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HOLIDAY EVENTS
Get in the Holiday Spirit
BY DARIAN ARMER MARKETING FEATURE
Christmas may still be more than a month away, but it’ s never too early to start getting in the holiday spirit with some early local holiday events.We ’ ve rounded up some local events that are fun for the whole family. So, mark your calendars and prepare for some merriment. Christmas in Windsor Craft Show
WHEN: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Windsor Community Center 250 N. 11th St.,Windsor INFO: christmasinwindsor.com
“Christmas in Windsor is a fun community event for the whole family. Lunch is provided by the Windsor High School Cheer Squad.With close to 90 vendors, all items in this craft fair have been handcrafted by these regional artisans,” says Sandy Macy, event organizer. everyone. Door proceeds are used to meet nonprofit needs mostly in Windsor.
2022 Festival of Trees
WHEN: Nov. 25, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, 1-5 p.m.; Nov. 27, 1-6 p.m.; Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 3-8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 1-5 p.m. WHERE: Union Colony Civic Center, Greeley INFO: greeleygov.com/activities/fot
One of Greeley
’ s favorite holiday traditions, the annual Festival of Trees begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and lasts through the following Saturday. It’ s
The Greeley Festival of Trees is an annual favorite event. (Courtesy City of Greeley) Christmas in Windsor Craft Show provides guests a spot for one-of-a-kind gift shopping. (Courtesy Christmas in Windsor Craft Show)
Filled with beautiful, unique and brightly illuminated trees decorated by community members, businesses and organization, the Festival of Trees strives to inspire collaboration among the three.The schedule includes public hours for touring the trees, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, a silent auction, musical entertainment, horse and carriage rides and more. Special events include a Whoville Holiday, themed around Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas,Whiskey Wonderland and Other Spirits of the Season and Water Color and Wine. The events statement on the website states, “We hope to strengthen Greeley ’ s foundation with holiday spirit, kindness, philanthropy and joy.
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Hope for the Holidays returns to benefit Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy. (Courtesy Life Stories)
Paint Your Own Light Up Christmas Trees
WHEN: Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m. WHERE: Chill Potz, 1215 Main St., Unit H, Windsor INFO: chillpotz.com
Have some family fun and create a memorable holiday decoration at Chill Potz this year on November 27. Spend the evening painting a ceramic light-up Christmas tree. Ceramics prices range from $30 - $125 depending on the size and ceramic.The event will include paints and glazes, while specialty glazes will be available for an upcharge in the studio.The family-friendly event is open to all ages, with BYOB for 21 and older adults. For children, (BYOHC), bring your own hot chocolate. Outside food is also allowed. Purchase a ticket to reserve your spot. Once fired, the ceramics will be ready for pick up in one to two weeks. Staff will be on hand ready and available to help with your painting needs and maybe teach you a few glazing techniques.
Hope for the Holidays Food and Drink Tour
WHEN: Dec. 1, 5-10 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Greeley INFO: bit.ly/Hope-tour-2022
Life Stories is excited to announce the second annual Hope for the Holidays - Greeley Downtown Food and Drink Tour. Hope for the Holidays, presented by Allo Fiber, is a four-course progressive dinner that travels through festive downtown Greeley this holiday season. Each course includes food with a beer/cocktail pairing provided by Syntax Spirits Distillery, Aunt Helen’ s Coffee House, Tightknit Brewing Co., Luna ’ s Tacos & Tequila and Stella’ s Pinball Arcade and Lounge.Tickets also include gift bag and keepsake photo. Proceeds benefit Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, helping give a voice to children and youth who have been abused or neglected in Weld County. Tickets are $100 for the full 4-course tour (includes After Party) or $25 for only the Private After Party at Stella's at 8 p.m. which includes a cocktail or dessert and Karaoke. Limited tickets available so buy yours today.
The man with the bag makes an appearance at Windsor Wonderland. (Courtesy Town of Windsor)
Windsor Wonderland
WHEN: Dec. 3, 4- 8:30p.m. WHERE: 5th St. and Boardwalk Park, Windsor INFO: recreationliveshere.com/227/ Windsor-Wonderland
Sample a bit of everything the season has to offer at Windsor Wonderland.The day kicks off at 4 p.m. when Santa arrives by the Great Western Railway Train. Holiday caroling by Windsor Middle School 7th and 8th graders before and after the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Proclamation from the Mayor. The family fun continues with an Ice Sculptor Demo by the Windsor Arts Commission. Enjoy a complimentary photo with Santa, complimentary horse and carriage rides, complimentary s’mores and hot chocolate, food trucks and yard games and activities such as inflatables, the Clearview Library Bookmobile and the Windsor Express Train.The day rounds out with Windsor Dance performances under the Market Pavilion.
WHEN: Dec. 3, 7 p.m. WHERE: Monfort Concert Hall, Greeley INFO: greeleyphil.org
The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to create holiday traditions to last a lifetime with its annual spectacle, Poinsettia Pops.The event takes place in the poinsettia adorned concert hall where the Greeley Chorale and Greeley Children ’ s Chorale will perform. With the purchase price of admission you will be able to walk amongst the “tree-mendously
Greeley Chorale –Gloria and Holiday Hits
WHEN: Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Campus Commons at UNC 1051 22nd St., Greeley INFO: greeleychorale.org
The Greeley Chorale’ s Gloria and Holiday Hits a community favorite. Performing John Rutter ’ s beautiful work, Gloria, with familiar holiday favorites, the evening features a brass choir, as well as performances from Chorale members, both individually and in groups. Get in the holiday mood early this year with any of the above events around Northern Colorado. Better yet, attend each event and be the jolliest elf on the block this season.
