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Elitch Gardens Lights Up The Night With Elitch Holidays

By Melissa Shrader Editor Publisher Fort Collins Macaroni Kid December 14, 2025

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the holidays and enjoy holiday lights?  

Elitch Holidays by Elitch Gardens is a fresh reimagining of a beloved tradition. Elitch Gardens has transformed the park into a breathtaking winter wonderland, offering guests a renewed experience with more lights, more rides and more festive fun. All while preserving the familiar charm that has made it a seasonal favorite in Colorado.





Don't wait to get your tickets! 

  • Dates are from November 28 through January 4
  • Location: Elitch Gardens | 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
  • How much does it cost? Tickets  $29.99
  • Kids under 2 are FREE
  • Good any operating day during the 2025 Elitch Holidays operating season!
  • Parking $20 - $35 

NOTE: Elitch Holidays admission is included with an active 2025 Season Pass, 2026 Season Pass and/or Elitch Holidays admission ticket. 

Get Your Tickets Today!




Image credit: Elitch Gardens

ABOUT ELITCH HOLIDAYS

Elitch Holidays returns November 28 – January 4 with a fresh take on a beloved tradition. This year shines brighter than ever with more rides, more lights and more festive fun around every corner! 

Visit the park to enjoy:

  • 4+ Million Sparkling Lights
  • Theme Park Rides & Attractions
  • Visits with Santa Claus
  • All-New Holiday Show in the Trocadero Theatre
  • Larger-Than-Life Holiday Displays
  • And more!

From dazzling lights to holly-jolly thrills, Elitch Holidays is your ticket to the ultimate holiday experience in Denver!

Get Your Tickets Today!





ABOUT ELITCH GARDENS 

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park first opened its doors in 1890 (then called Elitch’s Zoological Gardens), when Denver was just a small town. Over the decades it evolved, adding gardens, a zoo, a theatre, roller coasters and more, becoming a beloved institution in Colorado. In 1995 the park relocated to its current downtown location, transforming into a modern amusement and water park that combines thrills, water attractions, and accessibility in the heart of Denver. Today, Elitch Gardens blends its long history (over 130 years!) with contemporary theme-park fun, offering rides, water slides, family attractions and a surprisingly downtown-friendly location that remains a go-to for visitors of all ages.

Elitch Gardens is located at 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204

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