Things to do in Colorado

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Sun Sep 27 · 9:00 AM
Dinosaur Ridge free exhibit-hall day and Paleo ArtFest (Sunday, Sept. 27)
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center · Denver Metro · Free exhibit-hall entry per SCFD listing; tours and Dino Pass priced separately
Tue Sep 29 · 7:30 PM
Free Astronomy Nights at Chamberlin Observatory (Sept. 29, Oct. 1 and Oct. 6)
Chamberlin Observatory (University of Denver / Denver Astronomical Society) · Denver · Free
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM
Colorado Railroad Museum free admission day (reserve ahead)
Colorado Railroad Museum · Golden · Free admission (reserve online); train rides $5 adults, $2 ages 2-17
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM
Molly Brown House Museum free evening (Thursday, Oct. 1, 4-7 p.m.)
Molly Brown House Museum · Denver, Denver Metro · Free for residents of the 7 SCFD counties (regularly $13-$18)
Fri Oct 2 · 3:00 PM
CSU Homecoming: Festival on the Oval and Friday Night Lights bonfire
Colorado State University, The Oval and lawn west of the Lory Student Center · Fort Collins · Friday festival and bonfire: no admission listed; football tickets sold separately
Fri Oct 2 · 4:30 PM
Boo at the Zoo at Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo · Denver · Value nights $25.95 adults / $18.95 youth; regular nights $27.95 / $20.95; under 2 free
Sat Oct 3
Wildcat Mountain Trail Races: 10-mile, 10K and kids’ runs
Douglas County East/West Trailhead at Rocky Heights Middle School · Highlands Ranch · Kids' races $10; adult fee listed on RunSignUp
Sat Oct 3 · 9:00 AM
Tour de Corgi in Old Town Fort Collins
Civic Center Park and Old Town Fort Collins · Fort Collins · Free to watch ($5 suggested donation); wristband required for adults participating
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Estes Park Elk Fest in Bond Park
Bond Park · Estes Park · Free admission; Rut Run 5K $50.14 advance / $60.83 race day
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM
Lakewood Cider Days at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park · Lakewood · $17 adults, $10 children

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