The Highland Merchants Association's annual holiday market in Highland Square, with local artisans, gifts, food and drinks, kids' activities, free photos with Santa and horse-drawn wagon rides. Details at visitdenverhighlands.com.

The Arvada Farmers Market's December winter market in Olde Town Square, Saturdays December 5, 12 and 19 from 11 to 3, with local farmers, food makers, ready-to-eat vendors and artists. Details at arvadafarmersmarket.com.

Holiday market of small local vegan businesses, with lunch, baked goods and gifts. Donations of toiletries, winter accessories and pet food are collected for local mutual aid and the Colorado Pet Pantry.