Cherry Creek Holiday Market — Local services in Denver

We spent an evening in Cherry Creek North and our first stop was at Cherry Creek North's Holiday Market. We shopped local and enjoyed festive entertainment; the market featured more than 40 vendors and a wide array of gift options from area artisans and local brands. It was dog friendly, and we got in our fair share of puppy love.

The market had a new holiday pop-up bar, the Mistletoe Lounge that we checked out after shopping. We warmed up and got cozy inside. We hung out in the lounge for quite some time; it was well heated, and the place was buzzing with festive energy. The lounge offered a festive drink menu and comfy seating. The skilled mixologists behind the bar created a stellar lineup of holiday-themed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Brandon took care of us and he had the best recommendations. My favorite was the Mocha Espresso Martini made with vodka, cold brew, coffee liqueur, chocolate syrup, & chocolate shavings - this indulgent cocktail was freaking delicious, and I couldn't get enough.

After our time at the Mistletoe Lounge, we walked over to the Light the World Giving Machines at the front of the market. The Giving Machines were vending machines where patrons could select to donate to a specific charity. Users inserted a credit card, chose the specific item they wanted to donate, and then a block representing their gift fell into a bin for collection. It was so special to see so many people donating! Definitely added to the to the spirit of the...

I was curious and stopped by the Holiday Market. Some vendors were just too busy on their phone to be bothered or engage with people. Other vendors were very polite and inviting and made the experience better. But I agree with other reviews - overpriced for not a very welcoming experience. I was also hoping to come across holiday ornaments and decor, but there weren't any...no holiday cuteness...

This holiday market beats the Christkindl market hands down. I’ve been going to Christkindl for a few years in a row and have seen it get progressively less organized and more expensive as time goes on. It doesn’t have the charm that it used to. Meanwhile, the cherry creek holiday market has managed to capture that charm in an elevated space without being pretentious. I will be...