The holidays are officially starting, and America’s favorite one is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is a time to give grace, and enjoy with those you love, but it’s very much about the food and events that bring us together, as well. There are many activities for families in the city that are worth enjoying. Today, we share with you some of these great events so you don’t miss any of the fun this Thanksgiving in Denver.
Best Thanksgiving Events in Denver
Musical Activities and Concerts
Dead & Company
November 24 & 25
1STBANK Center
Kicking off their 2015 show tour, Dead & Company play two shows in the Mile High City. Grateful Dead members Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart along with guitarist John Mayer, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and bassist Oteil Burbridge will be performing an amazing show for the holidays.
The Lion King
Final night – November 29
Buell Theatre
Disney’s The Lion King will be performing its final presentation this Thanksgiving weekend. This six Tony Awards winner, including Best Musical, puts together one of the best creative teams and stunning visuals on Broadway.
Lightings and more fun
Downtown Denver Grand Illumination
November 27
Downtown Denver
One of the musts this Thanksgiving, on November 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. this Downtown Denver’s Winter in the City program event will light up Downtown, from Denver Union Station to the City and County Building. After a countdown at 6:30 p.m, floodlights will illuminate the Lower Downtown will lit up its historic structure.
Blossoms of Light
November 27
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Gardens will be lit with over one million colorful lights as part of winter beauty. This is another lighting event that is hard to miss with the romantic mistletoe kissing spots and the expected HoloSpex glasses. There will be warm drinks and tasty treats.
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Day, November 26
Washington Park
Mile High United Way Turkey Trot in Denver’s treasured Washington Park will have its 41st annual run expecting over 10,000 participants. There are two options: running a four-mile race or the quarter-mile family fun run. Join to help out the community to improve the lives of children, families and individuals in need.
This Thanksgiving weekend, don’t miss out any of the fun going on in Denver. The Mile High City is waiting this November 2015. Read more about things to do in Denver this fall and also how to enjoy your holidays in a healthy and pleasant way.