EVENTS
This week’s events in alphabetical order.
America the Beautiful Park
SA|”Masterpiece in the Park” offers music, dance, carnival games, artist competitions and more, 9-11 a.m.|Free|126 Cimino Drive, 719-633-3523, funktionflux.org|COLORADO SPRINGS
Ballpark Market
SA|An outdoor European-style flea market offering antique and vintage furnishings, art, collectibles and more. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The market is offered monthly. The next date is Aug. 13|Free admission|His-
toric Ballpark Neighborhood located on Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd streets, ballparkmarket.com
Bemis Public Library
F|Hosting a Sing-Along Movie Series with “The Sound of Music,” 7-9 p.m. Next on the schedule is “The Wizard of Oz” 7-9 p.m. July 29|Free, participants are encouraged to come in costumes from the movie, refreshments will be served|6014 S. Datura St., 303-795-3961|LITTLETON
Cherry Creek North
F|Monthly Summer Gallery Art Walk, 6:30-8:30 p.m.|Free|Cherry Creek North Galleries, visit any gallery to pick up a map, 303-394-2904
Colorado School of Mines
Student Center
SU-JULY 31|Hosting “Welsh Heritage Week” with a variety of music, dancing, singing, concerts and more. Dates and times vary|Prices vary, several activities are free|Most events are at 1600 Maple St. There are also some events scheduled in other locations in Golden, 303-886-0632, welshheritageweek.org|GOLDEN
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
SU |Mile High Rail Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The show features a variety of model railroad items along with aviation and shipping |$5 adults, $1 ages 5-12, $12 family|
15200 E. 6th Ave., 303-456-0892|GOLDEN
Lawson Park
SA|”The Masterpeace Festival,” a Caribbean-African Family Day Picnic, 1-9 p.m. Community speakers, ethnic food, children’s activities, live music and more is included|Free|Welton and Park Avenue West, 720-366-9366, 303-204-0903
Pearl Street Mall &
Courthouse Lawn
SA & SU |The Health & Harmony Festival offers two days of more than 75 exhibitors focusing on health, wellness and fitness. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Live music, arts and crafts and entertainment is also included|bouldermarket.com|BOULDER
Phil Long Expo Center
SA & SU|Antique Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|
$4|1515 Auto Mall Loop, 719-596-8839|
COLORADO SPRINGS
The Ridge at Castle Pines North
F|The Al Wilson Celebrity Golf Classic and the 19th Hole Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, 1:30-6 p.m.|$325 for golf and wine tasting, $19 wine tasting only, proceeds benefit the Prostate Cancer Educational Council|1414 Castle Pines Parkway, 303-316-4685|CASTLE ROCK
Riverwalk in Edwards
F-SU|The sixth annual Fine Art & Sculpture Festival offers a variety of art, jewelry, pottery and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.|
Free admission and parking|thunderbirdartists.com|EDWARDS
Winter Park
SA & SU|The 32nd annual Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair offers two days of works by more than 120 artists. Food, children’s activities and live music is also included|Free|970-726-4118, 800-
903-7275, winterpark-info.com|WINTER PARK
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, butterflies.org|WESTMINSTER
Castlewood Canyon State Park
This week’s programs include “Art in the Park, Part 4: Journaling in the Park,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “FUNdamentals of Birding,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “Volunteer Days – Weed Warrior,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “Jr. Naturalist – Smokey the Bear & Fire” for ages 7-12, 1-2 p.m. Saturday; “Medicinal Plants of Castlewood Canyon,” 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday|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
. Reservations required|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
Morrison Nature Center
SU|Hosting a “Family Fear Factor” for ages 10 and up, 1 p.m. Reservations required for each program|Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, 303-739-2428, auroragov.org|AURORA
Roxborough State Park
This week’s programs include “Geology” with naturalist Jim Schleuder, 2 p.m. Saturday. Reservations required for all programs. 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
Smoky Hill Library
SA|Hosting a “Wild Wonders” program for families, 10 a.m. Representatives from the Denver Zoo will be in attendance to share information about animals. Free, reservations required|5430 S. Biscay Circle, 303-693-7449|AURORA
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 Historical Society
Offers a variety of two-hour walking tours of the Civic Center, LoDO and 17th Street, along with some specialty tours|
coloradohistory.org/programs/tours_treks.htm
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
TH|”Capitol Hill,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meet at the Capitol Hill Bed & Breakfast, 1207 Pennsylvania St.|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
