November Colorado Events

November is an exciting month for festivals in Colorado. Most ski resorts begin opening and recreation shifts to winter activities. Fun events include the Denver International Wine Festival, which features world-class wine and food.

2021 Annual November Festivals in Colorado

The 13th Floor Haunted House

• Date: Sat-Sun, September 11 – November 13, 2021
• Address: Denver
• About: The 13th Floor Haunted House is Denver’s legendary and most horrifying Halloween event. If a night of fright is on your agenda, this is the place for you.

Holidays at Outlets at Castle Rock

• Date: Mon-Fri, November 1 – December 24, 2021
• Address: Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock
• About: Head to the Outlets at Castle Rock from beginning November to December for great shopping deals and holiday festivities.

Denver Film Festival

• Date: Wed-Sun, November 3-14, 2021
• Address: Denver and Colorado Springs
• About: Back for its 44th year, the Denver Film Festival showcases hundreds of full-length films, music videos, and shorts at multiple locations across the city.

Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show

• Date: Fri-Sun, November 4-6 & 11-23, 2022
• Address: Denver and Colorado Springs
• About: This Christmas-themed event is held over two weekends, the first of which is at the Colorado Convention Center and the second at the Colorado Springs Event Center. Explore the more than 450 and 300 booths, respectively, of arts, crafts, and gifts from local vendors. Santa will be on-site at both locations, so bring the kids!

Denver Arts Week

• Date: Fri-Sat, November 5-13, 2021
• Address: Denver
• About: All of Denver comes alive with creativity each November for over eight days as it collectively celebrates the city’s creative neighborhoods, museums, galleries, and all-around artistic vibe.

Snowbound Festival Rockies

• Date: Sat-Sun, November 6-7, 2021
• Address: Colorado Convention Center, Denver
• About: The Snowbound Festival of the Rockies is an immersive experience for winter adventure enthusiasts of all ages, where you can find buy lift tickets and merchandise, meet athletes, enjoy delicious food and live music.

Denver Veterans Day Run

• Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
• Address: City Park, Denver
• About: Back for its 13th year, the Denver Veterans Day Run is both an in-person and virtual 5k and 10k event that directly benefits Colorado Vets.

Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival

• Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
• Address: Georgetown
• About: Home of one of the oldest and largest bighorn herds in the entire state, enjoy wildlife programs, children’s activities, hikes, music, crafts, and more at this festival.

Colorado Springs Record Show

• Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: With over 40 tables and 30 vendors boasting records, CDs, LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more, if you love music and the sound of vinyl, this is a must-attend event.

Denver Fashion Week

• Date: Tuesday-Sunday, November 16-21, 2021
• Address: McNichols Civic Center Building, Denver
• About: Showcasing emerging, local, and national designers, the 5-day Denver Fashion Show includes two workshops and three fashion shows.

Warren Miller Film Tour

• Date: Thursday-Sunday, November 18-22, 2021
• Address: Denver (multiple showings across Colorado)
• About: An annual film tour following skiers and snowboarders and they take on the snow. From backyard hills to mega mountains, this tour kicks off the winter season with a bang!

Denver Christkindl Market

• Date: Friday-Wednesday, November 19-December 23, 2021
• Address: 1515 Arapahoe St, Denver
• About: 20th year for the month-long Christkindl Market in downtown Denver. Experience old German tradition with authentic cuisine, live music, holiday drinks, and an artisan marketplace.

Polar Express Train Ride

• Date: Friday-Saturday, November 19, 2021 – January 1, 2022
• Address: Durango
• About: Aboard the Polar Express Train Ride, you and your family will be swept away into an elaborate holiday fantasy, complete with hot chocolate, a light show, holiday music, and, of course, Santa.

Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light

• Date: Friday-Saturday, November 19, 2021 – January 8, 2022
• Address: Denver
• About: A stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens is a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season. The Blossoms of Light extravaganza is a twinkling and breathtaking way to spend a winter evening.

Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival

• Date: TBD 2021
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: With the purpose of cultivating awareness, empathy, and a deeply connected community, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is a 3-day celebration of women and others who are often unseen, unheard, and misunderstood.

All Colorado Beer Festival

• Date: TBD November 2021
• Address: Colorado Springs
• About: 13th annual big beer festival that raised $70,000 for charities at a previous year’s event. It features more than 80 Colorado brewers.

Evergreen Winterfest

• Date: TBD November 2021
• Address: Evergreen
• About: Community arts festival showcasing handmade gifts along “Main Street” inside Evergreen High School.

Denver International Wine Festival

• Date: Wed-Fri, November TBD 2021
• Address: Denver Marriott Westminster
• About: 16th annual celebration of international food and wine.

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