2023 holiday events

Holiday traditions begin in Manitou Springs

Small business Saturday

We've got big plans for the 11th small business Saturday, and we want you to be a part of them! Shop Small with us on Nov 25 and support Manitou's local businesses.

At Commonwheel -
November 11 - December 28, 2023
10am - 6pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
At the MAC
Lil' Miss Story Hour Winter Market Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 12pm - 4pm

Handmade Holiday Friday, December 1, 2023 | 5pm - 8pm

Community Congregational Church
Rocky Mountain Maker's Market
Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 10am - 4pm

Seeing is believing

Visit Santa in Manitou!

Santa will be in town through the holiday season. Bring your camera and get a picture with the kids! You can visit on the following days:

Friday, November 24, 2023 – Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade @ 4-6pm

Saturday, December 9, 2023 – Breakfast with Santa @ 8-10am & Christmas Parade @ 6pm

November 25, December 3, 9, 10, 17, & 24 2023 – Holiday Brass around the City of Manitou Springs @ 12-2pm

Saturday, December 24, 2023 – Santa Arrives at the Town Clock @ 6pm

Letters to Santa

Parents, grandparents and children alike will love this magical addition to our community. Beginning December 1st, 2023 through December 18th, 2023 we will be accepting letters to Santa Claus at the Town Clock in Downtown Manitou Springs. Drop off your letter by December 18th to ensure that Santa will be sure to visit your child during his travels this Christmas season! He is very busy this time of year.