DENVER – Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some family friendly events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area this weekend.
1. Denver Travel & Adventure Show
What: Find your next vacation at the 2018 Denver Travel & Auto Show! You’ll meet thousands of destination experts representing the top vacation spots from around the globe who can help you find, plan, book and save big on your next trip.
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street in Denver
When: Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $11
More info: https://travelshows.com/shows/denver/
2. Easter Eggstravaganza
What: Enjoy a day of family fun that will include an Easter egg hunt, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny at Hammond’s Candies!
Where: Hammond’s Candies, 5735 Washingt Street in Denver.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m.
Admission: $5 per child; you are encouraged to RSVP
More info: Call (303) 333-5588 ext. 110 to secure your spot for this event
3. International Nawroz Festival
What: "Nawroz", also known as "Norooz", "Sultan Nevruz", or "Persian New Year", is an annual Spring Equinox celebration observed by many ethnolinguistic groups across the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans. Come join your fellow Coloradans of all backgrounds in this first-ever inter-ethnic Nawroz celebration, featuring musicians, dancers, poets, food vendors, and more.
Where: Evie Garrett Dennis E12 Campus, 4800 Telluride St. in Denver
When: Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
Admission: $10
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-nawroz-festival-tickets-43485729989?aff=efbeventtix
4. Drinking History Tour of Denver
What: Join the Atlas Obscura Society of Denver for a tour of three locations around the Mile High City that combine great history with great drinks. The tour begins at the Buckhorn Exchange before moving on to Union Station and ending at one of Denver’s most distinct and daring berws in one of its own historic locations. This event is 21+ only.
Where: Meet at the Buckhorn Exchange, 1000 Osage Street in Denver at 2:10 p.m.
When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: $22. Get tickets here.
5. Come discover a pop-up market in Colorado Springs
What: The Pikes Peak Market will hold a pop-up event this weekend to support their vendors as they sell wonderful local products.
Where: Pikes Peak Market, 9 S. Weber St. in Colorado Springs, Colo.
When: Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
More info: http://www.pikespeakmarket.com/
6. Coors Brewery Tours
What: Coors has been making beer in Golden, Colo., since the 1870s. The brewery experience includes a 30-minute self-paced tour highlighting the malting, brewing and packaging processes.
Where: Ford Street, Golden, CO
When: Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Weekly on Sunday from noon – 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
More info: http://visitgolden.com/coors-brewery/
7. Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market
What: Farmers’ Markets are generally known to be open for a very limited amount of time in the fall, but that’s not the case for Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market in Wheat Ridge, which is open year-round. Come and show for produce, honey, jams and jellies, as well as alpaca wool products, paintings, jewelry and more.
Where: Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market, 7043 W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
More info: http://www.fourseasonsfam.com/
Have an event you’d like for us to tell viewers about? Send an email to oscar.contreras@kmgh.com so he can put your event on the list.
