This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Berry Patch Farm
F & SA|First annual Fiber Fun Fiber Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include organic fruits and vegetables, a variety of animals, demonstrations and more|
Free|Berry Patch Farm, 13785 Potomac St., 303-659-5050|BRIGHTON
Bond Park
SA & SU|14th annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities, centering around a maypole, include dancing, music, Scandinavian food, arts and crafts, booths and more|
Free|970-586-6073, estesmidsummer.com|ESTES PARK
Carbondale
F-SU|The Town of Carbondale is hosting an entire weekend of activitis including the first annual Music & Lobster Fest 5-9 p.m. today and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday with live music, food and more. Admission is free. The Taste of Carbondale is offering a dinner and western barn dance, silent auction and more begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday|Prices vary|970-963-
1680, 970-963-1890|CARBONDALE
City Park
SA & SU|”Animal Planet Expo” offers two days of interactive exhibits, animal demonstrations and special appearances by “Animal Planet” celebrities including Jeff Corwin, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|Free|
23rd street and Colorado Blvd., 720-913-
0633
Civic Center
SU|The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender (GLBT) Community presents its Pridefest. Activities begin with a parade at 9:30 a.m. in Cheesman Park that will wrap up in Civic Center. A festival is 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|coloradoglbt.org
Denver Performing Arts
Complex
SA|The India Association of Colorado and other organizations present “Images of India,” noon-6 p.m. Festivities include arts, music, dance, yoga, demonstrations and more|Free|Denver Performing Arts Complex Galleria, 14th and Arapahoe streets, iaocdenver.org
High Valley Farm
SA|Theatreworks presents its 30th anniversary fundraising gala, “A Midsummer’s Eve Revel,” 6 p.m. Festivities include cocktails, dinner, dancing, live entertainment and more|$150|14 Alsace Way, 719-262-3114|COLORADO SPRINGS
Inverness Hotel & Conference Center
TU|The second annual Pam Saunders Charity Golf Tournament, 7:30 a.m. Morning Round Shotgun Start, 12:30-1:30 p.m. lunch (both rounds), 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Round Shotgun Start, 6:30-9 p.m. Cocktail Party and Silent Auction|$225 one round of golf, lunch, prizes and cocktail party; $50 cocktail party only; proceeds benefit the promotion of early detection of pancreatic cancer|200 Inverness Drive West, driveforthemarker.org|ENGLEWOOD
Island Grove Regional Park
F-JULY 4|The sixth annual Stampede Western Invitational Art Exhibit & Sale|
501 N. 14th Ave., 800-982-BULL (2855), greeleystampege.org|GREELEY
Lakeside Mall
SA & SU|Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture presents a “June Bird Mart,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors of birds, gifts, art work and more will be included|I-70 and Harlan street, 303-456-0068, rmsa-birds.org
Lyons Good Ole Days
F-SU|Activities include a carnival, sporting competitions, flea market, food booths, parade and more|Various locations, 303-823-8250|LYONS
Middle Boulder Creek
SU|An afternoon of activities includes a Starter Duck Race at 4 p.m., a Turtle Float at 4:02 p.m., and a Community Barbeque in Chipeta Park in Nederland at 4:05 p.m. Proceeds benefit Peak to Peak Healthy Communities Project|Turtles can be adopted for $5|303-618-7314|
NEDERLAND
Studio Be Yoga
F|Hosting a concert of North Indian Kathak Dance, Music, Storytelling and more, 7-9 p.m.|$15|2077 30th St., 303-
402-1763, studiobeyoga.com|BOULDER
NATURE
Butterfly Pavilion
Tropical conservatory for butterflies and other invertebrates. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
|$7.95 adults, $5.95 seniors and Westminster residents, $4.95 ages 4-12|6252 W. 104th Ave., 303-469-5441|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “Volunteer Days – Weed Warrior,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “Art in the Park, Part 1,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “Waterfalls, Pools and Grottos Part 6,” 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday|Reservations required for all programs. $5 daily pass required on all vehicles entering 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
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
SA|”Messages in Stone,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. Vince Matthews, state geologist of Colorado, will host an all-day program about the rocks in the Garden of the Gods. A slideshow, field trip and more is included. Reservations required|$40-
$50|The monument is located two miles south of the town of Florissant which is 35 miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24, 719-748-3253|FLORISSANT
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
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 Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion
TU|The Colorado Historical Society offers summer tours 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays through August|Free|400 E. Eighth Ave.
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
Historic Audio Walking
Tour of LoDo
Explore historic LoDo with an audio walking tour usting a portable CD player or via cell phone by calling 703-637-9355. Use promo code 240 for 40-minute tour ($8) or code 280 for 80-minute tour ($15). Codes provide 72-hour access once activated. CD’s are available at the Tattered Cover or Visitor Center (16th and California). Pick up a tour map/brochure at the 16th Street Visitor Center, DIA, the Convention Center, downtown hotels or visit rmaguides.com. E-mail: tours@rmaguides.com; address Rocky Mountain Audio Guides, P O Box 22963, Denver, CO 80222; 303-898-7073. Quantity discount and custom packages available.
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
SU|”Capitol Heights,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at 1470 Elizabeth St., a private residence|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
