Celebrate the holiday season at Chautauqua with this beloved annual tradition!
Bring your friends and family and kick off the holidays with a tree lighting ceremony, horse-drawn carriage ride, Santa’s Cottage, a historic cottage tour, festive market, guided hikes and more!

Schedule of Activities:

December 8, 2023

4:30 PM: Jeff And Paige's Holiday Concert
Jeff and Paige, who have seven albums and have won several awards, have reached thousands of children with their playful spirit and passion for ecological awareness. Using songs, storytelling and interactive play, they engage children (ages 3 – 9) with nature, music and movement. This event blends their nature and science-themed kids’ music with fun/familiar holiday favorites! Expect educational skits, quick costume changes, loads of audience participation, and an interactive, family-friendly connection to the holiday season and winter wildlife adaptations. Kids are invited to wear PJs and bring a favorite stuffed animal. Let’s get cozy!

Location: Community House

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5:30 PM: Tree Lighting

Chautauqua’s historic buildings and majestic evergreens are transformed into a glistening wonderland with the help of our friends from Colorado Christmas Lights! Musical guests too.

December 9, 2023

9:30am: Breakfast With Santa
First Seating: 9:30 AM
Second Seating: 12:00 PM

This beloved holiday tradition is back at WinterFest! Enjoy a delicious all-inclusive breakfast buffet, a special appearance by Kris Kringle himself and memories that will last a lifetime. Experience it all in the beautifully decorated, 125-year-old Chautauqua Dining Hall!

Pricing: Adult: $34, Child 2 - 10: $30,
Child under 2: Free
Includes food, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity

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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: WinterFest Market
Visit our WinterFest Market and shop specially curated treasures from local artists and vendors. Or find something special for the Chautauqua-lover on your list and choose from a wide variety of Chautauqua-branded merchandise.

December 10, 2023

9:30am: Breakfast With Santa
First Seating: 9:30 AM
Second Seating: 12:00 PM

This beloved holiday tradition is back at WinterFest! Enjoy a delicious all-inclusive breakfast buffet, a special appearance by Kris Kringle himself and memories that will last a lifetime. Experience it all in the beautifully decorated, 125-year-old Chautauqua Dining Hall!

Pricing: Adult: $34, Child 2 - 10: $30,

Child under 2: Free
Includes food, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity

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11am: Historic Cottage Tour
Don’t miss this opportunity to peek behind the doors of five charming cottages especially selected for the WinterFest 2023 Historic Cottage Tour and all decked out for the holidays! This year, the tour includes the recently restored Mary H. Galey Cottage, long-time home of Mary Hindman Galey, who was instrumental in preserving the Colorado Chautauqua, as well as four other unique cottages constructed during the first half of the 20th Century. Refreshments included.

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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: WinterFest Market
Visit our WinterFest Market and shop specially curated treasures from local artists and vendors. Or find something special for the Chautauqua-lover on your list and choose from a wide variety of Chautauqua-branded merchandise.

Date: December 8 - 10, 2023

Time:

Friday: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday:  11 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: The Colorado Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80302

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