2024 Winter Wanderland Press Release
Categories: Life is Sweet • In the News • Winterwanderland News
CHERRY CREEK NORTH ILLUMINATES THE TOWN
WITH THE 2024 WINTER WANDERLAND
Marking the Holiday Season with Free Outdoor Events, Opportunities to Shop Local and an Abundance of Award-winning Hotels and Restaurants
Denver, CO—(October 16, 2024) Cherry Creek North, Denver’s vibrant and walkable neighborhood is excited to light up the holiday season with its 2024 Winter Wanderland. The robust holiday experience this year includes the Million Light Plug-in event that illuminates the entire 16-block area, the opening of the Holiday Market on Fillmore Plaza, complete with the Mistletoe Lounge and a bank of four Giving Machines — experiential customized red vending machines that help raise money for charities.
“This holiday season we are excited to offer our local community and visitors alike, a full and festive holiday experience that captures the season's essence,” said Lisa Voss, Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District’s VP of Marketing. “Whether it’s shopping local during Small Business Weekend, staying in one of our award-winning hotels, strolling during Saturday Night Lights, having a festive dinner with friends or giving back to the community, there is something for everyone in Cherry Creek North to enjoy this holiday season.”
With a million twinkling lights, a traditional holiday market and hundreds of shopping and dining options, the vibrant 16-block illuminated area of Cherry Creek North makes it Colorado's largest free lights display and Denver’s top destination this holiday season.
KOSI 101.1 Button Push
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th | 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Moxy Denver
On Thursday, November 14th, the beloved radio station KOSI 101.1 FM, will mark the start of Winter Wanderland and the holiday season during LIVE festivities for the whole family at Moxy Denver.
The Million Light Plug-In
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st | 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fillmore Plaza
As the official kick-off of Winter Wanderland, this free event welcomes guests to witness Cherry Creek North’s TV magic moment with partner CBS Colorado and its Meteorologist, Lauren Whitney, for the official “plug-in” of the one million shimmering lights throughout the neighborhood. This free, one-of-a-kind holiday spectacle will be broadcast at 6:00 p.m. on CBS Colorado.
Cherry Creek Holiday Market
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 | Open daily
The Cherry Creek Holiday Market returns for its fifth year to bring a premier shopping experience, live entertainment and festive cheer to Cherry Creek North. Featuring nearly 50 rotating vendor booths lining Fillmore Plaza, with a curated selection of Colorado-based brands and artisans, the market truly is a unique holiday shopping experience. With gifts ranging from puzzles that double as art to colorful hand-crafted textiles intended to spark joy, shoppers will delight in the variety and uniqueness of the market's offerings.
Mistletoe Lounge
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 | Open during Cherry Creek Holiday Market
Mistletoe Lounge by MSE & Havenly returns to this year's Cherry Creek Holiday Market. Located next door to the market in Fillmore Plaza, the two-story pop-up holiday bar will offer a festive drink menu and cozy atmosphere with elevated furnishings from Havenly. Built by Mountain Safe Exteriors, the space goes beyond drinks and décor by offering a range of live entertainment and interactive experiences to make each visit truly memorable. Guests can stop in for a seasonal drink after shopping the market or rent space ahead of time for a larger gathering.
Light the World Giving Machines
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 | Open 24/7
Giving Machines add to the holiday spirit by allowing visitors to give to others. These specialized vending machines make helping someone as simple as buying a snack or drink. By inserting a credit card, users can choose from a menu of donation options including hot meals, bedding, a pair of socks, a wellness visit or a monthly bus pass, to name a few. Operating costs are underwritten by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with 100% of donations going directly to five local and two national charities that Giving Machines support. To date Giving Machines have raised $22 million worldwide.
Small Business Weekend
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 —NOVEMBER 26
This three-day Small Business Weekend celebration includes giveaways and deals from 175+ local businesses. This is a great opportunity to shop small and support local businesses during the holiday season. Out of the 222 retail and service businesses in Cherry Creek North, 90% are small businesses and nearly 70% are locally owned.
Saturday Night Lights
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 14, & 21 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
On these Saturday nights in December, Cherry Creek North comes alive with the sights and sounds of the season. Attendees are invited to enjoy a cup of complimentary hot chocolate and tasty treats while wandering under one million dazzling lights throughout Cherry Creek North. Watch stilt walkers, dance on a light-up dance floor with live DJ’s, stroll through a 40-foot tunnel of lights and pose for a free photo booth keepsake — creating new memories for the whole family. In-person attendees can enter to win a staycation package in Cherry Creek North by scanning the QR code at one of the complimentary hot chocolate tents.
Chanukah Celebration
SATURDAY DECEMBER 29 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Chanukah with the Chabad of Cherry Creek. During this festive event, families and guests of all ages will enjoy what is truly a festival of lights with face painting, fire juggling, delicious treats, and crafts.
ABOUT CHERRY CREEK NORTH
A vibrant Denver neighborhood located at 1st Ave. and University Blvd., Cherry Creek North is a walkable open-air shopping and lifestyle district with more than 220 retail and service businesses – Denver’s highest concentration of locally-owned stores. Located minutes from downtown, Cherry Creek North is home to boutique hotels, more than 50 restaurants, home furnishing stores and galleries, clothing and accessory retailers, as well as numerous wellness spas, salons, gyms and specialized personal health services. For more, visit cherrycreeknorth.com, or find and follow on Instagram or Facebook.
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Media Contact:
Courtney Lis
courtneyL@fitzgeraldpetersen.com
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