Thanksgiving week in Denver is packed with festive events, concerts, and family fun, making it the perfect time for listeners to embrace the Mile High City’s holiday spirit. Tonight, hockey fans can catch the Colorado Avalanche facing off against the San Jose Sharks at Ball Arena, a high-energy matchup that always draws a passionate crowd according to Ticketmaster. For those in the mood for music and nostalgia, Noche De Old School brings the best of old-school hits for the 21 and over crowd at XSO Nightclub, promising a lively dancefloor and retro vibes as shared by Vivid Seats.

As the holiday weekend officially kicks off November 27 through 30, listeners can step into a winter wonderland with the Denver Christkindlmarket, a German-style holiday market on the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus. This authentic market is a treasure trove of traditional treats, handcrafted ornaments, live music, and cheerful ambiance. Also lighting up downtown is the nightly Mile High Drone Show, where 600 synchronized drones create mesmerizing patterns in the sky—perfect for family awe and those holiday selfies, according to Visit Denver.

Nearby, the Mile High Tree dazzles both kids and adults with its towering light-and-music show, also on the Tivoli Quad, and the Elitch Gardens Holiday event transforms the city’s theme park into a sparkling landscape with millions of twinkling lights and festive entertainment every evening.

Art lovers can escape the chilly air with the Denver Art Museum’s local artisan gift shops, featuring jewelry, housewares, prints, and handmade chocolates, as recommended by Southwest Contemporary. For something unique, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art runs its Holiday Pop-Up Shop all week, with works by Colorado artists including jewelry, prints, and crafts.

Sports and comedy lovers are covered too. Friday night brings the legendary comedian Katt Williams to Denver for his Heaven On Earth Tour, a guaranteed laughter-filled night. The Paramount Theatre hosts the enchanting Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet, while Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical runs at the Buell Theatre, providing top-notch family entertainment.

Sunday rounds out the weekend with Sundays on Santa Fe, a free, monthly art gallery crawl in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, and a chance for kids to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Union Station.

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