If you’re longing for an old-fashioned Christmas, look no further than Gold Camp Christmas Weekend in Cripple Creek. Festivities begin in early November and run on select days through December.
On Saturday, December 13th, 2025, enjoy a day of Gold Camp Festivities, which includes a parade down the main street and a visit by Santa Claus. There are also other fun holiday-themed events held throughout November and December.
Gold Camp Festivities
Saturday, December 13, 2025:
- 9:00am – Christmas Craft Fair
- 11:00am – 1:30pm outside AMC east: Hot Chocolate/Cider/S’mores
- 11:00am – 1:30pm AMC east: Luncheon
- 12:00 – Gold Camp Christmas Parade
- 12:30pm AMC east: Visit with Santa
- 12:30 – 2:00 AMC east: Children’s Activities
- 3:30 – 5:00 Baptist Church: Chorale
Slow drive through a lighted wonderland. Turn on your favorite Christmas tunes, sip some hot chocolate, and enjoy a self-guided tour through the extravagant light display.
Giant headframes still standing from the town’s 1890s gold mining days light up the evening sky with holiday ornaments as large as 20 feet tall. Move slowly. Take in the crisp, mountain air and sing Christmas carols at the top of your lungs until you find yourself full of old-fashioned Christmas cheer.
Other Winter 2025 Holiday Events
Saturday, November 15: Cup of Christmas Tea
Thursday, November 27: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday: November 29: Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday: December 11: Winter Wonderland Reception
Friday, December 12: Soup for the Soul and Cookie Contest
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Details
Address: Downtown Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Phone: 719-689-3461
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Admission: Free
Website: cityofcripplecreek.com/visit-cripple-creek/page/gold-camp-christmas-festivities