Just steps apart, Dairy Block, McGregor Square, and Union Station are brimming with festive activities that make for the perfect holiday outing. Whether you’re seeking dazzling lights, cozy drinks, or fun for the whole family, LoDo is your ultimate holiday playground.
Dairy Block brings whimsical fun with cocoa dates featuring Cindy Lou and The Mean One, carolers filling the air with festive tunes, and plenty of surprises to spark your holiday joy. Explore local shops, indulge in delicious treats, and make Dairy Block part of your seasonal traditions.
Over at Union Station, the Grand Illumination is a canβt-miss spectacle, lighting up the historic landmark with dazzling colors and festive charm. The sparkling displays are perfect for capturing holiday memories, and the ongoing lights make every night feel like a celebration.
McGregor Square is a winter wonderland this season, offering ice skating under the twinkling lights, festive cocktails to warm your spirits, and even special visits with Santa himself. It’s the ideal spot to soak up the holiday magic with friends and family. Check out their schedule to plan your visit and ensure you donβt miss a moment of the action.
Plan your holiday adventure today and experience the best of Dashing Thru LoDo!
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Celebrate the season at the Mistletoe Market at Dairy Block! Curated by Fireside at Five, this month-long market in the heated Alley features over a dozen local businesses and artisans each weekend. Explore unique gifts, enjoy festive cocktails, warm beverages, and live holiday music, and capture memories with fun photo ops. Free to attend and running from 12β5pm on select weekends, the Mistletoe Market also includes a gift-wrapping station to make your holiday shopping even easier.
Bring the family to Dairy Block this December for Who-ligan Fun with Cindy Lou and βThe Mean Oneβ! Enjoy hot cocoa and story time with Cindy Lou at 10:30am, followed by free photos inside the immersive Crumpit Cave from 11amβ2pm in The Alley (follow the signs toward Blake Street). Access is first-come, first-served, with outdoor lines, so bundle up and warm up with a festive drink once inside!
The Jingle Belles are back in the heated Alley this season, bringing classic holiday carols to life on select dates from 1pmβ3pm. Grab a festive drink, soak in the cheerful tunes, and let the Belles' spirited performances fill you with holiday joy!
The Mean One could use a little social interaction and he's going behind the bar to shake up your next cocktail. Join us for some wholigan fun, and we'll see if you "hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe," entirely what The Mean One makes you!
Join us as we guide you through the magic of bubbles, exploring four sparkling wines, each crafted with a different production method. From the traditional method to pΓ©t-nat, these wines offer unique flavors perfect for toasting the season. As we taste, weβll learn the secrets behind each sparkling style and discover how fermentation, aging, and bottle pressure create that holiday pop we all love.
Our bartenders have been making this list and checking it twice for ingredients to make the best winter cocktail for Poka La La La. Join our expert bartenders to learn how to make a seasonal selection of festive drinks. Tickets are $30 per person.
This holiday season, Dairy Block is alive with festive energy, making it the ultimate destination for celebrating the magic of the season in LoDo, Denver. From unique shopping experiences to holiday-themed fun for the whole family, every corner of Dairy Block is brimming with cheer.
Kick off the festivities at our Mistletoe Market starting November 30, where you can browse one-of-a-kind pop-up vendors, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy the joyful sounds of live holiday carolers. Donβt forget to join us for our Who-ligan Holiday Shenanigans, featuring story time, photo ops, and sweet treats like hot cocoa topped with green whipped cream from Huckleberry Roasters, alongside Cindy Lou Who and “The Mean One”.
With pop-up events, tastings, and surprises always being added, thereβs never a dull moment at Dairy Block this December. Stay in the loop with our Dairy Block Event Calendar to make sure you donβt miss a single magical moment. Celebrate the season with us and make Dairy Block your holiday headquarters!
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As the holiday season lights up, Dairy Block transforms into Denver’s most festive shopping oasis, brimming with unique, local gifts and cheer-filled activities. From curated boutiques to artisan pop-ups, weβre showcasing one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for everyone on your list. It’s not too late to start your holiday shopping with Dairy Blockβs exclusive Gift Guide.
Inside, youβll find highlights like handmade jewelry, specialty goods, and limited-edition treats from our shops. Take a look and discover gifts that feel as unique as the people youβre shopping forβcheck it out at the link below.
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@SevenGrandDenver is bringing the heat every Wednesday night with Whiskey Society, a guided tasting series that dives into the story and spirit behind top craft distillers like Rabbit Hole (May 14) and Spirit Hound (May 21). Learn the roots, taste the pours, and expand your whiskey know-how with a crew that lives for the barrel.β
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After the tasting, stick around for Bourbon Barrels & Bluegrass featuring live music by @SlayAndStinson from 8:30 to 11:30 pm!β
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ποΈ Snag your tickets for all upcoming Whiskey Society at the link in our bio!β
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πΈ: @Ill_Will_G and @SevenGrandDenverβ
Whiskey fans, this oneβs for you! π₯ β
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@SevenGrandDenver is bringing the heat every Wednesday night with Whiskey Society, a guided tasting series that dives into the story and spirit behind top craft distillers like Rabbit Hole (May 14) and Spirit Hound (May 21). Learn the roots, taste the pours, and expand your whiskey know-how with a crew that lives for the barrel.β
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After the tasting, stick around for Bourbon Barrels & Bluegrass featuring live music by @SlayAndStinson from 8:30 to 11:30 pm!β
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ποΈ Snag your tickets for all upcoming Whiskey Society at the link in our bio!β
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πΈ: @Ill_Will_G and @SevenGrandDenverβ
A morning rave? You heard that right. π₯β
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@dybrkr is taking over Dairy Block with a sunrise party that ditches the scroll for soul THIS SATURDAY! Start with breathwork, dive into coffee-fueled connection, then dance it out to a secret DJ set thatβll shake you awake β in the best way possible!
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No algorithms. No small talk. Just pure, full-body joy before most people even hit snooze.β
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ποΈ Tickets are going fast! Grab yours now at the link in our bio and meet us on the dance floor.β
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Canβt make it? @dybrkr is back on June 28, July 26, and September 20!
A morning rave? You heard that right. π₯β
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@dybrkr is taking over Dairy Block with a sunrise party that ditches the scroll for soul THIS SATURDAY! Start with breathwork, dive into coffee-fueled connection, then dance it out to a secret DJ set thatβll shake you awake β in the best way possible!
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No algorithms. No small talk. Just pure, full-body joy before most people even hit snooze.β
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ποΈ Tickets are going fast! Grab yours now at the link in our bio and meet us on the dance floor.β
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Canβt make it? @dybrkr is back on June 28, July 26, and September 20!
Did you know that there are over 700 unique pieces by local artists in the Dairy Block art collection, creating a fully immersive experience? From larger-than-life murals (like this 30-foot "Milk Splash sculpture by Air Work Studio) to cleverly hidden details, there`s something for everyone.β
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π 31 artistsβ
π 50% minority artistsβ
π 715 art piecesβ
π 275 commissionsβ
π 433 guest room pieces in The Maven including 4 hand painted muralsβ
π 3 interactive installations in the Alleyβ
π All artists were based in Colorado at the time of installation!β
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With each piece carefully selected to celebrate the spirit of the Mile High City and to offer unexpected moments of whimsy and delight, we invite you to explore our art-filled district.β β
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π¨ View our art collection virtually at the link in our bio!β
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πΈ: @CalebDCourtney
Did you know that there are over 700 unique pieces by local artists in the Dairy Block art collection, creating a fully immersive experience? From larger-than-life murals (like this 30-foot "Milk Splash sculpture by Air Work Studio) to cleverly hidden details, there`s something for everyone.β
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π 31 artistsβ
π 50% minority artistsβ
π 715 art piecesβ
π 275 commissionsβ
π 433 guest room pieces in The Maven including 4 hand painted muralsβ
π 3 interactive installations in the Alleyβ
π All artists were based in Colorado at the time of installation!β
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With each piece carefully selected to celebrate the spirit of the Mile High City and to offer unexpected moments of whimsy and delight, we invite you to explore our art-filled district.β β
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π¨ View our art collection virtually at the link in our bio!β
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πΈ: @CalebDCourtney
Lunch goals, right this way. β‘οΈβ
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Crispy Brussels, a stacked sandwich, and a poke bowl packed with flavor. @DenverMilkMarket is your one-stop spot for satisfying every craving. Whether you`re stepping out for a quick lunch or settling in for a midday reset, this is how Dairy Block does food.β
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πFind it all at Dairy Block.β
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πΈ: @marinaelunaa
Lunch goals, right this way. β‘οΈβ
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Crispy Brussels, a stacked sandwich, and a poke bowl packed with flavor. @DenverMilkMarket is your one-stop spot for satisfying every craving. Whether you`re stepping out for a quick lunch or settling in for a midday reset, this is how Dairy Block does food.β
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πFind it all at Dairy Block.β
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πΈ: @marinaelunaa
Denver, weβre calling on YOU!β
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Artist on the Rise is back, and weβre officially on the hunt for the next big thing. Know a singer, band, or musician who deserves a bigger stage? Maybe itβs your best friend? Maybe itβs you!β
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If you have the sound, the energy, and the heart, we want you in the Alley this summer! Submissions are OPEN at the link in our bio! Show us what youβve got, Denver!β π
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π First Saturdays, June through September. Concerts are always free and open to the public!
Denver, weβre calling on YOU!β
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Artist on the Rise is back, and weβre officially on the hunt for the next big thing. Know a singer, band, or musician who deserves a bigger stage? Maybe itβs your best friend? Maybe itβs you!β
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If you have the sound, the energy, and the heart, we want you in the Alley this summer! Submissions are OPEN at the link in our bio! Show us what youβve got, Denver!β π
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π First Saturdays, June through September. Concerts are always free and open to the public!
Art is everywhere in the Alley, and this mural by Denver-based artist @Charlo.GW is just one of the many reasons to look a little closer! π€β
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Tucked between the textures and lines are hidden messages, playful details, and layered stories that make this piece (and so many others at Dairy Block) a true part of the journey.β
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Next time youβre here, take a walk through the Alley and see how many secret elements you can find. Weβll give you a hint... thereβs more than meets the eye. πβ
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πΈ: Steph_Co
Art is everywhere in the Alley, and this mural by Denver-based artist @Charlo.GW is just one of the many reasons to look a little closer! π€β
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Tucked between the textures and lines are hidden messages, playful details, and layered stories that make this piece (and so many others at Dairy Block) a true part of the journey.β
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Next time youβre here, take a walk through the Alley and see how many secret elements you can find. Weβll give you a hint... thereβs more than meets the eye. πβ
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πΈ: Steph_Co
The perfect pour isnβt just about beer. Itβs about the pause, the anticipation, and that first golden sip.β
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At @Westbound_Denver, every glass is a small celebration of craft, community, and Colorado flavor. Whether youβre post-game, mid-stroll, or simply chasing good vibes, this is your moment to tap in.β
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πFind Westbound & Down inside Dairy Block and taste what makes it a LoDo favorite. Your next pint is waiting.
The perfect pour isnβt just about beer. Itβs about the pause, the anticipation, and that first golden sip.β
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At @Westbound_Denver, every glass is a small celebration of craft, community, and Colorado flavor. Whether youβre post-game, mid-stroll, or simply chasing good vibes, this is your moment to tap in.β
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πFind Westbound & Down inside Dairy Block and taste what makes it a LoDo favorite. Your next pint is waiting.
Bingo, brunch, and bottomless mimosas? Sounds like a Sunday slay. π
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Join us at @DenverMilkMarket for Drag Queen Bingo Brunch every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring live performances, delicious brunch specials, and $20 bottomless mimosas that keep the party going.β
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π Call (303) 792-8242 to snag your spot. Brunch just got a whole lot louder!
Bingo, brunch, and bottomless mimosas? Sounds like a Sunday slay. π
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Join us at @DenverMilkMarket for Drag Queen Bingo Brunch every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring live performances, delicious brunch specials, and $20 bottomless mimosas that keep the party going.β
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π Call (303) 792-8242 to snag your spot. Brunch just got a whole lot louder!
