If seeing a professional fireworks display is part of your New Years plans, here is a list of shows in and around the Denver metro area.
Central Denver
Set off from two undisclosed places on the 16th Street Mall, partygoers can see two sets of fireworks simultaneously from the ground. Shows will be at 9 pm and 12 pm midnight. Thanks to RTD-Denver Light Rail and bus service is free from 7pm 12/31/13 to 6 am 1/1/14 so everyone can have a safe and fun night.
Northern Colorado
About 40 miles north of Denver on I-25, the shops of Centerra will be hosting a Fire and Ice New Years Eve Party complete with ice sculptures, face painting, a photo booth, a fire dancer and giveaways. The fireworks will end the festivities at 8 pm. 5971 Sky Pond Dr, Loveland, CO 80538
This scene from the 2001 flick Serendipity always makes us want to lace up our skates and head to an outdoor rink. Luckily the Denver metro area has six seasonal outdoor rinks to choose from. Channel your inner John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale and hit the ice. Central Denver Southwest Rink at Skyline Park. Located in the heart of downtown at 16th and Arapahoe, skaters can enjoy entertainment, family fun days and even free skating lessons. Skates are available for rent for $2 or if you have skates SKATE FOR FREE. Through Feb. 16. More information at www.southwestrink.com. Southeast/ Aurora
The Pond at Southlands. After getting some last minute shopping done this weekend, head over The Pond and skate. They are even open on Christmas day. Admission is $8 and skates are available for rent $2.50. 6155 S. Main Street Aurora. For more information and for special events, go to the Events page on Southlands website.
The Cube at the Streets of Southglenn. Enjoy an afternoon skate under twinkling lights at the Shops at Southglenn until Feb 17. Starting Monday, the Cube is offer extended hours to curb some winter break boredom. The Streets of Southglenn, University Blvd and Arapahoe Road. Call (303) 539-7141 for more details. For more information, go to the Streets of Southglenn website.
Lakewood The Rink at Belmar. If you don't have your own skates, this is the place to go. Skate rental is included in admission. Adults $9.50, Children 2-12 $7.50, Military ID or skating without rental $5, Children under 2 or Seniors over 65 FREE. Hours vary by day. Check out their website for more information.
Boulder/Louisville
Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street. Winterskate offers both group rates and punch cards for avid skaters. Children three and under skate free, Children 4-12 $4, Adults $5, College students (w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65+) $3. Skate rental is $3/each. The rink is open all major holidays including Christmas Day. Central Plaza, Twenty Ninth Street Mall. For more information, go to bceproductions.com
Winterskate in Historic Downtown Louisville. Skate on an old-fashioned 6,500 square foot outdoor rink. Same rates as Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street. 824 Front Street. Louisville for more information go to bceproductions.com
Bibliography
Lace Up Your Skates. (2013, December ). Colorado
Parent, p. 28 .
Serendipity Movie Clip . (2001). Retrieved from You tube :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJvgjH9Tvpo
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the studio
the customers were buying; the orders were flying
Stuffed animals were being made each day
for special young children with whom they will play.
A horsey, the cow and the kitty cats too
were specially personalized and delivered to you.
Cursive letters were penned on the stockings with care
and ready for Santa to come and to share.
Momma, daughter and her baby donned their matching aprons to bake
Christmas cookies, candies and cakes.
The table was set with the trivets and coasters
pretty enough for a poster.
Thank you SEW much for a bang out year
We can't wait to ring in the new year with cheer.
We look forward to meeting new friends and sewing their dreams
through Facebook, Etsy and Networking Divas its seems.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from everyone at Feelgood Falls
