Last-minute entertainment ideas for you and your brood.
Birds of a feather. Today and Sunday. Each year at this time, tens of thousands of visitors descend on Monte Vista. And that’s just the sandhill cranes. The majestic birds stop near the town on their annual journey north. So the Monte Vista Crane Festival is a three-day crane-centric event that includes sunrise bird-watching, a craft fair, nature tours and kids activities. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Most of the events are held at the Ski-Hi Park Building near U.S. 285 and Sherman Avenue in Monte Vista; a few workshops are at Monte Vista Middle School, 3720 Sherman Ave. Information: .
Snow babies. Today. Heads up, downhill hipsters: Cookie Magazine Kidsfest is taking over Beaver Creek Village. Starting each day just when the fun on the hill is winding down, the event features hands-on activities, s’mores and tubing, plus a free preview of “Monsters vs. Aliens” and a sweet rock show by Princess Katie and Racer Steve. Today’s Family Ski Challenge is a race for all skill levels. The Cookie Corner adjacent to the ice rink in Beaver Creek Village is the festival hub. Other events are at the Park Hyatt (136 E. Thomas Place, Avon) and the Vilar Performing Arts Center (68 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek). Most events are free. Tickets to the Princess Katie and Racer Steve concert are $15 for children and $25 for adults. Buy tickets at . or call 888-920-ARTS. For a full schedule, visit .
