SATURDAY
Another summer rodeo tradition, Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo, draws working ranch cowboys who do this for a living. Fan favorite competitions include Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Cow Milking, Stray Gathering, Calf Branding and Trailer Loading. Proceeds benefit ranch families, scholarships and local military charities. Gates open at Norris Penrose Event Center at 4 p.m., rodeo at 6 and dancing in the dirt at 8 p.. Admission $22.50 atrideforthebrand.org
FRIDAY-AUG. 30
A clever art show opens, 100 artists, 200 works and everything's"Anonymous."All the same size, 10 inches by 10 inches, same price, and not an artist's name to be seen. Designed for everyone to enjoy and "to just look at the artwork that speaks to you without knowing who made that particular piece," says Auric Gallery,125 E. Boulder St. Cash and carry. Opening reception 3-9 p.m. Friday, Saturday hours noon to 5 p.m.auricgallery.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
It's "braw," Gaelic for exciting, Celtic experience awaits at the 60th year celebration of theColorado Scottish Festival, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, at Denver Polo Club,6359 Airport Road in Sedalia. Highland Games competitions, lots of bagpipes, marching and dancing, so much history, Scottish clans, whiskey tastings, vendors with the wares of Scotland. British cars and Kirkin' of the Tartan on Sunday only. Tickets:scottishgames.org
SATURDAY
A day in a park relaxing to local musicians while sampling Colorado wines and noshing on charcuterie: It's the 16th annualVino & Notes atMemorial Park in Woodland Park. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets, including general admission, VIP and for those not sipping wine, go tovinoandnotes.com. Keep Fido at home: The alert from organizers is "Vino & Notes is NOT dog friendly."
SATURDAY
Estes Rocketsin Penrose, called the model rocket capital of the world, has a free Family Day of rocketry for all on Saturday in partnership withNational Rocketry Association. Outdoor activities are at Hudson Ranch Rocket Launch Site in Pueblo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event websiteestesrockets.com/naram65or on Facebook, Instagram or X for updates.
SATURDAY
Simply magical: majestic lions and tigers rescued into safe lives and serenaded at sunset by a string music quartet playing the heavenly music of Hans Zimmer. Vehicles will park in circles around the stage at TheWild Animal Sanctuaryin Keenesburg for the Sunset Serenade. Vehicles with 4, $300; single seating outdoors, $150.twas.ticketapp.org
SATURDAY
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An opportunity to try a wide variety of food and maybe some you've never had a chance to taste before at the Indian Food Festival. There's also an Indian marketplace, noon to 3 p.m., at Liberty High School, free but pre-register at Eventbrite. Early access VIP $12.50, 11 a.m. to noon.facebook.com/events/394269703363432
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Pickleball paddles will be busier than usual this weekend during the “Pikes Peak or Bust” Colorado Open Pickleball Tournament in Monument Valley Park. Players will be raising funds to help build and maintain courts throughout the city and to educate people about the popular sport. Entry $45, ages 15 and up, all skill levels and more than 340 are already registered. Two-dozen wheelchair athletes will compete as well.pikespeakpickleball.com
SATURDAY
Adventure Dayreturns to Cheyenne Mountain State Park Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lime Kiln parking lot. Families have an opportunity to learn outdoor and survival skills. Saturday night in the park is Moth Night with theMile High Bug Club. cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/CheyenneMountain
THURSDAY-SUNDAY
The celebration of the 148th annualColorado Day, a tribute to Colorado becoming the 38th state, continues through Sunday. On Thursday, tours of the historic Governor's Residence and observances in the State Capitol. Friday, free self-guided tour, American Museum of Western Art, $10 for guided, 1727 Tremont Place. Saturday is free Colorado Day at the History Colorado Center in Denver and Colorado Women's History, El Pueblo History Museum, Healy House Museum and Dexter Cabin in Leadville, Fort Garland Museum, Trinidad History Museum, or the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose. Thursday, the Adams County Fair in Brighton. Monday, free admission to all Colorado State Parks.celebrate.colorado.gov
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Travel back to a gloried mining past atLeadville Boom Days, Friday to Sunday. A Saturday parade before Sunday's burro races. Mining competitions, motorcycle games, dancing, 100 food and crafts vendors. A no-dog or unmanned aircraft weekend.leadvilleboomdays.org
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
The weekend of the 2024 Rocky Mountain National ParkAstronomy Festivalon both the east and west sides of the beautiful park. Afternoons and evenings. Interactive activities when the sun's out, evening presentations and telescope night sky viewing. Guest speakers from NASA, University of Colorado Boulder and Dark Skies Colorado. Check fire restrictions in northern Colorado.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/astronomy-festival-activities.htm
SUNDAY
The 2024 Original Lowrider Tour as well as the WEGO-Midwest Tour make up theMile High Showdown Car Show ’24atNational Western Complex. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets:eventbrite.com/e/mile-high-showdown-car-show-24-tickets-819291431727
