Here’s your friendly, completely subjective roundup of outdoor (and some indoor) activities to do during the weekend. For a complete list of events and to submit future affairs, go to .
Check your local weekend weather . FYI: It’s supposed to be spectacular.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Statewide
Cost: Free
Why you should go: This isn’t exactly on The Denver Post’s , but it’s still my duty to inform Colorado residents and tourists that it’s statewide Free Fishing Weekend. This totally highlights the weekend, without a question. A fishing license is not required Saturday and Sunday, but all other regulations and fees — bag limits, state park vehicle pass, etc. — still apply. Let’s eat.
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When: 9-10 a.m. Friday ()
Where: Garden Acres Park (1858 Spencer St., Longmont)
Cost: Free
Why you should go: Few things in life really stack up to the joys of being jacked and tan. You can become both of these things (if you’re 18 or older) at six classes at various parks in Longmont this summer, and it’s absolutely free.
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When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday (additional dates in the future)
Where: Butterfly Pavilion (6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster)
Cost: Individual session: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers
Why you should go: It’s a midseason beekeeping session for the bold. Maybe you need help with some beekeeping challenges, or maybe you just really like bugs.
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When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Westin Westminster (10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster)
Cost: $40-$72 ()
Why you should go: Test your strength and fitness while gettin’ down n’ dirty. There is a course for everyone: youth 2.75K and adult 5K. I would recommend wearing something you wouldn’t mind getting a few specks of dirt on.
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When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday (additional dates in the future)
Where: Front Range Anglers (2344 Pearl St., Boulder)
Cost: Free ()
Why you should go: In case you missed this the other weekend. … No, it’s never too late to learn the art of fly fishing in this beautiful state.
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When: Registration begins 1 p.m.; Racing begins 2:30 p.m. Saturday (additional dates in the future)
Where: Valmont Bike Park (Valmont Road, Boulder)
Cost: $10 for juniors, $20 for adults
Why you should go: Get your racing fix while supporting Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures — a Boulder-based kids mountain bike program. All proceeds will go toward SMBA’s after-school rides, weekly summer camps and adventure trips.
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When: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Chautauqua Park (900 Baseline Road, Boulder)
Cost: $25 ()
Why you should go: It’s an excuse to be outside and go on a lovely 3-mile hike. Learn flower identification skills and meet some new friends. The only unfortunate part of this is that no pets are allowed. Major bummer.
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday (come and go)
Where: Boyd Lake State Park (Mussel Beach – 3720 N. County Road 11C, Loveland)
Cost: Free
Why you should go: Learn proper techniques for rowing stroke, boat handling and boat commands. Join the national rowing party!
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When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday (additional dates in the future)
Where: Cabela’s (weekend — 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree)
Cost: $99-$149 ()
Why you should go: This concealed-carry class fulfills the training requirements in the state firearms statute to qualify for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Sidebar: Do not bring weapons or ammunition into the classroom.
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When: 8 a.m. Sunday (additional dates in the future)
Where: Audubon Center at Chatfield (9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Littleton)
Cost: Free
Why you should go: It’s going to be beautiful Sunday, and there will be plenty of animals, birds and bugs to fall in love with along the South Platte River. Plus I know you like nature, otherwise you wouldn’t be here right now, in the middle of this sentence.
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When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Pikes Peak Brewing (1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument)
Cost: $25 ()
Why you should go: This includes three things most Coloradans love: running, craft beer and drinking games. Do you really have anything better to do than compete in beer Olympics games? Unless you’re not old enough to legally drink, I didn’t think so.
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When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Bohn Park (219 Second Ave., Lyons)
Cost: $39-$59 ()
Why you should go: Get involved with Colorado’s first trail-running and beer-drinking race on this glorious 5K loop. Get this — before each lap, you have the option to drink a 12-ounce Oskar Blues beer for two minutes off your lap time
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