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Dashing Through the City Challenge
Holiday events draw large crowds and the stress that comes with them. Find a different way to travel, skipping the traffic and reducing your driving costs! Consider boarding a train or bus so you can relax and enjoy the magic of the holiday season in the company of friends and family. Need help finding a route? Email the Way to Go team!
Denver Zoo Lights
November 23 - January 3
Bus routes
Although parking is free for all guests at the Denver Zoo, Zoo Lights brings many visitors. Board bus routes 40 or 20 and depart at Colorado Boulevard and Montview Boulevard, or take Route 24 and depart at York Street and 23rd Avenue. Plan your trip today on RTD Trip Planner and track commuting trips ahead of time on My Way to Go website to earn monthly rewards and prizes!
Address: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Denver Parade of Lights
December 5
The Parade of Lights is a holiday tradition perfect for celebrating with family and friends! With a quick walk from Union Station or Civic Center Station, there are plenty of options to get downtown via bus or light rail. The light rail will run as scheduled, but with the parade, bus routes will be modified from 2:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Bus routes 0, 10, 15 and 19 will run between 13th Avenue/Lincoln Street and Union Station.
- Bus routes 1, 6, 8, 9, 15L, 16, 19, 20, 28, 38, 43, 44, 48, 52 and the FreeRide (formerly known as 16th Street MallRide) will be suspended in Downtown Denver. Depart at Civic Center Station or Union Station.
Address: Beginning at 14th Avenue and Bannock Street and traveling along Tremont,Curtis and 15th streets.
Plan your trip today on RTD Trip Planner and track commuting trips ahead of time on the My Way to Go website to earn monthly rewards and prizes!
Denver Christkindlmarket
November 20 - December 23
The Christkindlmarket returns to Tivoli for the holiday season! With Union Station and Ball Arena Station just a couple of blocks away, getting there by transit is easy and convenient. Take the C, D or W lines to Ball Arena Station or take bus routes 1, 6, 10, 23 and 43.
Address: 1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204.
Plan your trip today on the RTD Trip Planner and track your commute on the My Way to Go website to earn monthly rewards and prizes!
RiNo-Ful Life Market
December 4 - 6
Rino-Ful Life is back for its fifth annual holiday market in Denver's River North Art District! Join the festivities from noon to 4 p.m., and enjoy a day of holiday shopping, local vendors and seasonal fun.
Consider taking transit or carpooling to make your trip easier and your celebration even more enjoyable. Take the A Line to 38th & Blake Station or use the 12 or 7 bus routes. Plan your trip today on RTD Trip Planner and track commuting trips ahead of time on My Way to Go website to earn monthly rewards and prizes!
Address: 3400 Arkins Ct, Denver, CO 80216.
Denver Holiday Bazaar
Cherry Creek — 2-7 p.m., November 14
Don't let traffic and parking keep you from the tree lighting! Hop on the 3, 3L, 83D or 83L bus routes for an easy ride to Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Save on gas and parking while enjoying the Holiday Bazaar, featuring up to 80 Colorado small businesses, including local food and drink vendors. Spend less time getting there and more time soaking up the holiday magic!
Address: 3000 E. First Ave., Denver, CO 80206.
Belleview Station — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., November 28
The Saturday after Thanksgiving is full of holiday cheer and busy roads! Skip the stress of Interstate 25 traffic and let transit take you there. Hop aboard the E, R or T lines to reach Belleview Station, or catch the 73 bus for a convenient ride to the station. Spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying the holiday festivities!
Address: 6791 E. Chenango Ave., Denver, CO 80237.
Sloan's Lake — 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., December 5
Get into the holiday spirit at the outdoor Holiday Bazaar at 1611 North Raleigh Street in Denver! Located between Colfax Avenue and West 17th Avenue, this market brings together a full lineup of vendors for a festive day of shopping and seasonal fun. Skip the holiday traffic and parking hassle! Ride bus routes 23 or 16, or carpool with friends and family to make getting there part of the fun. Spend less time searching for parking and more time supporting local vendors!
Address: 1611 N. Raleigh St., Denver, CO 80204.
LoHi — 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., December 12
Head to LoHi's Holiday Bazaar at 2138 West 32nd Avenue in Denver for festive finds and seasonal fun! Skip the crowded neighborhood streets and parking hassle by hopping on bus routes 32 or 44 for an easier ride to the market. Spend less time navigating traffic and more time enjoying the holiday cheer!
Address: 2138 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211.
Littleton — 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., December 19
Still have some holiday shopping to do? Head to the Littleton Holiday Bazaar for one last chance to find the perfect gifts! Skip the traffic and parking hassle by leaving the car at home and riding the C Line or bus route 66 to get there. Enjoy a stress-free trip and spend more time soaking up the holiday spirit while checking those last-minute gifts off your list!
Address: 5663 S. Prince St., Denver, CO 80120.
Plan your trip today on RTD Trip Planner and track commuting trips ahead of time on My Way to Go website to earn monthly rewards and prizes!
Visit Denver Bazaar to see the full schedule of holiday markets.