2026 holiday events

Holiday traditions begin in Manitou Springs

Holiday Happenings
Santa
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Holiday Music

Holiday Happenings​

Santa & Tree lighting

Nov 25 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Town Clock

Annual window decorating contest

Take a walk downtown to admire the holiday window displays and vote for your favorite.

Miramont Castle

Victorian Christmas, Mercy at Miramount, & Noon Year's Eve Party
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AdAmAn Fireworks

New Year's Eve from Pikes Peak Summit
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Elf Hunt Info Here
Small business Saturday

We've got big plans for Small Business Saturday, and we want you to be a part of them! Shop small with us on Nov 28 and support Manitou's local businesses this holiday season!

Holiday Markets

Manitou Art Center - Moonlight Market
2026 Dates TBD

Commonwheel Artists Co-op - Holiday Market
2026 Dates TBD

Garden of the Gods Trading Post - Holiday Family Happy Hour
Saturdays / 3-5pm

celebrate the holiday season

Here in Manitou Springs!

Manitou Springs transforms into a magical old-time Christmas town from late November to early January. There are numerous events going through the season, including seeing Santa! 

Letters To Santa

Letters to Santa

Parents, grandparents, and children alike will love this magical addition to our community. Beginning November 25, 2026, through December 20, 2026, we will be accepting letters to Santa Claus at the Town Clock in downtown Manitou Springs. Drop off your letter by Friday, December 19 with your return address so that Santa will be able to visit your child during his travels this Christmas season!

You can even stop by the Visitors Center at 354 Manitou Ave to pick up a letter form you can fill out and color before sending to Santa!

Music around town

Christmas Brass

Downtown every Sunday from Thanksgiving Day to Christmas Eve
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Live music!

This week's live music performances in Manitou and all season!
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