Despite dwindling Black Friday hype, shoppers packed the Outlets at Castle Rock to kick-off the holiday shopping season.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Outlets of Castle ... 15 feet taller than the big blue bear at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

From holiday markets to Christmas concerts, there's lots to enjoy in Denver and across Colorado this holiday season.

As Castle Rock shoppers pick up last-minute Thanksgiving supplies, some are looking forward to having a new spot in the Colorado town to buy them in the years to come. The Castle Rock Town Council ...