Today and Sunday. Nursery-rhyme superstars. The Butterfly Pavilion turns into a giant, living storybook at Bug A Boo, the pavilion’s Halloween party. All sorts of characters will be in attendance including Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Little Miss Muffet and more. Kid-friendly activities from crafts to movies will be everywhere. Costumes are encouraged, of course, to add to the whimsical atmosphere. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster; 303-469-5441. Admission is $7.95 for adults, $5.95 for seniors age 65 and older, $4.95 for kids ages 2 to 12. Activity tickets are $1 each, available at the door.
Sunday. Horses and history. It’s a harvest-time hoedown at the Schweiger Ranch in Lone Tree. Visitors can get a sneak peek at the historic ranch’s restoration and have some fall fun at the same time. Pick out a pumpkin and test your skills at a carving competition, then take a break on a hayride or listen to a storyteller. There are also pony rides, roasted marshmallows, scarecrow-making and more. Young horse lovers can arrive early, at 1 p.m., to help get the horses ready for the hayrides. 2-5 p.m. at Schweiger Ranch, 10822 Valley Highway (exit 192 off Interstate 25) in Lone Tree. Admission is free; there’s a small fee for some activities. .
Kathleen St. John
