MARKET AT THE CENTER DUCKY DERBY: Hundreds of rubber ducks will race down the South Platte River during this family-friendly fundraiser. The event also features a local market and live entertainment, with the duck race kicking off at noon. It costs $5-$15 to adopt a duck. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 4797 National Western Drive, Denver; nationalwesterncenter.com. 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL RODEO 43: The Colorado Gay Rodeo Association’s annual rodeo returns to Jeffco Fairgrounds for three days of competition. The event draws competitors and spectators from across the country to support local charities while showcasing traditional rodeo from Friday through Sunday, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden, $20-25; cgrarodeo.com. 

THE AVETT BROTHERS: The Avett Brothers take over Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a three-night run featuring rotating special guests across each show, including The Mountain Goats on Friday, Asleep at the Wheel on Saturday and Graham Nash on Sunday, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, $70-$1,298; redrocksonline.com. 

SNOWYGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL: The 11th annual SnowyGrass Music Festival returns to Estes Park for four days of bluegrass performances at Stanley Park. The event includes music workshops, jam circles, food trucks and camping, with kids 12 and under admitted free and dogs welcome. Thursday to Sunday, 380 Community Drive, Estes Park, $15-$175; snowygrass.org.

HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE: “GLOW-N-FIRE”: Fan-favorite Hot Wheels monster trucks roar into Ball Arena for three shows featuring the debut of the rhino-themed truck, Rhinomite. The spectacle also includes a fire-breathing robot dinosaur, with performances at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, $22-$103; ballarena.com.