Things to do in Denver: ‘Santa’s Big Red Sack,’ Magical Winter Nights and more holiday fun

Santa s Big Red Sack Thursday-Dec Tis the final season for the -year-old theatrical tradition known as Santa s Big Red Sack which is returning with nonstop sketch comedy music and machinery bursting at the seams according to its creators It s celebrating its last year of offensive glee so buy a shot and make sure to leave your propriety at the door Note This bawdy production is not as you may have guessed for kids It takes place at various times and dates from Dec to Dec at The People s Building E Colfax Ave in Aurora Tickets are via thepeoplesbuilding com tickets Provided by Denver Museum of Nature Science Magical Winter Nights Through Jan When it comes to holiday light displays in City Park Denver Zoo Lights tends to have it covered But don t count out the Denver Museum of Nature Science also located in City Park The institution this year has launched Magical Winter Nights its very own holiday celebration running through Jan The dazzling winter wonderland has glowing savannah skies shimmering northern lights and cozy cocoa to create memories that will last a lifetime according to the museum This experience takes you on a journey through select areas of the museum specifically the West Atrium and third-floor diorama halls organizers added These spaces have been transformed into a series of enchanting winter worlds just waiting to be explored Under sparkling stars and through a series of immersive scenes there s something for everyone in this adventure designed to delight all ages The first entry is p m daily with -and-up nights on Dec and Tickets are for adults for ages - and for seniors Colorado Blvd in Denver Call - - or visit dmns org for more The Moonlight Elves holiday show blends family-friendly variety acts such as aerial dancers magicians and more Provided by Starry Night Productions Fly Moonlight Elves Through Dec Denver s always-curious in a good way Starry Night Productions and Theatre Artibus this year are debuting Moonlight Elves which they dub a circus-immersive holiday extravaganza playing Nov - and Dec - at Savoy Denver Related Articles Things to do around Denver Museum-quality Legos a craft brewing charity event and more Things to do around Denver Adult bedtime stories at Meow Wolf Powderpalooza Cat Fest s furry expansion rucksack K for Veterans Day and more things to do in Denver Spirits galore in Estes Day of the Dead and more things to do in Denver Things to do Nuggets tip-off party Bloody Mary fest elephant exhibit The show blends comedy circus interactive games and theatrical spectacle according to Starry Night s Amber Blais with dazzling aerial artistry juggling magic acts and playful audience participation costumes and elf ears are encouraged ears are of unit available for purchase on site Audiences can arrive early for interactive lobby fun including arts and crafts holiday drinks from the bar and special visits from Santa James Brunt on Saturdays and Sundays she added The all-ages shows take place at p m with matinees at p m on Saturdays and Sundays at Arapahoe St in Denver Tickets via ostarrynight com Probationary Golden firefighter Lauren La Bella holds a specially designed - American flag as she takes part in the - Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on Sept in Morrison Photo by Helen H Richardson The Denver Post U S history from George Washington to Open now Our story was never inevitable History Colorado writes We shaped it at every turn But how exactly The state s historical society answers that with a new exhibition as Colorado s and America s dual anniversaries approach Moments That Made Us displays rare artifacts that enlighten nearly turning points in American history from a variety of perspectives highlighting both challenging and celebratory times from Mesa Verde to Valley Forge to Ebbets Field curators wrote Get up close with a silver spoon made by Paul Revere a set of spurs worn by President George Washington at Valley Forge in one of the first Mexican editions of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo from Jackie Robinson s baseball bat a firefighter helmet from s Ground Zero in and this one s pretty cool the tape recorder used by President Richard Nixon at the center of the Watergate Controversy in the museum noted It runs through Oct at History Colorado Center Broadway in Denver Included with admission Call - - or visit historycolorado org exhibit moments-made-us for more details Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In The Know to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox