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16 Last-Minute Gifts for $25 or Less

With Christmas approaching faster than Santa’s sleigh on a downhill straight-away, many find themselves looking for the perfect last-minute gifts. But who wants the hassle of a long search and a drained bank account to get them? Not us.  Fortunately, the Loveland Visitors Center has that covered! With the help of our staff, we present sixteen great locally-made, last-minute gift

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Heaven's Popcorn booth at the Winter Wonderlights Holiday Market
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Winter Wonderlights Live Holiday Market

Winter Wonderlights – one of the top free choreographed holiday light shows in the state – is underway at Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, running nightly through Jan. 1, 2025. Mark your calendar for the final signature LIVE Nights on Dec. 13 and 14 that include live entertainment, themed activities, live reindeer, ice carving, visits with Santa Claus, the new

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2024 Loveland Holiday Gift Guide

The perfect present awaits in Loveland. Colorado’s Sweetheart City boasts a slew of unique, locally made options sure to make your loved one feel extra special. Find the perfect gift for your plant-loving mom, your artsy sister and your adventure-seeking bestie, and read on for more fun ideas.  Infinity Slopes For the Experience Seeker Grab a gift card to Infinity Slopes and

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Holiday lights reflect off of a pond at Loveland winter wonderlights.
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Lighting up Loveland: Winter Wonderlights & More

Festival of Lights on Fourth Street in Downtown Loveland From the Festival of Lights downtown, to Winter Wonderlights at Chapungu Sculpture Park, Loveland sure knows how to put people into the holiday spirit! Make your way downtown to check out Loveland’s Festival of Lights, including the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony, on 4th Street in Downtown Loveland, on November 22.

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Memorial Day Weekend Staycation

Sticking closer to home this Memorial Day weekend? You aren’t alone. After all, staycations — with less stress and a lower price tag — are the new vacation. Consider spending a night (or better yet, two or three) in Loveland. Here are our top choices for what to do, see and eat, along with where to lay your head this

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People taking a selfie at Winter Wonderlights in Loveland, Colorado
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Explore the NOCO Light Trail

From gorgeous gardens aglow to one of the top free choreographed holiday light shows in the state, it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit in Northern Colorado thanks to the brand-new NoCo Light Trail. Extending from Fort Collins to Loveland and even up to Estes Park, the NoCo Light Trail allows visitors to experience festive light displays, free family-friendly activities and even

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Loveland’s Annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding & Vow Renewal Ceremony 

A romantic ceremony with music you vote on, a customized ceremony, keepsake photos, a LOCK couples can use to “Lock their love” on the famous LOVE sculpture or HEART sculpture in Loveland, gift bags, signature wedding cupcakes, and a chance to win a huge gift basket, along with surprises at the Eagles game!  An original way to celebrate your love

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Loveland: Your Holiday Shopping HQ

Every town offers a distinctive mix of retail hot spots and Loveland is no exception. Colorado’s Sweetheart City is known for its extensive sculpture collection and an abundance of very creative residents. Some make wearable art or design collectibles. Others know just where to find the most tempting baubles for their local boutiques.  Beyond the artists, makers and locally owned

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