Listeners, if you’re in Denver and wondering what to do this week, you’ve picked a great time to explore the Mile High City.According to the Denver Gazette, today you can kick things off with the Wings and Wonder Holiday Festival at the Denver Audubon Kingery Nature Center in nearby Littleton. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you’ll get up-close with live bird ambassadors, take photos with Santa, and join guided bird walks surrounded by winter scenery. If you’re craving something cozy and festive back in the city, City Floral Garden Center on Kearney Street is hosting a Holiday Celebration this afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m., with warm cider, wine, and a pet-friendly photo booth among rows of poinsettias and evergreens.For holiday shopping and local makers, the AFD Holiday Market at Washington Park United Methodist Church runs today from noon to 6 p.m. The African Community Center of Denver curates this event, so listeners can expect handmade crafts, global gifts, and a community feel that makes it easy to support local artisans. Visit Denver highlights that the metro area is packed with markets this week, including the Holiday Art Market at 40 West Gallery in the HUB, running through December with juried local art, ornaments, and one-of-a-kind gifts.Tonight, one of Denver’s marquee traditions lights up downtown: the 9NEWS Parade of Lights. Live Music Forecast reports that floats, giant balloons, marching bands, and of course Santa will roll through the heart of the city starting at 6 p.m. Bundle up, arrive early, and grab a spot along the route near Civic Center Park or the 16th Street area for the best views.If you’re looking for nightlife later on, Global Dance and The Church Nightclub are bringing Norwegian DJ Todd Terje to 1160 Lincoln Street. The Church’s event page notes doors at 10 p.m., 21 and over, with a full late-night EDM set inside a converted historic church that’s now one of Denver’s most iconic clubs.And for those who want culture all week, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is presenting Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum at their Park Avenue West theater through December 21, a Denver holiday staple blending global dance, storytelling, and music.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in Denver. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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