Camp Christmas

Nov 16 – Dec 24, 2023 STANLEY MARKETPLACE MAP

All ages welcome with a ticket. Children 2 & under free.

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Welcome home, Campers!

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!

Handcrafted by Camp Director Lonnie Hanzon and his band of Denver-based magic makers, Camp Christmas is a dazzling dreamscape made just for you. It’s an invitation to come in from the cold and wrap yourself up in the ooey-gooey, eclectic rituals that have brought light to the darkness of winter for thousands of years.

At Camp, you can leave your worries behind, discover your holiday superpower, pay a visit to Santa, and savor craft cocktails from our Base Camp and Fairy Bars. You can wander through a surreal mashup of nostalgic scenes, scratch your head at playful pun trees, and, most importantly, reconnect with the joy of the season.

Camp Christmas is fun, fleeting, and just a little bit weird. It’s everything you love about the holidays all wrapped up into one enchanting experience. Round up everybody on your Nice List and come get your spirit on!

Don’t take our word for it!

“Not for the faint of festivity, [Camp Christmas] turns the holiday spirit all the way up with must-be-seen-to-be-believed displays of decorations that shift time and reality.”

– The Denver Post

“Camp Christmas is all of the over-the-top Christmas schmaltz you need, and somehow more.”

– The Aurora Sentinel 

The “highlight of the holiday season. A must-see for all ages!”

– 5280

“Camp Christmas feels like a present itself. It’s whacky & warm, gooey but sophisticated, retro & very real.”

– The Denver Post

“If this place doesn’t get you into the Christmas spirit then Christmas is not for you Mr. Grinch.”

– Latin Life Denver

Hanzon Studios and DCPA Off-Center Present
Camp Christmas
Created by Lonnie Hanzon

Location: Stanley Marketplace
2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010

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ADVISORY: Twinkling and flashing light effects (non-strobe), as well as black light and lasers.

All ages

Ticket Calendar

december, 2023

Campgrounds are open Tues – Sun, Nov 16 – Dec 24 and Monday, Dec 18. Closed Thanksgiving, Nov 23.

Visits with Santa are available Thurs – Fri until 7pm and Sat – Sun from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. Additionally, visits with Santa will be available every day from Mon, Dec 18 – Fri, Dec 22 from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm!

VIP Camp Director Lonnie Experiences are available at 5:45pm on Tues – Thurs from Nov 17 – Dec 14, plus Mon, Dec 18.

VIP Camp Drag Queen Experiences are available at 6:45pm on Sun, Tues, and Wed, and at 7:45pm on Thurs – Sat.

Camp Christmas Theme Nights

This season, we’re introducing Theme Nights at Camp Christmas! If you’re attending Camp on one of the Theme Nights, come decked out in that night’s theme to get up to 25% off select DCPA shows and 15% off your Camp Christmas merch!

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Get a taste of the magic!

Get campy in one of four ways

**The Classic Camp Christmas:**

Our basic ticket offers fixed time entry to the wacky, wonderful world of Camp Christmas, with admission every 15 minutes. This year, we’re bringing back the popular flexible ticket option, for entry at any time on the date selected while our Campgrounds are open!

The Bonus Santa Experience:

Meet the man himself! For just $10 extra per ticket, kids (and kids at heart!) can visit Santa’s Glampsite to share their Christmas wishes. Visits with Santa are available on Thursdays and Fridays until 7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. Additionally, visits with Santa will be available every day from Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22 from 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm!

Santa speaks several languages: At all times, Santa speaks English. In addition, Santa will be fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language during select times.

Please see Santa Visit FAQs below for more details.

**The VIP Camp Christmas Experience:**

Add some extra sparkle to your experience with one of two guided VIP Camp Christmas Experiences! Packages include priority admission, a guided tour, a free drink, a swag bag, and access to a secret Camp location not available to the public.

OPTION 1 | VIP Camp Christmas – Camp Director Lonnie Experience
For the Artsy Camper!

Deep dive into the world of Camp Christmas with Camp Director (and creator!) Lonnie Hanzon. He’ll show you the ins and outs of Camp and explain how we make the magic every night. With Lonnie as your guide, you’ll savor every delicious detail of our immersive installations and walk away with the very best Camp experience.

OPTION 2 | VIP Camp Christmas – Camp Drag Queen Experience
For the Spirited Camper!

Enjoy the campiest, most boisterous Camp Christmas experience possible with an exclusive Drag Queen Tour led by some of Denver’s best. It’s a sure-fire way to shake up girls’ night, date night, or any night for that matter!

Come Early or Stay Late

Our Stanley Marketplace neighbors are getting into the Camp Christmas spirit – come early or stay late to explore all the local restaurants, shops, and businesses Stanley has to offer! Some may even have a special offer if you show your Camp Christmas ticket. For more information on offers, click here.

A special thank you to our Stanley Marketplace Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Questions?

We have answers! Check out our FAQ guide here. If you need assistance that isn’t covered, please call the Denver Center Box Office at 303.893.4100.

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