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The Old West returns
The 10th annual 1830s Rendezvous and Spanish Colonial Market is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday on the grounds of The Fort restaurant. Retablos and bultos by top regional artists are featured alongside period trappers and traders. Admission: $3-$6; free for kids under 12. 19192 Colorado 8, Morrison. Details: 303-839-1671 or
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Paleontology in 3-D
Check out the T.-riffic DinoMAX 3D IMAX double feature — “Dinosaurs Alive!” and “Waking the T. Rex: The Story of Sue” — at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Times, tickets vary.
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Picture perfect
The fifth annual Greenwood Village Art Festival is today and Sunday. In addition to artist booths and live music performances, local merchants will host sidewalk sales and the Artful Journey School of Fine Arts will run a “creation booth” for children. Cherry Hills Marketplace, 5910 S. University Blvd. (at Orchard Road), details at greenwood
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Oom-pah-pah!
Oktoberfest celebrates all things German. Today and Sunday, and Sept. 23-25. Admission is free. New this year: fireworks and a bratwurst-eating contest with world champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut. Larimer Street, 20th to 22nd streets.
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Rocks on
“Minerals of Russia” is the theme for the 44th annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show continuing through Sunday. Admission is $4-$6; free for 12 and under. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.; WALK
The green mile
A mile-long community festival, Boulder Green Streets, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday along East Pearl Street. Demonstrations and workshops are among the activities. Heath, The Denver Post
