Boulder's Family Guide

Sep. 18th - Jan. 8th

To Mars and Beyond!

Challenge yourself to find sources of water and oxygen, grow food in a foreign atmosphere and build shelter to survive the elements.

Comprised of 17 hands-on exhibits, Planet Pioneers will put budding astronauts and space explorers to the test when they attempt to source their own food, shelter and solve problems in an unknown world. Colonizing the planet is no trivial task and visitors should prepare for full-body challenges including driving a 4-D Surface Exploration Vehicle, flying a virtual drone to solve environmental issues and experiencing G-Force in a spinning capsule.

Planet Pioneers exhibit is included in museum admission.

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Nov. 15th - Jan. 15th

When it comes to holiday magic, you can always count on Zoo Lights - where natural wonders take on a whole new light. This year, our newest installations illuminate nature\'s brilliant animation, with enchanting additions like Aurora Borealis, Savannah Sunset and Electric Jungle. As you wander through our winter wonderland, keep an eye out for nightly ice-carving demonstrations, cozy fire barrels and all kinds of festive holiday food and drink! Tickets are on sale now!\r\n\r\nAdults: $25\r\nKids: $15\r\n\r\nDates: 12/3/2022-1/15/2022\r\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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Nov. 19th - Dec. 24th

Holiday Entertainment
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Nov 19th - Dec 24th

Celebrate the season with festive holiday entertainment every weekend:

Saturday, Nov. 19th | 5pm - 7pm: Tree Lighting featuring Spinphony, The Beverly Belles & The Original Dickens Carolers


Friday, Nov. 25th | 1pm - 4pm: Spinphony

Saturday, Nov. 26th | 1pm - 4pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Sunday, Nov. 27th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles


Friday, Dec. 2nd | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 3rd | 1pm - 4pm: Meadowlark

Sunday, Dec. 4th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles

Friday, Dec. 9th | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 10th | 1pm - 4pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Sunday, Dec. 11th | 1pm - 4pm: The Jingle Belles

Friday, Dec. 16th | 4pm - 7pm: Dulcette

Saturday, Dec. 17th | 1pm - 4pm: Altaira Flute Ensemble

Sunday, Dec. 18th | 1pm - 4pm: Meadowlark


Friday, Dec. 23th | 4pm - 7pm: The Original Dickens Carolers

Saturday, Dec. 24 | 1pm - 4pm: Spinphony

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Nov. 25th - Jan. 1st

Tickets start at $19.99. Go to - web site link to purchase now. Luminova Holidays featured at Elitch Gardens includes: Over 3 million dazzling lights 65 ft. Christmas tree 25 ft. snowman that never melts 200 ft. candy cane tunnel Ornaments and presents scaling over 16 ft. tall 300 ft. x 70 ft wall of lights Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions Train rides for the kids (and the kids at heart) Interactive activities including light-up hopscotch Strolling holiday entertainers Old Saint Nick and his elves Photo opps galore with immersive light displays And more to come !
Luminova Holidays featured at Elitch Gardens includes:

Over 3 million dazzling lights
65 ft. Christmas tree
25 ft. snowman that never melts
200 ft. candy cane tunnel
Ornaments and presents scaling over 16 ft. tall
300 ft. x 70 ft wall of lights
Rides on limited Elitch Gardens attractions
Train rides for the kids (and the kids at heart)
Interactive activities including light-up hopscotch
Strolling holiday entertainers
Old Saint Nick and his elves
Photo opps galore with immersive light displays
And more to come

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Nov. 28th - Dec. 12th

Capture Santa photos with your pets. Everyone is welcome, even without pets. During Pet Night events, we\'re collecting donations on behalf of The Humane Society of the United States at participating locations.\r\nReservations are required, so please click on the web site link to check availability and schedule your visit.

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Dec. 3rd - 31st

His Name Shall Be 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

For our December Bible Race celebrating the birth of Christ. Isaiah 9:6 And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Complete anytime in December 2022!

For all of our 2022 Bible Race events, we will be donating 15% of each registration of our Bible Races to an incredible organization, Operation Underground Railroad, who has gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world. Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins. It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people. This is our way of helping as many of God's children as we possibly can!


What: This is a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual run (or walk)! You choose which distance you want to complete!

When: Complete your race any time in December 2022!

* Medals and bibs will start shipping out November 15, 2022! After that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you'll report your finishing time to us).

Why: Because this is our way of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Cost: The price is $18 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to Operation Underground Railroad. *We are in no way affiliated with this charity, we like to choose a different charity for each of our races and are happy to raise funds for them.

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Dec. 3rd - Feb. 17th

Spend your days gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and much, much more!

Activities are included with Museum admission. Reservations are required to guarantee entry.

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Dec. 10th

Bring the family and learn all about the Triceratops. Make a Triceratops mask to take home. Check out our website for further details.

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Dec. 10th

Boulder Ballet is set to usher in the holiday season at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park with our special production of The Nutcracker, a festive and family-friendly afternoon of joy.

Sway along with the Walz of the Flowers and enjoy the uplifting choreography and music that take you on Clara's magical journey through the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker is a favorite for many of our dancers because it unites family and friends of all ages in starting off the holidays.

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Dec. 11th

Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center for a visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for yourselves. Join us for some Christmas fun! Included with museum admissions.

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