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7 things to do this weekend (Oct. 12-14)
See our suggest list of events to do this weekend
Posted: 10/11/2012
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DENVER - 7News and Colorado Parent magazine have partnered to bring you a list of "7 Things To Do."
Here are our picks for the weekend of Oct. 12-14
All Weekend Long
"El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa"
What: See the exhibition that includes important sculptures in wood, ceramic, and mixed media as well as major pieces from his bottle-top series. This is the first opportunity for audiences to see how the artist’s ideas have developed over four decades.
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver
When: Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $3-$13
More Information: El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa
Pumpkin Festival
What: Try pumpkin decorating and bowling and more pumpkin fun.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield,
When: Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $4-$8
More Information: Pumpkin Festival
Friday and Saturday
Haunted Mines
What: Build a miner’s skeleton and learn more about the history of mines.
Where: Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo.
When: Friday and Saturday: 9 p.m. 4 p.m.
Admission: $4-$8
More Information: Haunted Mines
Saturday
Firestone Fall Festival
What: Enjoy a variety of events in the Town of Firestone including a pumpkin hunt, corn shucking contest, wagon rides, petting zoo and pony rides plus live music.
Where: Firestone Regional Sports Complex, 6850 Tilbury Ave., Firestone, Colo.
When: Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Free
More Information: Firestone Fall Festival
Punkin Chunkin
What: See pumpkins flying through the air with the greatest of ease.
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, Colo.
When: Saturday: 10 a.m.
Admission: Free
More Information: Punkin Chunkin
A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration
What: Hear the recognizable and beautiful songs of this famous duo performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver
When: Saturday: 7:30 pm.
Admission: $25 and up
More Information: A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration
A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration
What: Hear the recognizable and beautiful songs of this famous duo performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, #15, Denver
When: Saturday: 7:30 pm.
Admission: $25 and up
More Information: A Rodgers and Hammerstein Celebration
Saturday and Sunday
"The Giver"
What: See the play that is on many middle schoolers’ reading lists.
Where: The Ricketson Theatre, 14th and Arapahoe St., Denver
When: Saturday: 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 p.m.
Admission: $37-$47
More Information: "The Giver"
Colorado Fiesta: Dances with Brass!
What: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with fiery brass music.
Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver
When: Saturday: 7:30 pm.
Sunday: 2:30 p.m.
Admission: $22-$44
More Information: Colorado Fiesta: Dances with Brass!
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