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German Christmas festival
The 11th annual Denver Christkindl Market continues daily through Dec. 23. European vendors, works by local artisans and holiday entertainment are included. Traditional German foods including goulash, potato pancakes, bratwurst and apple strudel will make your mouth water. Free. Skyline Park near Arapahoe and 16th streets,
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All things train
The Rocky Mountain Toy Train Show is a two-day mini-locomotive spectacular with more than 500 displays of toy trains, layouts, demonstrations and train races, plus a hobby store and more. It happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission is $8; free for kids ages 11 and younger, scouts and military personnel in uniform.Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave.,
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Ring along, hear them sing
Downtown Greeley hosts a Holiday Open House with 18 businesses participating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The annual Greeley Lights the Nights Parade with Santa and holiday floats begins at 5:30 p.m. The parade route is Ninth Avenue from 16th Street to Seventh Street. Details at Greeley . Dickens Carolers will croon holiday favorites while the crowd enjoys treats at the 10th annual city of Loveland Community Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. Sunday. Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., 970-962-2410
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Ka-ching and bling
The Aurora Coin Show showcases rare coins, gold, silver, bullion, palladium and platinum. Dozens of dealers will present collectibles from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Admission and parking are free. Red Lion Hotel, 3200 S. Parker Road. Details at
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Very plein to see
The fifth annual Denver Plein Air Arts Fest, an exhibit and sale featuring contemporary works by local artists, continues through Dec. 31 in the Vida Ellison Gallery at the Denver Central Library. It is touted as the largest urban plein air festival in the country. 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway. Details at
Compiled by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
