Stay Involved with the Community! Fruita’s Parade of Lights and More
Fruita is overflowing with holiday cheer as several events line up these next few weeks. From the Parade of Lights, to the Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, to the Ugly Sweater 5k, there’s no reason to be bored this holiday season! Fruita’s festive energy is the perfect match for families in town or if you just want to soak up the seasonal spirit.
Get Your Calendar’s Ready
Get ready for some eventful weeks! Fruita is hosting an array of exciting, boredom eliminating activities. Here’s a list, then a breakdown of each event to look out for:
12/13: Parade of Lights
12/13: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
12/20: Ugly Sweater 5k
12/20: Cookies & Claus
Parade of Lights
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Address: Downtown Fruita, Fruita, CO 81521
FREE!
The Fruita Parade of Lights is an annual, nighttime holiday parade and a community-wide celebration. Local businesses, organizations, and residents come together to build floats and bring the holiday to life. It’s often the highlight of the season and marks the “official” start of the holiday festivities for many. The theme this year is "Whimsical Woods" so come dressed in your festive, yet warm gear to watch this winter wonderland unfold.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Address: Fruita Community Center, 324 N Coulson St. Fruita, CO 81521
FREE!
The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair is a community-oriented marketplace event where local artisans and other talented vendors come together to sell their unique items. This is a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping while simultaneously supporting the creative makers. Here, you’ll find the perfectly unique gift, and the atmosphere makes the experience feel like so much more than just shopping.
Ugly Sweater 5K
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 am Event day Schedule below
Address: Copper Club Brewing Company, 153 N Mulberry St. Fruita, CO 81521
$35 entry- includes entry, craft brew or hot chocolate and a custom pint glass or water bottle. Kids 12 and under run free.
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The Fruita Ugly Sweater 5K is a social 5-kilometer run/walk held in Fruita, inviting participants to show up in their most “ugly” (and ridiculous) holiday sweaters. The event kicks off at Copper Club Brewing Company and is followed by a lively, post-race celebration including music, seasonal brews, and hot chocolate. There’s also a ugly sweater contest that benefits Girls on the Run Western Colorado. Here is the event schedule which can also be found on the Grand Valley Brew Runs website:
- 9:30am-10:15am: Packet pickup on site
- 10:15am: Ugly Sweater contest
- 10:30am: Run/walk start
- 11:15am: After party! Seasonal brews, hot chocolate, amazing grub and our famous “Beer Olympics” fitness games with Out West Training!”.
Cookies and Claus
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Address: Fruita Community Center, 324 N Coulson St Fruita, CO 81521
FREE!
Kids aged 0-10 years can come and visit Santa Claus, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and even write letters to the North Pole! It’s a fun way for the little ones to get into the holiday cheer and create lasting memories.
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Around a seven to ten minute drive from Korima, these are a great opportunity to visit and stay connected with your local Fruita community! If you’re local, new, or just visiting, these events would be worth putting on your calendar. There’s something special about a small-town parade or a community run that makes the holidays feel warmer.
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