November Colorado Events

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 that will keep you busy.

Here’s a look at the top annual November events in Colorado, in chronological order:

2025 Annual November Festivals in Colorado

The 13th Floor Haunted House

Date: Select days, mid September to early November 2024
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.

Elitch Gardens Fright Fest

Date: TBD 2025 (last event: Weekends, September 28-November 3, 2024)
Address: Elitch Garden 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: Fri-Sun, November 1-10, 2024
Address: Denver
About: Back for its 47th 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 1-10, 2024
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.

Colorado Springs Record Show

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Address: Antlers Hotel, Colorado Springs
About: This is the largest record sale in Southern Colorado, featuring free parking, a live DJ, giveaways, and plenty fo food and drinks.

Bloody Mary Festival

Date: Sun, November 3, 2024
Address: EXDO Event Center, Denver
About: The 8th 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.

Denver Veterans Day Run

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Address: City Park, Denver
About: Back for its 16th 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 9, 2024
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.

Denver Fashion Week

Date: Sat-Sun, November 9-17, 2024
Address: RiNo Art District, Denver
About: Showcasing emerging, local, and national designers, the 9-day Denver Fashion Show includes daily shows that embody different themes ranging from kids’ couture to sustainability.

Warren Miller Film Tour

Date: late October through December, 2o24
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: Fri-Sun, November 20, 2024 – January 12, 2025 (closed Nov. 28 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 22-24, 2024
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: Fri-Sat, November 22-December 23, 2024
Address: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave, Denver
About: 24th 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: Fri-Sun, November 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025
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.

ICE! Christmas at Gaylord Rockies

Date: Fri-Sun, November 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025
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.

Castle Rock Starlighting

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
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 23 and 30, Saturday, December 7, 14, and 21, Sunday, December 22, 2024
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.

Holidays at Outlets at Castle Rock

Date: TBD 2024
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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