The Denver Zoo celebrated the birth of a new zebra, Bosley. The newborn is now walking and can be visited at the zoo. Visit http://www.denverzoo.org/ for more information.

Winter Break: A Place of My Own

School’s out, the weather’s cold and the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is free for kids 18 and under. With Free for Kids, all youth receive free general admission to the museum, making it an affordable destination for Winter Break fun.  The whole family can enjoy Winter Break: A Place of My Own, beginning Sat., Dec. 19, 2015, and running through Sun., Jan. 3, 2016. The Paint Studio, Create-n-Takes and the Family Activity Cart will be available every day for visiting families. While exploring the galleries, keep an eye out for special performances and storytelling, including the Best of Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives, with special weekday performances on Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 29 and 31, at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The DAM is closed Mondays and Christmas Day.

The DAM’s Free for Kids program offers free general admission to all youth, including school tours and youth group visits, for the next five years thanks to gifts from Scott Reiman and Kaiser Permanente.  For more information, visit denverartmuseum.org.

Tuesday–Friday Weekly Stapleton Walks

Tuesday through Thursday every week, join in free Stapleton walks hosted by Walk2Connect, a Colorado-based social group that creates connections between people and their neighborhoods through walking. Two Walk2Connect volunteers lead these walks in Stapleton, which are 2.5 miles or one hour long. Tuesdays get to know the Westerly Creek Trail. Meet at 8:50am at the Westerly Creek Trail east of Central Park Blvd. and south of MLK Blvd.; Wednesdays discover the development in Conservatory Green and the Northfield Mall. Meet at 7am sharp at the Northfield Starbucks, 8340 Northfield Blvd.; Thursdays walk through the amenities in Conservatory Green, including Upland Park, Runway 35 Pool, and more. Meet at 2:50pm at the fire pit in Conservatory Green Park, south of 49th Pl. between Valentia Ct. and Valentia St.; Fridays watch the sunrise and walk around the Alzheimer’s Garden in Westerly Creek. Meet at 7am sharp at the Central Park Rec Center (9651 MLK Blvd.). For more information, or to see the full calendar of walks, visit walk2connect.com/events/ or contact walk leader Chris Englert at cee33x@yahoo.com.

Throughout November and December— Share the Joy Holiday Card Project

Nine young artists and cancer patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado designed holiday cards and were selected to be a part of the annual Share the Joy Holiday Card Fundraising Project. Proceeds fund a range of services in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. In the past, the project raised more than $1 million. The cards can be purchased online at childrenshospitalholidaycardproject.org, in the hospital Gift Shop at 13123 E. Colfax Ave. or by calling 720.777.6286 ext. 6286.

Until January 2—Art of Slow Exhibit at Art Gym

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, the Art of Slow that features handmade and artisan items and gifts will be on display at the Art Gym Gallery, 1460 Leyden St. From 5–8pm, the artists will present, and refreshments and appetizers will be served. During the exhibit’s length, there will be a three-day fine art festival 5–8pm on Dec. 4 and 5, and 10am–5pm on Dec. 6. For more information, visit www.artgymdenver.com.