FAMILY SKI VACATION DEALS

Denver Botanic Gardens - Blossoms of Light Website | Email Us | 720-865-3500

Nightly, Dec. 2, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012 See twice the lights this holiday season at the Gardens! Enjoy shimmering lights, ice sculptures & holiday entertainment at Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens (10th & York St). New this year, explore our expanded path and exciting extra features. At Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield (C-470 & Wadsworth Blvd), experience a glittering forest path that winds through the Colorado countryside, and visit our expanded children's area!

The Wildlife Experience - Winter Wonderlights Website | Email Us | Coupon | 720-488-3300

Start a new tradition at Winter WonderLights! Every night, December 9-23 at The Wildlife Experience, visitors will discover merry activities both inside and outside of the museum. Bundle up to enjoy the wildlife themed trail of lights, a bustling Santa's Village, visits from the jolly ol' man himself and even meet some of his magical reindeer. Warm up inside with screenings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, your favorite holiday treats and viewing Arctic animals in Globeology. AD-$9/ SR-$8/ CH-$6 Mem. AD-$7/ Mem.SR-$6/ Mem.CH-$4. Open nightly December 9 - 23, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (last ticket sold at 8p.m.)

Butterfly Pavilion - Living Lights Website | Email Us | Coupon | 720-974-1864

December 10 - 23, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Nightly Holiday lights are even more festive when they fly, flutter, and crawl! Join us this holiday season at the Butterfly Pavilion for Living Lights event. Experience a journey of indoor and outdoor light displays featuring some of the world's smallest wonders - invertebrates. You'll see scorpions glow, watch the rainforest come alive with firefly lights, and marvel as the gardens sparkle with thousands of holiday lights.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum - Kids Day Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-360-5360 x115

December 29th 12:00 - 4:00. Wings Over the Rockies is hosting its annual Kids Day event. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than all the rest! Come join us Thursday, December 29th from 12:00-4:00 for a wonderful time experiencing the exciting world of aviation and aerospace. There will be an abundance of hands-on activities for all ages, plus tons of goodies to take home. All activities are FREE with admission and as always Museum Members are FREE!!

	Children's Museum of Denver - Noon Year's Eve Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-561-0111
Saturday, December 31st, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Join us when we transform the plaza into our own Times Square! With ball drops on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rainbows of confetti, bubble wrap fireworks and sparkly art projects, families can enjoy New Year's festivities all before bedtime. Activities included with Museum admission.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Electric Safari Website | Email Us | 719-633-9925

Dec. 9 - 11 & Dec. 16 - Jan. 1, 5:30 to 8:30pm Nightly Prices start at $8.25 / Members are FREE The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is excited to celebrate 21 years of holiday lights and winter family fun at Electric Safari! Over one million sparkling lights illuminate crisp winter nights, including over 40 animated light sculptures. Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. And if you haven't seen the city's lights from the Zoo at night, you're in for a double treat!

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield - Trail of Lights Website | Email Us | 303-973-3705

Nightly, from Dec. 2, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012, 5:30 - 9:30 pm Experience true country charm at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield this holiday season as you wind through a twinkling forest path decorated with more than 1 million colorful lights! With the Colorado foothills as a backdrop, the spectacular Trail of Lights display will be draped in elegant designs along the countryside, illuminating the plants, trees and hardscape features. Nearly half of all the lights used are sparkling, energy-saving, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), reflecting the Gardens' commitment to conservation and sustainability. The Gardens at Chatfield will be transformed into a winter wonderland. Not only will our popular children's play area and tree house be blanketed in bright lights, but the lights will also change to holiday music playing in the background.

WOW! Children's Museum Holiday Events Website | Email Us | 303-604-2424

Do You See What I See? - December 27th Explore the science of light and mirrors in this special drop-in family program. Make a fun craft to keep! Activities are open from 11:00am-12:00pm and are included with your Museum admission. This special program is part of LEAP into Science, a partnership between WOW! Children's Museum and the Lafayette Public Library. WOW!'s Annual New Year's Eve Party - December 31st Ring in the New Year (a few hours early!) with WOW! Children's Museum! Musical performance, noise maker crafts, parade around the Museum and special countdown at noon! Refreshments compliments of Whole Foods Market in Superior! All included with Museum admission! WOW! will be open on New Year's Eve from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Arvada Center Theater - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Website | Email Us | 720-898-7200

Oct. 13 - Dec. 30, 10 am and 12 noon performances, Tuesday - Friday. Ordinary kid, Stanley Lambchop is asleep in his bed one night when a bulletin board falls on him. The next morning he wakes up flat. At first, being flat is not so bad. He can slide under locked doors. His friends fly him like a kite. Stanley is the best in his class at hide-and-seek. If he has to be flat, he is going to make the best of it. Stanley decides to put himself in a big envelope and travel the world as a human letter. The musical follows his adventures as he strives to become three dimensional again. Recommended for grades: Pre K-5, ages 4 and up.

	Downtown Aquarium - Breakfast with Santa Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-561-4450
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17-24. Seating begins at 8:30 am. Join Sharkey and Santa Claus for a delicious breakfast buffet. Don't miss photos with Santa and keep a close eye out, you may see him swim with the fish. 1/2 off exhibits tickets with each buffet purchase. Reserve now: 303-561-4450.

Fun City - New Year's Eve Party! Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-972-4344

December 31st, 8PM-12AM 4-hours of Bowling, Pizza, Soda, Party Favors, & a Midnight Toast for ONLY $99.00! Reservations must be made in advance. Our Attractions will be open until midnight! Take advantage of late night attraction hours and get a 4-hour Unlimited Attraction Pass for ONLY $20.00 (valid from 8PM-12AM). Upgrade to Unlimited Video Games for ONLY $5 from 8PM-12AM. We'll have a live DJ playing all the latest hits, balloon drop at midnight, and food and drink specials all night!

Loveland Laser Tag - Holiday Specials Website | Email Us | Coupon | 970-663-9999

Winter Break (Dec 22nd - Jan 8th) For $25/person get unlimited laser tag & laser maze for a day! New Year's Party & Lock-In, New Year's Eve (Dec 31st) @ 9pm - Jan 1st @ 7am $35/person in advance, $40/person at the door. Come and join us to celebrate the new year with a night of unlimited laser tag, laser maze, snacks, a sparkling (non-alcoholic) toast at Midnight, prizes, noisemakers, party hats, and much more! Call or email to reserve tickets. December Laser Maze Challenge. December 1st - December 31st (regular business hours). Compete on EXPERT in our laser maze to win a Nintendo 3DS or an iPod touch! Winner of the best score on Expert for the entire month will be announced at 9pm at our New Year's Party. Extended Winter Break Hours - Dec 22nd - Jan 6th

The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-209-3722

Located in downtown Boulder, on 13th Street between Walnut and Canyon, the ice rink has become one of the city's winter traditions, and offers a great venue for local residents to show out-of-town guests what it means to live in Boulder, Colorado. Come visit the ice rink - it's everything that is great about living in Colorado. It's about community, being outdoors, recreation, and family time. So many people have great memories of skating outdoors as children. We are thrilled to be able to offer to this next generation of kids that same experience right here in downtown Boulder. It's winter at its best!

Elitch Gardens Website | Email Us | 303-595-4386

Rudolph. Fred Claus. Buddy the Elf. And now: The Elitch Elf. That's right, Elitch Gardens is bringing holiday cheer and giving you something to Ho-Ho-Holler about! The Elitch Elf is offering the ultimate holiday gift - 125 days of fun for just $69.99! Instead of buying socks and anything from the "As Seen on TV" ads - stick with something they'll love - thrill rides, free concerts, live entertainment and access into both a theme and water park. Purchase now at www.ElitchGardens.com.

WinterSkate Website | Email Us | 303-449-3137

Old-fashioned, outdoor ice skating with traditional holiday music, free horse-drawn carriage rides, free parking, and concessions. With over 6,500 square feet of ice, WinterSkate in Historic Downtown Louisville is the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the county. NEW this year: WinterSkate also returns to Boulder! Located on the central plaza at Twenty Ninth Street, this rink presents a wonderful opportunity to spend the season in a beautiful, festive setting. With three convenient rinks to choose from, it's easier than ever to make WinterSkate a part of your family's winter traditions! Boulder Creek Events is proud to present three WinterSkate seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks: WinterSkate in Historic Downtown Louisville: open daily from mid-Nov. through March 4th WinterSkate in The Village at FlatIron Crossing: open daily from mid-Nov. through April 1st WinterSkate at Twenty Ninth Street: open daily from mid-Nov. through April 1st

Dumb Friends League - Critter Camp Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-751-5772

One Day camps Dec. 20 - 29. Attention third - eighth graders: have a howling good time at Critter Camp! Third - fifth graders will learn about responsible pet care and animal welfare through games and crafts. Six - eighth graders will learn about animal welfare careers as well as how to train dogs and cats. Classes available at the Dumb Friends League Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock.

The Wildlife Experience - Winter Camps Website | Email Us | Coupon | 720-488-3344

December 19th - 30th It's Summer Somewhere... Join us at The Wildlife Experience this winter break and escape from the cold! Discover why the seasons change, where some of our wildlife spends the winter, and the importance of conserving habitat wherever it is summer. Since we can't completely escape the cold, we'll also talk about what to do outside while we wait for summer to return to Colorado. Enjoy activities, crafts, movies and more as we travel to far off places where it is summer as we speak! Week One Dates: December 19-21 Ages 4-6: 9 a.m.-Noon Ages 7-9: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Week Two Dates: December 28-30 Ages 4-6, 9 a.m.-Noon Ages 7-9: 1 p.m.-4p.m. Prices: $65 Members|$70 Non-members Register today! Space is limited. Call 720-488-3344 for more information and to register.

Peak Athletics - Winter Break Day Camp Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-797-8082

December 19th - 23rd Sad to see summer come to an end? Peak makes summer fun last all year long with our 1-Day and week long Vacations Camps. Flip, Dance, Cheer and Play all day long on your days off school! Pick your days, or save BIG when you sign up for the whole week! Half Day Week: $165 members/$175 non-members. Full Day Week: $260 members/$270 non-members. Ages 3-10 yrs. Half Day 9am-12pm. Full Day 9am-3pm. Bring a sibling & save $5!. Snack will be provided to all campers! Full Day campers, pack a healthy lunch. Please NO nut products. Pre-registration & signed waiver are required for each participant.

	My Art Workshop - Winter Break Camps Website | Email Us | Coupon | 303-948-3598
12/19-12/22 and 12/26-12/29 (mon-thurs) 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Voted best day camp by Colorado Parent Magazine 2009, My Art Workshop camps create FUN. Ages 4 and up! Sign up for just one day or multiple days to fit your schedule! Go online or call to register! Art projects change daily. $30/day; $25 for siblings.

	Robert E. Loup JCC Winter Vacation Camps Website | Email Us | 303-316-6349
Dec 19-23 and Dec 27-30 Do you find it difficult to take days off of work when your child is out of school? The JCC offers year-round vacation options for children 5–12 years old. Your child will enjoy our vacation camps, as each are packed with activities, field-trips, fun and friendship!