Local Love: Chautauqua Winter Fest

the colorado chautauqua bear holding a green christmas tree cookie amidst a red background

The Winterfest Bear. Photo Credit: The Colorado CHAUTAUQUA

We’re getting into the holiday spirit with Colorado Chautauqua Winter Fest! Gather your loved ones for a magical start to the season with a breathtaking tree lighting ceremony, delightful horse-drawn carriage rides, visits to Santa’s Cottage, and an abundance of other joyful activities to keep everyone entertained.

The festival starts Friday December 8th-Sunday December 10th | Friday 4:30pm to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

There are also dozens of food, beverage, and specialty treasures from local artists and vendors, so you can eat, drink, and shop to your delight. There’s something for everyone of all ages.

photo of people riding in a horse drawn carriage with the Boulder flat irons in the background.

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride at Winterfest. Photo Courtesy of Colorado CHAUTAUQUA

Some events require tickets, but just about everything is free including art in the park and winter hikes. Buy a day pass or weekend pass to get the most out the festival and experience all it has to offer. Passes include a keepsake polaroid with the WinterFest bear, so you can have a souvenir to remember how much fun you had.

Overhead shot of the winterfest tree lighting ceremony at dusk.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at winterfest. Photo Courtesy of Colorado Chautauqua

Located at 900 Baseline Road Boulder, CO 80302

For more info, visit https://www.chautauqua.com/winterfest-2023/?amp

Jennifer Flylocal love, winterfest, boulder