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Elitch Gardens Debuts Elitch Holidays

2025 is the brightest season yet!

By Beth Marketos, MacKID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, MacKID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, MacKID Denver and MacKID Lakewood-Littleton Assistant Publisher December 9, 2025

Elitch Gardens will shine brighter than ever with the debut of Elitch Holidays – a fresh reimagining of a beloved tradition. Now in its fifth year, the event will transform 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.


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TICKET DETAILS

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

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


Get Your Tickets Today!


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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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