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Aurora Parks and Lights Movie Nights at certain Aurora City Parks

12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18, Fletcher Plaza 9800 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit www.colfaxcanvas. com for more information.

Back for its third year is Colfax Canvas — a mural festival celebrating the talents of local artists and makers. Nine artist will showcase their talents on the large walls of the buildings surrounding Fletcher Plaza, on and near historical Colfax Avenue.

In addition to being able to watch these artists create their masterpieces in real time, several local artisans will have booths up, offering their handmade wears and curiosities. Live music and food and drink will also be plentiful at this free, family friendly all day event.

Fun Family Expo at Aurora Central High School Soccer Fields

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot

Breakfast Fly-In at Wings Over the Rockies

Movies begin at sunset each night, on the evening of Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24. Visit www.auroragov. org/events for more information.

The summer is sadly winding down, but sweater weather waits in the wings and I think that’s something we can all celebrate after the hot hot days. Few better ways exist to ring in these last dog days than by taking in an evening outdoor movie at one of our many local city parks.

Five movies in two weeks seems pretty fun to me, especially with this line up. On Sept. 15, Moana is screening at Utah Park. On Sept. 16, Ghostbusters Afterlife will play at Mission Viejo. Then each night the following weekend, beginning on Sept. 22, Encanto will play at Moorehead Park, In the Heights at Terrace Park and Sing 2 wraps this mini marathon at Aqua Vista Park.

The movie nights are free, and the city welcomes you to bring blankets, chairs and snacks, because what’s a movie without sugar and salt.

There’s a reason this art festival is returning for its third year, so be sure to pop by Fletcher Plaza, take in some art, get a dash of culture and bask in the glory of which Colfax Ave. offers on the daily.

Havana Street Global Market

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, Aurora Central High School Soccer Fields 11700 E. 11th Ave. Aurora, CO 80010. Visit www.conquerninja.com/events for more information.

Conquer Ninja is bringing a Ninja Warrior style obstacle course to A-Town. Bring the kids to this family event presented by Shape USA and the City of Aurora, to get all of their energy out at the mile long obstacle course with 10 separate obstacles throughout the course.

The event will offer food, drinks, giveaways and a bevy of interactive booths. This is guaranteed to be a fun-filled family event that you won’t want to miss, so mark be sure and mark it in your calendars.

Rescue Puppies and Yoga Fundraising with Vibe Wellness at Stanley Marketplace

September 24 at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Curtis Center. Free. 2349 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80121. For more information visit www.greenwoodvillate.com/2180/cultural-arts.com

It’s okay to admit it. Theater can be stuffy. Especially that of The Bard. Lucky for us there are professional actors from the Denver Center of the Performing Arts who are willing to put on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the middle of a parking lot. In the suburbs. This abridged, family-friendly play is a good way to familiarize the little ones (or re-familiarize yourself) with some classic literature. The storyline is the original classic one-girl-two-suitors plot. With lots of twists and turns, this production is bound to be an irresistible shift from what you’d normally see on stage downtown. The performance begins at 1 p.m. Look for the pickup truck “set” in the Curtis Center’s parking lot. The show is free to the public.

First Saturday of each month (Oct. 1, 2022). Included with an admission ticket. Begins at 8 a.m. 13005 Wings Way Englewood, CO 80112

Twice monthly August and September at the Havana Exchange Shopping Center, located at 2802 S. Havana St. in Aurora. More information is available at bit.ly/3urXqYT.

The place to be for the best international eats, unique shopping and great fun is Havana Street. We all know this. Whether it’s trying a new boba tea variation or belting out some karaoke after grabbing some seriously good tacos, no two treks to Havana Street have to look the same, and that’s the beauty of A-Town. This summer on select Saturdays, head over to the Havana Exchange Shopping Center for an international pop-up market. The family-friendly Havana Street Global Market will feature vendors from around the world. Come with an appetite, as the market will also feature artisanal food vendors, and Havana Street is known for its many small eateries. This month’s markets are on September 10th and 24th.

9:30 a.m. Sept 17 at Stanley Marketplace 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010. Visit https://www.stanleymarketplace.com/happenings/ rescue-puppies-yoga for more information.

PUPPIES! And now that I have your attention, let’s turn that effort into re-aligning our chi, every third Saturday through the end of the Summer and into October. Vibe Wellness, Mile High Lab Mission and Stanley Marketplace have partnered up to bring a whole new meaning to “down dog.” This puppy yoga is for a good cause and sets a pawsivitely zen mood. Stanley Marketplace recommends you get there 15 minutes early to assure ample time to park and get to the event on time (and if you’re a little early, get in some extra cuddles). Vibe Wellness also asks that you sign up ahead of time on their website, myvibewellness.com. Suggested donation is $20.

Southlands Summer Events at Southlands Mall

Times vary throughout the Summer. 6155 S Main St, Aurora, CO 80016. Visit shopsouthlands.com for more information.

Southlands is always buzzing with special events, and the upcoming summer and fall will hold true to tradition. Running mid-May through October, the Southlands Farmers Market will be a fine place to not only pick up local produce, but you’ll find a bevy of other local goods like pasta and baked goods. The Farmer’s Market is every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The outdoor shopping center is introducing a new feature this year, Southlands Sunset Markets, if the minor alliteration doesn’t excite you already, the offerings from local jewelry makers, crafters and other artisans surely will. This weekly event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., every Wednesday.

Planes, pilots and pancakes. If that doesn’t sound like the ideal Saturday morning, then we’re not sure you can be helped, and before you think we’re headed to the airport way too early because dad likes to be at the gate 2.5 hours ahead of boarding, think again (and tell dad to get TSA pre-check for goodness sake). Each first Saturday of the month, Wings Over the Rockies hosts aeronautical enthusiasts to have breakfast and watch local aircrafts fly in (pilots can fly in for a free breakfast). There’s just something about the roar of a small plane’s engine that pairs nicely with French toast sticks, you know? After that, you’ll be able to get up close and personal with some seriously cool planes for a few hours and enjoy interactive exhibits and simulators. Sounds cool? You can pre-purchase tickets at the Wings website.