Centennial, home to about 108,000 people, stretches from the Streets at SouthGlenn on the west side to the Smoky Hill neighborhoods in the east, with the Denver Tech Center and Centennial Airport in between. It's a city of established neighborhoods, parks, and easy access to everything. Here's how to enjoy the season without leaving town.

What's happening

  • Breakfast Fly-In and Food Drive, Sat, Nov 14: At Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight (13005 Wings Way, Centennial Airport). See aircraft up close on the tarmac, grab breakfast from a food truck, and explore the simulators in the hangar. Bring a non-perishable food item for Food Bank of the Rockies and get $1 off admission. Fly-ins are held monthly on the second Saturday, typically mid-morning.
  • Shop local for Thanksgiving: Curate A Local Mercantile (8242 S. University Blvd.) is taking Thanksgiving pre-orders from Mile High Pie Company and Chalk & Flour Bakery, plus pet "feasts" from Puppy Crumbs Bakery. It's an easy way to support Centennial small businesses.
  • The Streets at SouthGlenn holiday season: SouthGlenn's Grand Holiday Parade, Santa's Arrival, and Tree Lighting usually happen the Friday before Thanksgiving. Watch shopsouthglenn.com for the 2026 date.
  • Just next door: The Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion on Sat, Dec 5, and Aurora's Southlands Holiday Market on Nov 27 and 28 are both a short drive from most Centennial neighborhoods.

Living in Centennial

Centennial is one of the most consistently in-demand suburbs in the metro. Buyers love the established neighborhoods west of I-25 like Willow Creek, Southglenn, and Walnut Hills, the larger homes in Piney Creek and Cherry Creek Vista, with homes served by the Littleton and Cherry Creek school districts depending on location. With the DTC, light rail, and C-470 nearby, commuting is easy.

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Event details from the City of Centennial calendar and Wings Over the Rockies; confirm times before you go.