Denver weekend events: RiNo holiday market, Santa Bar Crawl
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This weekend in Denver, shop for gifts in RiNo, head to Northfield for a Hanukkah celebration or enjoy drink specials while dressed as Santa Claus.
🎁 1. It's a RiNo-ful Life Holiday Market
Find the perfect locally made gift in RiNo this weekend.
What's happening: "It's a RiNo-ful Life" Holiday Market will include shopping, music and DJ sets, live mural painting, a free kids craft station and a free holiday portrait.
Why it matters: This is your chance to shop for the holidays while supporting over 20 local artists and business owners.
- Vendors include: Dreamlyk (art prints), LunaWire (jewelry), The Adventuress Soap Co. (soaps and fragrances) and Something Vinyl Club (vinyl records).
When: 11am–4pm Saturday
Location: Larimer and 29th streets
Of note: The first 100 attendees will have the chance to screen-print a tote bag or any item they bring from home.
🎭 2. "Six": The Musical
- This Tony-winning musical about the six wives of Henry VIII opened this week at the Buell Theatre and will run until Christmas Eve. Tickets range from $45–$155.
✡️ 3. Chanukah Wonderland
- Head to The Shops at Northfield from 3–5pm Sunday for a Festival of Lights celebration. Activities include craft making, sufganiya and edible dreidel creation and photo booths. Free to RSVP.
🎁 4. MCA Denver Makers Market
- Grab the perfect gift from local vendors at MCA Denver's Holiday Theater from noon–7pm Saturday. There will be seasonal cocktails, gift wrapping and festive music. Free.
- Address: 2644 W. 32nd Ave.
🏃 5. Jingle Bell Run
- The Arthritis Foundation is hosting its annual race at Wash Park at 9am Sunday. Races include a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a 1-mile and a kids run. There will be a costume contest with a dog division. Registration pricing varies.
- Location: South Downing Street & East Louisiana Avenue
🎅 6. Santa Bar Crawl
- Dress up, drink and be merry at this St. Nick-themed bar crawl in LoDo from 1–8pm Saturday. Participating bars include Society Sports Bar, Pour House on Market, 1930 Blake and the Retro Room. Tickets are $12.
- Location: Check-in is at The Passport.