Season’s Greetings from Crystal Peak

Season's Greetings

With the holidays here, there is no better time to say “Thank you.” Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year.

Crystal Peak will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holiday. We will officially close at 5pm on Tuesday, December 23rd, and reopen for business on Friday morning, January 2nd, 2026.

Upcoming Events in the Pikes Peak Region:

Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari

December 5, 2025 — January 1, 2026

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with the animals at the same time! You’ll also enjoy photos with larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, interactive animal experiences, the Sky Ride, photos with Santa, hot cocoa and more!

Date: December 6, 2024 - January 1, 2025 (CLOSED on December 24th)

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. early entry with zoo membership

Cost: Click below

Michael Garman Museum

Christmas in Magic Town • Michael Garman Museum

November 28 — January 4 Michael Garman’s sculptural theater is transformed into a winter wonderland. Festive holograms welcome you to this hand-sculpted, vintage Americana miniature city. Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily

Location: Michael Garman Museum & Gallery, 2418 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO

Cost: Adults – $10.00 | Seniors (Ages 55 and up)- $9.00 | Children (Ages 6 to 17) – $6.00 | Children (Ages 5 and under) – Free

Group Rates Available for parties of 10 or more. Discounts available with ID for Military, Students, First Responders. Disability discounts also available.

Santa at the North Pole

Visit Santa Claus at the North Pole

Holiday Season: November - December 24, 2025

Welcome to The North Pole-Santa’s Workshop, an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Home to Santa’s Village and the jolly man himself – the spirit of Christmas lives on all year long here at The North Pole.

Dates: Peak days are weekends in November & December and holiday weeks. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays except Holiday weeks.

Cost: Click below

Bridge of Lights at Royal Gorge Bridge

Bridge of Lights at Royal Gorge Bridge

Dates: December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21

Prepare to have your holiday spirit set aglow with the Bridge of Lights holiday event at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park. The magnificent suspension bridge is bedecked with thousands of lights, twinkling and winking at you for the festive season. As you cozy up in your own ride, you can treat yourself to hot cocoa and cookies, available for purchase. It’s the perfect way to stay snug and satisfied as you embark on this one-of-a-kind journey.

Cost: Per person. $14 online | $16 at the gate | $11 at the gate for Season Pass holders | FREE for ages 3 and under

For more holiday events happening in the Pikes Peak Region, visit the Colorado Springs Visitor Center website: