November is an exciting month for festivals in Colorado. Holiday events start happening this month, and there is plenty of indoor fun, such as food, fashion, and film festivals.
Most ski resorts begin opening and recreation shifts to winter activities. Fun events include wine-tasting festivals, holiday markets, and the popular Denver Arts Week, which will keep you busy.
Here’s a look at the top annual November events in Colorado, in chronological order:
2026 Annual November Festivals in Colorado
South Pearl Farmers’ Market
- Date: Sundays | May 3 – November 8, 2026
- Address: Pearl Street & East Arkansas Avenue, Denver
- About: This is one of the top Denver area farmers’ markets that has been happening since 2001. They keep the produce and fare as local and fresh as possible.
The 13th Floor Haunted House
- Date: Select days, mid-September to early November 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: The 13th Floor Haunted House is Denver’s scariest Halloween event. If a night of fright is on your agenda, this is the place for you.
Elitch Gardens Fright Fest
- Date: Weekends, September 26-November 1, 2026
- Address: Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Denver
- About: A “fun by day, fright by night” festival with a lot of Halloween-themed events for all ages to enjoy.
Denver Film Festival
- Date: Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: Back for its 49th year, the Denver Film Festival showcases hundreds of full-length films, music videos, and shorts at multiple locations across the city.
Denver Arts Week
- Date: Fri-Sun, November 6-15, 2026
- 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.
Denver Veterans Day Run
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Address: City Park, Denver
- About: Back for its 17th year, the Denver Veterans Day Run is both an in-person and virtual 5k and 10k event that directly benefits Colorado Vets.
Bloody Mary Festival
- Date: Sun, November 8, 2026
- Address: EXDO Event Center, Denver
- About: The 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival is the largest event of its kind, boasting a range of unique and tantalizing Bloody Marys as well as plenty of food and beverages.
Warren Miller Film Tour
- Date: late October through December 2026
- Address: Multiple showings across Colorado
- About: An annual film tour following skiers and snowboarders as they take on the snow. From backyard hills to mega mountains, this tour kicks off the winter season with a bang.
Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light
- Date: TBD 2026/27 (last event: Friday, November 21, 2025 – Sunday, January 11, 2026); closed Nov 27 and Dec 25
- 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.
Denver Christmas Show
- Date: Fri-Sun, November 6-8, 2026
- Address: Denver
- About: This Christmas-themed event is held at the Colorado Convention 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 Christkindlmarket
- Date: Friday, November 20 – Wednesday, December 3, 2026
- Address: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave, Denver
- About: The 26th year for the month-long Christkindl Market in downtown Denver. Experience old German traditions with authentic cuisine, live music, holiday drinks, and an artisan marketplace.
Polar Express Train Ride
- Date: Friday, November 20, 2026 – Saturday, January 2, 2027
- 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.
Castle Rock Starlighting
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Address: Wilcox Square, Downtown Castle Rock
- About: This unique celebration showcases the lighting of the star atop Castle Rock. It has been held every year since 1962 and features food, drinks, caroling, dancing, and Santa Claus.
Winter on the Mountain
- Dates: Saturday, November 22, 2025, – Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Address: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs
- About: Holiday festivities at over 7,000 feet on Iron Mountain. See more than 500,000 lights, meet Santa, and listen to live music at Winter on the Mountain.
Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival
- Date: TBD or cancelled (typically held on the second Saturday in November)
- 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.
Bridge of Lights
- Dates: TBD 2026 (last event: Friday-Sunday | November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 2025)
- Address: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Cañon City
- About: Cross America’s highest suspension bridge during the Christmas season and soak in the dazzling light display.
Salida Christmas Mountain (& Parade of Lights)
- Dates: TBD 2026/27 (last event: Saturday, November 28, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026)
- Address: Downtown Salida
- About: The 750-foot-tall Christmas tree is illuminated all holiday season, with the Salida Parade of Lights happening in late November.
Colorado Springs Record Show
- Date: TBD (last events: Saturday, March 14, 2026, Saturday, November 22, 2025)
- Address: Colorado Springs
- About: With dozens of vendors and thousands of records, CDs, LPs, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more, if you love music and the sound of vinyl, this is a must-attend event.
ICE! Christmas at Gaylord Rockies
- Date: TBD 2026/27 (last event: November 24, 2025, to January 2, 2026)
- Address: Gaylord Rockies Resort, Aurora
- About: Annual holiday lights and ice display held at Gaylord Rockies Resort, home to Arapahoe Springs Waterpark. Book an overnight package that combines entertainment and makes the most of this Christmas celebration.
Holidays at Outlets at Castle Rock
- Date: TBD or cancelled
- Address: Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock
- About: Head to the Outlets at Castle Rock from the beginning of November to December for great shopping deals and holiday festivities.
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