ARVADA, Colo. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Colorado Gives Day is more than a day of giving – it’s a movement that is uniting communities across Colorado to support thousands of nonprofits that strengthen Colorado. This year, Colorado Gives Foundation is taking its celebration to new heights with a series of innovative, family-friendly laser shows featuring the variety of nonprofit causes people can support for Colorado Gives Day.
“Nonprofits across Colorado brighten our communities every day with their incredible work,” said Kelly Dunkin, president and CEO of Colorado Gives Foundation. “These pop-up drive-in laser shows are a joyful way to acknowledge the impact of Colorado’s nonprofits and remind us that every donation made for Colorado Gives Day helps make Colorado shine even brighter,” said Dunkin.
Colorado Gives Foundation is hosting “Light Up the Night for Colorado Gives Day” laser shows across the state. Guests will enjoy a spectacular 20-minute display of light and sound on a massive 30-foot screen, with moving images and immersive lasers synchronized to music from their car highlighting the statewide movement of Colorado Gives Day. Tickets are free but required for entry and guests will receive complimentary popcorn.
The laser shows are just one example of how Colorado Gives Foundation is using creativity and technology to celebrate Colorado Gives Day across the state and bring communities together. Last year, the Foundation hosted three drone shows, and this year’s laser shows continue the tradition to amplify the spirit of giving.
Colorado Gives Foundation created ColoradoGivesDay.org to bring people together to easily support the causes they care about and help local nonprofits achieve their missions. Since 2010, Coloradans have raised over half a billion dollars, including $54.8 million in 2024 alone. The secure online platform features thousands of verified Colorado nonprofits, all of which have been vetted to confirm their charitable status and that they are in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. Donations made between Nov. 1 and Dec. 9 are eligible for various incentive matches and prizes, amplifying the impact of every dollar.
To learn more about the pop-up drive-in laser show, please visit coloradogivesfoundation.org/colorado-gives-day-2025-lights-up-colorado.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025
Time: Gates will open at 5 p.m. with the laser show starting around 6:20 p.m.
Locations:
- Colorado Springs: Norris Penrose Event Center Parking Lot, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (enter off Lower Gold Camp Road) | Reserve Free Tickets
- Fort Collins: Front Range Community College Parking Lot, 4616 S Shields St., Fort Collins, CO 80526 (enter off S. Shields Street) | Reserve Free Tickets
- Lakewood: Jeffco Stadium Parking Lot, 500 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80226 (enter off Kipling Street) | Reserve Free Tickets
Reporter Resources
Get a behind the scenes look including on-site interviews before the show at all 3 locations on December 2. We can also reserve a parking space for live coverage or if you just want to see the show. Contact Cindy Matthews to reserve your spot and to request additional information. Additional resources are available in Colorado Gives Foundation’s Newsroom.
About Colorado Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving and is a 24-hour event that is changing the face of fundraising. To donate to a Colorado nonprofit, visit ColoradoGivesDay.org. Colorado Gives Day is made possible by Colorado Gives Foundation and presenting sponsor, FirstBank, with support from other sponsors including: FirstBank, Southwest Airlines, Delta Dental of Colorado, Gary Community Ventures, Graystone Consulting, The Denver Foundation, Gary Community Ventures, Martin / Martin Consulting Engineers, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), CBS Colorado, 5280 Magazine, Comcast, Colorado Parent, PBS12, Rocky Mountain Public Media, Entravision, iHeartMedia, Montrose Business Times, Lamar, BizWest, Mile High Outdoor, and Colorado Public Radio.
About Colorado Gives Foundation
Colorado Gives Foundation connects people, ideas and Colorado nonprofits to make good happen. Colorado Gives Foundation is a Jefferson County grant maker, investing millions annually to Jeffco-serving nonprofits committed to ensuring that all of Jeffco is thriving. We also work statewide to build the capacity of nonprofits and donors via ColoradoGives.org, nonprofit endowments and donor services. Through ColoradoGives.org, we make it easy for people to donate to the causes they care about, enabling meaningful change to help our neighbors thrive. Colorado Gives Foundation is where donors find and discover the community impact that matters most to them, which is good for everyone.
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