Holiday Open House Paulino Gardens,
6300 N. Broadway in Denver; Time: Regular store hours; See website for
details about visits with Santa, live reindeer, etc.; 303-429-8062
Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-24, 26-31
A Hudson Christmas
Hudson Gardens in Littleton,
Time: 5 - 9 pm; Enjoy holiday lights, visits with Santa, refreshments, and more; See website
for ticket information and details or call 303-797-8565.
Dec. 5
Alpine Treasures Holiday Party
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: 5 - 8 pm; Enjoy refreshments as you shop. Proceeds
benefit the Gardens;
970-476-0103.
Dec. 8 and 15
A Gardens Christmas Western
Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand
Junction; Time: 6 - 8 p.m.; Enjoy Christmas fun, treats, crafts, lights,
Santa and Mrs. Claus; Free; 970-245-3288
Santa's Village at Chatfield Farms Denver
Botanic Gardens Chatfield
Farms in Littleton; Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Open on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday; Holiday lights, craft with Mrs. Claus, 1880's decorated,
restored homestead, photos, hayride, vendors; Fee: See
www.botanicgardens.org for details and
ticket prices;
720.865.4346
Ongoing to Dec. 24
Holiday Gift Market
Harlequin's Gardens,
4795 N. 26th St. in Boulder; Time: 10 am - 5 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays; Gifts for gardeners and
non-gardeners; 303-939-9403
Ongoing to Jan. 1
Garden of Lights
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 5 - 9 p.m.;
Fee: $5 suggested donation per adult, $2 per child, ages 2 and under free. Enjoy lights, shopping for
gifts, entertainment and more. Weekend nights include additional features; See
www.fcgov.com/gardens for details.
Ongoing to Jan. 1
Blossoms of Light
Denver Botanic Gardens, Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
nightly; Thousands of holiday lights adorn the trees and plants;
refreshments available for purchase; Entertainment on selected evenings;
Fee: Advance purchase at reduced rates, prices higher at the door; See
www.botanicgardens.org for details; 720-865-3501
GARDEN
AND HOME SHOWS
GARDEN
TOURS
Ongoing on Mon. -
Sat.
Self Guided Snowshoe
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Days: Monday - Saturday; Time: 10 am - 4 pm; Enjoy hot chocolate
and drop-in activities in the Education Center; Free use of snowshoes and
poles; Donations welcome; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Dec. 4, 11 and 18
Guided Snowshoe - Garden Tree
Trail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: Call the Gardens; These beginners level walks will be led by a
naturalist from BFAG; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the Education
Center; Fee: $10; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26
Guided Snowshoe - Winter Web of
Life
Trail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: Call the Gardens; These intermediate level walks will be led by a
naturalist from BFAG; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the Education
Center; Fee: $10; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
NOTES:
Denver
Botanic Gardens Center for Continuing
Education offers numerous classes throughout the year. You
will find something for everyone -- adults, families, and kids. For
information on classes visit
www.botanicgardens.org. Tagawa Gardens offers many classes for both adults and children.
Because the list is so extensive they are listed here only occasionally.
Please see
www.tagawagardens.com.
Ongoing
Read and Seed
The Gardens on Spring Creek
in Fort Collins; Time: 10 - 10:45 a.m. or 11 - 11:45 a.m. on Mondays
and Tuesdays; A drop-in program for 2 - 4 year olds; Story time plus a
hands-on activity; Parents are asked to participate; Fee: $3 per child; See
http://fcgov.com/horticulture
for information on weekly topics; 970-416-2486.
Dec. 1
"Wreath Making Workshop" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 10 am; Materials fee: $25; Please bring
pruners. Reservation required; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 1
"Make a Pine Cone Bird Feeder" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 1 pm and
repeated at 4 pm; Free; Call 303-424-7979
Dec. 1
"Create a Christmas Wreath" by Nancy Frank
The Gardens on Spring
Creek in Fort Collins; Time: 10 am - 12
pm and repeated at 1 - 3 pm.;
Fee: $30, includes materials; Call 970-416-2486 to register or register
online.
Dec. 1 & 2
"Porch Pot Workshops" Echter's
Garden Center in Arvada; Time: 2 pm on
Saturday, repeated at 2 pm on Sunday; Materials fee: $30 includes fiber pot,
boughs and potting mix; Additional
accessories will be available for purchase. Reservation required; Call
303-424-7979
"Holiday/Classic Miniature Gardening"
Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 East Mulberry in Fort
Collins; Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Fee:
$40 per spot, includes materials; For
adults and a child accompanied by an adult; Create a holiday or classic
garden; Register for this class online
at
www.fortcollinsnursery.com. 970-482-1984.
Dec. 12
"Floral Design with Evergreens and Berries" by
Heather Sturtz & Copeland
Florist & Greenhouse
in Boulder; Time: 1 pm.; Free, does not include materials;
Bring or purchase a container; Call 303-442-6663 to register.
Guided Snowshoe - Winter Web of
Life
Trail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: Call the Gardens; These intermediate level walks will be led by a
naturalist from BFAG; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the Education
Center; Fee: $10; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
Jan. 8, 15, 22, and
29
Guided Snowshoe - Garden Tree
Trail
Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
in Vail; Time: Call the Gardens; These beginners level walks will be led by a
naturalist from BFAG; Enjoy hot chocolate and drop-in activities in the Education
Center; Fee: $10; Advance registration required; For information see website or call
970-476-0103.
DECEMBER 2018