Denver Weekender: March 7-10

🦖 Which dinosaur knew the most words? The thesaurus.

It’s Thursday, the 7th day of February, Denver

What’s in store for today:

  • Free Day in the Garden

  • Learn to Backcountry Ski

  • Farmer’s Market in RiNo

  • Ski & Snowboard Trick Competition

EVENTS

PC: Denver Botanical Garden

🪴 FREE Day | Denver Botanical Garden - York Street and Chatfield Farms Saturday, March 9 | 9am - 4pm | View thousands of live plants! Learn more.

🎿 Backcountry 101 | Weston | Thursday, March 7 | 6-7pm | FREE | An introductory course to learn best practices, trip planning resources, local events, and state of the snowpack. Learn more.

🦖 Jurassic Quest | Colorado Convention Center | Now - Sunday, March 10 | 9am - 8pm | $29 | Visit one of the biggest dinosaur experiences in the country with display, activities, and many vendors. Learn more.

🚗 Tri-State Auto Show | National Western Complex | Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10 | Times vary daily | $20 | Local hot rod and custom auto show with many different cars on display. Learn more.

FOOD & DRINK

🍺 RiNo Beer Fest | Zeppelin Station | Saturday, March 9 | 1-5pm | $40 | Unlimited sampling from 15+ breweries and distilleries. Learn more.

🧁 Sugar Plum Bazaar | Arvada Center | Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10 | 10am-4pm | FREE | 40+ vendors serving a bunch of sweet treats. Learn more.

🍓 RiNo Farmers Market | Denver Central Market | Saturday, March 9 | 11am - 6pm | FREE | Enjoy a day filled with fresh produce, vintage pottery, custom clothing, live DJ, and cooking making. Learn more.

Guide to Denver Restaurant Week

OUTDOOR

PC: Paige Porter (via AllTrials)

HIKE: Mayhem Gulch and Juniper Loop Trail

⛰️ Centennial Cone Park | 40 min from Denver | Moderate | FREE | Route 

4.7-mile loop trail near Golden, Colorado. It is considered a moderately challenging route with 800 feet of elevation gain, and on average, takes 2 hours and 10 min to complete. Fantastic views of the surrounding mountain range. Bring boots, as trail conditions may be muddy. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Free parking on the side of the road.

Weather Report: ☀️ 53° high this weekend in Morrison, Colorado

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

🎵 Ryan Beatty | Pop | Gothic Theatre | Thursday, March 7 | 8pm | Tickets $27+

Dancing with the Stars | Dance | Paramount Theatre | Thursday, March 7 | 7:30pm | Tickets $50+

🎸 LANY | Pop | Mission Ballroom | Thursday, March 7 | 8pm | Tickets $90+

❤️ Chelsea Cutler | Pop | Fillmore Auditorium | Friday, March 8 | 6:30pm | Tickets $50+

🍯 Honey Island Swamp Band | Alternative/Indie | Meow Wolf | Friday, March 8 | 7pm | Tickets $25+

🤠 Brett Young | Country | Fillmore Auditorium | Saturday, March 9 | 6:30pm | Tickets $45+

🪩 Ravenscoon | Dance/Electronic | Ogden Theatre | Saturday, March 9 | 8pm | Tickets $72+

🎙️ Petey | Alternative/Indie | Ogden Theatre | Sunday, March 10 | 8pm | Tickets $65+

🪕 Kendra Morris | R&B/Soul | Hi-Dive | Sunday, March 10 | 8pm | Tickets $15+

SPORTS & FITNESS

🏀 Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics | Ball Arena | Thursday, March 7 | 8pm | Tickets $79+

🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild | Ball Arena | Friday, March 8 | 7pm | Tickets $77+

🏀 Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz | Ball Arena | Saturday, March 9 | 7pm | Tickets $59+

🏒 Denver Pioneers Hockey vs. Colorado College Tigers Hockey | Magness Arena | Saturday, March 9 | 7pm | Tickets $69+

🏂 Winter Dew Tour | Copper Mountain Resort | Thursday, March 8 - Sunday, March 10 | Times vary daily | FREE | Watch the world’s best skiers and snowboarders competing in individual Superpipe and Streetstyle events with live music and a bunch of other activities. Learn more.

💦 Fit & Fab Fitness | Cherry Creek Shopping Center | Sunday, March 10 | 9:30 & 10:30am | FREE | Bring a yoga mat, water and a friend. Kickboxing & Strength classes. Learn more.

DENVER BASED LISTS

Looking for other things to do? Check out lists of our favorites!

Thanks for reading,

Hunter & Lauren

*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending