Today and Oct. 22. Kids ages 7 to 12 can design and sculpt their own clay gargoyle during a hands-on art event at the Curtis Arts & Humanities Center. Prairie Middle School art teacher Tina Swanson also will discuss the history of the carved creatures that were believed to guard cathedrals from harmful spirits. 9 a.m. to noon, 2349 E. Orchard Road (at University), Greenwood Village. A $50 admission fee pays for all sculpting supplies. Call Arts and Recreation at 303-486-5773, or visit .
Wicked writings
Today and next weekend. Gothic horror fans and their families will enjoy a house of frights during the Victorian Horrors event at the Molly Brown House Museum. Local actors will portray such famous specters as Edgar Allan Poe as visitors tour rooms by flickering candlelight. Hour-long performances begin every 15 minutes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and Oct. 21 and 22. Tickets are $18 per person and $15 for Historic Denver members, seniors and children. Visit , or call 303-832-4092 ext. 10.
Family feud
Sunday. Families can win prizes (and bragging rights!) at the Ultimate Family Game Show Challenge and Dinner at Comedy Works South in the Landmark Village. Comedians will lead contestants through live, TV-style interactive games. Ticket prices include a dinner buffet. $20 for adults, $15 for ages 12 and younger, and $10 for ages 5 and younger. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the game show at 6 p.m. 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. Call 720-274-6800, or purchase tickets online at .
Sheba R. Wheeler, The Denver Post
