NOV 21, 2019 – JAN 5, 2020 The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace MAP
All ages welcome with a ticket. Children 2 & Under free.
Elfie Selfies Encouraged | This self-guided adventure is made to be shared with friends and family, in-person and online, so capture a kooky Christmas card, do it for the gram, or just take it all in.
Sip and Stroll | Whether you’re treating your kiddos to a cup of cocoa or sipping on a frosty cocktail from the Santa Bar, refreshments are available and can be carried throughout the experience.
Santa Snapshots Every Saturday | Visit with Santa and get your picture taken every Saturday morning before Christmas. Santa visits are available ONLY for timed tickets from 10am – 12pm on Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14 or Dec 21. Santa has a lot on his plate this time of year, so tickets will go fast!
Go Big with Your Group | Gather your friends, family or coworkers for a daytime romp or evening drinks in the space. Our Group Sales team can help you easily get tickets for parties of 10 or more – contact them today. And for businesses that want to go all-in on a truly unforgettable holiday party, contact Group Sales for rates and more information on buying out the installation space for yourself.
Come Early or Stay Late
Stanley Marketplace is getting into the Camp Christmas spirit — show your Camp Christmas ticket at participating businesses and get access to the special deals outlined here.
FAQs
How do timed tickets work? Do I have to buy in advance?
- Entry to Camp Christmasis in 15-minute increments. For example, if your ticket is for 3pm, you’ll be allowed entry between 3pm and 3:15pm.
- Camp Christmas has been selling out, especially on weekends and school holidays. Because tickets for each time slot are limited, we highly encourage purchasing tickets in advance.
- If they are not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
- You may also buy at the door for a future day, subject to availability.
- For the most up-to-date schedule, please see our ticketing calendar above.
- Schedule is subject to change. Private events may affect hours of operation.
- Why 15-minute entries? To give you the time and space to look at all of the delirious details! Timed ticketing greatly reduces wait times and overcrowding.
Where do I go? The North Pole?
- Camp Christmas takes place at The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
- Parking: Free parking is available in and around Stanley Marketplace in the main Stanley parking lot, on the streets surrounding the marketplace, and via an overflow lot at Montview Plaza (9435 Montview Blvd).
- On Fridays from 5-9pm, Saturdays from noon-8pm, and Sundays from noon-6pm, a free eTuk shuttle runs from the Montview Plaza overflow lot to Stanley and back every few minutes. To catch the eTuk shuttle, park in the Montview Plaza lot and wait by the shuttle sign at the 22nd and Dallas entrance.
- The best drop-off point is via the main parking lot on the south side of Stanley Marketplace.
- We encourage all of our visitors who plan to consume adult beverages to travel to Stanley via a car-sharing service
- The entrance to The Hangar is located indoors on the northwest side of Stanley Marketplace. If you see signs for Mr. B’s Wine & Spirits, Mondo Market and Miette et Chocolat, you’re getting warmer! (Or in this case, sub-zero).
Is this experience outdoors or indoors?
Camp Christmas takes place inside The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace. Guests will enter from the interior of Stanley Marketplace.
How long will a visit to Camp Christmas last?
Camp Christmas is an over-the-top installation filling 10,000 square feet! An average visit will last about 60 minutes. Luckily, the spirit of the season will linger long after you’re done.
- As with all self-guided exhibits, some people will finish sooner and others will take longer.
- Please note closing times on our ticketing schedule. All visitors will be asked to exit at that time, regardless of what time they entered the experience.
Can I bring a large group? What about renting out the space for a party?
Yes! You may purchase up to 9 tickets at a time online. If you have 10 or more people in your party, the DCPA Group Sales team can help find the right day and time for you. Contact Group Sales.
Can I take photos?
Yes! Why look this incredible if you can’t share it? Take pictures to your heart’s content. Give your holiday photo some flair, make your friends jelly with a new profile pic and snap something to remember us by (it lasts longer).
Please note: photos are permitted for personal use only. The exhibition or sale of any Camp Christmas photos is prohibited. You may bring in a professional camera or a professional photographer to capture your personal holiday photos; everyone must have a ticket.
When can I visit Santa? Can I take a picture with him?
Santa will park his sleigh for photos and wish-giving each Saturday before Christmas: Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21
To visit with Santa, please purchase a ticket for time slots between 10am – 12pm on these dates. Tickets purchased after 12pm will not have the opportunity to meet with Santa.
Camp Christmas will not have a professional Santa photographer. You are allowed to take photos using your own device, and a Camp Christmas team member will be available to take full family or group shots.
Visiting Santa is free with admission.
I’m bringing kids with me. What do I need to know?
It’s indoors, open during the day and on weekends, and amazingly fun, so Camp Christmas is perfect for families! Here are some helpful tips to plan ahead:
- Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket.
- Kids can’t come on their own. Anyone under 14 will need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
- Children 2 & under are free. Please use the “Children 2 & Under” option when buying to book tickets for little ones, including babes in arms
- Camp Christmas is jam-packed with spectacular holiday installations. As such, strollers will not be permitted into the experience. Limited, unmonitored stroller parking is available for Camp Christmas visitors. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Stanley Marketplace are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Some installation items are delicate, so please don’t touch anything unless otherwise instructed to do so.
What can / can’t I bring inside?
Camp Christmas will not have a coat check. Please be prepared to carry the belongings you bring.
You can bring in a water bottle. Any other outside food and drink (including from other Stanley businesses) will not be permitted.
While there are plenty of Christmas critters in the installations, pets are not allowed inside Stanley Marketplace or Camp Christmas. Per Colorado law, service animals trained to perform a particular task are allowed inside.
Camp Christmas is jam-packed with spectacular holiday installations. As such, strollers are not permitted into the experience. Limited, unmonitored stroller parking is available for Camp Christmas visitors. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Stanley Marketplace are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged.
Are there concessions available?
The Hangar at Stanley operates two fabulous, totally decked-out bars inside Camp Christmas: the Santa Bar and the Beach Bar. They will have kid- and adult-friendly beverages available for purchase, including hot cocoa and holiday cocktails, as well as a selection of light food.
- A Camp Christmas ticket is required to enter the Santa Bar and Beach Bar; there is no separate admission.
Alcoholic beverages purchased at Santa Bar or Beach Bar may be taken out of Camp Christmas into Stanley Marketplace.
Food and beverages may not be brought into Camp Christmas from elsewhere, including from other Stanley businesses. Bottles of water are ok.
Want a bite before or after you attend? There are tons of great full-service and fast-casual restaurants inside Stanley Marketplace (outside Camp Christmas). Please visit their website to explore all they have to offer: http://stanleymarketplace.com/
Can I leave Camp Christmas and re-enter later?
Aside from exiting to use the restroom, re-entry will not be permitted.
Are there restrooms inside Camp Christmas?
Restrooms, including family/inclusive and accessible accomodations, are located inside Stanley Marketplace. There are no restrooms inside the Camp Christmas space.
- We encourage your party to use the restroom prior to getting in line for your entry time.
- If needed, you will be permitted to exit into the marketplace to use the restroom and re-enter within a reasonable amount of time.
- Aside from restroom use, re-entry will not be permitted.
What should I know about mobility, accessibility and language?
Camp Christmas is designed to explore and wander.
- There will be limited seating throughout the installation, but moving through it will be required to experience all areas.
- Camp Christmas and Stanley Marketplace are wheelchair accessible. A courtesy wheelchair will be available for use.
Camp Christmas is a fantastic visual experience.
- Camp Christmas features twinkling, blinking and flashing light effects (non-strobe), as well as black light and lasers. A light show will begin every 20 minutes and cycle through 5 different versions.
- There will be holiday music playing however, there are no audio queues that are necessary to understanding the experience.
- A sighted guide will be available on request with a two week notice. Email accessibility@dcpa.org to request.
We welcome patrons of all languages and language abilities. While there will be some materials and signage written in English, reading or understanding English are not required to enjoy this experience.
Is Camp Christmas a play? Is it religious?
Camp Christmas is not a play and it is not religious. It is a wholly unique and completely secular immersive installation. Come explore cleverly curated environments that are chock-full of Christmas decor and hundreds of hidden secrets that you’ll only see if you pay attention. You get the freedom to decide where you go and where you focus. Follow our fun maps to look for themes like light, gift-giving, sweets and Santa himself, or just take it all in!
Camp Christmas is intended to celebrate the ways we celebrate. It does not have nativity scenes, angels or other religious iconography. It does include Santas, trees, ornaments, animals and tons of other adornments that take you from ancient Roman times through our modern day.
Other questions?
For more details about exchanges or other ticketing questions, please view the Denver Center’s ticketing terms and conditions.
You may also contact the DCPA box office to speak to one of our agents.
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