Denver Christmas Show
Nov 6–Nov 8 · Fri–Sat 9–7; Sun 10–5
Santa and a light show at the National Western Complex.
Holiday markets & craft fairs
Junior League Mile High Holiday Mart
Nov 6–Nov 8 · Fri 1–8; Sat 9–5; Sun 10–4
Holiday Vibe Market
Nov 7, Nov 8 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
Inside The Arch in RiNo.
Urban Holiday Market
Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 28, Nov 29 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
Harvest to Holiday Open House, City Floral
Sun, Nov 8 · 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Nov 19–Dec 24 · Sun–Wed noon–7; Thu–Sat 11–9; Thanksgiving noon–3
Free
On Fillmore between 1st and 2nd in Cherry Creek North.
Denver Christkindlmarket
Nov 20–Dec 23 · Mon–Thu 1–9 p.m.; Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thanksgiving 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
The German-style market on the Auraria Campus.
Belleview Station Holiday Bazaar
Sat, Nov 28 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Free
Small Business Saturday.
Denver’s Community Holiday Market
Nov 28, Nov 29 · Sat 4–9; Sun 11–4
Free
Turkeys & free meals
SAME Café Pay-What-You-Can Lunch
Nov 2–Nov 25 · Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
✓ Checked Nov 2
A regular community café, not a special Thanksgiving meal. Closed Nov. 11 and Nov. 26–27.
Dolly’s Cupboard Food Pantry
Nov 5–Nov 30 · Thursdays, 4–5:30 p.m.
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
Behind the building at Suite 106. A Food Bank of the Rockies pantry; check the page for Thanksgiving week.
David Clifton Ministries Thanksgiving Meal
Sat, Nov 14 · 12–4 p.m.
FreeCall first
Listed by Mile High on the Cheap, but we couldn’t confirm it with the organizer, so call first if you can. In front of the City and County Building. Bad-weather site: 1533 Glen Ayr Dr., Lakewood. 303-893-8363.
Denver Feed A Family
Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m.
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
Register by nominating yourself or someone else. Delivery is for elderly or disabled neighbors only. Epworth Foundation, 303-296-6287.
Operation Free Bird
Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
One turkey voucher and one meal box for four per household, from the Adams County Sheriff at Mountain States Toyota.
Denver Rescue Mission Banquet-in-a-Box
Tue, Nov 24 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with a voucher; noon–1 p.m. without
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
Fixings for 8–10 plus a frozen turkey. Their page shows registration as full, so bring a voucher if you have one. Without one, come at noon, not earlier; it isn't guaranteed.
Holidays En Comunidad
Tue, Nov 24 · 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
FreeCall first
Listed by Mile High on the Cheap, but we couldn’t confirm it with the organizer, so call first if you can. First come, first served, while supplies last.
Breakfast Palace Thanksgiving Meal
Thu, Nov 26 · Starts 2 p.m., until food runs out
FreeCall first
Listed by Mile High on the Cheap, but we couldn’t confirm it with the organizer, so call first if you can.
Hope 4 Tomorrow Thanksgiving Meal
Thu, Nov 26 · Noon–3:30 p.m.
FreeCall first
Listed by Mile High on the Cheap, but we couldn’t confirm it with the organizer, so call first if you can. At the White Rock Hotel.
Salvation Army Community Thanksgiving Meal
Thu, Nov 26 · 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
At the Colorado Convention Center.
Give & volunteer
Volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies
Nov 2–Nov 30 · Mon–Sat, 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. shifts
Free✓ Checked Nov 2
Register first and arrive 15 minutes early. Age 10 and up; under 16 with an adult. Good for families and groups.
Take Your Frozen Turkey to Work Week
Nov 20–Nov 24 · 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
✓ Checked Nov 2
Denver Rescue Mission’s turkey drive. Boxed potatoes, stuffing, canned sides, gravy and cranberry sauce are welcome too. You can also donate online.
Dolly Would Thanksgiving Food Drive and Drag Showcase
Sat, Nov 21 · 8 p.m.
Second annual show. Check the page for age rules.
Turkey trots
Tree lightings, lights & Santa
Thanksgiving gatherings
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