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Join us this holiday season at these community events

Date: 11/21/2025
By: Team Elevations
Yeti mascot with group of Elevations employees wearing Ushanka ear flap hats and wearing Elevations branded jackets

The holidays are almost here, and Elevations is excited to support this lineup of Colorado events. 

Shine a Little Light donation drive  

Nov. 28 — Dec. 24 

All Elevations branches 

This holiday season, join us in shining a little light for teens in need across Colorado. Your donation helps provide critical services and tailored gifts to youth facing hardship, ensuring every ornament on our tree represents hope, support, and brighter futures. 

Learn about the nonprofits we’re supporting, “light” a holiday ornament for our tree, and take another ornament home with you. 

Find a branch 




November

Switch on the Holidays

11am – 7pm, Nov. 23 

1300 block of Pearl Street and beyond, Boulder 

Stop by the Elevations booth for a potential Freddy the Yeti sighting before he helps switch on the holiday lights in downtown Boulder.  

Elevations is pleased to help present this event. 

Event Info: Switch on the Holidays

Member moments: Free treats for our community 

Nov. 1-28

  • Kilwins (Fort Collins)Enjoy a free marshmallow treat**when you present your Elevations card.
  • Baked by Syrenity & Potheads Coffee (Longmont): Get one free cinnamon roll muffin withacup of icing**when you present your Elevations card. Find the truck schedule at @PotheadsCoffeeCompany.


December

Parade of Lights 2025

Dec. 5, Historic Main Street, Louisville 

Find us in the parade as we celebrate the holiday season.  

Event Info: Parade of Lights 2025

 

Lights of December Parade

6pm Dec. 13

Downtown Boulder 

Spot our float during the parade, and enjoy a special appearance from Santa Claus! Elevations is excited to help present this event. 

Event info: Lights of December Parade

 

Freddy’s Winter Wonderland

1-3pm Dec. 29 

221 E Mountain Ave., Fort Collins 

We’re transforming our Fort Collins Old Town Community Room into a winter wonderland in honor of our youth banking mascot, Freddy the Yeti. Join us for: 

  • Games
  • Snacks
  • Treats
  • Story time
  • Appearances from Freddy the Yeti himself

Stories and appearances: 1:30pm, 2pm, and 2:30pm 

 

Member moments: Free treats for our community 

Dec. 1-31 

  • Boulder Baked (Superior and Boulder): Enjoy a free cupcake when you present your Elevations card.**
  • Kilwins (Fort Collins): Start the holidays with a free chocolate tree lollipop when you present your Elevations card.**

**Limit one per member. Show Elevations credit or debit card to redeem.

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