NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATION

WHEN: Dec. 31, 2020

WHERE: The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa by Marriott

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa has celebrated the new year more times than any other hotel in Denver. Gather in the lobby to begin the night with indulgent culinary creations. Swing and twirl the night away to the sounds of the John Kite Quintet. Right before the clock strikes midnight, raise your champagne glasses and toast to 2021.

For more parties and activities, see our Denver 365 events calendar.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

WHEN: Dec. 31, 2020

WHERE: Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

The wildly popular annual tradition featuring the Colorado Symphony waltzing with you into the New Year returns. Start your celebration in style with the Colorado Symphony's presentation of "A Night in Vienna," a rousing selection of polkas, waltzes and marches. The festive evening is the perfect send-off to 2020 — and the early start time ensures that you won't miss the thrill of the 16th Street Mall fireworks.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITIES

ICE SKATING AT DOWNTOWN DENVER RINK AT SKYLINE PARK

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: Corner of 16th and Arapahoe

Take a spin on the ice — for free! Grab your family and friends and head to 16th and Arapahoe in downtown Denver to the Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park in Downtown Denver! Skate rentals are $7-$9, or bring your own pair and skate for free. Free days for kids will take place throughout the season. Look for regularly scheduled entertainment and activities each week, including Friday night DJs; Saturday morning skating lessons; Saturday night concerts; and Sunday afternoon family entertainment.

MILE HIGH TREE

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex

Join in the free nightly festivities at Denver’s newest holiday attraction, the Mile High Tree. It’s a brilliantly lit, 110-foot-tall immersive art installation that provides dazzling lights and music shows every 15 minutes throughout the evening. At 39-feet in diameter, the conical structure can host up to 140 guests at a time for an immersive viewing experience within the tree itself. There will be areas to purchase both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as holiday treats.

WHEN: Nov. 20, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021

WHERE: Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens is proud to host Blossoms of Light, an annual family-friendly event that has become a tradition for people across Colorado. Come interact with incredible light displays — a large field of sound-reactive, animated LED lights — plus sip warm drinks and nibble on tasty treats as you stroll.

OLDE GOLDEN CHRISTMAS

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: 1010 Washington Ave., Golden

Olde Golden Christmas includes a community candlelight walk, Victorian carolers, free Newfoundland dog-pulled cart rides, a holiday art market, parades, shopping, music and theater productions, Santa Claus, holiday lights and more!

A HUDSON CHRISTMAS

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: Hudson Gardens & Events Center

Bundle up for a visit with Santa at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. After sharing your list with Ol' Saint Nick, sip hot chocolate as you stroll the outdoor paths lined with trees decked with more than a million twinkling lights.

DENVER PAVILIONS' HOLIDAY CAROUSEL

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: Denver Pavilions

Create Memories for years to come at the Denver Pavilions beautiful downtown Holiday Carousel. Throughout December, families can enjoy the magic of the holidays from the perch of a horse on a beautiful carousel. $3 per ride. The carousel was featured in the film "Selena" starring Jennifer Lopez. Partial proceeds benefit Food Bank of the Rockies.

BUNK WITH THE BEASTS

WHEN: TBA 2020

WHERE: Denver Zoo

Children are invited to celebrate New Year's Eve with a sleepover at Denver Zoo's Bunk with the Beasts adventure! They will explore Zoo Lights, and celebrate the new year in a safe and fun environment, while parents get a night out on the town! The evening will include a pizza dinner, an evening snack and a warm morning breakfast.

The Denver Zoo will also have a low-sensory version of the Zoo Lights event for New Year's Eve from 4:30 - 9 p.m. in an effort to create a more inclusive experience for those who may feel overwhelmed by a typical evening at the Zoo Lights. Learn more here.

NOON YEAR'S EVE

WHEN: Dec. 31, 2020

WHERE: Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Children can experience the excitement, thrills and festive fun of New Year's Eve in Times Square right here in Denver — all before bedtime! Noon Year's Eve celebrates the New Year with glittery ball drops, rainbows of confetti and huge sheets of bubble wrap (the museum's version of fireworks) for kids to stomp on. After the ball drops, the celebration keeps going with sparkling art projects and heaps of activities on the plaza.

SPORTING EVENTS

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