DENVER — The Denver Christmas Show returns Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at the new LVC (Livestock Center) at the National Western Center. The three-day holiday tradition transforms the venue into a winter wonderland filled with festive shopping, dazzling décor, live entertainment, and family fun, including a special appearance by Hallmark Channel star Robert Buckley on Friday, Nov. 6.
Featuring more than 300 local and regional vendors, the Denver Christmas Show is the perfect place to kick off the holiday season and find something special for everyone on your list. Shoppers can explore aisles filled with holiday gifts, décor, home accessories, apparel, jewelry, toys, artwork, gourmet treats, and handmade treasures, all while enjoying live entertainment and seasonal food and drinks.
Show features include:
- Hallmark Star Robert Buckley Appearance, Friday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.: Meet Hallmark Channel star Robert Buckley, appearing only on Friday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Appearance times will be announced soon. Buckley is known for playing sports agent Clayton “Clay” Evans on The CW’s long-running drama One Tree Hill and for five seasons on The CW’s DC Comics-based series iZombie. Hallmark fans know him from The Christmas Contract, Blind Date Book Club and An Unexpected Valentine, which drew 1.8 million viewers, as well as the final two seasons of Chesapeake Shores, where he played billionaire Evan Kincaid opposite Meghan Ory and Treat Williams. He developed, stars in, and executive produces Hallmark’s Christmas House and Christmas House 2, and created and executive produces Merry Christmas Ted Cooper. His other credits include NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, The CW’s Privileged and Hart of Dixie, and ABC’s 666 Park Avenue.” A Claremont, Calif., native, Buckley earned an economics degree from the University of California, San Diego, and worked as an economic consultant before pursuing a career in entertainment.
- Santa’s North Pole Nook, presented by Lifetime Home Remodeling: Santa is coming to town! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day of the show, Santa will be on hand to listen to holiday wishes and pose for festive photos, creating magical memories for children and adults alike. Guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras.
- Cocoa with Mrs. Claus, sponsored by A Cake Occasion: Returning this year, Cocoa with Mrs. Claus invites families to gather in Santa’s North Pole Nook each day at 5 p.m. for story time, free hot cocoa, and festive cheer.
- Tinsel Town Train by the Denver Garden Railway Society: All aboard the holiday express! The Tinsel Town Train features twinkling lights, snowy scenes, musical light shows, holiday trivia, and kid-friendly crafts, capturing the season’s magic and movement in miniature.
- Holiday Light Tours: New this year, guests can wander through a holiday light display designed and produced by Novelty Lights, showcasing the company’s creativity and holiday spirit. Along the way, visitors can take in the sights and snap festive photos in a bright, cheerful setting that’s sure to become a new holiday tradition for the whole family.
- Christmas Candy Shoppe by Lift Chocolate: Indulge in handcrafted confections and holiday treats made by local chocolatier Lift Chocolate.
- Snowman’s Steps, sponsored by PTJ Shoes: Families can follow the footprints of frosty fun on a scavenger hunt through the show. Guests can grab a show guide, explore the show floor, discover hidden snowmen tucked into the most festive features, and collect secret code words along the way. Once they’ve found them all, they can head to the Show Desk to claim a sweet holiday treat.
For more about the 2026 Denver Christmas Gift Show and to purchase tickets, visit denverchristmasshow.com.
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 7, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8
LOCATION: LVC (Livestock Center) at the National Western Center, 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
ADMISSION: General adult admission (ages 14 and older) is $19.95 and can be purchased online or at the show. Children 13 and younger are free. Tickets are valid for admission all three days of the show with a wristband issued at the event entrance.
PARKING: $15 per vehicle available at various lots around the National Western Center.
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