EVENTS PUZZLES 1 DENVER CHRISTKINDLMARKET Step into holiday cheer at the Denver Christkindlmarket, an authentic German-style market opening at the Tivoli Quad on the Auraria Campus. With rows of charming wooden vendor huts, you’ll browse handcrafted ornaments and European-inspired gifts, taste traditional German fare and glühwein (hot spiced wine), and soak in festive sounds and lights that bring the season to life. WHEN: Nov 21-Dec 23 (M-Th, 1-9 pm, F-Sun, 11 am-9 pm) COST: Free WHERE: Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St. INFO: christkindlmarketdenver.com MAGICAL WINTER NIGHTS AT DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE Step into a whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive. This is the museum like you’ve never seen it before, as a piece of the familiar turns into the fantastical through an immersive journey of light, sound, and surprise. WHEN: Nov. 20-Jan. 4, First entry time is 4:15 pm COST: $19.95 - $24.95 WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. INFO: dmns.org CAMP CHRISTMAS See Stanley Marketplace turn into a dazzling, joy-filled holiday destination as Camp Christmas makes its triumphant return to its original location. Look for three themed pop-up bars, dazzling decor, a scavenger hunt, free visits with Santa, and more. WHEN: Nov. 21-Dec. 28, 10 am-10 pm COST: 0 - $10 WHERE: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora INFO: stanleymarketplace.com MCGREGOR SQUARE SKATE The magic of winter has made its way to LoDo with McGregor Skate, an ice skating rink for all ages. Skates are available on-site for rental, or bring your own. Skating starts at just $6 (bring your own skates) or $15 for skate rental plus admission for adults or $9 for children. An outside bar will be available, serving hot chocolate and more. WHEN: Nov. 28-Jan. 4 (M-Th, 12-9 pm, F-Sat, 11 am-9 pm, Sun, 12-6 pm) COST: Skating starts at $6 (bring your own skates) or $15 for skate rental, plus admission WHERE: McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. INFO: mcgregorsquare.com/events DENVER HOMELESS PERSONS’ MEMORIAL VIGIL & BLANKET PROJECT For the 36th year, Denver community members will gather in front of the steps of the Denver City and County Building to attend the “We Will Remember: Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil,” to pay tribute to our neighbors who lived on the streets of Denver and passed away during 2025 WHEN: Dec. 21, 4-5:30 pm (Blanket display will begin at 1 pm) COST: Free WHERE: The steps in front of the City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St. INFO: coloradocoalition.org/vigil 13 17 20 23 25 29 34 37 40 43 48 51 54 57 ACROSS 1. Calypso offshoot 4. Fictional Swiss miss 9. “What’s the ___?” 13. Celestial bear 15. “Hamlet” courtier 16. Iridescent gem 17. Providing (for), in a schedule 19. The b in n.b. 20. Makes furious 21. Put in storage 23. Supermarket worker 24. Committed to 25. Bloodshot 26. Vigorous exercises 29. Dog-___ 32. Streaming service now retired in the US 33. “The Matrix” hero 34. Got bigger 35. Picture puzzle 36. In good health 37. PC image file type whose pronunciation is a perennial debate 38. Open to bribery 39. Brahmans, e.g. 40. Lizards (anagram of SIR SAUNA) 42. Warning sound 43. Shower scrubber 44. Algebra and trig, for calc 48. Overwhelm 50. Gets with the program 51. Poor marks 52. Secondary 54. Departed 55. Be eco-friendly 56. Slammin’ Sammy 57. ___’acte 58. Research physician’s dual deg. 59. Middle part of a date DOWN 1. Jumbo combatants 2. Frank topping 3. Invite along for 4. Didn’t share 5. Aromatic compound that sounds like a girl’s name 6. Pupil’s locale that sounds like a different girl’s name 7. Faint 8. Shipping hazards 9. Rub elbows 10. Italian range (anagram of SIENNA PEN) 11. Window section 12. Vehicle that runs on snow 14. Flight staff 18. In the buff 22. Langston Hughes poem 24. 1988 Olympics site 26. Arafat’s successor 27. Welshman or Irishwoman 28. Shoe bottom 29. Baker’s dozen? 30. Diva’s song 31. Shining brightly (anagram of GENTLE FUR) 32. Reddish brown dye used in Hindu wedding ceremonies 35. Assert anew 36. Rabbit homes 38. Six-stringed instrument 39. Kind of paper 41. Alarm clock, ideally 42. Handed out 51-Across (and other letters, hopefully) 44. Engage in an online scam 45. Bar, legally (anagram of PESTO) 46. Somewhat 47. Water balloon sound 48. Leg up 49. Broadway brightener 50. Atlantic food fish 53. Actor Beatty December 2025 DENVER VOICE 13 49 52 55 58 53 56 59 50 41 44 38 42 45 46 47 30 31 35 39 32 36 26 33 24 27 28 2 3 14 18 21 22 4 15 5 6 7 8 9 16 19 10 11 12 CROSSWORD COURTESY OF STREETWISE
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