Through May 28. The alphabet leads the way to learning in “Alphabet Zoup,” the latest exhibit at the Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo. Each letter of the alphabet stands for a different object, place or idea, with corresponding information and activities. In “A is for Africa,” learn about Tambani, an initiative that helps African women make and sell embroidered versions of their folktales, and see some of their works. “B” is for button, “K” is for kaleidoscope, “X” marks the spot, and so on. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Buell Children’s Museum at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo; 719-295-7200. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for children and military. Learn more at sdc-arts.com.
Monday. Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Denver’s 26th annual Martin Luther King Day Marade. The huge march-plus-parade steps off from the MLK statue in City Park and wends its way through the city to Civic Center Park. At the Civic Center, marchers can join in a rally, featuring speeches and music. Want to do a little MLK community service? Volunteers will be “pre-cleaning” the parade route on Saturday, clearing the way for the marade. Visit colorado.gov/gccs for information on this and other MLK Day volunteer opportunities. Gather for the marade at 9 a.m. at City Park, 17th Avenue and York Street; marade begins at 10 a.m. Festivities conclude around 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Saturday. Make tracks to Estes Park for the town’s Winter Festival, plus Winter Trails Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. Start the snowy fun with free snowshoeing demos at Winter Trails Day — kids and adults can give snowshoeing a try and test out different brands of shoe to find their favorite. Learn more at clinics and educational sessions, or just help build an igloo. Afterward, head down to Estes Park: Kids can play in the Ice Castle interactive playground while grownups warm up with wine and beer tastings and live music in a heated tent. Winter Trails Day: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Bear Lake Road Park and Ride, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park. Park admission and Winter Trails Day activities are free. Winter Festival admission is free. For more information, visit estesparkcvb.com.
Through Thursday. The National Western Stock Show is in full swing, and rodeo is the big show this week. The rough riders of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association mount up every day for the next week, featuring mutton bustin’, catch-a-calf and performances from local equestrian group The Westernaires. Also: On Monday, the Martin Luther King, Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo of Champions presents black cowboys and cowgirls competing in a variety of rodeo events. Other highlights in the coming week include National Western’s New Wild West Show (Saturday and Sunday), Super Dogs (Monday and Tuesday) and An Evening of Dancing Horses (Wednesday and Thursday). Times and ticket prices vary. To buy tickets and learn more, visit nationalwestern.com or call 303-295-1660.
-Kathleen St. John
Author: Mile High Mamas
