Create unforgettable memories at Winterfest, Chautauqua's annual holiday celebration! Enjoy festive food and drinks, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a variety of family-friendly activities. From exploring the holiday market to crafting ornaments, there's something for everyone.

Schedule of Events:

December 5, 2024

Lapompe: A Very Django Holiday Show
8:00 PM
Community House
Get ready for a delightful re-interpretation of classic Christmas & Holiday music through the lens of Early Swing & Hot-Club Jazz. Burning Gypsy jazz tunes mixed with Carol of the Bells, Honeysuckle Rose mixed with Let it Snow, and so much more!

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December 6, 2024

5:15 PM - Tree Lighting

Jeff & Paige Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6 - 4:00 PM
Community House
Join Jeff and Paige for a magical holiday concert filled with music, laughter, and fun! Their interactive live show is a Chautauqua holiday tradition and perfect for the whole family. Sing along and join us for the festive tree lighting to follow!

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December 7, 2024

Breakfast with Santa
9:00 AM & 11:30 AM

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with Santa and make memories that will last a lifetime. Experience it all in the beautifully decorated 126-year-old Chautauqua Dining Hall!

Chautauqua Dining Hall

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Carriage Rides
Make a lasting memory with a cozy carriage ride around the picturesque Chautauqua Green!

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Winter Fairy Forest
Discover a winter wonderland where fairies frolic in their very own forest on the Chautauqua Auditorium stage!

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Santa's Cottage
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in the historic Missions House Lodge, all spruced up for the holidays and ready to take a picture!

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Craft Making
Create a thoughtful holiday keepsake by the warmth of a cozy fire!

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cookie Decorating
Celebrate the festive season by decorating delicious cookies from the local bakery, The Sugar Cookie Store!

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Petting Zoo
Meet our friendly farm animals at the WinterFest petting zoo. From fainting goats to mini Highland cows, there's something for everyone to love!

A Caroling Hike with Musician Jeff Kagan
Meeting Location: Chautauqua Ranger Cottage
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

A part of Winterfest at Chautauqua Park, join Kids' Musician Jeff Kagan of "Jeff & Paige" and OSMP staff for a mellow holiday hike and caroling. Expect a moderate, group stroll through the Chautauqua meadow with a handful of stops along the way to sing some holiday favorites. Don't know the lyrics by heart? No problem, grab a complimentary songbook and sing with the trees, rocks, towhees, and your fellow hikers. This hike is 1.5 miles, gains about 200 feet of elevation, and will last approximately 1 hour and 15 min. Suitable for all ages (that can handle the hike).

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Date: December 5 - 7, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Boulder, CO

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