Mexican independence celebration
Sunday. Salute Mexican independence at the Fiestas Patrias at Civic Center. The celebration includes the traditional "Grito de Dolores" ceremony, a re-creation of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's famous cry for independence from the Spanish colonialists in 1810. Plenty of food and drink will be available, plus a children's area. Live music on the bill includes Alegres de la Sierra, Patrulla 81, Horoscopos de Durango and Calibre 50. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Civic Center, Broadway and Colfax Avenue. Free.
Fitness festival at Children's Museum
Sunday. The whole family gets a workout at "Hop, Skip and a Jump Start" at the Children's Museum of Denver. It's a fitness bonanza with events for every age, from a 10-foot Infant Crawl to a full 5K run. The morning starts with the stroller-friendly 5K, followed by the "Mini-Meets" for youngsters. Registration includes post-race snacks, a T-shirt (or onesie) plus museum admission. 5K starts at 9 a.m. Sunday; Mini-Meets start at 10 a.m. Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Drive; 303-422-7444. 5K registration is $30 through today, $38 Sunday. Children's Mini-Meets $12 through today, $18 on Sunday. To register, visit mychildsmuseum.org or call 303-561-0104.
Oktoberfest takes over Ballpark neighborhood
Weekends through Oct. 25. Prost! Oktoberfest is back again, filling the Ballpark neighborhood with beer, bratwurst, lederhosen and lieder. The festival celebrates Denver's German heritage with two weekends of fun â€" music, contests, dancing and giant, family-friendly beer tents. Back again are the Das Hustlehoff 5K, on Saturday morning, and the Long Dog Derby dachshund races, Sept. 25. This year's Long Dog Derby is a full day of racing, including a "Wannabe Wiener" division for dachshund mixes and a costume contest. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd streets. Free; registration required for 5K and Long Dog Derby. oktoberfestdenver.com
Take a City Park walk to fight Alzheimer's
Saturday. Walk with purpose at the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's at City Park. The Alzheimer's Association fundraiser includes a 5K walk, 5K run and a fun run for kids. New this year are Promise Flowers for registered participants â€" blooms that represent promises to honor, care and fight for a cure. Registration is free, but participants are encouraged to make a personal donation and raise money. Check-in starts at 7 a.m. Kids Fun Run begins at 7:50 a.m.; 5K run at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m. City Park, East 23rd Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. Alz.org
No comments:
Post a Comment