Denver weekend events: Winter Fun Fest, Dane Cook, Who-Ligan Brunch

1. ❄️ Winter Fun Fest

Party all weekend during Winter Fun Fest in the 17th Street Gardens near Denver Union Station.

Between the lines: This holiday festival will feature local musicians, paper ornament and ugly sweater decorating stations, face painting and ice sculpture carving.

The music lineup includes Dave Preston, pianists Eric and Lia, Alexa Wildish and Peter Sheridan.

When: 1–7pm Friday, 11am–6pm Saturday, 1am–6pm Sunday

Address: 1945 17th St.

Free

2. 🥓 Who-Ligan Brunch

• Head to Milk Market 10am–2pm Saturday in your best Grinch attire or ugliest holiday sweater at this brunch featuring live music, a costume contest and festive drink specials.
• If you go: Consider bringing a new and unwrapped toy donation for Childhelp, a nonprofit working to prevent child abuse and neglect.

3. 😂 Dane Cook

• The "Good Luck Chuck" star will perform standup at Paramount Theatre 7pm Saturday. Tickets start at $66

4. 🕎 Latkes and Lights

• JCC Denver's annual Hanukkah event 10am–1pm Sunday features two latke competitions, a craft fair featuring local vendors, live music and games. Waitlist
• Address: 350 S. Dahlia St.

5. 🥃 The Family Jones Holiday Market

• Head to The Family Jones Spirit House to snag gifts from local vendors including Forever Spicy, Butterfly Den and Homestead in the Hood.
• When: 11am–4pm Sunday