Caroling in Downtown Boulder: 4:30 p.m. Monday, Pine Street Church, 1237 Pine St., Boulder. Come join for caroling in downtown Boulder. Participants will wander around singing Christmas carols on the streets, then enjoy some hot tea and cocoa. This is “everybody plays” caroling. There is no requirement for any level of singing ability whatsoever. All that’s required is a desire to get out and have fun with a group of folks making joyful noise. Kids of all ages are welcome. Free, forms.gle.

Toddler Explorers at Reynolds: 10:15 a.m. Monday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Toddlers explore and learn through hands-on activities that focus on creativity and fun. Imaginations run wild while building foundational skills. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Hot Beer Poker Nights: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sanitas Brewing Company, 3550 Frontier Ave., Suite A, Boulder. Enjoy a beer in a new way, slightly toasted and mildly frothy. Warm up by a nice fire during the winter, and try out this unique way to enjoy a beer. Free, 805-490-9591, facebook.com.

Paint & Sip: 6 p.m. Monday, Wild Provisions by 4 Noses Brewing Company, 2209 Central Ave., Boulder. Join us at Wild Provisions for this Winter Gnome painting. Participants will be painting on a 16×20 canvas with acrylic paints. Guided step by step instruction will be provided by local artist. Gnomes will be pre-traced to make the painting experience enjoyable for all skill levels. Grab friends and famil, or come solo and meet new creative souls. $40, eventbrite.com.

Hard Times writing workshop: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Heal through writing and storytelling. Get instructor guidance, prompts, feedback and a supportive community in-person twice per month. This ongoing program offers a creative outlet for people facing addiction and recovery, poverty, homelessness, loss and other life challenges. No experience needed. Workshops are led by local writers and instructors Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Malinda Miller in collaboration with Lighthouse Writers on the second and fourth Tuesdays. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Holiday Pop-Up Shop: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Explore a unique selection of gifts created by local Boulder and Colorado artists for holiday gift giving. Reasonable prices and members receive a discount on all purchases. Free, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org.

The Well Church Christmas Eve Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, The Well Church, 300 S. Broadway St., Boulder. Attend a candlelight service at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Attends can expect to sing carols and culminating Advent scripturally. Free, 720-583-5189, christmasinboulder.com.

Bilingual Family Workshops with Luna Cultura: 4 p.m. Thursday, NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder. Every other week Luna Cultura willl be offering a new project-based bilingual workshop. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

LatkePalooza pop-up Chanukah Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Get ready to party at LatkePalooza. Enjoy live tunes by Hal Aqua and The Lost Tribe, plus an epic Boulder Klezmer jam session. And of course, there will be traditional latkes for munching all night. Celebrate the Chanukah season with good vibes and great company. Free, 303-993-8743.