Showing posts with label Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Trail of Lights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Trail of Lights. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Denver Botanic Holiday Lights at Chatfield Groupon Deal

Groupon is offering a deal to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Trail of Lights at the discounted price of $10 for two admissions (usually would run you $19). Deadline to buy this deal is end of the day today, Tuesday Nov. 29.You get your choice of paths at Chatfield -- a short trail of twinkling lights takes visitors directly to the children’s play area with its antique tractors. and a tree house of retired elves, while an extended path allows visitors to explore the decorated Green Farm homestead and decorated barn and silo. The event runs from December 2 to January 1 from 5:30-9:30PM.  DBG's Chatfield preserve is located in Littleton, near Chatfield Dam.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Denver Holiday Lights 2011

Well, the bad news is that Hudson Gardens' annual holiday light show is canceled for the 2011-12 season. The Museum of Outdoor Arts, which provided Hudson Gardens with the lights' design, materials and manpower to put the show together said that they couldn't afford to continue operating the show at a loss. Bah humbug. This was by far the best holiday lights show in Denver.

Don't despair. You still have the option of Denver Zoo's Zoolights, Dec. 9 to Jan. 1. Hours are 5-9PM. Admission is $9 for adults (ages 12-64), $5 for kids (ages 3-11), $7 for seniors over 65. Members get $2 off admission fees. Also, Bring a non-perishable food donation and receive $1 off your Zoo Lights admission.  Purchase Tickets for Zoolights here.

And the stalwart Denver Botanic Gardens' Blossoms of Light, beginning December 2, 2011 through January 1 from 5:30 – 9:30PM.  Also open Christmas eve, Dec. 25 and  New Year's Eve. Admission isn't cheap. $9.50 adults, $7.50 for DBG adult members, students or seniors (65+), $6.50 for children (ages 3-12) and $4.50 for children who are members and FREE for for children age 2 and under. No pets. Purchase tickets online to Blossoms of Light here. DBG's Chatfield preserve also will be ablaze for the Trail of Lights holiday show. Same dates, same times, same admission prices. 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton.