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Outdoor events weekend roundup, May 13-15: Food Truck Carnival, birding, sailing, and an epic fishing gear swap

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Here’s your friendly, completely subjective roundup of outdoor (and some indoor) activities to do over the weekend. For a complete list of events and to submit future affairs, go to .

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When: 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Where:
Northglenn City Hall (11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn)

Cost:
Dependant on the amount of food/drink purchased

Why you should go:
Food. That is all. And beautiful Colorado weather (except on Sunday). Maybe bands too? Everyone likes music…. good music.

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When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday
Where:
State Capitol Building (200 E Colfax Ave)

Cost:
$9-20

Why you should go:
A play-at-your-own-pace scavengar hunt around Denver sounds like a social dream.


When: 6:40 p.m. Friday; 6:10 p.m. Saturday; 2:10 p.m. Sunday
Where:
Coors Field (2001 Blake St)

Cost:
It’s the Rockies, so cheap. Just go scalp some tickets. ()

Why you should go:
Because the Rox have rarely been winning at home. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a winning evening in LoDo.

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When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday
Where:
White Ranch Park (25303 Belcher Hill Rd, Golden)

Cost:
$15 per person

Why you should go:
Be active and outdoorsy and check out a panoramic view of glorious Denver.


When: 8 a.m. Saturday
Where:
Rocky Mountain Anglers, 1904 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, Co

Cost:
Free

Why you should go:
Great opportunity to clear out some of your dusty old gear. And then get excited about the fishing season with some new gear. Or find a great deal on something you’ve been looking to add to your fishing arsenal.


When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where:
Chatfield Marina, Inc., 11500 North Roxborough Park Road

Cost:
Free

Why you should go:
There really is nothing like getting out on the water. This is a chance to have an introductory, leisure sailing voyage with boat owners who volunteer to take people out on the water.


When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday
Where:
HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, Ron King Trail, Littleton, Co

Cost:
Free

Why you should go:
It’s , y’all. Join the Audubon Society of Greater Denver for a chance to spot mountain bluebirds, scrub jays, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and more.


When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Where:
Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, Co

Cost:
$30-35, Kids under 12 are free

Why you should go:
The fifth annual race raises awareness of Celiac Disease and other gluten-related disorders. It’s family-friendly (strollers and dogs welcome) and runners get a T-shirt, goodie bag, plus there’s a raffle.

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