THURSDAY-AUG. 27

Beginning this weekend, that annual opportunity to see the newest in area homes and interior design in the Parade of Homes. Sponsored by the Home Builders of Metro Denver, it’s in Aurora Highlands off E-470 and in Painted Prairie among others. Tour in person noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Or take virtual tours. Free at ParadeOfHomesDenver.com where you can download a map, too.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Celebrating 30 years, the  Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show.  More than 100 gem, mineral, fossil, handmade jewelry, lapidary artists, and rock dealers. bvrockshow.com 

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

A popular annual competitive time in the mountains for ages 6-14, Kids Adventure Games in Vail. Heavy-duty outdoor activities. Mountain bikes, Slip N’ Slide, climbing, cargo nets, ziplines and more.  kidsadventuregames.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Don’t expect those opinionated little Cripple Creek donkeys to move out of the street as you drive through. It’s their town, ever since mining days, and this is their weekend for Donkey Derby Days. A celebration for 92 years and there’s a group of volunteers that cares for them year round. During Donkey Derby Days there are donkey races, if anyone can convince them to run. There’s a street dance, beer garden, pancake breakfast at the fire department, lots of music and vendors. visitcripplecreek.com/event/donkey-derby-days

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Music for many tastes when 13 bands on three stages take over downtown during the weekend Block Party Eagle. Headliners are Lettuce, Oteil & Friends, and Pepper. For others, Sam Bush, The Record Company, Float Like a Buffalo and more. Music to close the summer season. blockpartyeagle.com/lineup

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Kids, you can treat your favorite stuffed animal to their very own Stuffed Animal Slumber Party on Friday night. You’ll get to go home to sleep. Then, come back Saturday morning to peek at how they partied, visit the Build-Your-Own Cereal Bar and have story time with your plushies. Toys are all dropped off by 6 p.m. Friday and their girls and boys return at 9 a.m. Saturday at WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave. in Lafayette. It’s $20 at wowchildrensmuseum.org

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

A summer must-visit and experience for 39 years, Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park in awesome Benson Sculpture Garden. More than 2,000 sculptures by 160 artists from around the globe. Incredible sculptures and art, big and little, set against the Rocky Mountains just beyond. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: sculptureinthepark.org 

SATURDAY

Brunch has become the most anticipated meal and here’s a really big one, the Denver BrunchFest on Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus, 1000 Larimer St. A social time, delicious food samples from top restaurants, bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary drinks from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $59.99+ brunch-so-hard.com

SATURDAY

Bark Around the Block with The Maven Hotel, 1800 Wazee St., and Dairy Block for National Dog Month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. A Puppy Yoga Class, rescue pups from Lifeline Puppy Rescue, a Pup Crawl, a Puppy Brunch with cocktails and doggie treats, dog caricatures and donations for rescue groups. Those earning a Maven Puppy Passport could win a dog staycation at the hotel. dairyblock.com/contact

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Colorado history fun and education this weekend at the new Colorado Railroad Museum Gold Rush Days in Golden. Train rides behind coal-fired steam locomotives, including an 1899 locomotive dating back to the gold mining towns of Cripple Creek and Victor. There’s gold panning, blacksmiths to watch, railroad history, special programs and Spike the Railroad Dog. Regular admission and train ride prices. Grounds open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. shop.coloradorailroadmuseum.org

SUNDAY

Puppies and outdoor yoga at the Stanley Marketplace Rescue Puppy Yoga in Aurora. An all-level yoga class and adorable puppies from Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission for adoption. 9:30 a.m. Sign up: tinyurl.com/nhjk8n7h

SUNDAY

Sky watch with others as you make s’mores and rest on blankets in a meadow beside a lake tracking the Perseids Meteor Shower, 8 p.m. to midnight at South Platte Park, 3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton. South Suburban Parks and Recreation, for all ages but no pets. Registration tinyurl.com/yas4wyje. $9 for residents, $11 for others.