Best of the Springs Winner!
Cripple Creek was named "Best Day Trip" by the Colorado Springs Gazette!
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GOLD CAMP CHRISTMAS
December 11 - 13, 2009
Are visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? They are in ours! Come visit Cripple Creek and Victor, as we celebrate our 2009 Sugar Plum Christmas with festivities that are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
Stop by the Sugar Plum Gift Shop or the Cripple Creek Senior Bazaar for that perfect gift, or enjoy the decorated Christmas trees available for purchase through the Live Tree Auction. Don't miss our Christmas Parade, with appearances from Santa, Mrs. Clause, and maybe even Frosty the Snowman! And of course, no Christmas would be complete without our chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and free hot chocolate and cider to warm your hands and spirit.
For a real treat, join us for the Colorado Springs Chorale performance of "Deck the Hall," held at the Cripple Creek Baptist Church. Additional entertainment includes a holiday performance by Cresson Dance located at the Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation Center, as well as "A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol" performed by the Thin Air Theater Production Company at the Butte Opera House.
Looking for more information on the December 11th Lighted Headframe (Guided) Tour? Here's the scoop: a shuttle will be leaving the Aspen Mine Center (located in Cripple Creek) at 5:30 p.m., and will arrive in Victor for the Victor Gold Bowl, which includes a bonfire, caroling, and festive activities. The guided tour will start in Victor at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in taking this tour may either take the shuttle from Cripple Creek at 5:30 p.m., or may go directly to Victor via their own transportation. Reservations are not being accepted for these tours, so please plan on arriving early to ensure you have a seat! As always, the headframes are lighted throughout the holiday season (please see the downloadable poster for a map and details), for self-guided tours.
Lighted headframe tours, a bonfire, bell choir, living nativity, craft stations, and roller skating around the Christmas tree are just a few of the many activities available for the entire family. Check out our detailed schedule of events for a complete list of what you just can't miss, and where and when to find them!
For a downloadable PDF version of the Parade Entry Form click here.
For a downloadable PDF version of the Headframe Lighting Poster with Map, click here.
For a downloadable PDF version of the "Light the Holidays Contest" application, click here.
    November 27 - December 31
Lighting of the Headframes (Cripple Creek - Victor Gold Mining District)
A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (Butte Opera House - (719) 689-3247 for ticket information)
December 10
6:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland Reception (Aspen Mine Center)
7:00 p.m. A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (Butte Opera House)
December 11
5:30 p.m. Bonfire, Christmas Caroling, and Refreshments (Victor Gold Bowl)
(Shuttle leaves from the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek at 5:30 p.m.)
7:00 p.m. A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (Butte Opera House)
7:30 p.m. Tour of the Lighted Headframes (Leaves from Bonfire)
December 12
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Senior Bazaar and Tree Auction (Pikes Peak Heritage Center)
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (Butte Opera House)
3:00 p.m. Deck the Hall Concert by the Colorado Springs Chorale (Cripple Creek Baptist Church)
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Christmas Spirits at the Museum (Cripple Creek District Museum)
(Reservations are preferred. Please call (719) 689-3289)
Aspen Mine Center Events:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sugar Plum Gift Shop & Musical Entertainment
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fundraiser Luncheon
12:45 p.m. Bell Choir
1:15 p.m. Tree Decorating Awards, Live Tree Auction, and Parade Awards
Bennett Avenue Events:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free Hot Chocolate, Cider, and Holiday Skate Tickets
12:00 p.m. Christmas Parade
Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation Henry C June Hack Community Center Events:
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Children’s Activities
2:30 p.m. Cresson Dance Holiday Performance
Santa Claus, Story Tellers, Living Nativity, Make a Gift Craft and Art Tables
December 13
Area Church Services (Please see listings in local papers)
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Skating Around the Christmas Tree (Brian’s Park)
1:00 p.m. A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol (Butte Opera House)
Victor Elks Lodge Events:
8:00 a.m. Christmas Breakfast with Santa (no charge)
9:30 a.m. Victor Volunteer Fire Department Treats for Tots
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Broncos Christmas Game (potluck)
2:00 p.m. Cresson Dancers
2:30 p.m. Christmas Crafts
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