By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
It's a bit quieter on the events front this weekend, but there are still several things worth checking out. You can go ice skating in downtown Denver, attend a comedy show or cheer on the Colorado Mammoth, Denver Nuggets or Denver Broncos. It's also not too late to get photos with Santa, including one with your four-legged friend.
Whatever you get up to, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, Dec. 22
Just for fun
*Christkindlmarket. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
*Paws & Claus Photos. The Shops at Northfield outdoor plaza, 8340 Northfield Blvd. 4-6 p.m. Free.
*Olde Town Arvada Holiday Pop-up Market. Olde Town Arvada Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd. 4-7 p.m. No cover.
Kids and family
Game Club. Hampden Branch Library, 9755 E. Girard Ave. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 10-17.
Comedy and theater
Al Goodwin. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $14-$22.
A Christmas Carol. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Wolf Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $50-$150.
Comedy Showcase. The Denver Comedy Lounge, 3559 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $18.50-$21.
Brent Gill. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 9:45 p.m. $22.
Arts, culture and media
Revealing Radiance. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Through Flesh to Infinity. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Eat and drink
Blazing Bright Holiday Bar. The Inverness Denver's Fireside Bar & Grill, 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood. 4-10 p.m. No cover.
Snowdrift. Adrift, 218 S. Broadway. 4 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Music and nightlife
*Live DJ at McGregor Skate. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 7-9 p.m. Free (to listen, skate rentals and admission extra).
Elf in Concert. Boettcher Concert Hall Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*McGregor Skate. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, seniors 65 and older), $6-$9 (children), $6-$15 (adults).
*Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets. Watch on Altitude or ESPN TV. Listen at 92.5 FM. 5:30 p.m.
Colorado Mammoth vs. Georgia Swarm. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+ 7 p.m. Starting at $50.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Just for fun
*Who-ligan Holiday Entertainment. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
*Olde Town Arvada Holiday Pop-up Market. Olde Town Arvada Square, 5726 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.11 a.m.-7 p.m. No cover.
*Christkindlmarket. Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No cover.
Las Comadres & Friends National Latino Book Club. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 1-3 p.m. Free.
Kids and family
Breakfast with Santa. 5660 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 11 a.m.-noon. No cover. Advanced registration required.
Santa at Stanley Marketplace. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Winter Puppet Craft. Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 N. Irving St. 2-4 p.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5-12.
Santa Claus at Milepost Zero. Milepost Zero, 1601 19th St. 5-7 p.m. Free.
Comedy and theater
Vinnie Montez. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7:15 p.m. $25.
A Christmas Carol. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Wolf Theatre, 1400 Curtis St. 7:30 p.m. $50-$150.
Comedy Night - A Laugh Odyssey. Odyssey Beerwerks, 5535 W. 56th Ave., Unit 107. 8-10 p.m. $10.
Art, culture and media
Revealing Radiance. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave, Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Through Flesh to Infinity. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. Noon-6 p.m. No cover.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8:15-10 p.m. $15-$25.
Eat and drink
Snowdrift. Adrift, 218 S. Broadway. 4 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
Music and nightlife
Live Jazz featuring Afro Cuban Latin Jazz. Wood Boss Brewing, 2210 California St. 3-5 p.m. Free.
Elf in Concert. Boettcher Concert Hall Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th St. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
DeVotchKa. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave. 8 p.m. $29.50.
Sports and fitness
Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Party. Pindustry, 7939 E. Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village. 11 a.m. $20 (includes skates).
*McGregor Skate. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (children 2 and under, seniors 65 and older), $6-$9 (children), $6-$15 (adults).
*Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets. Watch on Altitude. Listen at 92.5 FM. 5 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Arizona Coyotes. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Sunday, Dec. 24
Eat and drink
Brunch in Ellyngton's. The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advanced reservations recommended. $119 (per person).
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
Reveillon: A Christmas Eve Dinner Celebration. Chez Maggy, 1616 Market St. 5 p.m. $110 (per person). Advanced registration required.
Sports and fitness
*Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Watch on ABC or NFL Network. 6:15 p.m. Prices vary.
All Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
Just for fun
*Christmas in Color. Water World, 8800 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights. Times vary. $45 (per vehicle). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
4th Annual Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Cherry Creek North on Fillmore Plaza. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and Noon-3 p.m. (Sunday).
Toy Drive. Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Noon-10 p.m. No cover.
*Holiday Tree Lot. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. 3-8p.m. Prices vary.
Kids and family
Santa's Wonderland. Bass Pro Shops, 7970 Northfield Blvd., and Cabela's, 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree. Times vary. Free. Advanced registration recommended.
Butterfly Pavilion Pajama Days. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 9 a.m.-noon (Sunday). Free (children under 2), $9.95 (children 2-12), $12.95 (seniors 65 and older), $14.95 (adults).
Ice! Featuring a Christmas Story. Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Times vary. Starting at $21.99 (children ages 4 and up), $32.99 (adults).
Mysteries of the Ice Ages. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members, children ages 2 and under), $19.95 (guests ages 3-18), $21.95 (seniors ages 65 and older), $24.95 (adults). All ages. Advanced registration recommended.
Camp Christmas. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 4-9 p.m. (Fridays), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturdays) and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sundays). Prices vary. Advanced registration required for timed entry.
*Merry & Bright Lights. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 5-10 p.m. Free.
Art, culture and media
All Stars. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 5 and under), $5 (members, guests ages 6-18), $23 (Colorado resident), $27 (non-resident).
Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Cowboy. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. (Fridays) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays). Free (children 18 and under), $9 (college students, military members, teachers, seniors ages 65+), $12 (adults).
Eat and drink
Poka La La La. Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. (Friday), 1 p.m.-2 a.m. (Saturday), 2-9 p.m. (Sunday). No cover.
Miracle. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 4 p.m.-midnight. $2 registration fee per guest. Advanced registration required.
Sports and fitness
*Skating in the Square. Arvada Visitors Center, 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 3-7 p.m. (Fridays), 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Saturdays) and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sundays). $7 (children 12 and under), $10 (adults).
*Downtown Denver Rink. Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe St. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday). Free, rentals are extra.
*Halcyon on Ice. Rare Bird, 245 Columbine St. Times vary. $15 per person per hour. Reservation required.
Monday, Dec. 25
Just for fun
Museum of Illusions Denver. 951 16th Street Mall. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) and Noon-6 p.m. $20 (children ages 5-12), $22 (seniors and active military), $24 (adults). Advanced registration required for timed entry.
Kids and family
Ice! Featuring a Christmas Story. Gaylord Rockies, 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora. Times vary. Starting at $21.99 (children ages 4 and up), $32.99 (adults).
*Merry & Bright Lights. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. 5-10 p.m. Free.
Eat and drink
Brunch in Ellyngton's. The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advanced reservations recommended. $119 (per person).
Poka La La La. Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St. 3-11 p.m. No cover.
Egg Nog Special. Seven Grand, 1855 Blake St., Unit 160. 8-11:30 p.m. No cover.
Sports and fitness
*Downtown Denver Rink. Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free, rentals are extra.
Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ABC or ESPN, or listen at 92.5 FM. 12:30 p.m. Prices vary.
*Skating in the Square. Arvada Visitors Center, 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada. 3-7 p.m. $7 (children 12 and under), $10 (adults).
