Family fun
A monster truck “Jam”
Saturday-Sunday. Roaring engines, squealing tires, cheering crowds: That sound you hear is the Monster Jam taking over the Pepsi Center for two nights. The United States Hot Rod Association-sanctioned show features massive monster trucks careening through a tricky obstacle course, flying off of jumps and making miraculous landings. Monster truck lovers will find some of their favorites here, including Grave Digger, Monster Mutt and superhero-themed behemoths like Batman and Iron Man. Before Sunday’s 1 p.m. show, superfans can attend a “Pit Party” to get up close to the trucks and their drivers. 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Pit Party begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir.; 303-405-1100. Tickets are $20-$35 for adults, $10 for kids. Buy tickets at or call 866-461-6556. Pit Party passes are free through today at Go Chevrolet, 7320 N. Broadway; they’re $10 at the Pepsi Center Sunday.
A gift for the children: do-it-yourself ballet
Sunday. The Colorado Ballet joins in “Fairytales and Fables Month” at the Children’s Museum of Denver in “From the Page to the Stage.” Kids can watch excerpts from fairytale ballets like “Peter Pan” and “Cinderella” while learning the basics of ballet techniques, roles and costuming. Then, youngsters give ballet a try themselves in an interactive dance activity. 11 a.m. and noon Sunday. Children’s Museum of Denver, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr.; 303-433-7444. Activities included with museum admission: $8 for guests ages 2 to 59, $6 for 1-year-olds and seniors age 60 and older.
Tea for teddy bears, kids
Saturday. Youngsters and their families get a Valentine’s Day party of their own at the Sweetheart Teddy Bear Tea in Highlands Ranch. The tea starts with, of course, tea and snacks. Thus fortified, it’s time for a kid-friendly V-Day show. As a keepsake, each child takes home a wee stuffed bear. Try to get tickets in advance — the event can sell out. 10:15 a.m. to noon Saturday. The Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch; 303-791-2500. Tickets are $11 for rec center members; $15 for nonmembers. All tickets are $15 at the door, if available. Buy tickets in advance by calling 303-471-8859.
“Love is in the Air” with horned owls, eagles
Saturday. Go all-natural for Valentine’s Day at Barr Lake State Park’s “Love is in the Air.” Designed for 4- to 8-year-olds and their grownups, the program focuses on great horned owls and bald eagles, two birds prone to falling in love early in the nesting season. Learn about the birds’ courtship and nesting rituals, then read a story, make a craft and go on a short winter walk. 10 a.m. Saturday. Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Piccadilly Road, Brighton; 303-659-6005. “Love is in the Air” is free with admission to the park — $7 per car. .
“A Broadway Romance” mines musical theater
Saturday. Get in a New York state of mind for “A Broadway Romance,” presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Broadway die-hards Stephen Bogardus and Patty Goble join the Philharmonic in a rundown of favorites from the Great White Way. The show includes tunes from more than 25 musicals, including “My Fair Lady,” “Carnival,” “South Pacific” and more. 8 p.m. Saturday. Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs; 719-520-SHOW. Tickets are $19-$60 for adults; discounts available for seniors, military and students. Buy tickets at or at the Pikes Peak Center box office.
