🎄 DECEMBER IN SALIDA ❄️ Your Guide to Local Holiday Events & Festivities

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  🌟 Seasonal Highlights

  • Christmas Mountain LightingTenderfoot Mountain lights up every night at dusk through New Year’s — visible all across town.

  • First Fridays – December 5 Downtown galleries open late with art, music & refreshments.

  • Holiday Pop-Up Art Market – December 13 Shop high-quality local art and handmade goods at the SteamPlant.

  • Santa at the SteamPlant – December 20 Meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, and enjoy festive art displays.

  • Santa Skis Monarch – December 24 Catch Santa on the slopes at Monarch Mountain on Christmas Eve.

  🎭 PERFORMANCES & MUSIC

  • A Merry Little Christmas Carol – December 13 Live, script-in-hand performance by Salida Theater Project.

  • Live Music All MonthCheck local favorites like Tres Litros Beer Company for rotating shows.

  • Believe Dance Academy – December 20–21 Featuring The Wizard of Oz at the SteamPlant.

  ❄️ ONGOING & WEEKLY EVENTS

  • Winter Farmers Market Saturdays at Chaffee County Fairgrounds

  • Kids Night at Moonlight PizzaWednesdays, 4–8 PM — Kids eat free with a specialty pizza purchase (school year only).

Creating a Warm and Inviting Atmosphere at Home

Embrace the charm of winter by transforming your home into a cozy haven where you can relax and unwind on chilly evenings. Start by layering soft blankets and plush cushions on your sofas and chairs to add warmth and comfort. Set the mood with ambient lighting using candles, string lights, or a crackling fireplace. Create a cozy nook by arranging floor pillows and throws near a window or by the fireplace for a perfect spot to curl up with a book or enjoy a hot cup of cocoa. Enhance the ambiance with soothing scents like cinnamon, vanilla, or pine through scented candles or essential oil diffusers. Incorporate natural elements such as pine cones, dried branches, and seasonal greenery to bring a touch of the outdoors inside. Finally, dim the overhead lights and opt for soft, warm hues in your decor to evoke a sense of coziness and relaxation. With these simple tips, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere that invites you to embrace the magic of winter nights at home.

From My World to Yours ❄️✨

December is here, and with it comes that magical mix of twinkling lights, cozy nights, and the excitement of closing out another year in our beautiful mountain towns.

As we wrap up 2025, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for the clients, friends, and neighbors who continue to trust me with their real estate journeys. This year brought growth, change, and big wins for our community — and I’m proud to have been part of it.

From market shifts to new opportunities opening up for property owners, it’s been a year of learning, advocating, and staying resilient together. And now? I’m looking forward to helping even more families find the perfect place to call home in the new year.

Here’s to a December filled with joy, connection, and maybe a few snow-day adventures. Cheers to closing out the year strong and stepping into 2026 with intention and excitement! 🏔️