Thornton's 2024 WinterFest

While you are at WinterFest, be sure to stop by Santa’s house to see the “jolly man in red!” Santa Claus will be waiting to hear all boys’ and girls’ Christmas wishes and Christmas lists.

Numbers will be handed out one half-hour prior to each visitation time period. This number will give you a time to come take your place in line, allowing you time to enjoy the festival instead of standing in line. Santa’s line will be cut-off when all the numbers have been handed out to adhere to the closing time.

Don’t forget your camera as photo services are no longer available. Please see visitation schedule below.

Friday Visitation Hours
6:45-9 p.m.

Saturday Visitation Hours
10 a.m.-1 p.m.  |  2 – 5 p.m.  |  6 – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Visitation Hours
5 – 8:30 p.m.

Satellite Events

Sensory-Friendly Santa Visits

Friday, December 13
5-7:30 p.m.
Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd.

Sensory-Friendly Santa Registration(opens in new window)
This event is intended for families who have difficulty visiting Santa due to a disability or diverse sensory, physical or behavioral needs. Space is limited. Make your reservation online beginning November 18 at goCOT.net/AIR and select Sensory Friendly Santa Reservations. Questions? Call 720-977-5702.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 14
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd.
55+ Treasure & Bake Sale Fundraiser

Before heading to WinterFest, bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will include pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $6 for ages 13-61 and $4 for ages 0-12 and 62+. Sponsored by the 55+ Organization. Photos with Santa taken with your personal device are encouraged. Questions? Call 303-255-7850.

Friday, December 13  |  6:30-9 p.m.

Santa Claus Arrives! 
6:30 p.m.  I  Santa’s Village

Santa will arrive to assist the Mayor Kulmann and City Council Members with flipping the switch to turn on the Village’s holiday lights.

? Visit with Santa (see schedule)
? Ice-skating on the Village Pond
6:30-8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee)
? Holiday Movie
? Thornton Community Chorus
7 p.m.
? Ice-carving demonstration
? North Pole Nibbles food vendors
? Heated Beer Garden
? Lighted Maze

Holiday Drone Show*
Friday, 8 p.m.  I  Santa’s Village
Don’t miss this holiday drone show set to holiday music.
(If necessary there will be a weather makeup on Sunday at 6 p.m.)

Saturday, December 14  |  10 a.m.-9 p.m.

? Visit with Santa (see schedule)
? Mini-train rides
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
? Ice-skating on the Village Pond
10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee)
? Holiday Movie
? Ice-carving demonstrations
? North Pole Nibbles food vendors
? Heated Beer Garden
? Lighted Maze
? Children’s Carnival Games
4-8 p.m.

WinterFest 5K & Fun Run
10:10 a.m.  I  Fun Run/Walk
10:15 a.m.  I  5K
Carpenter Park
Choose from the chip-timed 5K or our untimed Fun Run/Walk. Collectible finisher mug with each registration. Visit winter5k.com for pricing and event details or call 720-977-5853 for more information.

North Pole Nibbles
Vendors will be selling snacks and meal items, including hot chocolate, hot cider, kettle corn, pizza, sandwiches and more! All food vendors have been selected and we are currently full for the Winterfest event.

Holiday Marketplace
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Santa’s Village Event Tent
During the day on Saturday, the Event Tent will magically transform into the Holiday Marketplace featuring a variety of products perfect for your holiday gift-giving needs.

Ice-Carving Demonstrations
Professional ice-carving demonstrations will be provided throughout the weekend by members of “Dazzling Ice.” The sculptors will be completing a frozen surprise that will provide a fun holiday photo opportunity.
Don’t forget to bring your cameras!

Village Ice-Skating Pond
The ice-skating pond will be open throughout the day and into the evening, so come on down and give this fun activity a try! The rink requires the use of ice skates, which will be available at the skate shack, or you may bring your own. The fee for ice skating will be $2 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60 and over) and $3 for those 13-59 years old.

Thornton Community Band Holiday Concert
7-8:30 p.m.
Santa’s Village Event Tent

Holiday Fireworks
8:30 p.m.  I  Santa’s Village
Amazing fireworks show choreographed to holiday music.

Sunday, December 15  |  5-9 p.m.

? Visit with Santa (see schedule)
? Ice-skating on the Village Pond
5-8:30 p.m. (for minimal fee)
? Holiday Movie
? Ice-carving demonstration
? North Pole Nibbles food vendors
? Children’s Carnival Games
5-7 p.m.
? Heated Beer Garden
? Lighted Maze

*Drone Show weather makeup will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday if necessary.