Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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10 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: NFR Rodeo, Swifties tea, horror films, tiny homes
THURSDAY-SATURDAY It’s a whole finals weekend for jeans, boots and Western hats as crowds cheer on the best of those rugged cowboys and cowgirls at the NFR Open at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. Evenings, matinees Friday and Saturday. And don’t miss the PPOBR Fan Zone at Norris Penrose Event Center. Parking options including a free shuttle.…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Tiny houses, Black Arts festival and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazettedev.gazette.com. SATURDAY-SUNDAY It’s that little-tiny annual festival with the…
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PIKES PICK: :Pioneers Museum reopens with family day
The new HVAC system is in place and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum reopens next Saturday with a Family Fun Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Exciting changes. RSVP at cspm.org. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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11 things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Fan Expo, Rock Ledge Ranch, Monument parade
FRIDAY-SUNDAY Head to Denver’s Cherry Creek North for the primo holiday Cherry Creek Arts Festival, one of a kind with 250 artists chosen from 1,942 applicants from around the country and other countries, vendors, food and creative activities for the youngsters. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (6 p.m. Sunday). CherryArts nonprofit provides art education for students year…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Cosplay, sci-fi, anime, celebrities, comics. They’re all part of the gigantic Fan Expo Denver, Thursday to Sunday at Colorado Convention Center downtown. A fandom of 100,000+ expected to visit with an impressive lineup of celebrities. Show hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sunday). Parking and Light Rail to the Convention Center restricted…
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PIKES PICK: For a taste treat, try some Birria tacos
Want something deliciously different when it comes to tacos at local Mexican eateries and food trucks? Check the menu boards for Birria tacos with Birria stew from Jalisco. Heavenly. – Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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14 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: AdAmAn Alley dance and more
SATURDAY Dance the night away Saturday in a downtown alley, and it couldn’t be more fun than art-filled Revel ReMix: AdAmAn Alley Dance Party. A great way to end Pride Month led by DJ Rocky Ross, LED rainbow fireworks, goodies from downtown restaurants and a cash bar. $15 for all the music and fun, 8-11 p.m., for…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazettedev.gazette.com. SATURDAY A beautiful day for butterflies, bees, education…
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PIKES PICK: Learn about those Monument Valley trees
The green history of Monument Valley Park goes back to city founders. Take a Tree Walk, 10 a.m. to noon, June 29. Park at Pickleball lot near 222 Mesa Road. RSVP, info@fmvp.net. – Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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16 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Garden Tour, Pink Legacy Race and more
SATURDAY Families and artists are invited to a special Saturday, GOCA Family Day at Galleries of Contemporary Art at Ent Center on University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., try your hand at fabric dying, clay sculpting, drawing sky images, paper landscape collage and bunches more. Email questions to gallery@uccs.edu…