December 2015 events near Loveland, CO

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and with that, comes a bustling events calendar in northern Colorado. If you and your family are looking to get into the holiday spirit and spend quality time together and with the community, check out our recommendations for December 2015 events in Loveland.

Gingerbread Challenge

Calling all gingerbread house creators! Take part in the sixth annual Gingerbread Challenge and have your creation displayed and voted on at Loveland Lights! Applications are available at the Loveland Public Library.When: Houses are due Dec. 6, 9:15 a.m.
Where: Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland, CO

Breakfast with Santa
Come join Santa for a hot breakfast at The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Children will get their picture taken on Santa’s lap and receive a holiday goody bag to remember the special day. Tickets are $10 per person, cash only, and sold on a first come, first serve basis from the Management Office at The Promenade Shops.

When: Dec. 5, 12 & 19, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where: The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, CO

Santa’s Workshop at Centerra

Santa and his sleigh are returning to Centerra to listen to all the wishes of those who have been naughty and nice this year. Come capture your child’s special moment with Santa and enjoy the holiday magic with complementary ornament decorating, cookie baking, wagon rides and story time with Mrs. Clause.When: Dec. 5, 12, & 19, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: The Group Inc., 5401 Stone Creek Circle, Loveland CO

Ice Skating Rink at The Promenade Shops

The Ice Rink is one of Loveland’s winter treasures and is at the heart of The Promenade Shops at Centerra, one of northern Colorado’s favorite shopping and dining destinations. Within walking distance to over 70 specialty shops and restaurants, the Ice Rink serves as the perfect after dinner or evening outing for you and your family this holiday season.When: Mon–Fri 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Where: The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, CO

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Travel back in time and be treated to a free, old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage ride through The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Available every Sunday, these carriage rides are sure to get you in the holiday sprit and make for the perfect date night or activity to do with the little ones.

When: Dec. 6, 13 & 20, 12– 4 p.m.
Where: The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland, CO

Christmas Carol
Get into the holiday spirit with your family and come enjoy the heartwarming story of, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

When: Dates and show times vary
Where: Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown, CO

New Year’s Eve Extreme Rodeo Challenge

Fun for all ages, this 10th annual event will thrill the first timer to the experienced rodeo fan. An action-packed way to ring in the New Year, come see bareback riding, saddle bronco riding, bull riding and bull fighting along with the family-friendly mutton bustin’.When: Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Budweiser Event Center 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO