Best of the Springs Winner!
Cripple Creek was named "Best Day Trip" by the Colorado Springs Gazette!
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GOLD CAMP CHRISTMAS
December 10 - 11, 2011
Christmas in the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Camp is a special time of year. Everywhere you look, the holiday spirit fills the air as our communities are transformed by festive displays, fun holiday events, and unlimited Christmas cheer. Our enthusiasm is so contagious, even our donkeys are joining in the fun! Keep on the lookout, as this year's theme is the "Gold Camp Christmas Donkeys," and everything from our parade to our holiday Butte Theater show will feature our Christmas donkey friends!
Stop by the Sugar Plum Gift Shop and the Christmas Bazaar for that perfect gift, or visit the Elf Emporium where you can find items made by local crafters! Decorated Christmas trees, available for purchase through the Live Tree Auction, will be on display for your enjoyment and holiday decorating inspiration. Don't miss our Christmas Parade, with appearances from Santa, Mrs. Clause, and even our guests of honor: our Christmas Donkeys! Festive activities for children include gift making, crafts, a scavenger hunt, skating around the Christmas Tree, pin the tail on the Christmas Donkey, and numerous opportunities to whisper Christmas wishes in Santa's ear! And of course, no Christmas would be complete without s'mores and marshmallows roasting on an open fire, and free hot chocolate and cider to warm your hands and soul.
For a real treat, join us for the Colorado Springs Chorale holiday performance held at the Cripple Creek Baptist Church. Additional entertainment includes musical groups performing special holiday favorites, and the holiday show "The Christmas Donkey," performed by the Thin Air Theater Production Company at the Butte Opera House.
Looking for more information on the December 9th Lighted Mine Headframe (Guided) Tour? Here's the scoop: a shuttle will be leaving the Aspen Mine Center (located in Cripple Creek) at 5:30 p.m., will tour through the lighted headframes, and will arrive in Victor for the Victor Parade of Lights and the Victor Gold Bowl. The Parade of Lights, a bonfire, caroling, and festive activities will kick off Victor's evening festivities. Those interested in taking this tour may either take the shuttle from Cripple Creek at 5:30 p.m., or may go directly to Victor via their own transportation. Reservations are not being accepted, so please plan on arriving early to ensure you have a seat!
Numerous activities will be available for the entire family. Check out our detailed schedule of events below for a complete list of what you just can't miss, and where and when to find them!
2011 Schedule of Events
(please note this schedule is being finalized and is subject to minor revisions)
November 25 - December 31, 2011
Lighting of the Mine Headframes (Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining District)
December 2 - December 31, 2011
"The Christmas Donkey" Holiday Show
Butte Theater: Please call (719) 689-3247 or visit www.ButteTheater.com for ticket information)
December 3, 2011
1:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkey" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Victorian Christmas at the Museum (Free Admission) (Cripple Creek District Museum)
5:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting (City Park located at 1st Street and Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek)
Free hot chocolate and cider, Christmas Caroling
7:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkey" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
December 8, 2011
6:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland Reception (Aspen Mine Center)
7:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkey" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
December 9, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Christmas Bazaar (Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation Department)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Soup for the Soul (Aspen Mine Center)
5:30 p.m. Tour of the Lighted Mine Headframes
(Shuttle leaves from the Aspen Mine Center at 5:30 p.m. for the Tours and Victor events)
6:00 p.m. Victor Parade of Lights (Victor Avenue in Victor)
Victor Bonfire, Christmas Caroling, Refreshments, Victor Gold Bowl
7:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkeys" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Skating Around the Christmas Tree (Brian's Park, Victor)
December 10, 2011
Throughout the Day on Bennett Avenue:
Treasures of Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Shopping
S'mores and Marshmallows Roasting on an Open Fire
Free Hot Chocolate, Cider, and Skate Tickets
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Christmas Bazaar (Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation Department)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Help U Club Bake Sale (Cripple Creek Heritage Center)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sugar Plum Gift Shop (Aspen Mine Center)
Musical Entertainment (Aspen Mine Center)
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Elf Emporium (Victor Community Center at the corner of Portland and 2nd Street, Victor)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fundraiser Luncheon (Aspen Mine Center)
12:00 noon Christmas Parade (Bennett Avenue)
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Childrens' Activities, Santa Clause, Make Your Own Gift, Pin the Tail on the Christmas Donkey (Aspen Mine Center)
1:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkeys" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
1:15 p.m. Tree Decorating Contest Awards and Parade Awards (Aspen Mine Center)
3:00 p.m. Colorado Springs Chorale Christmas Concert (Cripple Creek Baptist Church)
7:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkeys" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
December 11, 2011
Area Church Services (Please see listings in local papers)
8:00 a.m. Christmas Breakfast with Santa (Victor Community Center at the corner of Portland and 2nd Street, Victor)
Courtesy of the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and the Victor Police Department
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Elf Emporium (Victor Community Center at the corner of Portland and 2nd Street, Victor)
12:30 p.m. Skating Around the Christmas Tree (Brian's Park, Victor)
1:00 p.m. "The Christmas Donkeys" Holiday Show (Butte Theater)
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