Aurora neighborhood tour
May 2: The City of Aurora’s historic preservation specialist will lead a one-hour tour starting at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Centennial House, 1671 N. Galena St. The walking tour features homes in the 1500 to 1700 blocks of Galena Street, the city’s oldest neighborhood, it was known as the town of Fletcher in the 1890s. The tour is offered as part of an open house of the Centennial House offered from 1 to 4 p.m. All activities are free, reservations are requested for the home tour. Call 303-739-6661 or e-mail eboyer@auroragov.org.
Denver National Quilt Festival X
April 30-May 2: Calling all quilters and textile artists to the Denver Mart for the highly-anticipated 10th annual festival offering exhibits, competitions, seminars, lectures, workshops and more along with a Merchants Mall boasting fabrics, books, kits, supplies, embroidery, machines, kits and clothing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $12 (good the entire show), free for children under age 16. 451 E. 58th Ave., quiltfest.com
Estes Park Duck Race
May 2: It’s not too early to get your ducks in a row for the 27th annual duck race presented by the Rotary Club of Estes Park. Participants “adopt” a duck for $20. Each duck is assigned a number and all ducks — approximately 6,000 — are dumped into Fall River at 1 p.m. by Nicky’s Steakhouse at 1350 Fall River Road. Ducks float down to the finish line in downtown Riverside Park. Hundreds of prizes are awarded with the first, second and third place wins offering destination trips. New this year: “zombie ducks,” introduced by The Stanley Hotel. Pre-race family festivities begin at noon. Proceeds from duck “adoptions” benefit 61 local charities and organizations. Visit the website for more duck-tails. epduckrace.org, facebook.com/epduckrace
International Hearing Dog Inc.
Established in the mid-1970s, the nonprofit group has been rescuing shelter dogs and training them to be service dogs to those that are deaf and hard of hearing. More than 1,200 dogs have been trained in its Henderson facility, and those kennels need some improvements including new doors, gate latches and painting, and volunteers would also like to replace the dog beds. Visit the website for details. ihdi.org/home.aspx
Toy & Doll Collectors Supershow
April 26: Now in its 25th year, this is the perfect place to “spend a day buying back your favorite toys” with more than 150 tables of comics, collectibles, toys, dolls and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5, free for children under age 12 and those who dress in costume as a toy, doll or character. Early-bird admission at 10 a.m. is $10. Ramada Plaza Convention Center, I-25 and East 120th Avenue, Northglenn, danacain.com
WOW! Children’s Museum
April 26: “The Fancy Schmancy Family Fundraiser” is the title of a museum benefit offering live music with Jeff & Paige, crafts, a silent auction, giveaways, appetizers and drinks, 3-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ages 1 and above. Proceeds benefit museum programs and exhibits. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, 303-604-2424, wowchildrensmuseum.org
