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Holidays at Auraria: Denver Christkindlmarket and Mile High Tree
Welcome to the holidays
at Auraria Campus!
We are thrilled to be able to host two Denver holiday institutions in Christkindlmarket and Mile High Tree, right in the heart of campus on the Tivoli Quad, Nov. 21-Dec. 31!
Denver Christkindlmarket
The Denver Christkindlmarket is an authentic, German-style holiday market, which is host to local and European craft and food vendors, and tons of magical entertainment for everyone to enjoy. The Denver Christkindlmarket is a must-see (and must-taste!) holiday experience. Free and open to the public.
The Mile High Tree
Stop by the Mile High Tree on the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus to catch its free nightly light and music shows. This 110-foot-tall conical structure is 10 feet higher than the tallest Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in history, contains 60,000 LED lights and can accommodate up to 140 guests under the tree for an immersive viewing experience.
FAQs
A full list of event-specific FAQs can be found directly on the Christkindlmarket website HERE. Questions directly related to the Auraria Campus can be found below:
What are the options to park on the Auraria Campus?
The Auraria Campus has over 6,000 parking spaces open to the public in covered garages and surface lots. A parking map can be found HERE.
How much does it cost to park on the Auraria Campus
During daytime weekday hours (Monday-Thursday before 5 p.m.), rates for garages and lots vary from $5.25-8.25. Rates for all surface lots will be $15 for nights (after 5 p.m.) and weekends (Friday-Sunday) until Dec. 24. Parking garage rates start at $25 on nights and weekends. Full visitor parking information can be found on our parking page HERE.
Due to expected traffic from the market and other surrounding events, we highly encourage parking in the Holly Lot, 7th Street Garage, Elm Lot, Cherry Lot, and 5th Street Garage.
Are there public transportation options to the Auraria Campus?
The Auraria Campus has several RTD train stops, and bus stops. The RTD lines closest to campus are the Auraria West station, Empower Field at Mile High Station, or the Ball Arena station. For the most up-to-date schedules for public transportation services, please visit RTDs website.
Starting Nov. 28, RTD will run a special holiday train line to the Auraria Campus. Full details can be found HERE.
Are there other options to get to campus besides driving or public transportation?
Yes, the Auraria Campus can be accessed by any preferred car-share service. Campus is also bicycle-friendly, with plenty of bike parking stalls on campus. Explore the Denver bike map.
Is the Auraria Campus ADA accessible?
Yes, the Auraria Campus, and the market itself, is fully ADA accessible to all guests. Please visit the Auraria Campus Accessible Parking Page for more details on accessible parking and services.
What should I do if there is an emergency?
For emergencies, please call 303-556-5000, which is the direct line to Auraria Campus Police Department.
Visitors to the Auraria Campus can temporarily opt-in to receive emergency SMS alerts during the Denver Christkindlmarket. Emergency notifications are delivered via Rave Mobile Safety, the official emergency alert system used across the Auraria Campus. To receive these alerts, text Auraria2025 (one word, no spaces) to 67283. This allows temporary guests to stay informed about campus emergencies, closures, or safety updates while on-site.