This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month
-TU|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 coloradohistoryoahp.org.
Bond Park
SA-M|The Art Center of Estes Park presents the annual Art Market offering paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, jewelry and more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday|970-586-5882|ESTES PARK
Boulder Public Library
W|Hosting a presentation of “Phragmentia” offering music, poetry and visual art exploring the relationship between mathematics and art. 7 p.m. Performers include Jack Collom from Naropa University, musician Art Lande and artist and musician Ken Bernstein. This is the first of several programs scheduled as part of the University of Colorado’s “Special Year” exploring the relationship between art and mathematics|1000 Canyon Blvd., 303-492-3115 |BOULDER
Brown Palace Hotel
TH|The Alliance Francaise, a nonprofit French language and cultural center, presents its fourth annual fundraiser and silent auction, “Around the World in 80 Days” as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of Jules Verne. 6-9 p.m.|$75, includes a full French buffet meal and wine, proceeds benefit the Alliance Francaise’s new main office and classroom location|321 17th St., 303-831-0304, afdenver.org
Clear Creek County
SA & SU|The Clear Creek County Railroad & Mining Day’s Festival offers rides on the Georgetown Loop Historic Railroad, exhibits, children’s activities, music, food and more. Times vary|Tickets vary, several activities are free|Various locations, 303-567-4660, clearcreekcounty.org|IDAHO SPRINGS, GEORGETOWN, EMPIRE, SILVER PLUME
Creede Celebration
SA & SU|The 16th annual “Taste of Creede” Fine Arts Celebration offers two days of live music, art, theater, food and more|719-658-2374, 800-327-2102, creede.com|CREEDE
Dan Ostermiller Studio
TH|The northern Colorado office of the Alzheimer’s Association Rocky Mountain Chapter presents the seventh annual “Memories in the Making” benefit art auction, 6:30 p.m. Festivities include cocktails, appetizers, a silent and live auction|$75|100 W. First St., 970-472-9798|LOVELAND
Denver Pavilions
SA-M|Swallow Hill Music Association presents its second annual “Artists in Resonance” Project offering a variety of musical and visual artists that showcase Swallow Hill’s mission to preserve and present folk and roots music. Times vary. The festival is offered in connection with the Colorado Art Festival|15th and Tremont streets, 303-777-1003, swallowhill.com/AIR2005
Georgetown Loop Historic
Mining & Railroad Park
SA & SU|This is the opening weekend of train rides powered by an authentic narrow-gauge steam engine and for tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine. The mine will be open daily until Sept. 5 and the railroad will be open daily until Oct. 2|Prices vary|The Silver Plume Depot is located off exit 226 from I-70 or the Devil’s Gate Station is off exit 228 from I-70 in Georgetown, 1-888-456-6777, georgetownlooprr.com|GEORGETOWN
Manitou Springs Memorial Park
SA-M|Hosting the four-day “Celebration of the Arts,” a crafts, food and music festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day|Free admission|500 Manitou Ave., 719-685-9655|MANITOU SPRINGS
NATURE
Bear Creek Nature Center
This week’s programs include “May’s Showers-of-Flowers Hike” for ages eight and over, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday. $2. 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 “FUNdamentals of Birding,” 9-11 a.m. Thursday|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
Denver Botanic Gardens
“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, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-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
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
Fountain Creek Nature Center
This week’s programs include . 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
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
. 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
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
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
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|tour and info|Most tours are $10, packages 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
