Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Westminster, CO for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events, 2 of them free. They are The Grinch (November 27), Santa Photos (November 29) and Christmas Cobweb Workshop (December 12). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Westminster
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Westminster
- 2 free events, including The Grinch and Santa Photos
- Meet Santa: Santa Photos (November 29)
- Also on the list: 1 story time and 1 craft workshop
- Season: November 27 (The Grinch) to December 12 (Christmas Cobweb Workshop)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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The Grinch
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026, noon to 4 pm (Black Friday afternoon)
- Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Orchard Town Center gives Black Friday a twist: the Grinch turns up insisting that Santa has gone on strike, and kids are invited to prove him wrong. The afternoon is built around a grumpy meet-and-greet and a holiday photo that looks nothing like the usual Santa portrait.
It runs Friday, November 27, 2026, from noon to 4:00 pm at The Orchard Town Center. The organizer's page says the event is free to attend and open to all ages, and it does not mention any sign-up.
Parent tip: The Grinch stays in grumpy character, so tell little ones ahead of time that he is only pretending and let them decide how close to get. It is Black Friday at a shopping center, so allow extra time for parking.
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- Address
- The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023 (opens in maps)
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Santa Photos
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 11 am to 6 pm (One session in the Orchard's Santa Photos series; see the organizer's calendar for the other dates)
- Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
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Santa settles in at The Orchard Town Center so kids can tell him what they are hoping for this Christmas. Photos are taken in front of a Winter Wonderland set that the center describes as brand new.
This session is Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, and the page lists the cost as free per person. It belongs to a Santa Photos series, so the Orchard's events calendar shows the other dates.
Parent tip: With a seven-hour window on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, you can plan the visit around naps instead of rushing. If this date does not work, look up the other sessions in the series on the Orchard's calendar.
- Host
- The Orchard Town Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023 (opens in maps)
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Holiday crafts
Christmas Cobweb Workshop
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 to 11:30 am
- Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $22 adult, $18 child (12 and under); members $20 and $16; general admission included
- Ages: Best for ages 4 to 10
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Butterfly Pavilion links holiday tinsel to spider silk in this family workshop. A guide introduces live spiders up close, the story Cobweb Christmas is retold as an interactive read-along, and each family makes a pinecone ornament to hang at home, with time to explore the exhibits as well.
It is held Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Tickets are sold online and include general admission: $22 per adult and $18 per child 12 and under, or $20 and $16 for members. Children under 2 get in free.
Parent tip: The organizer says it fits ages 4 to 10 best and is not designed for children under 2. Live arachnids are part of the program, so talk it through beforehand with a child who is nervous around spiders.
- Host
- Butterfly Pavilion (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020 (opens in maps)
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When each Westminster Christmas event for kids happens
The first is The Grinch in Westminster on November 27; the last runs to December 12. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- The GrinchWestminster · Nov 27
- Santa PhotosWestminster · Nov 29
- Christmas Cobweb WorkshopWestminster · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Thornton, Denver, Lakewood, CO and Lafayette, CO. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Westminster
Westminster City Hall is topped by a 14-story bell tower that was conceived as a tribute to Big Ben at Westminster Palace in England, and an English oak given by London grows on the grounds. At Christmas, families head to The Orchard Town Center for Santa photos and a Black Friday visit from the Grinch, and to Butterfly Pavilion for a holiday workshop built around spider silk.
How Westminster celebrates
This season's calendar centers on two organizers. The Orchard Town Center, the outdoor mall at I-25 and 144th Avenue, hosts a free Black Friday afternoon with the Grinch on November 27 and free Santa Photos in front of what it calls a brand-new Winter Wonderland set, with a session on November 29. Its events page also points to Winterfest 2026 as the center's kickoff to the holidays. Butterfly Pavilion adds a ticketed family workshop on December 12 that pairs a retelling of Cobweb Christmas with live arachnids and a pinecone ornament to take home.
Fun facts about Christmas in Westminster
Westminster's first permanent settler, Kentucky farmer Pleasant DeSpain, built his home in 1870 on 160 acres, and the area was known as DeSpain Junction before developer C.J. Harris gave it his own name. A red sandstone school nicknamed the Princeton of the West was incorporated there as Westminster University of Colorado, the post office was renamed Westminster on June 5, 1908, and the town was incorporated on May 24, 1911. The 2020 census counted 116,317 residents, which makes Westminster the eighth-most populous city in Colorado.
Traditions today
- The Grinch at The Orchard: On Black Friday, kids are invited to The Orchard Town Center to show the Grinch that Santa's holiday spirit is going strong and to pose for a photo with him.
- Santa Photos at the Winter Wonderland set: Families tell Santa their Christmas wishes and take photos in front of the Orchard's new Winter Wonderland set.
- Winterfest at The Orchard: The Orchard Town Center's events page lists Winterfest 2026 as the event that kicks off its holiday season.
- Christmas Cobweb Workshop: Butterfly Pavilion connects tinsel to spider silk with a storybook retelling, a guided encounter with live arachnids and a pinecone ornament craft.
A fact for kids
The bell tower at Westminster City Hall is 130 feet tall and was dreamed up as a nod to Big Ben in London. London even sent an English oak tree as a gift, and it still grows by City Hall.
Questions about Christmas in Westminster
When was Westminster, Colorado founded?
The first permanent settler, Kentucky farmer Pleasant DeSpain, built a home in 1870 on 160 acres near what is now West 76th Avenue and Lowell Street. The farming community that grew up around it was incorporated as the Town of Westminster on May 24, 1911.
How did Westminster get its name?
The area was first called DeSpain Junction and later Harris, after developer C.J. Harris. A Presbyterian school built there was incorporated as Westminster University of Colorado, and the Harris post office was renamed Westminster on June 5, 1908, the same year classes began.
What was Westminster University?
It was a school built from red sandstone quarried in Colorado's Red Rocks region, with a curriculum modeled on Princeton, which earned it the nickname Princeton of the West. Classes began in 1908 and stopped in 1917. The building is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the bell tower at Westminster City Hall?
City Hall has a 14-story bell tower with a 130-foot spire topped by a pyramid of steel mesh. It was conceived as a tribute to the clock tower at Westminster Palace in England, and the mayor of Westminster, London attended its unveiling in 1986.
How big is Westminster?
Westminster had 116,317 residents at the 2020 census, spread across Adams and Jefferson counties, and ranks as the eighth-most populous city in Colorado. It is part of the Denver metropolitan area and borders Broomfield, Thornton, Northglenn and Arvada, among other communities.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Westminster?
This season's confirmed events include a Black Friday visit from the Grinch on November 27 and Santa Photos on November 29 at The Orchard Town Center, plus the Christmas Cobweb Workshop at Butterfly Pavilion on December 12, which mixes live spiders, a storybook retelling and an ornament craft.
Where can kids see Santa in Westminster?
The Orchard Town Center hosts Santa Photos in front of a Winter Wonderland set it describes as brand new. The session on Sunday, November 29, runs from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and is one of a series listed on the center's events calendar.
Who organizes Christmas events in Westminster?
The events on this page come from two organizers. The Orchard Town Center, an outdoor mall with more than 90 specialty retailers at I-25 and 144th Avenue, runs the Grinch visit and Santa Photos. Butterfly Pavilion runs the Christmas Cobweb Workshop and sells the tickets.
Which Christmas events in Westminster are free?
Both events at The Orchard Town Center are listed as free: the Grinch on November 27 is described as free to attend, and Santa Photos on November 29 shows a cost of free per person. The Butterfly Pavilion workshop on December 12 charges per adult and child.
Can you take a train to Westminster?
Yes. The Regional Transportation District opened the B Line in 2016, a commuter rail route of about 6 miles between Westminster Station and Union Station in downtown Denver. From Union Station riders can connect to other rail lines, including the A Line to Denver International Airport.
Sources
- Westminster, Colorado, Wikipedia
- The Grinch, The Orchard Town Center
- Santa Photos, The Orchard Town Center
- Christmas Cobweb Workshop, Butterfly Pavilion
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Westminster Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Westminster, Colorado to start with?
Start at The Orchard Town Center, where the Grinch appears on Black Friday, November 27, from noon to 4:00 pm, and Santa Photos take place on Sunday, November 29, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For something hands-on, Butterfly Pavilion runs its Christmas Cobweb Workshop on Saturday, December 12.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Westminster?
Yes. The Orchard Town Center's page for the Grinch on November 27 says the event is free to attend, and its Santa Photos listing for November 29 shows the cost as free per person. The Christmas Cobweb Workshop at Butterfly Pavilion on December 12 is a paid, ticketed program.
Where can kids meet Santa in Westminster?
Santa Photos at The Orchard Town Center is the place on this list. The session on Sunday, November 29, runs from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in front of the center's new Winter Wonderland set. The listing is part of a series, so more dates appear on the Orchard's events calendar.
Are there holiday shows or light displays for kids in Westminster?
The events confirmed here are photo visits and a workshop, not stage shows or light displays. The closest thing to a show is the read-along retelling of Cobweb Christmas inside Butterfly Pavilion's workshop on December 12. The Orchard Town Center also mentions Winterfest 2026 as its holiday kickoff, so check its calendar for details.
Which Westminster Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?
The Christmas Cobweb Workshop at Butterfly Pavilion on December 12 needs tickets, bought online, at $22 per adult and $18 per child for non-members or $20 and $16 for members. The Grinch on November 27 and Santa Photos on November 29 at The Orchard Town Center are listed as free, with no sign-up mentioned.
Why does Butterfly Pavilion hold a Christmas workshop about spiders?
The Christmas Cobweb Workshop on December 12 explores the idea that tinsel was inspired by spider silk. Families meet live spiders with a guide, hear a retelling of the story Cobweb Christmas, and make a pinecone ornament. The organizer says it suits children ages 4 to 10 best.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Westminster?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Colorado Christmas train rides guide. This Westminster guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.