SATURDAY
Hop in your VW bus or simply drive to Ivywild School for a nostalgic memory of Buses at the breweryduring Red Baron Octoberfest on Saturday. Bratwursts and pints, a tie-dye station and a strong beer stein contest. 11am-3pm bristolbrewing.com
SATURDAY
Celebrate pollinators at the educational event Honey harvest at Bear Creek Nature Center, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local beekeepers will harvest honey from their hives and you can learn about native plants, take home wildflower seed packets and hike to pollinator sites. $2 per person, register at elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Food truck on site.
SATURDAY
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry honors its history as the Reynolds Ranch Farmstead during the Family day: agriculture and livestock farming. Exhibits focus on farming and ranching; hayrides are offered and you can see antique equipment, ironwork and a working stamp mill. Admission is $5 per car for outdoor activities. Museum admission is indoors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. wmmi.org
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
The delicious smells emanating from Civic Center Park on Friday and Saturday are the Denver BBQ Fest. Here’s a smile, the sponsor: Weber Grills! Grill masters will serve thousands of pounds of their finest grilled food and grillers from across the country will share secrets in grill master demonstrations. Cold beer will be served. Friday, 4-10 p.m. with two VIP sessions; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with four VIP sessions. Tickets: qbbqdenver.com
SATURDAY
Bicycles – lots of them – will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday from the Buffalo Bicycle Resort in Manitou Springs to Rampart Rager Gravel and Regional Gravel Climb Championship 2024. 100km, 70km and 50km courses. Designated checkpoints for spectators. Registration starts at $39 at rampartrager.com.
SUNDAY
Buy selected local gifts or something special for yourself on a Sunday Cerberus Brewing Co. Makers MarketNoon to 4 p.m. Plus, the food is great and dogs are welcome, 702 W. Colorado Ave. cerberusbrewingco.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Denver’s Sakura Square hosts a large and very tasty weekend Street food The Spirit of Japan Festivala celebration of Japanese culture. So many food stalls, many from Japan, plus all the culinary delights, sake, shochu and beer. Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-4pm and Saturday 5-10pm, Sunday 12-4pm. Ticket information at spirit-jpn.com/denver.
SUNDAY
The Shivers Concert Series summer offer is An evening full of inspiring words and songs at 4 p.m. on Sunday in Packard Hall at Colorado College. Featuring vocal ensemble Sankey Sisters, rapper BJ Cameron, actor John C. Thomas, and singers Serenity Holloway and Matt Booker. After the music, there will be an ice cream meet-up in the courtyard and book signings by authors Durthy Washington and Patricia Meredith, and artwork by Sereen Gualtieri and Clarence Shivers. A benefit for the Penrose Public Library’s African American collection. Reservations: tinyurl.com/u8fkdxru
SATURDAY
The Fire Department District Hannover invites the public to join the celebration of its 50th anniversary on Saturday. Meet the firefighters and volunteer firefighters, learn about the history while founders and former members are celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kirk Hanna Park, 17050 S. Peyton Highway. Helicopters from EMS, Lifeline and Flight for Life will be on hand. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served for lunch.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
Colorado State Fair Time at the Pueblo Fairgrounds. Parade time Saturday, PRCA Rodeo, Fiesta Day September 1, Extreme Pogo Stunt Show, carnival and food booths and evening drone show at 9:15 p.m. Concerts by Trace Adkins, Lonestar, Scotty McCreery, Ludacris, The Commodores and The Spinners, Goo Goo Dolls and Banda El Recodo. Schedule and tickets: coloradostatefair.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
The voices will be familiar and the cosplay will be creative Comic-Con in Colorado Springs this weekend at Broadmoor World Arena. Hear and meet Zach Tyler Eisen, Aang from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” Ernie Hudson from “Ghostbusters,” Paige O’Hara, Belle from “Beauty and the Beast,” and Vicki Lawrence, Mama from “The Carol Burnett Show” and a dozen others. 200 vendors and lots of contests. cscomiccon.com
