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. Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
What: Spending Easter morning bundled up at the Red Rocks Amphitheater Sunrise Service has become a uniquely Colorado tradition. This is the 71st year the service has taken place for Coloradans who practice the Christian faith.
When: Sunday, April 1, 2018 from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Where: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway in Morrison, Colo.
Admission: Free
More info: http://www.cochurches.org/ongoing-events/easter-sunrise-service-at-red-rocks/
2. The Urban Farm’s Spring Fling
What: Join the Urban Farm at Stapleton in the chicken pen with poultry and rabbit experts to learn some interesting facts about these farm animals. You can also pet their feathered and furry friends, feed the roosters and hunt for Easter eggs all around the pen.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: The Urban Farm at Stapleton, 10200 Smith Road in Denver, Colo.
Admission: $5 (members get in free)
More info: http://theurbanfarm.org/
3. Free yoga classes at Denver Bikram Yoga
What: The Denver Bikram Yoga studio is turning two this month and to celebrate the occasion, they’re offering an open house with free classes all day.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Denver Bikram Yoga, 2601 W. Frontview Crescent Drive in Denver, Colo.
Admission: Free
More info: http://denverbikramyoga.com/
4. Enjoy the Castle Rock Home and Garden Show
What: Looking to renovate your home? Or just want a peek into the latest trend in home design? The Castle Rock Home and Garden Show will showcase more than 100 vendors and suppliers to provide residents with some help tips, advise and ideas for your dream home.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 1, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Douglas County Fair Ground, 500 Fairgrounds Drive in Castle Rock, Colo.
Admission: Free
More info: https://www.castlerockhomeshow.com/
5. Celestial Seasonings Factory Tour
What: Did you know you can tour Colorado’s very own Celestial Seasonings Factory for free? Factory tours run every hour Monday through Sunday. And every tour includes a whiff of the Mint Room, guaranteed to clear any stuffy nose. Afterwards, be sure to visit the sampling bar with over 100 kinds of tea to taste. Note that kids must be at least 5 years old to tour the factory floor.
When: Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sundays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Celestial Seasonings, 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Boulder, Colo.
Admission: Free
More info: celestialseasonings.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.
