Best Christmas Light Displays in Denver, Colorado

Denver boasts fantastic Christmas light displays every year. No matter how cold it is it's always lots of fun to bundle up the family and tour the city's Christmas light displays. Businesses hosting formal Christmas light displays offer warm drinks to fend off the chill, or you can stop in at your favorite coffee shop to treat the family to hot chocolate and cider. Snowy evenings can add to the magical ambience of beautiful lights and holiday cheer. Take your family to all of these Christmas light displays in Denver this holiday season.

Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens

Where: 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
When: December 2, 2006 through January 21, 2007
Monday through Sunday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for children

This is one of my favorite Christmas light displays in Denver. The Denver Botanic Gardens uses over 1 million lights to illuminate 17 acres of plants and hardscapes. This year, they have new features including 26 bronze statues and water lily sculptures that will illuminate the Monet Garden Horseshoe Pool. In addition, a variety of entertainment, such as bell choirs, carolers, and dancers, will be offered in an outdoor heated tent, Mitchell Hall, and strolling through the gardens. Look for outdoor food and beverage stations or warm up in Gates Garden Court with hot beverages and snacks while enjoying seasonal plant displays. It takes about 20 minutes to stroll through the garden path. The Christmas light display at the Denver Botanic Gardens is beautiful, captivating, and well worth the cost and effort.

Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo

Where: 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205
When: December 8, 2006 through December 31, 2006
Sunday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children, free under three years old