Friday-Saturday. Saturday. The Boulder International Fringe Festival lets almost any artist have a day in the sun, so this year kid artists get a mini-festival of their own. KidsFringe is a full day of artistic fun for all ages, running Saturday in conjunction with the annual arts fest. Boulder’s Central Park will feature art and performances by kids and for kids, plus lots of fun activities. The band shell will cater to teens, in particular, with all sorts of performances by their peers. Games, vendors and workshops will be scattered throughout the park, so show up ready to explore your artistic side. 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Saturday. Boulder Central Park, Broadway and Canyon Boulevard. Free. The Boulder International Fringe Festival runs through Aug. 25.
Saturday. Take note of that little dot: On Saturday, Olde Town Arvada hosts the 0.5K Endurance Challenge. That’s right, as in half a kilometer. The whole race takes only about 10 minutes, and participants may run or walk the course through historic downtown Arvada. Although the race distance is small, its goals are big: Proceeds from the second annual Endurance Challenge benefit Ralston House, a safe, family-friendly site where law enforcement officers can interview kids who’ve been abused. The race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday; arrive earlier for registration. The starting line is at the McIlvoy House, 7307 Grandview Ave. Registration is $20 for kids 12 and younger and $25 for adults. Teams of four can register for $70, 10-person teams are $160. Call 720-898-6745 for more information.
Saturday. Tonight-Sunday. Bohemian Nights at the 20th annual New West Fest will turn downtown Fort Collins into a huge party all weekend long. Five stages showcase 60 bands, including the bluesy world-music fusion of Taj Mahal Trio on Saturday and ’70s rockers Little Feat on Sunday. Young fans can have their own fun too at the Kids’ Music Adventure. Visit the Fort Collins Museum courtyard at 200 Matthews St. to take in kid-friendly shows, demonstrations and workshops. Tour the “instrument petting zoo,” learn the science of sound or rock out at the Rock Stop, while performers including Doctor Noize and Kudzidza take the stage. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. New West Fest runs 7-9 p.m., 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Fort Collins. Admission is free.
Saturday. Saturday-Sunday. The foothills provide the backdrop for the 18th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival this weekend. Stroll through the open-air market and check out art by 140 local and national artists in all different media. A special kids area features hands-on art activities, and if you need a lift, horse-drawn carriage rides are free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Downtown Golden, on 11th Street west of Washington Avenue. Admission is free.
Saturday. Wednesday. There are only a couple of weeks left to catch “The Backyard Treasure,” MaDcap Theater’s play just for kids. In keeping with MaDcap’s focus on improv, the play lets kids help shape the plot with a storyteller to guide them. The audience learns about kindness and sharing, running into some laughs along the way. 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27. MaDcap Theater, 10679 Westminster Blvd., Westminster; 303-460-3854. Tickets are $6 — call to order in advance.
