Community Events and Activities

2022 Winter Community Events and Activities Lineup

Nov. 25  |  5 p.m.  |  O'Brien Park
The holiday season begins with the lighting of O’Brien Park and Mainstreet. 

Nov. 26 and 27  |  Downtown Parker
Usher in the holidays by enjoying a kick-off weekend of activities, including a winter market, sponsor booths and activities with Buddy the Elf and his fun holiday friends.

North Pole SantaNorth Pole Pass

Nov. 26 or 27
 The North Pole pass will create a day of holiday memories for kids. Passes go on sale Monday, November 7 at 10 a.m. 

Hometown Holiday Xfinity ElfWhere in Downtown Parker is the Xfinity Elf? 

Nov. 26 - Dec. 18 | Downtown Parker
On Saturdays and Sundays leading up until Christmas, the Town of Parker and Xfinity invite you and your family to find one of Santa’s real-life elves in downtown. If you see the Xfinity Elf, take a photo of him and post it on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownofParkerCO) sharing where you saw him. All submissions will be entered into a prize drawing!

Candy Cane Lane Ice Trail at Discovery ParkDowntown Holiday Activities

Dec. 3 - 18
Downtown Parker will come alive throughout the 2022 holiday season. Visit Candy Cane Lane at Discovery Park, Toyland on Mainstreet and Santa's Workshop at O'Brien Park for a fun family selfie. The Town has also invited our holiday walk-around characters from Thanksgiving weekend to stick around on Saturdays and Sundays (noon to 4 p.m.) through Dec. 18.

Holiday Porch ParadeWinter Holidays Porch Parade

Dec. 12 - 19
Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer! The Parker community is invited to celebrate by decorating front porches, yards, patios or balconies.

Contact Us

For more information about the these events or on how to get involved as a volunteer or a sponsor, please email us or call 303.805.3253.

To view a comprehensive listing of upcoming events, please visit our online community calendar.

Groups looking to plan their own community event will need a Community Event Permit. Non-profit community event in Parker may also qualify for limited publicity assistance from the Town. Please check out this list of tips for planning your community event (PDF).