This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Apex Center
SA|North Jeffco Park and Recreation District is presenting “Soar Into Summer,” 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Outdoor activities include a pancake breakfast, live music, sports and recreation events, booths and more|13150 W. 72nd Ave., 303-403-2516|ARVADA
Archaeology and Historic
Preservation Month-MAY 31|The Colorado Archaeology Society, Colorado Historical Society and several government agencies are presenting a variety of programs to celebrate Colorado’s history and legacy. Call 303-866-2395 or visit coloradohistory-oahp.org for a schedule.
Boulder County Courthouse
SA|Ninth annual Walk the Talk, 10 a.m. Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (formerly Boulder County Safehouse) presents this 5K Pledge Walk and Community Peace Rally|14th and Pearl streets, 303-449-8623, safehousealliance.org|BOULDER
City Park Pavilion
SA|The City Park West Neighborhood presents the fifth annual City Park Festival of the Arts including more than 100 artists, live entertainment, The Lake Stage, open mic and drum circle, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.|17th avenue and York street, 720-205-6505, cityparkfestival.org
Denver Holiday Inn Convention Center-SU|Denver Sports Fair Collectibles Show offers former and current professional athletes, dealers, autographs and more. 3-8 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|$5 each day, free children 8 and under|15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-371-9494, naxcom.com
Denver Marriott City Center
SA|The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is presenting its sixth annual Dream Gala, 6-10 p.m. Cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner and live entertainment with Nina Storey and the New Philharmonic Orchestra|$200, tables also avail-able, all proceeds benefit the foundation|1701 California St., 303-316-2700
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
SA|Estes Park is celebrating the 50 years of operation this summer with opening day festivities 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The tramway operates 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily, Saturday-Sept. 11. Reservations are not necessary. A Golden Anniversary Celebration is scheduled Aug. 8-14|$4-$9, free children under five with parent|420 E. Riverside Drive, 970-586-3675, estestram.com|ESTES PARK
Hotel Colorado
SA|Hosting the “Teddy Roosevelt Anniversary Dinner and Dance,” 5:30 p.m. Festivities include speakers, presentations, dinner and dancing to the Joe Peterson Orchestra|$65, overnight accommodations also available|526 Pine St., 800-544-3998, ext. 117; 970-945-6511, ext. 117|GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Longmont ArtWalk|Offers art exhibits, theater, dance, children’s activities, live music and more, 6-9:30 p.m. The next ArtWalk is July 15|The block of Fourth avenue between Main and Coffman and Fifth avenue between Main and Kimbark, artwalkerlongmont.org|LONGMONT
National Western Complex-SU|The Denver Coin Exposition offers 142 tables of collectors, investors and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday|$3.50, good for all three days, free for children age 8 and under|4655 Humboldt St., 719-275-0585
Parkside Mansion|Hosting the second annual Blue Jeans Ball, 7 p.m.-midnight. Festivities include a silent auction, poker tournament, dancing to a DJ, appetizers and more. Participants are encouraged to dress in denim|$40-$50; $20 for poker tournament, reservations required; proceeds go to Safe-House Denver to benefit victims of domestic violence|1859 York St., 303-302-6123, black-tiecolorado.com
Rialto Theater-SU|The Rialto Theater is celebrating its 85th anniversary with movies, live performances, receptions and more. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday|Tickets vary|228 E. 4th St., 970-962-2120, cityofloveland.org|LOVELAND
Thornton
SA|The ninth annual “ThorntonFest” offers a day of craft booths, children’s activities, food, 5K run/walk (begins at 8 a.m.), car show, pet frisbee competition, book mobile, sports demonstrations and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|108th and Colorado Boulevard, 303-255-7800, cityofthornton.net/rec/Thorntonfest.asp|THORNTON
NATURE
Barr Lake State Park
date|program|13401 Picadilly Road, 303-659-6005; parks.state.co.us |BRIGHTON
Bear Creek Nature Center
This week’s programs include “Pajamas in the Park: Spring Spectacular!,” 4 p.m. today-9 a.m. Saturday, $30; “Folklore of Wild Birds,” 1-2 p.m. Saturday; “Nature Explorers: Goodness Snakes,” 1:30-2:45 p.m. Thursday. “Geocaching: High-Tech Treasure Hunting,” 10 a.m.-noon. $10. Reservations required|$4|245 Bear Creek Road, 719-520-6387 |COLORADO SPRINGS
Butterfly Pavilion
Tropical conservatory for butterflies and other invertebrates. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily|$7.95 adults, $5.95 seniors and Westmin-ster residents, $4.95 ages 4-12|6252 W. 104th Ave., 303-469-5441|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “Waterfalls, Pools and Grottos Part 5,” 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday; “Medicinal Plants of Castlewood Canyon,” 1-3 p.m. Sunday|Reservations required for all programs. $5 daily pass required on all vehicles enter-ing the park or annual State Parks pass|2989 S. Colorado 83, 303-688-5242; parks.state.co.us|FRANKTOWN
Clear Spring Ranch
This El Paso County park offers a variety of habitats|Take Exit 123 off Interstate 25, 719-520-6745|COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado State Parks
More than 300 miles of marked and unmarked affordable winter trail recreation for cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers at 39 parks throughout the state|$3-$5 per car|303-866-3203; coloradoparks.org
Denver Botanic Gardens
W|Mayor John Hickenlooper will guide a one-mile walk through the gardens, 10:45-11:30 a.m. $15. Free blood pressure checks, chair massages and exercise demonstrations will also be offered. “The Plants of Lewis & Clark” on display through July 31. Twenty-three acres featuring more than 32,000 plants from such distant places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Tuesday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednes-day-Friday|1005 York St., 720-865-3500, denverbotanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
The nature preserve offers nature trails, wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse and more|8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, 303-973-3705|LITTLETON
Denver Zoo|Sixth annual “Zip a De Do at The Zoo,” 6:30 p.m. Children up to age 12 and their parents are invited for animal encounters, music, stories, food and more. Call for tickets and reservations. The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, representing 750 species. Visitors can experience an indoor rain forest in Tropical Discovery, sea lion show, gorilla, big cat feedings and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, admission gates close at 5 p.m.|$7-$11, free ages 3 and under|City Park, 303-376-4800, denverzoo.org
Discovery Science Center
Hands-on science museum with more than 110 interactive exhibits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday|703 E. Prospect Road, 970-472-3990|FORT COLLINS
Eldorado Canyon State Park
TH|Free children’s program exploring the natural world with Ranger Mary, 10-11 a.m. Ages 3-5|Park entry, $5 per vehicle|Call for reservations, 719-520-6387|ELDORADO
Florissant Fossil Beds
SU|A discussion on the geologic history of the Front Range and how the Rocky Mountains’ building and erosional cycles of the last 300 million years impact our weather, recreation, economy and the way we work, play and live in Colorado, 1 p.m. Off-Season Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 719-748-3253 |$3 park only|Teller County Road #1, 2 miles south of town|FLORISSANT
Fountain Creek Nature Center
This week’s programs include “Dragons in the Sky,” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, $4; “Nature Adventures: Rainbow Fish,” 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, $4; “Twos & Threes Outdoors: Frog & Friends,” 9-10 a.m. Thursday, $3. Reservations required|2002 Creek Crossing, 719-520-6745 |COLORADO SPRINGS
Garden of the Gods
Nature walks offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily; various nature presentations offered daily; visit the center and find out how the rocks got there; junior ranger program for children 7-12. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily|1805 N. 30th St., 719-634-6666|COLORADO SPRINGS
Gates Planetarium
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily|Combination museum and planetarium tickets available during the day: $13, $9 ages 3-18 and 65 and over; evening tickets: $8, $5.50 ages 3-18 and 65 and over|Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-322-7009; dmns.org
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Campfire program every Friday and Saturday night, guided hikes, slide shows, children’s programs, historical programs and more. Parks pass required for all vehicles entering park|Located 15 miles west of Golden, 303-582-3707|GOLDEN
Larimer County Open Lands
Offers guided nature hikes and park ranger campground programs. Park entrance permit required |719-679-4561; larimer.org/parks|LOVELAND
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
The 110-acre park offers naturalist-guided programs|910 Colorow Road, reservations required: 303-526-0594; co.jefferson.co.us|GOLDEN
Ocean Journey
Re-creations of river and ocean journeys offering 500 species of fish, birds, invertebrates and mammals, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily|$14.95; $12.95 seniors; $6.95 ages 4-11|700 Water St. 303-561-4450; oceanjourney.org
Roxborough State Park
This week’s programs include an “Archaeology Day Celebration,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Moonlight Hike “Planting Moon,” 7 p.m. Sunday, $7.50. Reservations required.Several hiking trails are available; no bikes or pets|Daily park pass $5 or $50 annual pass, required for all vehicles |4751 N. Roxborough Drive, 303-973-3959 |LITTLETON
Royal Gorge Park
Offers panoramic views of the Gorge from the world’s highest suspension bridge that hangs 1,053 feet high and spans a quarter-mile across the canyon| 888-333-5597; royalgorgebridge.com|CAÑON CITY
TOURS
Actually Quite Nice Ltd. Brew Tours
6703 Grandview Ave., 303-431-1440|ARVADA
Antique District Tour
Explore Denver’s Broadway Antique District on a double-decker bus |303-744-0281
Bear Creek Horse and Carriage
Old West carriage and hayrides|3033 S. Estes St., 303-980-6130|LAKEWOOD
Celestial Seasonings Tour
Free guided tours. Tea tasting, art department, production. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, hourly|4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303-581-1202|BOULDER
Cherokee Ranch and Castle
A tour detailing the castle’s history, architecture and collection of art and antiques, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, noon Thursdays |$12|Afternoon tea and tour, 2 p.m. Thursdays|$30 ages 12 and over |303-688-5555|SEDALIA
Colorado Sightseer
Half- and full-day van tours of Denver, the foothills and Pikes Peak area. Call for times and dates|$30-$70 |303-423-8200
Coors Field
Seventy-five-minute walking tour of the ballpark offered 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday on nongame days, through September; 10 a.m. and noon on evening game days; no tours afternoon game days. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation. Group tours of 25-100 by appointment|$4-$6|20th and Blake streets, 303-762-5437
Denver History Tours
Choose from the “Golddust and Traildust Tour,” the “Victorian Denver” tour or the “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” tour|$20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 ages 12 and under, reservations required|720-234-7929
Hammonds Candies
Free guided tours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; Reservations for 10 or more|4969 Colorado Blvd., 303-333-5588; hammondscandies.com
Hyatt Regency Hotel at Colorado Convention Center
TH|The Denver Architectural Foundation continues its Hard Hat Tours with this hotel, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Meet on the southeast corner of 15th and Calfornia|$5, free for DAF members and stu-dents|Call 303-229-0002 for reservations
Invesco Field at Mile High
Offers 75-minute walking tours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Saturday every hour. Group tours require reservation. Tickets available at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum, Gate No.1 on the west side|$5-$7, children under 2 free
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Offers free guided tours of its facilities, Learn about LASP’s history and its current missions, visit the engineering labs, clean room and mission operations| 1234 Innovation Drive, 303-735-5814; lasp.colorado.edu|BOULDER
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
M-SA|Free tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. year-round |13th and Ford streets, 303-277-2337|GOLDEN
Pepsi Center Tours
Tour facilities, including press box and locker rooms. 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Saturday|1000 Chopper Circle, 303-405-8556
Rockies Brewing Co.
Tours and beer tastings, 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday Free|2880 Wilderness Place, 303-444-8448|BOULDER
Stephany’s Chocolates Factory
Free tours of a working chocolate factory for all ages. Monday-Thursday. Reservations required|6770 W. 52nd Ave.,303-421-7229, ext. 111|ARVADA
Tours with Phil Goodstein
, SA & SUmay 20-21|”Ghost Walk,” 7-9 p.m. today, meet in front of the Indian statue on the east side of the Capitol on Grant Street between 14th and Colfax Avenues, $15; Mount Olivet Cemetery, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, the cemetery is located at 44th Avenue and Youngfield Street; Park Hill, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, meet at the gazebo in Ferguson Park, southeast corner of 23rd Avenue and Dexter Street|Most tours are $10, pack-ages of four are available for $30|303-333-1095
U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Visitors can explore renewable energy and energy efficiency concepts through an interactive exhibit hall and reading room. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday|15013 Denver West Parkway, 303-384-6565, nrel.gov|GOLDEN
