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NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Saturdays—City Park Farmers Market. 100+ local producers, live music, yoga, and more. 8am–1pm. 2551 E. Colfax Ave. cityparkfarmersmarket.com

Sundays—Central Park Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items, and more. The South Green, 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

9/3 & 10/1—Qi Gong. All levels and abilities are welcome. 11am–12pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/5 Friday—Pours in the Park: Wine Tasting. Wine and food. 6–8pm. Buffalo Wallow, 5545 Valentia St. Tickets $35, must be 21+. mca80238.com

9/5 & 10/3—First Fridays. 60 local artists, music, and entertainment. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

9/6 Saturday—Denver Police Department Safety Expo. Free safety expo from 10am–2pm. The Shops at Northfield’s Main St. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/6 Saturday—Denver Municipal Concert Band. Sounds of Summer free concert. 6–7:30pm. The South Green, 29th Ave. and Roslyn St. mca80238.com

9/6 & 10/4—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Walks at 7:30am and 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Register at blufflake.org/birdwatching

9/10 Wednesday—Film Screening: Driveways. The film invites reflection on memory, identity, friendship, and growing up. 5:30–7:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/10 Wednesday—Trust in Science: The Future of Vaccines. Neil Halloran’s new documentary, The Plea and panel discussion. 6:30pm. 2001 Colorado Blvd. Tickets at dmns.org

9/11 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: U.S. National Parks. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

9/12 Friday—The Cube Cinema Series. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho hosted by the Indie Prof. 7pm. MCA Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

9/13 Saturday—Nature Wonder Walks. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Register at blufflake.org

9/13 Saturday—Rescue Puppy Yoga. Stretch, breathe, and wag your tails. 8:30–9:30am. South side of Stanley Marketplace. stanleymarketplace.com

9/13 Saturday—Sand Creek Mural Festival. Put the first coats of paint on the new mural. 9am–1pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St. sandcreekgreenway.org

9/13 Saturday—You Pick Bouquet. Pick your own bouquet and enjoy a light breakfast. 10am–12pm. 26th Ave. and Beeler St. villageexchangecenter.org

9/13 Saturday—Northfield Street Fair. An artisan market series. 11am–6pm. On Main St., The Shops at Northfield. shopsatnorthfield.com

9/13 Saturday—Six Tasks of Healthy Mourning. Approach loss in a healthy, healing way. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/13 Saturday—Pours in the Park: Cider Tasting. 6–8pm. Conservatory Plaza, E 49th Pl. & Valentia Ct. Tickets $35, must be 21+. mca80238.com

9/13 & 9/14—Park Hill Arts Fall Fest. 100 Colorado and national artists. Sat. 10am–5pm, Sun. 10am– 4pm. 4819 E. Montview Blvd. coloradoartweekend.com

9/14 Sunday—Bird Walk with Denver Field Ornithologists. 8:30–10am. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St, Aurora. Register at sandcreekgreenway.org

9/14 Sunday—Pacific Nations Cup. PNC finals: one ticket, three rugby games. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way. go.usa.rugby/pnc2025

9/16 Tuesday—DPS Board Candidate Forum. For District 4 and the At Large positions. 6:30–8pm. MCA Cube, 8371 Northfield Blvd. mca80238.com

9/19 Friday—The Denver Brass 5. From classical to jazz, patriotic to pop. 6:30–7:30pm. The Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St. Tickets at lowryfoundation.org

9/20 Saturday—Boulevard One Farmers Market. Music, produce, and crafts. 9am–1pm. Clark’s Market, 7059 E Lowry Blvd. 303-647-3500

9/20 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. 10am–2pm. Wings Over the Rockies Museum. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

9/20 Saturday—Fall Equinox Farm to Table Dinner. Come for food, stay for an experience. 21+ event. 5–8pm. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

9/22 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/25 Thursday—Active Minds: India. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

9/27 Saturday—Water Bugs. Collect and identify bugs that live in the Sand Creek. 10am–12pm. Sand Creek Park, 2700 Peoria St. sandcreekgreenway.org

9/27 Saturday—Food Justice Festival. Local produce, free food, activities & more. 10am–2pm. 1635 Paris St., Aurora. foodjusticenwaurora.org

9/27 Saturday—15th Annual Denver Century Ride. Ride headquarters at 8210 Northfield Blvd. Register at denvercenturyride.com

9/27 Saturday—Drag Story Time. With Shirley Delta Blow. 2–3pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/27 & 9/28—Central Park Artists Open Studios Tour. 25 artists in 13 locations in Central Park. 11am–5pm. Info at centralparkartists.org

9/28 Sunday—Qigong and Mindfulness Walk. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Register at blufflake.org

9/28 Sunday—Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair. Free fair at Forest Pkwy between Montview Blvd and 17th Ave. 11am–5pm. Tickets at parkhillhometour.org

9/28 Sunday—Inclusive Family Fun Day. For families of all abilities. 12–3pm. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. lubirdslight.org/events

10/4 Saturday—Farm Fest. Family- friendly event. Music, activities, food trucks, and more. Free admission. 9am–1pm. 10200 Smith Rd. theurbanfarm.org

10/4 Saturday—Read Between the Stars Book Fair. Meet local sci-fi and fantasy book authors. 11am–4pm. 2501 N. Dallas St, Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

10/11 Saturday—Community Voice Tasting. Chef Troy Guard will prepare and share the winning recipe. Free admission, food, and prizes. 11am–1pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. Please RSVP at aurora@alpinebank.com

METRO EVENTS

Wednesdays—Cats on Mats. Yoga class with roaming, adoptable kittens. 5:30–6:30pm. 241 W. Bayaud Ave. denvergov.org

Historic Denver Walking Tours. 90 min. walking tours in LoDo, Capitol Hill, Five Points, and more. For specific dates, go to: historicdenver.org

9/5 Friday—Focus Points Benefit Fiesta. A cultural evening of live music, dancing, and Lotería—a Mexican game of chance for all ages. 6–10pm. McNichols Civic Center Building, focuspoints.org

9/5 & 10/3—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30–9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

9/5 & 10/3— Friday Five Points Jazz Hop. 5pm. Free. Five Points neighborhood. fivepointsbid.com

9/5 & 10/3—First Friday Films. Screenings from local filmmakers and community members. 6–8pm. 2101 Arapahoe St. denvercommunitymedia.org

9/5 to 9/13—Colorado Mineral and Fossil Fall Show. Denver Coliseum and The Delta Hotels Denver. rmgmpromotions.com

9/6 Saturday—Guns to Garden Tools. Safe firearm disposal. 10am–12pm. Aurora First Presbyterian Church, 1585 Kingston St., Aurora. gunstogardensdenver.org

9/6 Saturday—36th Annual Friendship Powwow. Music, dance, artmaking, Native foods, and vendors. Free admission. 10am–5pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

9/6 & 9/7— Dragon Boat Festival. Boat races, food, performances, Asian marketplace, and more. Sloan’s Lake Park. More info at cdbf.org

9/10 Wednesday—SPARK. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/11 Thursday—Art & About Tour. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

9/13 Saturday—Dementia Friendly Tour. History Colorado, free but limited space. 9:30–10:30am. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

9/13 Saturday—Architecture Tour. Starts in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. 11am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

9/17 Wednesday—Cultural Threads of the San Luis Valley. Enrique Lamadrid will discuss centuries-old Indio-Hispano musical traditions. 1pm & 7pm. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

9/18 Thursday—Immigrant Narratives through Food. Film, food, and discussion. 6:30–8pm. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

9/19 Friday— American Flyers 40th Anniversary. See Kevin Costner in one of his very first films. Historic Elitch Theater, 7pm. bicyclecolorado.org

9/19–9/21, and 9/26–9/28—Oktoberfest. Larimer and 21st St., in the Ballpark District. thedenveroktoberfest.com

9/20 Saturday— Give5: The Greenway Foundation. Beautify the park. 10am–1pm. Johnson Habitat Park, 610 S Jason St. denvergov.org

9/26 Friday—Creeporado: An Evening of the Strange & Unusual. See some of the oddest artifacts. 6–11pm. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

Through 10/5—Bright Nights at Four Mile. Four Mile transforms into a luminous wonderland. 715 S. Forest St. Tickets at fourmilepark.org

10/10 & 10/11—Aurora Borealis Festival. Experience the magic of the northern lights. 4–10pm. High Prairie Park, E. 59th Pl. and N. Orleans St., Aurora. auroraborealisfestival.com

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Monday–Saturday—Local Library Storytimes. Different age groups and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays & Sundays—Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. Wed. at 11am, Sun. at 2pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

Saturdays—Kids’ Matinees. A variety of interactive shows with live music. $6.45 with fees. 11:30am open, show at 12pm. 1080 14th St. dazzledenver.com

9/6 Saturday—Children and Family Workshop: Pressing plants. 6–8pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/10 Wednesday—Tween Chess Club. Learn new chess moves. Ideal for ages 9–13. 4–5pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/13 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. September theme is Colorado food showcase. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

9/13 Saturday—Maker Mornings: Art and Emotions. Gallery time & crafts. 15mo–8yrs. 10:30am– 12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

9/13 Saturday—Low Sensory Morning. The museum will be closed to the general public. 8–10am. 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

9/17 Wednesday—Tweens Game. Board games and video games. Ideal for ages 9–13. 4–5pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/18 Thursday—Kids Book Celebration. A musical retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/20 Saturday—Family Nature Adventure Day. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 10am–1:30pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Register at blufflake.org

9/21, 9/24, & 9/27—Art Crawl: ABC’s of Curating. 10:30–11:15am. For infants–14 mos. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

9/23 Tuesday—Kids Lego Club. Build, engineer, and design. 4:30–5:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

9/28 Sunday—Kids Create. Explore open-ended art, craft, and building materials. 10:30–11:15am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

Listings at www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events 

SCFD Free days at www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

9/4 to 9/21—The Israeli-Palestinian Conversation. Interactive play and conversation. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

9/5 to 10/12—The Mousetrap. Story by Agatha Christie. Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada. arvadacenter.org

9/6 to 10/5—Eureka Day. Parents. Policy. Privilege. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St. curioustheatre.org

9/11 to 9/20—The Princess and The Goblins. Based on the classic fantasy novel. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave. thepeoplesbuilding.com

9/11 to 9/28—Cannibal! The Musical Live. The story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America. Gates Concert Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. newmancenterpresents.com

9/12 to 10/19—Merrily We Roll Along. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

9/12 to 9/14—Denver Silent Film Festival. A feast for lovers of classic films and live music. Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Ave. denverfilm.org

9/19 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Have a story that didn’t fit a Moth theme? This month is themeless. 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

9/20 Saturday—La Mezcla. Rooted in Chicana, Latina, and Indigenous traditions. Manos Sagrados, 9975 E Colfax Ave. manossagrados.com

9/21 Sunday—Latin Jazz Fiesta. Rhythms of South America & the Caribbean. Muse performance space, Lafayette. coloradojazz.org

9/25 Thursday—Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

9/25 to 9/27—Peruvian Film Festival. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave. thepeoplesbuilding.com

9/27 to 10/26—Alabama Story. Inspired by true events in Montgomery. The John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Pl. firehousetheatercompany.com

9/28 Sunday—Stories on Stage presents Enslaved by Ducks. 2pm. Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr. storiesonstage.org

9/28 Sunday—Twilight Dreams. Denver Young Artists Orchestra. 2:30pm. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. coloradosymphony.org

9/29 Monday—Freak Train. Denver’s longest-running open-stage variety show. 8–10pm. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

9/29 to 10/23—First Date. Blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

10/5 Sunday—Witches Brew. A cabal of weird and supernatural plays from our feminine side. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. onenightstandtheater.org

Through 10/5—Sweet & Lucky: Echo. A  new work of immersive theatre. DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park, 407 S. Broadway. denvercenter.org

Through 11/2—The Happiest Man on Earth. A story of survival, revealing a paradox of joy built on a foundation of grief. Singleton Theatre. denvercenter.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To find volunteer listings and charitable opportunities, go to www.FrontPorchNE.com

GREEN & SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

Wednesdays—Free Gardening Classes. A different subject every Wednesday evening from 6-7:30pm. Arvada Community Garden, 9195 W 57th Ave. arvadagardeners.org

9/5 Friday—Art Supply Swap. Learn about upcoming programs and bring art supplies you no longer need to swap with other students. 5:30–7:30pm. 1007 York St. Free with registration at botanicgardens.org

9/6 Saturday—Aurora Blooms. Reinvesting in Aurora’s urban canopy for social equity and climate resilience. Plant and learn how to care for the city’s trees. 9am–12:30pm. Montview Park, 1901 Chester St., Aurora. auroragov.org

9/12 Friday—Knowing Your Home Basics. 5:30–8pm. 555 Santa Fe Dr. Register at denvertoollibrary.org

9/13 Saturday—Coffee with Conservation. 8:30–10:30am in the Aurora Water-Wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. Free, bring a coffee mug. auroragov.org

9/13 Saturday—Transitioning your Garden from Summer to Fall. Learn to maintain and harvest warm-season crops, revitalize soil, select cool-weather crops, and more. 9–11am. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. Pay what you can. dug.org

9/13 Saturday—Go Native! Landscapes Made for Colorado. Step-by-step xeriscaping process with an experienced, Front Range landscape expert. 9:30am–12:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/13 Saturday—Puzzle & Game Swap. Bring a puzzle or game, take a puzzle or game. Complete sets only. 10:30–11:30am. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

9/20 Saturday—Learn to Compost. Learn the basics of composting in community gardens or in your own backyard. 9–11am. 1325 Colorado Blvd. Bilingual classes available. Register at dug.org

9/20 Saturday—Preserving the Season: Jam Edition. Making jams and jellies, using water-bath canning for the final product. 9:30am–12:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

9/27 Saturday—EcoAction Lab. This workshop supports youth in developing conservation skills and empowers them to take real action for the planet. 1–4pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N. Quebec St. eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829

9/27 Thursday—Youth Climate Action Day. Community service projects 9am–1pm, climate action plan 1–3pm. Ages 15–25. Fort Collins. sustainablelivingassociation.org

9/28 Sunday—Free E-cycling at the Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair. Computers and computer related items accepted. Drop off at 2823 Fairfax St. 11am–5pm.

10/1 Wednesday—Discover Water-wise Plants. Learn the top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses for Colorado growing. 10–11:30am. Aurora Water-wise Garden, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

10/6 to 10/17—Electronics Recycling Drop-off Event. M–F, 8am–4:30pm, Sat. 10am–2pm, closed Sun. Pedal Point LifeCycle Solutions (formerly Techno Rescue), 3251 Lewiston St., Aurora. $5 car/individual for small load (one standard grocery bag). More pricing at: auroragov.org

10/9 Thursday—Apple Preservation: Cider to Fruit Leather. 6–8pm. The Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. Pay what you can. dug.org