Nothing puts the white in your Christmas like a family outing to mark the season. All month long, we're turning for inspiration to ParentsConnect Local, whose amazing events calendar features hundreds of merry-and-bright happenings in 51 cities around the country. Here's a sample of what we found on the calendar for Denver:

Clubhouse Capers—The First Day of Winter:  Kids 8 and under can explore the science and cultural significance of the winter solstice around the world as they take an imaginary journey to Persia (now Iran), Peru, Sweden, and other lands to learn how people celebrate the longest night of the year. Afterward, they can make their own winter solstice craft to take home. The event is free with paid museum admission. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday December 1-29, 2:30pm; 303/433-7444; museum admission: $7.50/child 2-8, $5.50/child 1-2, free for infants.)  

Christmas with the Children's Chorale:   Join the biggest caroling party in town as award-winning Colorado Children's Chorale presents its annual Christmas show featuring the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the full setting of Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols, and lots of popular holiday favorites. Advance tickets recommended. (December 6 at 2pm, December 7 at 7pm; 303/623-7876; tickets range from $24-$60.)

Christkindl Market:   A traditional German holiday market is recreated in Skyline Park,  where kids and parents can walk through handcrafted wooden booths, stocked with treasures—like nutcrackers—from European vendors. Merchants sell holiday food including gingerbread, roasted nuts, smoked sausages, and more. (Daily through December 23: Sunday-Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-9pm; 303/388-2522; free for all ages.)

See more holiday events in Denver on ParentsConnect Local.