Christmas Events in Colorado Springs

Christmas Events in Colorado Springs

Check out these Christmas events in Colorado Springs coming up in December 2021! Whether you’re looking for Christmas lights, a holiday show, or a family event, there’s something for everyone in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. 

Christmas Underground

Cave of the Winds

Date: Friday and Saturday evenings December 3rd – 18th

Cost: $20 per adult, $15 per child ages 4-12, and children ages 3 and under Free

Explore Cave of the Winds, lit in holiday colors, on a 45-60 minute, guided, walk-through. Plus, you will hear traditional Christmas stories as well as join in on some fun caroling during the walkthrough. An ideal Christmas experience for the whole family!


Festival of Lights Parade

December 4

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Starts at St. Vrain St and goes South on Tejon to Vermijo St

*Because there are 60,000 people in attendance so parking is always a concern.  If you cannot find on street parking please make use of the five parking garages which all are only a block or less from the parade.  The parking garages are located in these locations: 
  • Plaza of the Rockies building on Colorado Ave. between Nevada and Tejon  
  • Garage on Nevada and Colorado
  • Bus Barn on Nevada and Kiowa
  • Under the Antlers Hotel on Cascade – enter off of W. Pikes Peak or Colorado Ave.
  • Parking Garage on Cascade and Bijou.

Photos with Santa

Red Leg Brewing

December 4th

11pm – 3pm

Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa is coming to town! Bring the family down to Red Leg Brewing Company on Dec. 4th from 11-3 pm for photos with Santa! Families can get digital photos for FREE or $5 per print onsite. Santa is happy to take photos with well-behaved pups and cats, too! Plus, hot chocolate, Sasquatch cookies, pup cups, and TONS of holiday cheer! Photos are first come first serve.


Holiday Chocolate Festival

Sat, Dec 11, 11 AM – 5 PM 

Colorado Springs Event Center

LOADS OF CHOCOLATE! LOADS OF FUN!

Admission:  $10, Kids age 12 and under: FREE

Taste Tickets: $10/dozen


The Broadmoor Holiday Dinner Show

Dec 17-26

6:00 pm

The Broadmoor Hotel

$75- $130 each ticket


Irish Christmas in America

Fri, Dec 17

7:00 pm

Stargazers Theatre & Event Center

10 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO

The hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2021.


Christmas Symphony

Sun, Dec 19, 2:30 – 5:00 PM 

Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts

Christmas classics, seasonal favorites, and a very merry sing-along make for a spectacular holiday celebration shared with family and friends.


A Colorado Nutcracker

Nov 27- Dec 24

Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts

190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO


Questions? Contact us! Check back next month for more events in Colorado Springs.