Tri-Lakes Holiday Headquarters

Holiday Boutique

More than 50 vendors and the school's annual bake sale.

Mind Quest – Fall Maker’s Market

An indoor market of local makers and small businesses: handmade goods, art, jewelry, candles, specialty foods and holiday gifts.

Fall Into Winter Market

An artisan and food market, the first of Backyard Market's two holiday markets in Black Forest.

Holiday Kick Off at The Cottage

Holiday décor, candles and baked goods from Faith & Flour Micro Bakery. A purchase of $39 or more enters a drawing for a gift basket and opens the hot cocoa bar.

Frost n’ Sip: Friendsgiving

Cookie decorating with Small Batch Cookies.

Paint n’ Sip: Truckin’ In Christmas

Painting with a Twist leads a painting of a vintage red pickup hauling a Christmas tree.

Palmer Lake Historical Society: History of the Yule Log

Patricia and Gary Atkins on the history of the Palmer Lake Yule Log and how the tradition came to town.

Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour

Five homes decorated for the season. The tour starts at the Hospitality House, open 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., where ticket holders collect a guide to the homes; it also has a gift shop. Proceeds go to the club's community grants.

21st Annual Holiday Alpaca Extravaganza

Indoor farm booths and outdoor pens of alpacas, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour

Five homes decorated for the season. The tour starts at the Hospitality House, open 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., where ticket holders collect a guide to the homes; it also has a gift shop. Proceeds go to the club's community grants.

Castle Rock Starlighting

Santa in Festival Park from 2 to 4:15 p.m. The ceremony starts at 5 p.m. on the main stage at Fourth and Wilcox; the star on the Rock lights at about 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks, weather permitting.

21st Annual Holiday Alpaca Extravaganza

Indoor farm booths and outdoor pens of alpacas, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas

Doors open before the show; tickets through the venue.

Turkey ROCK Trot

Castle Rock's Thanksgiving-morning 5K run, walk or stroll. The expo opens at 7:30 a.m., the kids' dash starts at 8:30 and the 5K at 9. Bring toiletries for the Help & Hope Center.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Palmer Lake Star Lighting and Chili Supper

The 91st annual supper and the lighting of the star on Sundance Mountain. Tickets include pictures with Santa, kids' crafts, a s'mores truck, chili, mac 'n' cheese and hot cocoa. Proceeds go to the star.

Paint n’ Sip: Holiday Ornament Workshop

Paint two glass Christmas ornaments with Painting with a Twist.

Holiday Evening Gala

Dinner, dancing, an optional holiday-movie costume contest and a silent auction for women's scholarships.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Pajamas with Santa at Spruce Mountain Ranch

Pajamas, a buffet, crafts, The Polar Express and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Proceeds go to Mount Saint Vincent.

One Star – A Christmas Concert

J.J. Kaelin, vocalist; Theresa Phillips, violin; Pam Chaddon, cello; Robert Lambrech, piano. Proceeds benefit Tri-Lakes Cares.

Monument Hill Kiwanis Club – 20th Annual North Pole at Tri-Lakes Arts and Crafts Fair

Arts and crafts vendors, the cookie walk and live holiday music through the day.

Brunch with Santa at Spruce Mountain Ranch

Brunch, story time and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts and hay rides. Proceeds go to Mount Saint Vincent.

Christmas in the Forest

A holiday market of local vendors, with food from Big Papa's Grill. Santa and Mrs. Claus are there for photos from 2 to 4 p.m., and the club lights its Christmas tree at 5 p.m.

Monument’s Annual Tree Lighting

Holiday activity booths and a photo booth from 2 p.m., live music, dancing and a choir from 3 p.m., and food trucks. At 5 p.m. a fire truck brings Santa to light the park's trees. Bring nonperishable food for Tri-Lakes Cares and new, unwrapped toys for Santa on Patrol.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Lights Above the Clouds Parade

More than 50 lighted floats, with warming fires along the route. The after-party and awards follow at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.

Darci Lynne: 2026 Christmas Tour (Early Show)

Doors open before the show; tickets through the venue.

Darci Lynne: 2026 Christmas Tour (Late Show)

Doors open before the show; tickets through the venue.

Brunch with Santa at Spruce Mountain Ranch

Brunch, story time and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts and hay rides. Proceeds go to Mount Saint Vincent.

Frost n’ Sip: Letters to Santa

Decorate six cookies on a letters-to-Santa theme with Small Batch Cookies.

Paint n’ Sip: Holiday Glassware Workshop

Paint wine glasses, beer glasses or mugs with Painting with a Twist.

Yule Log Potluck

The potluck held the Wednesday before the hunt. Volunteers bring a dish and make the souvenir lapel pins given to hunters.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

A Very Merry Black Forest Market

Local vendors, hot cocoa and food trucks.

Santa’s Stables at 105 Social House

Charles the Christmas Clydesdale and Henry the Holiday Helper return. Meet the horses, have a photo taken with Santa, add a wish to the wishing tree and roast s'mores.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Palmer Lake Yule Log Hunt

Hunters in red and green capes search the woods near town for the hidden log. The finder rides it back to Town Hall, where it is sawn in two: half burns in the fireplace, half starts next year's fire.

Festival of Lessons and Carols

Nine Scripture readings, each followed by a carol, with the Warriors' athletes, coaches and volunteers taking part.

A Country Christmas with The Jason Wulf Band & Sandy Wells

Doors open before the show; tickets through the venue.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Dueling Pianos – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Doors open before the show; tickets through the venue.

Christmas Eve at Academy Christian Church

Carols led by a choir and string orchestra at 10 and 11:30 a.m.; carols led by a worship band at 1:30, 3, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Every service ends with candle lighting and "Silent Night." Nursery care for babies 6 weeks old through preschool at all Dec. 24 services; the church suggests arriving at least 15 minutes early.

Christmas Eve at The Ascent

Services at 1, 3 and 5 p.m., with cookies, carols, scripture, prayer and candle lighting. Bring the whole family.

Christmas Eve Services at Family of Christ Lutheran Church

Services at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Gatherings at Larkspur Church

Family-friendly gatherings at 3 and 5 p.m., each 90 minutes: cookies, cocoa and coffee, familiar carols and a message. The church also streams online.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

Christmas Eve Masses at St. Peter Catholic Church

Masses at 4, 7 and 10 p.m.

Christmas Eve Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church

Worship with a pageant at 4 p.m., and worship at 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve Services at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church

A Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. and a formal Christmas Eve service at 9 p.m., according to the church's calendar.

Christmas Eve Service at Monument Community Presbyterian Church

Christmas Day Masses at St. Peter Catholic Church

Masses at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Christmas at the Ranch

Thousands of lights, animals to visit, Candy Cane Lane, 100-foot roller slides and cocoa by a fire. The ranch sits at 7,400 feet: dress for cold and snow, and expect a quarter-mile walk to the warming hut.

A ’90s Country New Year’s Eve Bash

Double Wide and Ashlee and the Longshot Revival play '90s country. Doors open an hour before the show.