Celebrate the Holidays in Aurora | Aurora Party Bus Company

Illumination: Tree Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek

One of the most magical parts of the holidays is seeing trees and buildings draped in twinkling lights. At The Gardens on Spring Creek, you can experience stunning illuminations at the annual Tree Lights display. This beloved Aurora holiday tradition turns the gardens’ trees into a glittering wonderland. As you walk through the gardens on foot, you’ll be dazzled by thousands of lights hung in creative shapes and designs. Some of the whimsical light-up sculptures you’ll see along the paths include flowers, animals, snowflakes, and archways. The mile-long path is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers too. Don’t forget to bring your camera for plenty of festive photo ops! The Tree Lights display runs nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Tickets cost for children over 2 years old. Kids under 2 get in for free. Getting There: The Gardens on Spring Creek is located at 2145 Centretech Cir, Aurora, CO 80011. Parking is free on-site. A party bus rental from Aurora Party Bus Company can drop your group off right at the garden’s entrance and pick you up when you’re done wandering this winter wonderland.

Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo

Just 30 minutes from downtown Aurora, you’ll find the magical holiday tradition of Zoo Lights at the Denver Zoo. This annual event transforms the zoo into a whimsical land with over 80 acres of colorful animal-themed displays. Some of the most popular light attractions at Zoo Lights include the 38-foot-tall animated Musical Light Show Tree, a sparkling ice castle, animal light sculptures like pandas and monkeys, and a rainbow tunnel created with over 100,000 LED lights. You can even ride the zoo’s train for unique views of the lit-up exhibits at night. Zoo Lights runs from mid-November through early January each year, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The event starts each night at 5:30 p.m. Kids 2 and under are free. Getting There: The Denver Zoo is located at 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205. Save your group the hassle of multiple vehicles and parking fees by renting a party bus through Aurora Party Bus Company. We’ll drop you off and pick you up right at the zoo’s entrance.

Christkindl Market at Civic Center Park

For a taste of European Christmas charm, head to Denver’s downtown Civic Center Park for the annual Christkindl Market. This lovely German-inspired holiday market features vendors in wooden cottage-style booths selling unique artisanal gifts, ornaments, toys, clothing, home decor, sweets, and more. In addition to shopping for holiday gifts, you can warm up with hot cocoa or cider and nibble on delicious German treats like potato pancakes, giant pretzels, schnitzel sandwiches, strudel, roasted nuts, and gingerbread cookies. There’s also a fully stocked beer garden for the adults! Kids can meet St. Nikolaus, write letters at the Weihnachts Post Office, and play in the reindeer petting zoo. The Christkindl Market runs daily from mid-November through December 23rd. Admission is free. Getting There: Civic Center Park is located at 101 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204. Finding parking can be tricky in downtown Denver, especially with crowds flocking to the market. Book a party bus through Aurora Party Bus Company for direct transportation without the parking headache!

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

For an illuminated display that’s delightfully outdoorsy, make an evening visit to see Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This beloved annual event transforms the gardens into a magical lighting spectacle after dark. Wander through the York Street gardens to discover dazzling light installations that use both colorful bulbs and artistically arranged white lights. See flowers, plants, and natural elements like tumbling water reimagined in creative light designs. New displays are added each year, giving you something new to discover with each visit. Don’t miss the interactive elements like the musical light tunnel! Blossoms of Light takes place from mid-November through early January, 5-9 p.m. nightly. Children 2 and under are free. Plan to spend 1-2 hours admiring the lights. Getting There: The Denver Botanic Gardens is located at 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206. Save your group time and money by riding to Blossoms of Light in a party bus from Aurora Party Bus Company!

A Hudson Christmas in Littleton

For a quaint small-town holiday experience, head to historic downtown Littleton for A Hudson Christmas. This charming event includes carolers, craft vendors, food trucks, photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the lighting of over 5,000 luminarias along Main Street. After checking out the festive atmosphere downtown, drive through Hudson Gardens to see a dazzling display of over one million colorful lights synchronized to holiday music. You’ll feel like you’re in a winter wonderland surrounded by dancing reindeer, snowflakes, snowmen, toy soldiers, and shooting comets made of light! A Hudson Christmas celebration runs on select December weekends. Most events downtown are free. Getting There: Historic downtown Littleton is located around Main Street and W Alamo Ave. Hudson Gardens is located at 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120. Avoid the hassle of multiple cars by having Aurora Party Bus Company drop your group off right in the heart of the holiday magic!

A Christmas Carol at Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Treat your group to a special night out at the theater during the holidays by attending A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This acclaimed stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale is a long-running Denver holiday tradition performed by the Denver Center Theatre Company. Feel the Christmas spirit come alive as you watch Ebenezer Scrooge take his transformative journey with the three ghosts of Christmas. The memorable story brought to life on stage with gorgeous costumes, sets, music and singing is sure to dazzle all ages. A Christmas Carol plays on select dates from late November through Christmas Eve. Getting There: The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1101 13th St, Denver, CO 80204 in downtown Denver’s theater district. Have Aurora Party Bus Company drop you off right at the entrance so your group can make a hassle-free night of holiday theater.

Zoo Lights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

For an extraordinary light display that’s worth the extra travel time, check out the magical Zoo Lights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo near Colorado Springs. Every year, the country’s only mountaintop zoo transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 150 animated animal-themed light sculptures. In addition to viewing impressive light displays like a giant sea turtle, squid, jellyfish, and the tallest animated light tree in the country, you can hand-feed giraffes, ride the carousel, and meet Santa. There are fire pits and s’mores stations for warming up, plus hot cocoa, snacks, and holiday cocktails. Zoo Lights runs nightly from late November through early January, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Kids 2 and under are free. Getting There: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is located at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. It’s about a 1.5 hour drive from Aurora. Make your group’s trip seamless by having Aurora Party Bus Company provide direct transportation to this incredible seasonal light display!

A Hudson Christmas in Littleton

Rent a Party Bus from Aurora Party Bus Company to Hit Every Holiday Attraction

The holidays really are the most magical time of year in Aurora and the surrounding areas. From illuminated gardens and zoos to festive holiday markets and performances, there are so many amazing ways to celebrate the season with family and friends. But attempting to hit up all the best seasonal attractions in multiple cars can really put a damper on your holiday fun. Navigating traffic, finding parking, and coordinating schedules between vehicles is time-consuming and stressful. The solution? Rent a party bus from Aurora Party Bus Company! Our private transportation options range from cozy 18-passenger minibuses perfect for families to spacious 56-passenger charter buses ideal for company parties and large groups. Your professional driver will handle everything from parking to navigating holiday traffic jams. Renting a minibus or charter bus for the holidays makes it easy to travel between Aurora’s many festive events without any headaches. You can focus on the holiday cheer while we focus on the transportation! Our team is available 24/7 at 303-214-4282 to help deck your halls with hassle-free holiday transportation this season.