This week’s events in alphabetical order. If information is missing from the listing, please call the number provided in the listing for more information.
Aspen Highlands Village
SA|Second annual Exotic Car Expo featuring more than 40 luxury, antique and hot rod cars, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.|Free|970-925-9010, aspenhighlandsvillage.com|ASPEN
Aurora Arts Festival
SA & SU|The first annual “Aurora Black Arts Festival” offers a farmer’s market, theater performances, artists, live music, vendors and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.|Downtown Aurora Arts District including Fletcher Plaza, the Aurora Fox Arts Center and other locations, dayacoli.com/blackartsfestival|AURORA
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 Sept. 10|Free admission|Historic Ballpark Neighborhood located on Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd streets, ballparkmarket.com
Benson Sculpture Garden
SA & SU|The Loveland High Plains Arts Council presents the 22nd annual Sculpture in the Park Show and Sale, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. The show features works in bronze, wood, stone and glass by more than 180 artists|$5, free children under 14|Main Street, 970-963-0139|LOVELAND
Boulder Reservior
SU|Denver Salsa Society presents The Puerto Rican Summer Fest 2005 with live music, children’s activities, swimming and paddle boats, food, vendors and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.|$5, $3 seniors ages 60-64, free ages 65 and over and 3 and under, $2.50 ages 13-18, $2 ages 4-12|720-849-5864, 303-668-7044|BOULDER
Buell Theatre
SA|North High School presents “One Love: A Hip-Hop Theatre Joint,” 8 p.m.|$10-$20|Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 866-464-2626, ticketswest.com
Carbondale
SA|The third annual KDNK Blues and BBQ Fest offers cooking demonstrations, food, live music and more, 2-9 p.m.|Main Street, 970-963-0139|CARBONDALE
Copper Mountain
SA & SU|”Monsters on the Mountain” monster truck demolition shows. Day-long activities begin at 11 a.m.|$5-$15|866-416-9872, coppercolorado.com|COPPER MOUNTAIN
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
TH|Mi Casa Resource Center for Women, Inc. presents “Fiesta 2005,” 5:30-9:30 p.m. Anne Trujillo of KMGH-Channel 7 will serve as emcee for an evening including dinner, musical performances, dancing and a silent auction|$75|14th and Curtis streets, 303-573-1302, micasadenver.org
Golden Cemetery
SA|Songwriter, author and performer Jon Chandler will host a storytelling program about three historical Coloradans including Captain Edward Berthoud, Mrs. Gertrude Bell and Governor Charles Vivian, 10-11 a.m.|Free|755 Ulysses St., 303-279-4575, coloradofuneral.com|GOLDEN
Grand County Parade of Homes
SA & SU, AUG. 20-21|Tours of mountain homes in Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash and Granby, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Raffles, performances and giveaways included|Free admission|grandcountyparadeofhomes.com, 866-726-4118|GRAND COUNTY
Littleton’s Western Welcome Week
-AUG. 21|The annual community celebration, with the theme “Embrace the Spirit of Learning,” continues with more than 40 events including art shows, a parade, fireworks, music, arts and crafts, children’s activities and more. Times vary|Various locations in Littleton, 303-794-4870, westernwelcomeweek.com|LITTLETON
Parade of Homes at Pradera
-SEPT. 5|”2005 Parade of Homes” offers tours of seven custom homes, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily|Tickets vary, can be purchased at Pradera or King Soopers|Interstate 25 and Founders Parkway, paradeofhomesdenver.com
Pearl Street Mall
SA & SU|11th annual Boulder Asian Festival offers Asian-Pacific music, dance, food, live entertainment, vendors and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.|Free|303-499-0108|BOULDER
Southeast Weld County
-SU14|Southeast Weld County Fair and Rodeo continues with rodeo shows, a cook-off, children’s activities, a parade and more. Times vary|Keenesburg Fair Grounds, 303-536-4389, 303-732-9300, keenesburgco.com|KEENESBURG
Steinbaugh Pavilion
TH|Kutandara Center Marimba performs prior to a screening of the short documentary film, “Rhythm Bridge” by Louisville resident Robin Truesdale, 7:30-9:30 p.m.|824 Front St., 303-665-8701|LOUISVILLE
Theatre of Dreams
SA|Hosting a show with author, speaker and performer Docc Hilford, 7:30 p.m. Reservations required|$18|735 Park St., 303-660-6799, amazingshows.com|CASTLE ROCK
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 “Star Gazing,” 8:30 p.m., today; “Volunteer Days – Weed Warrior,” 9-11 a.m. Saturday; “Critter Trails – Creep Crawlies,” 10-11 a.m. Thursday|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
SA; SU|Free day for Colorado residents, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. Mushroom Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 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
SA & SU|The third annual Dr. Zoolittle Children’s Health and Wellness Fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Included with admission. 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
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Reservations required|$3|320 Pepper Grass Lane, 719-520-6745 |FOUNTAIN
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
This week’s activities include “Photography at Star K Ranch” for ages 13 and up, 10 a.m. Saturday; “Jewell in the City” exploration, 10 a.m. Sunday at Jewell Wetlands. 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 a “Moonlight Hike,” 7 p.m. Thursday. $7.50. 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
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
W|”Baker/South Broadway,” 6-8 p.m. Meet at 131 W. Byers Place, 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
