Today and Sunday. The B-17 Flying Fortress returns to the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd. To celebrate, the museum is hosting a weekend of fun family activities. Explore the B-17 bomber, view Warbird static displays, or cut a rug at the Hangar Dance, featuring big band music and USO-style food, during this aviation event in honor of veterans and their families.
Club mud
Today and Sunday. Colorado clay artist Bob Smith will offer free demonstrations of Raku pottery firing at 11 a.m. on Martin Plaza at the Denver Art Museum. This event helps launch the museum’s new Marvelous Mud exhibit, running through September. The exhibit includes a hands-on mud studio that will host live programming with artists and experts who examine clay and how it has been used throughout the ages. 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway; or 720-865-5000
A good airing out
Today. Plan to arrive early for the free National Get Outdoors Day events from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Denver City Park. Organizers anticipate thousands of people will turn out for the rock-climbing walls, rope obstacle courses, canoeing, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. This event is Colorado’s response to the nationwide push — spearheaded by Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl — to encourage physical wellness and outdoor adventure. Look for ski passes, camping equipment and hiking gear givaways.
Chutes and ladders
Today. Kids can be firefighters for the day during the 17th annual West Metro Fire Rescue Family Fire Muster. New activities this year include a junior firefighter challenge and a smoke-escape exercise. Admission is free. Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood. .
Sheba R. Wheeler
