Let’s explore social events in Aurora, CO happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Aurora where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Aurora
18th Annual Holiday Train Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: River Church
Free Train Show for kids of all ages. Hands on exhibits. Polar Express, Star Wars, Disney, Batman and Toy Story, scale models of real trains and more!
Operation Lifesaver will be on hand to teach train and track safety.
Other activities include Giant Lego layout, Erector displays and small child play area.
Please join us at 220 S Yarrow St. Lakewood, CO 80226 in the gymnasium.(…)
Topics in Psychology: On Grieving
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library
Grieving is a process that can be incredibly painful and leave us feeling alone and lost. Perhaps we experience loss of a person, a relationship, a pet, an identity or something else dear to us. We will look at the journey of grieving to understand it and how to best care for ourselves. This meetup will be facilitated by Dr. Sharon Eve, psychotherapist and author of Journey of Love: A Guide for th(…)
Lightning Talks!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
Lightning Talks!
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Lightning talks shall be less than 10 minutes. At 10 minutes you will be cut off! Any time under 10 minutes is acceptable.
This is a great opportunity to present if you’ve never presented before, and a great opportunity if you \*have\* presented before. Everyone is welcome.
Post here or on the discord if you want to be included.
We will do our best to be a hybr(…)
Meet and Greet Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Finn’s Manor
Join Singles Meet and Greet Meetup!
This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and expand your social network in a relaxed and casual setting.
Whether you’re new to the city or a longtime resident, everyone is welcome to come and mingle with other like-minded singles. Don’t miss out on this chance to have a great time while expanding your social circle.
Let’s make new fri(…)
Denver Data Dudes and Dudettes – Low-Key Meetup (In Person) – December
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Grid Collaborative Workspace
Hi Denver Data Dudes + Dudettes!
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For this event only – Don’t just RSVP on Meetup; GO RSVP at the event’s official link [HERE](https://lu.ma/nujdo4tv?tk=wqhxIN). Please 🙂
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This is a special collaboration with the Denver MLOps Community and Databricks Developer Relations for a **Compound AI Systems** meetup series running in Denver, NYC, London, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
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Let’s meet(…)
Denver Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Lot 46 Music Bar
Hosted on the first Wednesday of every month, this is a casual and low-key event to get to know the Denver ETA community better. This is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or seasoned investors. We discuss people’s past experiences in acquisitions, startups, and the corporate world across various industries.
Collectively, the search community is a powerful one. Both the (…)
Holiday Bazaar – Dowtown Lakewood
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Belmar Plaza + Indoor Shopping Hall
Let’s head to Belmar for their annual Holiday Bazaar to do some shopping or browsing.
General admission is free. There are some ticketed drink options, bottomless mimosas from 11 am-1 pm or a 5 token drink package.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-lakewood-holiday-bazaar-weekend-2-december-78-tickets-1014126348207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Maybe we can wander around the Belmar area after we’re (…)
Philosophy and Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Metropolis Coffee
**This is a community** **of inquiry.** Philosophy is the academic study of knowledge, existence, beauty, and ethics. We are not focused on Stoic practice but on speculative inquiry. Speculative questions are questions regarding things that can be resolved just by talking about them only referencing experiences that are common to the vast majority of human beings.
**Please come with a discussion (…)
Pizza, Pints, & Expert Speakers | Compound Intelligence: The Future of AI
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Grid Collaborative Workspace
We’re excited to invite you to the next **Denver MLOps Community Meetup**, where we’ll dive into **Compound AI Systems**—a groundbreaking approach that’s set to transform the AI landscape. **[REGISTER HERE ON LUMA](https://lu.ma/nujdo4tv)**
This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and see firsthand how these interconnected systems are redefining what’s possible in AI!
🍕Join us for some gr(…)
Coffee and Shop at Stanley Marketplace
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Logan House Coffee Company
We will meet at Logan House for coffee at 9am and then feel free to walk and explore the shops of Stanley Marketplace.(…)
Let’s GO to Dulce Vida Bar For Bronco’s Monday Night Football!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Dulce Vida
**Let’s Go** **Cheer on the Denver Broncos** as they take on the Cleveland Browns! Join us at Dulce Vida, a neighborhood bar and grill in the Golden Triangle. Great quaint place with good food and drinks. Dulce Vida has plenty of TV’s and large enough space to accommodate us. I’ll be there early to reserve us a area.
**Dulce Vida**
1201 Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80204
[dulcevidadenver.com](https://(…)
Wednesday Game Nights With Odie
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Edgewater Public Market
I would personally love to greet you and make you feel welcome. After 6 I round up the players and we divvy out to groups of 3-4 to play some games. We do NOT always finish the game, but the point is more to learn, experience and meet.
We do not currently mask. If you feel the need do not hesitate.
Food and drinks are available in the food court and at Roger’s Liquid Oasis.
Bring anything you w(…)
Wednesday Think & Drink | Simple vs Complex Life | Ironton
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse
The first half hour is a meet & greet before we kick off the topic at 7pm.
This Wednesday’s topic is “Simple vs Complex Life”:
Which do you find more appealing? A life unfettered by contemporary complexities, or a life rich in experiences and the uncontrollable uncertainties which accompany it? How would you differentiate between the two?
Can’t wait to share some laughs & thoughts with each oth(…)
Governor’s Mansion Public Tour
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Colorado Governor’s Mansion
Experience the holiday magic and rich history of the Colorado Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion with free guided tours led by History Colorado’s expert volunteer docents.
The Mansion transforms into a breathtaking holiday destination each year, inviting visitors to step into a world of festive elegance and historical significance. Guided tours offer a rare glimpse into the personal an(…)
The Denver Real Estate Investing Meetup – Holiday Party!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Jackson’s LODO
**Let’s Celebrate The Season Together**
Join us for our annual holiday party to network and connect with other Denver real estate investors.
Bring a wrapped gift to participate in our annual “Yankee Swap”! It’s a fun way to share what motivates you or makes your business run.
Ideas of gifts: Favorite book, company swag, journal, something creative or something that motivates you!
Appetizers wil(…)
Hello, Denver Gets In The Holiday Spirit
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Larimer Square
We’ll meet up at Bao Brewhouse, 1317 14th St, Denver, starting at 6:00pm for a drink or snack and then go explore the market starting at 7:00pm! Arrive when you can and find us in the bar area.
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Join us at the Larimer Holiday BAZAAR, showcas(…)
Rainbow Lakes Road I (experienced-beginner tour)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: undefined
This is a scenic dirt road in the Indian Peaks area; in the summer it leads to a campground and a set of small lakes (really ponds). The route is friendly to relative beginners and a good place to starting getting comfortable with ski touring. There is enough early-season snow to make this road skiable, though note that early-season conditions can be potentially suboptimal and hazardous. Our total(…)
Babygirl – Free Advance Screening – Sie FilmCenter – Wed, Dec 4, 6:30 PM
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Sie FilmCenter
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We have a small number of seats for a free advance screening of *Babygirl*, a thriller starring Nicole Kidman. Active members of the club–those who attend our regular events–will get priority for the seats. When you RSVP, you will be added to the wait list, and I will move people from the wait list to the “going” list by hand. (…)
Authentic Relating Morning @ Ross-University Hills Branch Library
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Ross-University Hills Library
Hello Authentic Relaters of Denver! In December we will meet twice- our first event will be on December 7th as our next Authentic Relating Morning at **Ross-University Hills Branch Library!**
If you are ready to explore the practice of authentic relating and make new friends in the process, please join us!
**WHEN? Saturday – December 7th – 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m**
**WHERE? Large Community Room a(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Aurora, you can try out Visitaurora.com, Colorado.com, or Colorado.com.
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1940s White Christmas Ball 16th Anniversary!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
“Must Do Activity for the Holiday Season”- Denver Post
50th Anniversary 9NEWS Parade of Lights Grandstand Tickets
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Civic Center Park
The 9NEWS Parade of Lights, proudly produced by the Downtown Denver Partnership, will bring thousands of people Downtown on December 7, 2024
Aviation Summit 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
Join AMAC Denver, in partnership with Denver International Airport, for the 2024 Aviation Summit!
Lessons & Carols
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: LIFEGATE Church, East Girard Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
Join us for an evening of singing and hearing inspiring lessons at our beloved Lessons & Carols gathering!
WTS/COMTO Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Please join us for a Holiday Party co-hosted by COMTO and WTS.
Sammy Obeid: Fresh in Denver! 2 Shows (6 & 8:30 pm)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Void Studios
Comedian Sammy Obeid (Netflix, Conan) performs in Denver for one night: Saturday, December 7. Two shows: 6 pm & 8:30 pm
Cheryl Wheeler with Special Guest Kenny White
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Swallow Hill Music – Daniels Hall
Swallow Hill Music proudly presents Cheryl Wheeler with Special Guest Kenny White
Winter Solstice Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: El Jebel – A NPU Venue
Elevate Immersive & Prop Dungeon are thrilled to announce the “Winter Solstice Ball” – a grand fantasy ball taking place at the El Jebel
Contractors of Colorado – Annual Holiday Mixer
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Business Foundry
Get ready to mix and mingle with the Contractors of Colorado at our Annual Holiday Mixer on December 6th, 2024!
Harm Reduction for the Holidays
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: SKYLIGHT
Join us for a chill event where we’ll talk about staying safe and healthy during the holiday season.
One Night With: Domani
◦ When: Sunday, Dec 1st
◦ Where: Orchid Denver
An intimate experience. Limited Entry.
Henhouse Prowlers presented by the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Swallow Hill Music – Daniels Hall
Swallow Hill Music and the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society proudly present Henhouse Prowlers
Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop – Melrose & Madison
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Melrose & Madison
Fresh Holiday Wreath Workshop
SPIN’s 10th Anniversary Holiday Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Museum for Black Girls
Join us at SPIN’s annual holiday party for a night of celebration, reflection, and excitement for the future!
BigPocket Band Tribute to Luther Vandross Holiday Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: RockStar Music Hall & Event Center
Join us for a night of soulful music and heartfelt tributes to the legendary Luther Vandross with BigPocket featuring Devan Blake Jones
Startup CPG Denver Meetup – December 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Saltbox | Warehousing & Logistics for Ecommerce in Park Hill
Come celebrate our new community in Denver with your favorite local food & beverage entrepreneurs & experts.
All Corners of Colorado: Reimagining World AIDS Day 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater
Let’s come together from all corners of Colorado to honor World AIDS Day 2024 in a new and inspiring way!
The 12 Gays of Christmas
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Roxy on Broadway, South Broadway, Denver, CO, USA
A very holistic burlesque and drag show denouncing organized religion (mostly Christianity) with lots of queers! Need I say more?
Winter Wellness Escape: Yoga, Music & Mocktails
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Hanover Evans Station
Join us for a cozy Winter Wellness Escape filled with rejuvenating yoga sessions, soul-soothing music, and delicious mocktails!
Holiday Market | Nurture x Wild Abundance
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Nurture • A Wellcare Marketplace
You’re invited to Nurture’s biggest shopping experience to date, our annual Holiday Market!