Cook Fire Chili Cook-Off / Feed Contestants Friday, December 11th, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Cook Community Center 105 1st Street in Cook. Come to the 4th annual Chili Cook-Off, more information: 308-249-6466

Olde Golden Holiday Parade Saturday, December 12th, 2026 at 10:30 AM Historic Washington Ave. (running through downtown Golden) (MAP) Santa Claus rides in on a Golden Fire Department fire truck with marching bands, festive floats, horses, Victorian carolers, dancers, holiday elves and more. Free to attend.

Christmas in Vallecito Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from Noon to 1:00 PM (Santa arrives on a Upper Pine River Fire Protection District fire truck) The Weminuche Woodfire Grill, 18044 County Road 501 in Bayfield (MAP) Santa Claus and his elves arrive on a fire truck to meet families, pose for photos, and hand out treats. The weekend also features a pancake ...