Tag: pikes picks
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Pikes Pick: Día del Niño celebration
The Butterfly Pavilion is partnering with the Mexican Cultural Center for a day of blending culture with discovery at the Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Celebration, 9-5 a.m. April 4 at the Butterfly Pavilion, 6152 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. This family-friendly celebration represents the imagination and energy children bring to their cultures, communities and the world through an invertebrate lens. You can…
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Pikes Pick: Calling all cat lovers
If you love cats, you won’t want to miss the Cat Fest Colorado, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland. Meet lots of cats and maybe even take one home from the dozens of adoptable cats onsite. Have you ever seen cat yoga? If not, here is your chance.…
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Pikes Pick: A celebration of American Indians
The heritage of American Indians will be celebrated at the 50th annual Denver March Powwow, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. March 20-21, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 22 at the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St., Denver. With more than 1,600 dancers from about 100 tribes from 38 states and three Canadian provinces, this is one of the largest…
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Pikes Pick: Enjoy Sandhill Cranes, ducks and geese flying against a backdrop of mountain scenery
Witness thousands of sandhill Cranes, ducks and geese flying against the backdrop of the towering peaks of the San Luis Valley at the 43rd annual Monte Vista Crane Festival, Friday-Sunday, 2335 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista. In addition to exceptional wildlife viewing, there will be a full slate of talks, tours and workshops, plus the annual…
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Pikes Pick: A festival for wine lovers
If you are a wine lover, you won’t want to miss the Colorado Springs Conservatory’s largest fundraiser, the 34th annual Colorado Springs Wine Festival. Explore the wines of South America through tastings, seminars, winemaker-led experiences and elegant celebrations. Events include a kickoff with live musical performances by Colorado Springs Conservatory staff and alumni, a grand…
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Pikes Pick: Raising a glass to Colorado Springs’ newest brewery
It’s always sad to see a brewery go in Colorado Springs, such as Trinity Brewing Co., a longtime favorite that announced closing toward the end of last year. But it’s always great to see a new brewery move in. The former home of Trinity, 1466 Garden of the Gods Road, is now home to 105…
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Pikes Pick: Polo is in town
The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic is a great display of the legacy of polo that runs deep in Colorado Springs. The polo match will have top polo players from around the world. Teams will consist of three players who will play four seven-minute chukkers or periods. Other than the tournament being played on a dirt…
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Pikes Pick: Music, brews and mountains
Enjoy three days of celebrating mountain life with music, brews and more at the WinterWonderGrass, Feb. 27-March 1 in Steamboat Springs. Lineup includes Leftover Salmon, Elephant Revival, The Infamous Stringdusters, Moontricks, Clay Street Unit, Chaparelle and more. Go online for a full list of bands. Enjoy complimentary tastings from the best in local brewers and…
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Pikes Pick: Warm up from the inside out
Sip and warm up in the great outdoors. Enjoy a day outdoors celebrating Colorado whiskey at the Whiskey Warm Up Festival, 1-4 p.m. March 7 at the George Hix Riverside Plaza, 111 E. Riverside Drive, Estes Park. Use your commemorative glass to sample whiskey and other spirits from more than 20 distilleries. Listen to music…
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Pikes Pick: Calling all tequila lovers
A day for all agave spirit enthusiasts to discover new favorites. Enjoy curated tastings that will transport you to an agave paradise at the Denver Winter Tequila Tasting Festival, 2:30 p.m. Feb 14 at Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver. Samples of more than 20 craft, small-batch and premium tequilas and mezcals will create…