Here (Just) for the Holidays
During the holidays, festive pop-up bars and events are becoming a welcome staple in Denver, Boulder, and all across Colorado's Front Range. These immersive yet "here and gone" experiences provide a unique way to celebrate with friends and family, whether you grab drinks at a retro tiki bar or find perfect holiday gifts while supporting local makers.
In recent years, pop-up bars have evolved from being a fun, niche concept to a widespread holiday tradition featuring the most creatively designed spaces around. For bars and other establishments, they're a chance to unleash imagination and create a magical experience. For patrons, it's often about nostalgia and the neverending search for a warm and cozy, yet joyful and jolly way to revel in the season.
Best of all, we can all enjoy an amazing holiday party without having to host one. So, get out there and support these incredible, 2024 holiday pop-ups across Denver and Boulder—while they last!
Pop-Up Bars to Make Spirits Bright
- Ace's Cozy Cabin at Ace Eat Serve | Denver, Thru January 5
- Avantiki | Denver, Thru December 28
- Big Holiday Energy at Call to Arms Brewing | Denver, Thru January 1
- Felix Navidad at My Neighbor Felix | All Locations, Thru December 31
- Holiday Pop-Up at the Bohemian Biergarten | Boulder, Thru December 31
- How the Grinch Stole Tiki at Hell or High Water Tiki | Denver, Thru December 31
- Litmas Rooftop Holiday Popup at Linger | Denver, Thru December 29
- Miracle at The Eddy Taproom & Hotel | Golden, Thru December 30
- Miracle at Union Station | Denver, Thru December 24
- Mistletoe Lounge at Fillmore Plaza | Denver, Thru December 24
- Naughty List at Tony Tenderonis | Denver, Thru December 31
- Noel at The Bluegrass Lounge | Arvada, Thru January 2
- Santa’s Layover Lounge | Denver International Airport, Thru January 5
- Sippin’ Santa at Bernard’s Tiki Room | Arvada, Thru December 31
- Sleigh Bar at Milepost Zero | Denver, Thru December 31
- Snowdrift at Adrift Tiki Bar | Denver, Thru December 31
- Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl | Boulder, Thru December 21
Pop-Up Markets & Merriment
EVENTS BY DATE:
- Denver Parade of Lights | Denver, December 7
- Lights of December Parade | Boulder, December 7
- It's a RiNo-Ful Life Holiday Market at Truss House | Denver, December 7
- Annual Winter Market | Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, December 7-8
- Georgetown Christmas Market | Georgetown, December 7-8 & 14-15
- Who-ligan Holiday Shenanigans at Dairy Block | Denver, December 7, 14 & 21
- Mountain Toad Holiday Market | Golden, December 8
- Freezie Fest | Boulder, December 14
- Holiday Arts & Pottery Sale | Washington Heights Art Center, Lakewood, December 14
- Jingle & Mingle Ugly Sweater Party at Wonderyard | Denver, December 14
- Boulder Holiday Gift Festival | Boulder Mapleton YMCA, December 15
- Chanukah On Pearl | Boulder, December 30
ONGOING POPS:
- BMOCA Holiday Pop-Up Shop | Boulder, Thru December 29
- Cherry Creek Holiday Market | Denver, Thru December 24
- Denver Christkindl Market | Denver, Thru December 23
- Denver Zoo Lights | Denver, Thru January 5
- Halcyon on Ice | Denver, Thru December 31
- Holiday Boutique at Depot Art Gallery | Littleton, Thru December 29
- Hudson Holidays 2024 | Littleton, Thru January 12
- Larimer Lights | Denver, Thru December 31
- Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block | Denver, Weekends Thru December 22
- Pop-Up Kringle Market at Waldschänke | Denver, Thru December 22
While you're sure to discover even more pop-ups and events across the Front Range, this holly jolly list will get you started. Enjoy dashing through Denver, bounding through Boulder, and finding the merriest spots to make your spirits bright—right in your neighborhood and beyond. Cheers!
