Ready, set, plant!
More than 85,000 plants including annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, water-smart plants, rock alpine plants and more will be available at the 2012 Plant Sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own wagons. A Plant Sale Preview Party is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Tickets are $50 at the door (if available). 1007 York St.,
Halloween jump-start
This month, All Seasons Rent-All is selling hundreds of adult costumes priced from $3 to $30. Owners promise they are “clean and in good condition.” Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 6550 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village, 303-770-2980,
Once upon a time…
May is “Get Caught Reading Month” and The Children’s Museum of Denver is celebrating by offering a 20 percent discount on all books purchased in the Shop, Skip & a Jump Gift shop. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the gift shop is free. Visit the website for a list of reading programs and activities. 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, 303-433-7444,
High country art
Kahhak Fine Arts & School in Carbondale has discounted its inventory of paintings and portraits 50 percent this month. The school also hosts regular classes, workshops and special events. 411 Main St., Carbondale, 970-704-0622,
Peace, love and pottery
Potters for Peace hosts its annual pottery sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Several Front Range potters have donated works for this benefit, which also features pieces from Nicaragua. Potters for Peace is a nonprofit that was founded in 1986 and assists clay artisans worldwide. Green Mountain United Methodist Church, 12755 W. Cedar Drive, Lakewood,
Native intelligence
The National Wildlife Federation hosts a Native Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday offering native plants, shrubs and grasses. Several local garden and wildlife experts will be on hand to answer questions, and visitors can learn how to build a backyard habitat for bats, butterflies and birds. There also will be activities for children. National Wildlife Federation, 2995 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-786-8001, e-mail rmrc@nwf.org, nwf.org
Green spaces is the place to be
The third season of the Denver Handmade Homemade Market begins Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Along with live art and music performances, shoppers will find homemade food, soaps, crafts, jewelry and accessories from more than 30 vendors. Items are priced to sell, but shoppers also are encouraged to “barter and trade.” Admission is a $2-$5 suggested donation, or an items of value for the “Give and Take” table. Green Spaces Colorado, 1368 26th St.,
Each Monday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. Preference is given to retailers and events that have not been listed recently. To include a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
