Tag Archive for: Camp Christmas

Three young people sit on a bench in front of a sign that reads Welcome to Camp Christmas. They are holding signs that read Off to Camp Christmas! and Gonna Get Campy!

First Look: Camp Christmas

The season’s campiest, quirkiest holiday tradition is returning to its original location — Stanley Marketplace — after a nearly sold-out run in 2019! Immerse yourself in a 15,000 square-foot, 360-degree kaleidoscope of yuletide cheer at this year’s Camp Christmas! Take a look at some of the production photos below.

A little girl smiles as she looks into a room filled with gifts at Camp Christmas

Fun Local Holiday Sites for the Whole Family

A Christmas Carol, playing at the Wolf Theatre November 17 through December 24, is the classic Charles Dickens story of how Ebenezer Scrooge earned a newfound love for Christmas after encountering three distinct spirits on Christmas Eve: Christmas Past, Present and Future. There are numerous local markets, light displays and foods to help you get […]

Food Drive to Take Place in Partnership with DCPA

Local organization Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA) provides housing and emergency shelters, hunger and nutrition services, and many other support programs to communities in need throughout the state. Their programs serve over 100,000 people in a year. One of those programs is Meals on Wheels, which delivers homemade, healthy meals to older adults who maybe […]

A child sits on Santa's lap at Camp Christmas

Theme Nights at Camp Christmas

The holiday season is the best time of year to shine. Clothing is a valuable form of self-expression, and a person’s style is easily stated during these last few months of the year. Bundled up in chunky scarves, pom-pom hats, and wool coats, it’s a chance to wear these items that come out once a […]

Holiday Shopping Guide at Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace is packed with over 50 local retailers selling goods you won’t find elsewhere. This makes it a fantastic spot for holiday shopping (especially for those last minute items!). Make a holiday adventure out of what can be a stressful errand and spend a day at Stanley. Begin by checking out our restaurant guide, […]

Factory Fashion glows in neon pink lettering outside the workshop in Stanley Marketplace.

Quirky Camp Christmas Hosts a “Reverse” Fashion Show

Leave it to the quirkiest of the area’s holiday traditions to spin fashion on its head with the “Unway” Runway — a reverse fashion show that invites audiences to walk around and view inspired fashions while designers and models remain stationary. Held in partnership with Factory Fashion, designers and models will be assigned a thematic […]

Stanley Marketplace Restaurant Guide

At Stanley Marketplace, you’ll find some of the best food and beverages in Aurora. It is home to over 50 local businesses, many of which are restaurants, but there are also stores, specialty markets, fitness centers, and salons. It’s easy to spend an entire afternoon or evening at Stanley Marketplace. If you’re looking to grab […]

A number of photos and sticky notes cover a wall in Lonnie's studio. It's a sort of flow chart for the 2023 Camp Christmas.

Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes with Camp Christmas Creator, Lonnie Hanzon

An annual holiday tradition, Camp Christmas has fascinated thousands of people with its quirky charm, nostalgia, and brilliant cheer. It’s a maze of holiday spirit, filled to bursting with sentimentality, decorations, enchanting art, and more. It’s a place to get lost and connect with your childhood memories. But where did all of those trinkets come […]

A man shouts with joy with his children as they ride the carousel at Camp Christmas

Don’t Just Enjoy Camp Christmas, Feel Good About Local Sustainability

A night out on the town can be a blast, an extravagance even, a chance to put your worries aside and take in a show. When you head to Camp Christmas this season, you can also get the glow of appreciation for the sustainability efforts at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. How Camp Christmas is […]

A group of children run through a lighted archway at Camp Christmas

First Look: Camp Christmas

Handcrafted by Camp Director Lonnie Hanzon and his band of local magic makers, Camp Christmas is a dazzling dreamscape made just for you. It’s an invitation to leave your worries behind and lean in to the joy of the season. It’s an opportunity to remember, reconnect, and recharge. It’s fun, fleeting, and just a little bit […]