Saturday. Heads up, skater boys and girls: Skateboarding star Rob Dyrdek visits Broomfield as part of the Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour. He’ll be hanging out outside FlatIron Crossing, meeting fans and signing autographs. The tour also features BMX, motocross and skateboarding demonstrations, plus live music. Noon to 7 p.m., 1 W. FlatIron Crossing Drive, Broomfield. Free.
Take a walk or a ride during Arvada Trails Day
Saturday. Hit the road at Arvada Trails Day. Held at two locations, the outdoorsy event includes many types of trail-related fun, including two 5K walks and a 20-mile bike ride. Start the day at either Majestic View Nature Center or Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge. Both will feature live animal demonstrations and educational activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St., Arvada; Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge, east of Kipling Street on West 80th Avenue, Arvada. (Bike ride begins at 9 a.m. at Majestic View.) Admission is free.
Lakewood’s return to the last century
Saturday. Get a taste of 20th-century Lakewood at the Rockin’ Block Party at Lakewood’s Heritage Center. Free tours of the Heritage Center’s historic buildings, then game time from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening begins with a concert by 1980s tribute act Into the Groove, followed by an outdoor screening of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” 10 a.m. to about 10:30 p.m. Lakewood’s Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St., 303-987-7850. Free.
Hot chili and cool brews start summer in Aspen
Through Saturday. Summer in the mountains gets off to a spicy start at the Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest. The two-day party features tastings of hot chili and refreshing microbrews. Tastings are open to the public and festivalgoers vote for the “People’s Choice Award” via text messages. Live music starts on the slopeside stage afterward. 4:30-10 tonight and 2-10 p.m. Saturday. Snowmass Village/Snowmass Ski Area. Ticket packages, $40-$75, at
