This week’s events in alphabetical order.
Alternative Gift Market
SU-NOV. 13|Park Hill Congregational Church annual show features hand-crafted items from all over the world, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 12|$7|2600 Leyden St., 303-322-9122
Arts and Crafts Festival
SA & SU|9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday|Highlands Ranch High School, 9375 S. Cresthill Lane, 303-420-9100|LITTLETON
Beads of All Nations Show
-SU|Exhibition of semi-precious and precious stones, exotic gems, silver and gold beads and more, noon-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday|$7|Ramada Plaza Hotel, 10 E. 120th St., 561-998-1995|NORTHGLENN
Bird Mart and Show
SA & SU|Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture annual show features raffles, silent auctions, art work and more.|Free|Lakeside Mall, I-70 & Harlan, 303-456-0068, rmsa-birds.org
Denver Coin Exposition
-SU|The largest collector event in the Rocky Mountain region, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today-Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p .m. Sunday|$3.50|National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., 719-275-0585
Great Train Expo
SA & SU|Operating railroads, toy trains and toy collections on display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.|$7|National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., 630-279-4048, greattrainexpo.com
“Mugs, Bowls, & Casseroles,”
-SU|Ceramic sale, noon-5 p.m. today and Sunday and 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday|Free|Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia, 970-221-6735|FORT COLLINS
Pottery Show and Sale
-SA|Members of the Colorado Potters Guild annual show 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday|Free|First Plymouth Congregational Church, 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-733-3003, coloradopotter.org
Third World Jubilee
SA & SU|Alternative gift fair features items crafted by artists from around the world, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday|$7|Spirit of Christ Catholic Community, 7400 W. 80th Ave., 720-540-5621|ARVADA
Winterfest
SA|Arts and crafts show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.|Evergreen High School, 29300 Buffalo Park Road, 303-674-4625|EVERGREEN
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: Explore the East Canyon PReservation area, 3:30 p.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
Twenty-three acres featuring more than 32,000 plants from suchdistant places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |$7.50, $4 children 4-15, $4.50 seniors|1005 York St., 720-865-3500,denverbotanicgardens.org
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
F|Free day. |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. 9a.m.-5 p.m. daily, admission gates close at 4 p.m.|$7-$11, free ages 3 andunder|City Park, 303-376-4800, denverzoo.org
Downtown Aquarium
The aquarium adventure exhibits include North America, In theDesert, Under the Water, The Rainforest, Coral Lagoon, Suken Temple,Shipwreck and At the Beach. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday|$6.95-$12.95, annual memberships available|700 Water St., 303-561-4450
Garden of the GodsNature walks offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily; variousnature presentations offered daily; visit the center and find out how therocks 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|Combinationmuseum and planetarium tickets available during the day: $13, $9 ages 3-18and 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 Wild Animal Rehabilitation program, 10 a.m. Saturday. Reservations required for each program|Star K Ranch, 16002 E. Smith Road, 303-739-2428, auroragov.org|AURORA
The Wildlife Experience
-JAN. 1|Mothing:Digital Experience and Out of the Dark/Into the Light on display. Open 9a.m.-5 p.m.Tuesday-Sunday|$3-$15|10035 S. Peoria St., 720-488-3300, thewildlifeexperience.org| PARKER
TOURS
Actually Quite Nice Ltd.
Brew Tours6703 Grandview Ave.,303-431-1440|ARVADA
Antique District TourExplore Denver’s Broadway Antique District on a double-deckerbus |303-744-0281
Bear Creek Horse and CarriageOld West carriage and hayrides|3033S. Estes St., 303-980-6130|LAKEWOOD
Celestial Seasonings TourFree guided tours. Tea tasting,!
art department, production. 10a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday,hourly|4600 Sleepytime Drive, 303-581-1202|BOULDER
Cherokee Ranch and CastleA tour detailing the castle’s history, architecture and collectionof 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 SightseerHalf- and full-day van tours of Denver, the foothills and PikesPeak area. Call for times anddates|$30-$70|303-423-8200
Coors FieldWalking 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 onevening 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 ToursChoose 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 andunder, reservations required|720-234-7929
Hammonds CandiesFree guided tours, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Saturday; reservations for 10 or more|4969Colorado Blvd., 303-333-5588; hammondscandies.com
Historic Audio Walking
Tour of LoDoExplore historic LoDo with an audio walking tour usting aportable CD player or via cell phone by calling 703-637-9355. Use promo code240 for 40-minute tour ($8) or code 280 for 80-minute tour ($15). Codesprovide 72-hour access once activated. CD’s are available at the TatteredCover or Visitor Center (16th and California). Pick up a tour map/brochure at the 16th Street Visitor Center, DIA, the Convention Center, downtownhotels or visit rmaguides.com. E-mail: tours@rmaguides.com; address RockyMountain Audio Guides, P.O. Box 22963, Denver, CO 80222; 303-898-7073.Quantity discount and custom packages available.
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space PhysicsOffers free guided tours of its facilities, Learn aboutLASP’s history and its current missions, visit the engineering labs, cleanroom and mission operations| 1234 InnovationDrive, 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 ToursTour 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, 33895
Rockies Brewing Co.Tours and beer tastings, 2 p.m. Monday-
Saturday Free|2880 WildernessPlace, 303-444-8448|BOULDER
Stephany’s Chocolates FactoryFree tours of a working chocolate factory for all ages.Monday-Thursday. Reservations required|6770W. 52nd Ave., 303-421-7229, ext. 111|ARVADA
U.S. Dept. of Energy’s National Renewable Energy LaboratoryVisitors can explore renewable energy and energy efficiencyconcepts 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
Always on SundaysSU|The monthly series presents”Oh, The Irony Of It All!” performance readings by Annette Helde, G.W.Bailey, Adriana Gaviria and John Herrera, 2 and 7p.m.|$85 entire series, $20 singleticket|Stage Theater, DCPA,303-494-0523, storiesonstage.org
