Events in Clear Creek County

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

December 4th, 5th and 11th, 12th - Annual Georgetown Christmas Market

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms for two weekends into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas of long ago. Thousands come to this tiny mountain town to experience a traditional holiday where Christmas hasn’t changed in 100 years: roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, horse-drawn wagon rides through historic Georgetown, and wonderful sights and smells. Visitors enjoy appearances by St. Nicholas in his traditional dress and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia. Carolers in Victorian costume, dancers, and other family entertainment provide hours of memorable performances. Adorned with lights and Christmas greenery and blanketed with snow, the quaint, historic town of Georgetown, Colorado has been a Christmas tradition for generations of Colorado families. This year we hope you will begin making it a tradition of your own!!

The Georgetown Christmas Market is held annually on the first and second full weekends of December. Admission is FREE. Christmas Market features an outdoor European marketplace with handcrafted gifts in addition to Georgetown’s charming year-round shopping experience. Beautiful and unique shops showcase Christmas ornaments and decorations, Victorian items for the home, art, Colorado wine, rare books, jewelry, exquisite clothing, antiques, and gifts. The Market will also feature food vendors in addition to our fabulous local restaurants.

Christmas Market Museum Tours offer a relaxed way to see the Hamill House, Hotel de Paris and Energy Museums and Georgetown Heritage Center. Docents are on hand to give information or answer questions, but guests may stroll through the properties at their leisure to enjoy the holiday decor. Prices vary.

This event will take place on 6th Street in Historic Downtown Georgetown, Colorado.

Join us for a unique Christmas holiday experience at the Hamill House as we share the Yule events in an outdoor setting – it will be as if you are looking inside a snow globe as the traditional events occur.

The setting is the open-air Carriage House where we will share the Yule Log history with the beloved Saint Nicholas, toast to friends and good cheer with a warm cup of wassail and hear the cherished story “T’was the Night Before Christmas”. Then, by lantern-light, we will stroll to the Library windows as we watch the candle lighting on the Christmas Tree as the stories are shared of the meaning of each.  Of course, the Silver Plume Singers will set the tone with their beautiful songs and may even lead us in a few carols before we depart. Remember – dress warmly.

Tickets $35 Members, $45 Non-Members  - Presented by www.historicgeorgetown.org

December 21 - First Day of Winter

December 24 - Christmas Eve

Every Christmas Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to ski at his favorite area, Loveland!

This year is no different as he makes his appearance on the 24th and 25th. Not only will he be cruising the slopes, but also visiting the Ski & Ride School and Children’s Center as he hands out candy canes to the young ones and poses for photos.

Don’t miss out on some great holiday skiing and a chance to catch Skiing Santa!

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs. Enjoy live appearances by Santa’s reindeer while sipping on craft brews and mouth watering bites. Christmas Day enjoy a “Christmas Story” dinner complete with Chinese food and be sure to wear your best ugly sweaters!

P.S. Be sure to sample the seasonal craft favorite, Cocoa Cane Porter!

December 25 - Christmas Day

Every Christmas Santa takes time out of his busy schedule to ski at his favorite area, Loveland!

This year is no different as he makes his appearance on the 24th and 25th. Not only will he be cruising the slopes, but also visiting the Ski & Ride School and Children’s Center as he hands out candy canes to the young ones and poses for photos.

Don’t miss out on some great holiday skiing and a chance to catch Skiing Santa!

Celebrate the holidays with friends and family at Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs. Enjoy live appearances by Santa’s reindeer while sipping on craft brews and mouth watering bites. Christmas Day enjoy a “Christmas Story” dinner complete with Chinese food and be sure to wear your best ugly sweaters!

P.S. Be sure to sample the seasonal craft favorite, Cocoa Cane Porter!

December 31 - New Years Eve

Calling all 4-wheel drives and spectators. This weekend kicks off the Our Gang Ice Racing 2022 Season with online registration beginning December 2021. Racing takes place January through February, weather permitting.

Calling all 4-wheel drives and spectators. This weekend kicks off the Our Gang Ice Racing 2022 Season with online registration beginning December 2021. Racing takes place January through February, weather permitting.

February 2 - Groundhog Day

Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day!

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Remember to "spring forward" and set your clocks forward one hour

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us here in Clear Creek County, Colorado!

Celebrate the First Day of Spring with Clear Creek County - From Shopping to Dining, Museums, art galleries, and attractions!

Happy Easter from all of us here in Clear Creek County!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Azteca in Idaho Springs from 5pm until 8pm.

For more information please contact: Azteca Mexican Restaurant – 1628 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO (303) 567-2933

Happy Mothers Day!

Celebrate Memorial Day in Clear Creek County!

Celebrate Fathers Day in Clear Creek County!

Celebrate the First Day of Summer in Clear Creek County!

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration in Clear Creek County

Come spend the day with Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume! Stroll through unique shops, art galleries, visit historic landmarks, tour museums, pan for gold, or experience a little adventure on Clear Creek’s rapids, atv tours, train rides, adventure park, sky trek, or zipline! Follow us:  www.facebook.com/VisitClearCreek

Georgetown

• 9:00 am   ~ Patriotic Pancake Breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery
• 11:00 am  ~  Parade in Historic Downtown
• 12:00 pm  ~  BBQ in City Park
• 12:00 pm  ~ Cowboy Band in City Park
• 1:00 pm   ~  Jeffco Brass Band in Historic Downtown on Library Stage
• 2:00 pm   ~  Park County Regulators Shootout in Historic Downtown
• 3:30 pm   ~  Live Music in Historic Downtown on Library Stage

Start the day in Georgetown, Colorado with a Patriotic Pancake Breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery complete with Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Beer from 9-11am, followed by the Old Fashioned Parade down 6th Street in Historic Downtown. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and find a spot to watch - we also suggest bringing umbrellas for shade, or you can pick one up a beautiful keepsake umbrella at the Georgetown Valley Candy Company too!

After the parade enjoy a short walk to City Park at the corner of 10th Street and Rose Street for an afternoon filled with BBQ to benefit the Georgetown Community Center ($10 per plate - cash or check please) and enjoy the sounds of the Cowboy Band as the children play at Fosters Place Playground with spectacular views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. There will also be a cart serving hot dogs, chips and drinks ($5 per meal - cash or check please)

The afternoon fun continues in Historic Downtown with live music on Library Stage (6th Street & Rose Street) featuring the Jeffco Brass Band and Bottlerocket Hurricane. Don't miss the 2:00 pm Old West Shootout Reenactment with the Park County Regulators!

Also be sure to check out the Georgetown Loop Railroad schedule for reservations and additional information.

Silver Plume

• 2:00 pm   ~  Ice Cream Social at Dinger Park

Enjoy a free ice cream social complete with homemade cakes, pies, refreshments, and of course ice cream at Dinger Park, located at 310 Main Street in Silver Plume, Colorado. Please drop in from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. If you wish to make a donation all proceeds will benefit People for Silver Plume.

The George Rowe Museum is located across the street and is open daily from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Take a tour of the original schoolhouse and learn about the history of Silver Plume and unique mining past. There is a small entrance fee to help support People for Silver Plume and ongoing historic preservation. Learn more at peopleforsilverplume.org

Idaho Springs

• 1:00 pm   ~  Live Music + Festivities start on Miner Street & Citizens Park
• 1:00 pm   ~  Family Fun at the Shelly/Quinn Ball Fields
• 9:15 pm   ~  Fireworks Show over the Charlie Tayler Waterwheel

The City of Idaho Springs is hosting a day filled with fun for the whole family with activities from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm and fireworks to follow at 9:15 pm.

Along Miner Street in Downtown Idaho Springs enjoy perusing the Miner Street Market, listening to live music + entertainment while sipping on craft brews in the beer garden at Citizens Park (16th and Miner Street), bounce house for the kiddos, a dunk tank, caricature artist, and sampling the flavors of local restaurants and food vendors.

The Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center will be featuring a satellite site offering fun family activities at the Shelly/Quinn Ball Fields complete with bumper cars, a bounce house, lawn + yard games, and food vendors too - There will be free shuttles running throughout the day to transport people between the two sites!

Fireworks will take place over the iconic Charlie Tayler Waterwheel starting at 9:15 pm, weather dependent.

Celebrate Labor Day in Clear Creek County!

Celebrate the First Day of Fall in Clear Creek County!

Happy Halloween from all of us here in Clear Creek County!