Events

Gold Camp Victorian Society members participate in many events in the communities of Victor and Cripple Creek. We march in the parades and appear in Victorian attire. Our presence at events helps to lend an authentic historical ambiance.

December 1-January 2
Holiday Headframe Lighting @ Victor, CO – The giant headframes that remain as ghosts of the 1890s gold mining days light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek each holiday season: December 1, 2024-January 2, 2025

December 1-22
Gold Camp Christmas @ Cripple Creek and Victor – Nightly Gold Camp Christmas Holiday Headframe Lighting – Gold Camp Drive with Your Favorite Christmas Tunes – Self-Guided Tour to Mine Headframes Decorated with Large Christmas Light Displays: November 8-December 22, 2024 – Gold Camp Christmas

December 1-29
The Butte Theater Christmas Show @ Cripple Creek – Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain – An Angel Treads on Thin Ice Receives a Last Chance at Redemption – Clara Must Thwart The Nefarious Plans of Mr. Parker – A Captivating Tribute to Love & Sacrifice Set Against the Backdrop of Cripple Creek’s Gold Rush Era – A Thin Air Theatre Production: November 29-December 29, 2024 – The Butte Theater Christmas Show

December 1-7
Christmas Wreath Decorating Sessions @ Aspen Mine Center East – Make Your Own Wreath – Supplies Provided or Bring Your Own – Wreaths are Entered into the Silent Auction: 10:30am-2:30pm November 30-December 7, 2024 – Christmas Wreath Decorating Sessions

December 12-14
17th Annual Winter Wonderland Reception @ Aspen Mine Center East – Spark the Christmas Spirit: Thursday-Saturday from 3:30-6:30pm December 12-14, 2024 – 17th Annual Winter Wonderland Reception

December 13
13th Soup for the Soul and Christmas Cookie Contest @ Aspen Mine Center East – Gold Camps Greatest Gourmets Serve Samples of Their Delectable Delights and You Be the Judge – Winners Announced 1:30pm Saturday with Hoopla and Hollerin’ and the COVETED GOLDEN GINGERBREAD or GOLDEN LADLE Trophy: Friday from 11:30am-1pm December 13, 2024 – 13th Soup for the Soul and Christmas Cookie Contest

December 13
Gold Camp Christmas-Friday @ Victor – 5:30pm Headframe Lights Guided Bus Tour – 6pm Victor Parade of Lights – 6:30pm Victor Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:45pm Victor Christmas – 7pm Victor Jingle Bell Ball: Friday from 5:30-10pm December 13, 2024 – Gold Camp Christmas-Friday

December 14
Gold Camp Christmas-Saturday @ Cripple Creek – 9am-5pm Gold Camp Christmas Craft Fair, 11am Luncheon & Hot Chocolate/Cider and S’mores – Noon Gold Camp Christmas Parade – 12:30-2pm Visit with Santa & Indoor Activities @ Aspen Mine Center East -1:30pm Contest Awards & Silent Auction – 3-5pm Colorado Springs Chorale Free Concert: Saturday from 9am-5pm December 14, 2024 – Gold Camp Christmas-Saturday

December 19
Toys for Tots @ Cripple Creek-Victor High School Cafetorium: Thursday from 4:30-7pm December 19, 2025 – Toys for Tots

January – 2025

January 1-2
Holiday Headframe Lighting @ Victor, CO – The giant headframes that remain as ghosts of the 1890s gold mining days light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek each holiday season: December 1, 2024-January 2, 2025

COMING SOON in 2025  Ice Castles and annual Ice Festival

 

More Links to Local Events and Attractions for the Whole Family!

Visit Cripple Creek

Cripple Creek District Museum

Pikes Peak Area Historic Tour App  (Sponsored by Teller Historic and Environmental Coalition – T.H.E.)

Lowell Thomas Museum

Rita the Giant Troll  (Sponsored by Tanya and Melody at ColoradoHikesandHops.com)

Old Homestead House Museum (Pearl DeVere)

Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge  Railroad

Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tour

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