TODAY
Boutique Call
Today is the last day of the L’espirit de Noel gift show and the associated tour of six Lowry homes dressed up for the holidays. The tours ($20) depart on the hour from East Sixth Avenue and Quebec Street. At the boutique, nearly two dozen vendors are selling gourmet food, plus artisan pottery, clothing and accessories. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Stanley British Primary School gymnasium, 350 Quebec St.,
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FRIDAY
Round up family and friends, and head to Estes Park for the annual “Catch the Glow” holiday celebration. A parade featuring more than 30 attractions gets things moving. Be sure to stick around for Santa visits, live entertainment, strolling animal characters, refreshments and more.
The Holiday House Christmas Bazaar, offering hand-crafted holiday items, begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Estes Park Conference Center. Admisssion is $1. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Estes Park Medical Center. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., Estes Park, 800-44-ESTES,
SATURDAY
Forget connecting dots! Let’s connect threads in the “Connecting Threads” exhibit — opening Saturday at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center. The show, continuing through Feb. 7, features traditional and contemporary art quilts dating back to 1845. An opening reception is 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. Visit the website for more programs. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, until 8 p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and closed Mondays. Admission is free. 303-651-8374,
SATURDAY
It’s a coin-ucopia at The Aurora Coin Show offering countless coins, currency, gold and silver, and collectibles. Attendees are invited to buy, sell and trade. Free appraisals will be available. Admission and parking is free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Crowne Plaza, John Q. Hammons Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave., 303-371-9494
SATURDAY
Children ages 6 and older are invited to learn how animals get prepared for the coldest season in an “Animals in Winter” program. Games, activities and a “Make and Take” project is included. Parents must accompany their child. The free 90-minute program begins at 10 a.m., Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, Colorado Springs, reservations required, call 719-576-2016. All vehicles entering the park must have an annual State Parks Pass or a daily pass (available for $6).
