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March

1 Wednesday Game ON!

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3:30-5pm

Take your teens between the ages of 13 and 18 to the library to play games. The teens can play various games on the PlayStation 4, Xbox X, Oculus VR, Wii Switch, and board games. Denver Public Library. denverlibrary.org

Adulti-Verse

5-10pm meowwolf.com

For ages 21 and up, explore the unique art at the famous Meow Wolf. Enjoy a drink while looking at the mindbending exhibits. Tickets are $49; jump online to reserve a specific time slot. Convergence Station, Denver.

Our Town

7:30pm

The Arvada Center brings Our Town to life, which is considered by many as one of the greatest American plays. The play depicts all human life events like love, marriage, and even death. The show will happen until May 21, and tickets start at $45 each. Century Arvada Center. arvadacenter.org

2 Thursday Intro to Improv

6-7:45pm

At RISE Comedy, sign up for the Intro to Improve Drop-in Class for all levels. Have fun, meet people who like to improv too, or take date night to a fun, new level. Tickets are $10 a person. RISE Comedy, Denver. risecomedy.com

Free Karaoke Night

5pm-9pm

At Chipper’s Lanes, join in the free karaoke night and challenge your friends or family at bowling all in the same night! The bar offers drinks and food, and bowling is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Chipper Lanes, Greely. chipperlanes.com

3 Friday

3OH!3

8pm

Celebrate Denver’s holiday–303 Day by heading to Mission Ballroom to party with hometown group 3OH!3. The night will have a mix of local and mainstream bands like Maine, Wildermiss, Brae, and more! Tickets start at $30, so reserve one online today. Mission Ballroom, Denver. missionballroom.com

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

6pm

For all outdoor enthusiasts, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival will be the perfect way to experience exciting adventures from your seat. The film runs for two hours and 30 minutes and will immerse the audience in all mountain sports and culture. Paramount Theatre, Denver. theparamount.net

4 Saturday

Children’s Storytime

11am

Every Wednesday at Barnes and Noble, bring your youngster and follow the reading of the newest children’s books. After storytime, there will be crafts and activities that will make for the perfect start to the day. Barnes & Noble, Glendale. barnesandnoble.com

Winter Wonder Grass

The Winter Wonder Grass Festival is back starting Thursday, March 2, with a free show and ending Sunday. Single-day tickets and free kid passes are available. Go online to view the schedule. Steamboat Springs. winterwondergrass.com

5 Sunday

Kids Create

4-4:30pm

For ages five and under, this is a hands-on learning experience where families and their kiddos can explore new materials and create projects together. If you need any accommodations, reach out to the library. Denver Public Library. denverlibrary.org

Masters of Hawaiian Music Tour

7-9pm

The George Kahumoku, Jr’s group comes to Denver to perform Hawaiian music. There are three masters in the group, including George Kahumoku Jr., who is known as “Hawai’i’s Renaissance Man” and has won multiple Hawaiian Grammys. Tickets are $30 each for general admission. Swallow Hill Music, Denver. swallowhillmusic.org

6 Monday Vegan Buffet Mondays

11am-3pm

Every Monday at the Nepal Cuisine, there will be a delicious vegan buffet with appetizers, entrees, and salads. The buffet costs $10.95, so explore some vegan food for lunch! Nepal Cuisine, Boulder. nepalcuisineboulder.com

Kids Cooking: Breakfast Pastries

5:30-7:30pm

Sign your 10-14 year old kiddos for the Kids Cooking: Breakfast Pastries, where they will make cinnamon rolls with vanilla icing, liege waffles, and more! Kiddos will learn cooking techniques, and will devour their delicious creations. The Cooking Studio, Fort Collins. the-cookingstudio.com

7 Tuesday

Hooked on Crochet

10am-Noon

The Hooked on Crochet event is for adults, where you can crochet, knit, and talk about life. Registration is not required, and this is a recurring event. Cheyenne Mountain Library, Colorado Springs. ppld.librarymarket.com

Flying Embers Full Moon Dinners. Hike or skin up the route on Buttermilk Mountain for a delicious meal under the bright winter sky. Jump online to get all the details of the trail and dinner. Cliffhouse, Aspen.

8 Wednesday

Weekly Figure Drawing Sessions

6-8:30pm

RedLine Contemporary Art Center offers weekly figure drawing classes every Wednesday. This is a noninstructional and laid-back class for all experience levels. Materials will be provided, and the class is $10 but is free for RedLine members. RedLine Contemporary Art Center, Denver. redlineart.org

Legally Blonde the Musical

7-9pm

Legally Blonde comes to Colorado in the form of a musical. The hilarious movie makes for an amazing performance where the main character, Elle Woods, defies all stereotypes and takes on the challenge of attending law school. Tickets begin at $42, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pueblo Memorial Hall. pueblomemorialhall.com

9 Thursday Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival

The only Asian and Asian American Film Festival in Colorado begins Thursday and ends Sunday, March 12. The festival features screenings, special events, and conversations for everyone participating. Sie FilmCenter, Denver. denverfilm.org

SilverSneakers Classic

9-9:45am

Move to the music and have fun at the Tivity Health SilverSneakers Fitness program that helps strengthen muscles. Work out in a fun way with hand-held weights and more equipment. This is a first-come, first-served class, and registration is not required. South Denver Heart Center. southdenver.com

10 Friday

Free Winter Nature Walk

2-3pm

Take a beautiful educational hike with a naturalist through aspen and riparian communities. This is a free activity, but registration is required. This familyfriendly activity is a great way to get out and explore with your favorite people. Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon. walkingmountains.org

Parents’ Night Out

5-9pm

Everyone needs a night out, so drop your kiddos off at the Apex Center, and the certified staff will make sure they have a great night full of fun activities. The evening will be full of swimming, crafts, dancing, and dinner while you get the night off. Register online, make plans, relax, or catch up on errands. Apex Center, Arvada. apexprd.org

11 Saturday

Family Make and Take

10am

At the Denver Botanic Gardens, join the Family Make and Take: Leprechaun Gardens with your favorite little kiddos. This self-guided and self-paced program can let children find their creativity and spark their imagination. For non-members, the project fee is $15, and guests can register online. Denver Botanic Gardens. botanicgardens.org

Princess Tea Party with Tiana

10:30am-Noon

The enchanted Tea Party with Princess Tiana will be a lovely way to start your day. Make sure to dress up in your favorite royal outfit and enjoy storytime, songs, snacks, and drinks. Tickets are $15, and a parent or guardian must accompany the children. Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch. hrcaonline.org

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Noon-6pm

Enjoy live music, food, and a kids’ corner. Olde Town Arvada. oldetownarvada.org

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl & Block Party

3pm-2pm

Have a drink and wear your green. Gin Mill & Larimer Beer Hall, Denver. nasstive.com

St. Patty’s Party

11am-9pm

Features Irish dancers and food, along with the release of Mintnight Express Stout. New Terrain Brewing, Golden. newterrainbrewing.com

12 Sunday

Sensory-Friendly Morning

9am-Noon

The Denver Art Museum is having a sensory-friendly morning for children with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders. The museum will make the environment sensory-friendly by dimming the lights, providing tools, and guiding children and their families. Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org

Sensory-Friendly Playtime

10am-Noon

At the WOW! Children’s Museum, enjoy a sensory-friendly playtime with your kiddo. All children who are on the autism spectrum or have sensory processing disorders are welcome with their parents or guardians. WOW! Children’s Museum, Lafayette. wowchildrensmuseum.org

13 Monday

Kid’s Club

4-4:45pm

Every Monday, bring your kindergarten to fifth grader to the Standley Lake Library, where they will do a different activity every week. The activities range from reading books, making crafts, playing games, and more! Dress for the weather because most of the activities are outdoors. Standley Lake Library, Arvada. jeffcolibrary.org

14 Tuesday

Free Admission to Museum

Take your kiddo out to explore the Denver Art Museum, and it’s free admission! Every second Tuesday of each month, guests can go to the museum for free. Denver Art Museum. denverartmuseum.org

Fiddler on the Roof

7:30pm

The fantastic and loved musical Fiddler on the Roof comes to Colorado and is presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Follow the heartwarming story about family and faith that everyone will love. The performance will be accompanied by beautiful orchestra harmonics. Tickets begin at $35. Denver Center for the Performing Arts. artscomplex.com

15 Wednesday Free Admission at Denver

Botanic Gardens

Head to the Denver Botanic Gardens which has free admission on Wednesday, March 15. Explore the beautiful gardens and exotic plants with your favorite people. Botanic Gardens, Denver & Littleton. botanicgardens.org

Kids Book Club

4-5pm

The 4th and 5th Grade Book Club is a great way for your kids to make friends and for them to engage with the book. This group meets monthly, and parents need to register one month in advance. Pick up the monthly book at the Children’s Library desk. Children’s Library, Broomfield. compass. broomfield.org

16 Thursday

Porcupine Pets

4-5pm

Crafts are great for kids to explore their creativity, and Sand Creek Library offers a KidsMake: Porcupine Pets event. Supplies will be provided, including hammers, nails, and googly eyes! Waivers must be signed before the program begins, and a parent or guardian must be there at all times. Sand Creek Library, Colorado Springs. ppld.org

Magic for Humans

7:30pm

The magician and comedian Justin Willman puts on an unforgettable show. Tickets begin at $45 for adults and $32 for children, and there are two times to choose from. Vail Valley Foundation, Avon. vilapac.org

17 Friday

So “Hoppy” Bunny

2-2:30pm

Make adorable Bunny Ears Cinch Bags at the Kimberbell Club that your little bunny will love. Register online for $10 and buy the materials you need at the event. Rocky Mountain Sewing and Vacuum, Colorado Springs. rockymountainsewing.com

Big Gigantic with the Symphony

7:30pm

A very excited duo with Big Gigantic and the Colorado Symphony comes to the Boettcher Concert Hall Saturday and Sunday. The popular band, Big Gigantic, will play original music with the orchestra and special vocalists’ help. Tickets start at $33 and can be found on the Colorado Symphony website. Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver. coloradosymphony.org

18 Saturday

Make Family Meal Packs

1-4pm

Take the whole family to give back to the community at the Make Family Meal Packs for Weekend Hunger. Volunteers will come together to help pack meals for families in need. This will be an excellent way for children to learn how to give back to the community. Get all the information online before attending. Colorado Feeding Kids, Englewood. projecthelping.org

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

3-7pm

Run, walk, or jog the 5K with your friends and family. There are rumors that leprechauns have hidden a golden kettlebell along the course, and whoever finds it will win $100! There will be no onsite registration, so sign up before the race. There will also be a free pancake breakfast and entertainment. Highlands Ranch. runsignup.com

St. Patty’s Day Celebration

11am-1pm

Cook delicious foods and bring them home. Uncorked Kitchen, Centennial. uncorkedkitchen.com

19 Sunday

Spring Fever Run

We all have spring fever, so start the season with the All-Out Spring Fever Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Run, walk, or jog with family and friends. This is a great way to get outdoors and challenge yourself. North Area Athletic Complex, Arvada. letsdothis.com

Sensory-Friendly

Colorado Symphony

4pm

At the Lone Tree Art Center, bring your family for a sensory-friendly night with the Colorado Symphony. During these performances, there will be no loud noises or visually overstimulating components, and the lights will be brighter than normal. Audience members can leave as needed, and a “quiet room” is available. Lone Tree Arts Center. lonetreeartscenter.org

20 Monday

Spring Break Camp

9am-3:30pm

Sign your kiddo up at the Nature and Science Museum for the Spring Break Camp, where they will have a blast learning about the exhibits. For members, the camp costs $305, and for non-members, it’s $335. The camp is five days, and there are two weeks to choose from. Nature and Science Museum, Denver. dmns.org

Sparkle Spectacular Mini-Camp

9am-3pm

For ages 5 through 12, this mini-camp is a perfect way to spend Spring Break. Kiddos will create sparkly projects, draw, experiment with clay, and paint! The price per child is $104, and parents and guardians can register online. Kidcreate Studio, Broomfield. kidcreate.com

21 Tuesday

Pasta Making

9am-12pm

Learn how to make pastas like the classic fettuccine and delicious bowtie noodles at the French Kitchen Culinary

Center. Guests will also make savory sauces that will pair perfectly with the pasta. Registration is required, and the class is $99 a person. The French Kitchen Culinary Center, Colorado Springs. tfkcc.com

Bird Watching

6:30-7:30pm

Learn about the wonders of birds that will have great hands-on activities for the whole family at the Bird Watching and Bird Appreciation for families event. No registration is required, and the supplies will be provided. Lafayette Public Library. boulderaudubon.org

23 Thursday

Life Size Battleship

4-5pm

For all the tweens, head to the Pikes Peak Library District for a Life Size Battleship game. This is best for ages 9 to 12, and registration is open for this event. Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs. ppld.org

Sacred Sound Bath

4pm

The Sacred Sound Bath uses ancient and modern sounds as healing instruments. This is a great way to heal your mind and body, which will be relaxing and help reduce stress. Registering is required for this class, and it costs $25. Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, Littleton. discvoveryourspiritualgifts.com

25 Saturday

Wilderness First Aid

8am-5pm

This event is a wilderness medicine program that will give adults a handson introduction to first aid. This is a 16-hour course that will take place in the classroom and outdoors. For REI Members, it costs $345; for nonmembers, it’s $375. Active Adult Center, Wheat Ridge. rei.com

Clue: On Stage

7:30pm

The opening night of Clue: On Stage is Saturday, and tickets can be purchased online for $29. Who, where, and how are the questions we will all be asking during the play. This performance has adult themes and language, so children attending is up to the discretion of the parents or guardians. Lincoln Center, Fort Collins. lctix.com

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