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Friday, December 1, 2023
The Holiday Season is fast approaching! Winter Day in the Park is back again for another year of FREE joy-filled fun! Featuring hot chocolate, candy cane lane, pictures with Santa, and MORE! Enjoy the Elf Scramble- walk around Memorial Park and look for candy canes and elves! If you find an elf, you get a prize! Be sure to dress warm and bring a flashlight!
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Manitou Lake Bird Walk- Beat cabin fever with a bird walk around Manitou Lake led by localauthor Joe LaFleur.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Enjoy this peaceful, approximately 3 mile hike with Volunteer Naturalist, Rose. Remember to dress in layers.Saturday, December 2, 2023
Plan to attend the 25th Annual Tweeds Holiday Home Tour during the first weekend in December. Our theme for this event is Ute Pass Holiday Express...A Historical Tour of Greater Ute Pass. Tour beneficiaries are Performing Arts Parents Association (PAPA) of Woodland Park High School, Rampart Library District Foundation, Teller Senior Coalition and Ute Pass Symphony Guild. Six venues will be featured including a historic home in Green Mountain Falls and two beautifully decorated homes in Woodland Park. Elk Valley Estates and Rainbow Valley Ranch will complete our historic tour. As part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration, The Lodge at Rainbow Valley Ranch will be serving a complimentary meal and drink to each ticket holder. Ticket prices are $20 for an adult, $35 for two adults, $40 for a Family Pass (two adults plus children), and $5 for Students (K-12).
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Lighter Side of Christmas
This year’s theme: “Nightmare Before Christmas”
“Woodland Park’s Nightmare Before Christmas” This year we are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Lighter Side of Christmas Parade. Our theme this year, “Woodland Park’s Nightmare Before Christmas,” which tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of "Halloween Town," who stumbles upon "Christmas Town" and schemes to take over the holiday.
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Plan to attend the 25th Annual Tweeds Holiday Home Tour during the first weekend in December. Our theme for this event is Ute Pass Holiday Express...A Historical Tour of Greater Ute Pass. Tour beneficiaries are Performing Arts Parents Association (PAPA) of Woodland Park High School, Rampart Library District Foundation, Teller Senior Coalition and Ute Pass Symphony Guild. Six venues will be featured including a historic home in Green Mountain Falls and two beautifully decorated homes in Woodland Park. Elk Valley Estates and Rainbow Valley Ranch will complete our historic tour. As part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration, The Lodge at Rainbow Valley Ranch will be serving a complimentary meal and drink to each ticket holder. Ticket prices are $20 for an adult, $35 for two adults, $40 for a Family Pass (two adults plus children), and $5 for Students (K-12).
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Please join us for our Chamber Lunch and Learn Series. Add a tool each month to your "Business Thriving Tool Kit". Lunch is included.Where's the Money? Funding Options for Small Business
What Specific Area(s) of Funding is Available to You?
Presented by Kathryn Perry, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Office - Park State Bank & Trust
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Enjoy the views on this roughly 3 mile hike led by our Volunteer Naturalist, Rose. Come prepared for the weather to fully enjoy the experience!Sunday, December 10, 2023
The Woodland Park Wind Symphony presents it's annual Christmas concert with powerful and beautiful sounds. Pieces are enhanced with video fitting each piece.
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Get in some steps and join Volunteer Naturalist, Rose, on this 5 mile loop. This is a favorite trail in the park! Rated moderate to difficult due to the 700ft elevation change. Dress in layers and pack water and a snack.Saturday, December 16, 2023
Lightbulb Theatre Co. will be holding auditions for the upcoming show, Pride & Prejudice. Auditions will be held on December 16th at 1 PM at the Parks & Recreation Room at 220 W. South Ave. in Woodland Park. Email lightbulb@lightbulbtheatre.co for audition sides and rehearsal schedule. 
Saturday, December 16, 2023
When Elf Denise and Joey and Kira (the famous Border Collie dogs) discover that Santa is missing, they realize it’s up to them to find him. Where can Santa be? Is he taking a nap? Did a snow troll steal him? Find out in this interactive adventure full of dog tricks. After the show be sure to take a photo with Santa, his favorite elf Denise, and Denise’s puppies, Joey and Kira. Candy canes will be given out by Santa and you can make a craft to hang on our tree and one to take home.Sunday, December 17, 2023
Join volunteer naturalists, Joe and Felicia Mendygral, for this 1.5 mile snowshoe hike which is great for beginners. We'll do some stretching, warm-ups and discuss what to wear and pack. This is the first in a series of three snowshoe hikes where the distance will increase with each hike.Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center for a visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for yourselves. Join us for some Christmas fun! Included with museum admission.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Do you enjoy art and the outdoors? Join Naturalist, Anna, at the Visitor Center Auditorium to create ornaments for around your home using elements from nature! All ages and artistic levels are welcome.Monday, December 25, 2023
Come see and hear birds of Mueller overwintering in the area. Learn the trees and some natural history along the way. 1-mile slow-paced walk. Led by Volunteer Naturalist Michael.Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Ribbon Cutting for the NEW Chamonix Casino affiliated with Bronco Billy's in Cripple CreekWednesday, December 27, 2023
Do you think reindeer have antlers or horns? Come to the visitor center to find out! Discover the look, weight, and feel of various animal headgear. Led by Naturalist, Anna.