advanced registration required.
*December Delights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 5-10 p.m. $10-16.
Living Lights. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 10th Ave., Westminster. 5:40-8 p.m. $10 (children, members), $11 (seniors, members), $12 (children, non-members), $13 (seniors, non-members), $15 (adults, members), $20 (adults, non-members). Advanced registration required.
Art, culture and media
Survival of the Slowest. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members), $14.95-19.95 (non-members). Advanced tickets required for timed entry.
Memory Mirror. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$13. Advanced registration recommended for timed entry.
Deborah Roberts: I'm. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday-Sunday). $20 (members), $25 (non-members). Advanced registration required.
Jason Moran: Bathing the Room with Blues. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-5 p.m. $20 (members), $25 (non-members). Advanced registration required.
*Until the Flood. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, online. Anytime. Free.
*Kirkland Museum. Online. Anytime. Free.
*Gardens Navigator. Denver Botanic Gardens, online. Anytime. Free.
Eats and drinks
*Cooking on Demand. The Seasoned Chef, online. Anytime. $35.
*Cooking School at Home. Stir Cooking School, online. Anytime. $25.
Music and nightlife
*Dazzle Online Stage Performances. Online. Anytime. Free.
