CELEBRATE
A wild decade
Help The Wildlife Experience celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a variety of hands-on activities as part of an Adventure Carnival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8. Fly fishing, archery, air rifles and duck calling are just a few of the adventures. Diego from “Go, Diego, Go!” will hang with the younger guests who can also get a wild (temporary) tattoo, make some art and jump in the elephant bounce house. Admission is $1. 10035 Peoria St., Parker,
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The heat is on
Head to the Douglas County Events Center for Saturday’s second annual Chile Chili Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “A Culinary Celebration of the Chile Pepper” features roasted green chile from Milberger Farms, gardening and landscaping items from Pine Lane Nursery and tasty selections from Denver Gourmet Food Trucks. Several vendors including The Real Dill, Sunflower Valley Goatmilk Cheese and the Sauce Goddess will be in attendance. Admission is $5, free for children under 12. 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock,
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Pow-erful friends
American Indian dancers, drum groups, hands-on activities, authentic foods and artists are included in the 23rd annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration at the Denver Art Museum on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-5000,
