Chautauqua Park Bears 2026

The bears are back in Boulder’s Chautauqua Park!

Every year, Chautauqua Park is home to a series of painted bear sculptures created by local artists as part of an annual fundraiser, and as a way to add a little color to Winter.

This year’s event features twelve large bear sculptures (40” tall) and fifteen miniature bear sculptures (14” tall). Unlike in previous years when the bears were dotted around Chautauqua Park in a treasure hunt, most of the large bears can all be found in Centennial Park on Morning Glory Drive. Two of the large bears can be found inside the lobby of the Academic Hall building, just across the road from Centennial Park. You’ll also find two of the small bears on display here, while one is displayed in the General Store on Clematis Drive, and the remaining bears can be found in the Community House, also on Morning Glory Drive.

Check out all the bears below, and if you’re interested in taking one home, make sure to read on for details of the auction.

“Birds of a Feather Stick Together” by Sarah Spencer

“Homestead Hugger” by Jaclyn Brada 

“Polaris” by Ryan Hughes

“Ace & Mav - A Rocky Mountain Duo” by Candice Cain

“The Return” by Tabitha Benedict

“Honey Slopes” by Isabel Rhodes-Wolin

“The First Bear” by Lena Larrieu

“Harmony Keeper” by Michelle Hanson

Holiday Events Still Happening in Denver

Christmas has been and gone for another year, but the festive spirit is still alive and well in Denver with many popular holiday events still happening for a little while yet.

Not ready to say goodbye to the festive season just yet? Read on to find out which holiday events are still up and running around Denver.

Camp Christmas Takeover at Stanley Marketplace

Christmas may be over, but things are still pretty holly jolly at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora.

And it’s all thanks to Camp Christmas, which has taken over the entire market place this holiday season.

After a year away in Texas, Camp Christmas is back home in Colorado and there are still a few more days left to check out all of the camp, festive fun!

We visited a few days before Christmas and I’m excited to share it all with you today.

Let’s take a look…

Museum of Outdoor Arts: Mister Christmas Diorama

Christmas cheer comes in all shapes and sizes, and today I’m sharing one of the smallest holiday displays you’ll find in Denver this year.

It may be small, but this festive diorama outside Marjorie Park in Greenwood Village packs a mighty punch when it comes to Christmas cheer. Designed and created by diorama master, Mister Christmas, this fun display is full of wintry scenes made of recycled materials. The more you look, the more tiny details appear. 

The best thing about this holiday diorama? It’s free to visit! So, if you’re in the Greenwood Village area (or even if you take a trip there from Boulder like I did) it’s a must see this holiday season.

Let’s check it out…

The Broadmoor’s 2025 Gingerbread Display

Each year, The Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs is home to an awe inspiring gingerbread and confectionery display. Now, I’m not talking about your regular, every day gingerbread men. I’m talking about larger than life vehicles, cottages, and festive characters made out of sugary sweets.

This year’s exhibition pays tributes to Colorado Springs’ title of Olympic City USA, with Santa and his elves playing various Winter sports.

Now, if you’re like me, you may be wondering why Colorado Springs has the title of Olympic City USA. While the Olympics have never been held in Colorado Springs, the city is home to the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee headquarters, the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, and the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum. You learn something new every day!

Ok, enough education for now, let’s check out the display…