Plan your visit to the Giving Machines

When can I visit the Giving Machines?

You can use Light the World Giving Machines any time, day or night, from Thanksgiving 2022 through New Year's Day 2023. Volunteers will be there from noon to 8 p.m. every day.

Where are the Giving Machines in Denver?

The Light the World Giving Machines are in the heart of downtown Denver at Writer Square. That's diagonal from Larimer Square at Larimer and 15th Street.

The official address of Writer Square is 1512 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202. Visit Google Maps for detailed directions from your location.

Getting There

Public Transportation

Take light rail to either the 16th and California or Union Station stops. Then hop on the free MallRide, which runs on 15th and 17th streets during pedestrian mall construction. Writer Square and the Giving Machines are located about halfway between the two light rail stops on 15th street. To map the best route from where you are, use the RTD Trip Planner.

Driving

From Ft. Collins Area (North)

  • Take I-25 South towards Denver
  • Merge onto Park Ave via EXIT 213 toward Downtown
  • Park Ave becomes 22nd St
  • Turn right onto Larimer St.
  • Right before you reach 15th Street, the Machines will be in the plaza to your left.

From Colorado Springs Area (South)

  • Take I-25 North towards Denver
  • Take the 20th Street exit, EXIT 212C.
  • Turn right onto 20th St.
  • Turn right onto Larimer St.
  • Right before you reach 15th Street, the Machines will be in the plaza to your left.

Parking

There is some metered parking on Lawrence and Larimer Streets.

There are multiple commercial lots nearby, many with special rates evenings and weekends. The closest is the Writer Square lot on Lawrence between 15th and 16th Street. You can reserve a spot here.

For other nearby lots, check parking apps like Spot Hero or Best Parking or Parking.com