It’s a RiNo-FUL Life: Winter Festival & Market

Schedule & Essential Details

When & Where

• Dates: Dec. 4–6, 2026
• Location: RiNo ArtPark (1900 35th St.) & Truss House (3400 Arkins Ct)
• Admission: Free; RSVP via rinoartdistrict.multipass.com/rinoful-life-2026

Daily Hours

• Friday, Dec. 4 | 5 PM – 9 PM (First Friday): Traffic cone tree lighting, DSDI light projections, DJ Stevie & Something Vinyl DJ, card printmaking lab, Tom’s Waffles, and craft bar.
• Saturday, Dec. 5 | 11 AM – 4 PM: Maker market, live jazz (1–3 PM), Yeastie Boys zines & button-making, Tom’s Waffles, and craft bar
• Sunday, Dec. 6 | 11 AM – 4 PM: Maker market, live jazz (1–3 PM), Yeastie Boys zines & button-making, Tom’s Waffles, and craft bar

PROGRAMMING, ART & MUSIC

Free Hands-On Art Labs

• Printmaking Holiday Cards: Open printmaking session with Lucy Holtsnider inside Truss House. Friday, Dec. 4 (5:00–8:30 PM)
• DIY Buttons & Zines: Drop-in workshops with Yeastie Boys inside Truss House. Saturday, Dec. 5 & Sunday, Dec. 6 (11 AM – 4 PM).

Live Music

• DJ Stevie & Something Vinyl DJ: ArtPark Plaza & Welcome Center. Friday, Dec. 4 (5:00–8:30 PM).
• Andrea Asali Trio: Live jazz inside Truss House. Saturday, Dec. 5 & Sunday, Dec. 6 (1 PM – 3 PM)

The Spaces Between

See the group exhibition, The Spaces Between, curated by Johnny Draco inside the Welcome Center Gallery, examining environments surrounding childhood

Clayton Early Learning Winter Toy & Coat Drive

Drop off new, unwrapped toys and warm coats inside the Welcome Center Gallery through Dec. 12 to support local children and families via Clayton Early Learning.

MARKET, LIGHTS & FOOD

Light Sculptures & Projections (Friday only)

• Traffic Cone Tree Lighting (7:00 PM): Brian Buikema of C8 Productions illuminates a custom, traffic cone tree sculpture on the ArtPark outdoor plaza
• Menorah Installation: Artist Shayna Cohn presents a custom menorah display commemorating the first night of Hanukkah, with complimentary latkes and jelly donuts
• Architectural Projections: Animated lighting across ArtPark murals and silos by Deep Space Drive-In (DSDI)

Artisan Maker Market (Truss House; all weekend)

Shop handmade gifts, original artwork, and holiday goods directly from local Denver makers inside Truss House.

• Midnight Muse Made: Whimsical jewelry, accessories, gifts, and personalized on-the-spot custom holiday ornaments
• Elizabeth Truskin Studios: Original local artwork, prints, and studio pieces
• Joined Matter Studio / Upcycled Skis: Marquetry wall art, coasters, ski coat racks, ski lamps, and stained glass
• VBRTN: Handcrafted jewelry specializing in real floral preservation
• Barefoot Soul: Preserved mushroom and botanical resin jewelry in sterling silver and 14k gold-fill rings, earrings, and necklaces
• Art by Avianna: Original handmade visual artwork and prints
• Emerson Garage: Custom woodworking, mixed-media sculptural vases, and wall art
• TeaTayArt: Framed botanical, bone, crystal, and butterfly oddities display cases
• Artie Lamb: Handcrafted original illustrations, art prints, greeting cards, and ceramics
• Beijos Brasil: Handwoven golden-grass jewelry, accessories, and home decor supporting fair-trade Brazilian artisans
• Bissap and Books (Bertha the Book Bus): Local independent kids' bookstore offering hundreds of children’s books (starting at $2), multilingual titles by author Dr. Jenaya Perdue, globally sourced artisan textiles, and adult titles

(Additional makers announced as confirmed)

Bites & Craft Bar

Tom’s Waffles: Fresh Belgian Liège waffles with seasonal toppings, specialty winter hot chocolates, and espresso

Truss House Bar: Seasonal alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

GETTING HERE & PARKING

Parking

• Street Parking: Available along Delgany St., 35th St., and Arkins Ct.
• $5 Catalyst Garage Parking: Park at the Catalyst Garage (3508 Delgany St, 0.3 mi away). Scan the QR code or tap this link, then enter your ticket number, highlighted below for reference.

Transit, Bike & Walking

• Train: RTD A Line to 38th & Blake Station. Cross the south pedestrian bridge and walk 10–15 minutes west on 35th St.
• Bus: RTD Route 48 to Brighton Blvd & 35th St (one block east of ArtPark).
• Bike: Direct access from the South Platte River Trail and Arkins Ct bike lanes, with on-site racks.

Accessibility

• RiNo ArtPark is fully accessible. Pedestrian bridge elevators are operated by RTD and subject to periodic outages. For accessibility questions or feedback, contact events@rinoartdistrict.org.