FRIDAY-NOV. 11 

Denver Arts Week is cram-packed with hundreds of activities for all ages. So much to experience and enjoy. It starts Friday with First Friday Art Walks in major arts districts and other creative areas of the city. Saturday is for free Saturday Night at the Museums at primo institutions, 5-10 p.m. Then find activities in all these categories: Film & Literature, Kids & Families, Music, Visual Arts, Comedy, On Stage, Hidden Gems, Family Friendly, Public Art and more. For a huge schedule: denver.org/denver-arts-week

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

A “celebration of all things fiber” tradition since 1971, the Handweavers Guild of Boulder Fiber Art Show & Sale, this weekend at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Juried selections: weaving, felting, knitting and crochet, bead weaving, lace and knotting, basketry, embroidery, appliqué and quilting, hand spinning, dyeing and surface design, handmade paper and rug hooking. hgbsale.org

FRIDAY-NOV. 12

It’s all about this season’s films, those who make them, star in them and just enjoy them during the 46th annual Denver Film Festival. There are 180 titles and a huge list of events, awards and celebrations. A schedule and ticket information is on Denver Film Festival on Facebook.

FRIDAY

Two more opportunities for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations. On Friday, it’s the Denver Art Society with Aztec dancers, traditional blessings, ofrendas, music, a best-dressed contest, food and beverages. A free family event at 734 Santa Fe Drive, 6 p.m., denverartsociety.org. The Summit County Latino community and its history is honored by the Town of Silverthorne on First Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Summit Assembly event hall in Bluebird Market. Pinata breaking, face painting, music and dancing, traditional food and drinks, art to take home and cempasúchil flowers.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Colorado Convention Center is filled with holiday gift ideas this weekend, 250 vendors, and one area, Interactive Vendor List, is smaller local and area businesses. The Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show runs 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.  $16 online, $17 at door, free for ages 13 and younger. Tickets: coloradochristmasgiftshow.com. 

SATURDAY

Free pancakes and emerging artists all in one unusual pop-up event at The Denver Pancakes & Booze Art Show, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway. 100 artists with 750 art works, music, all the pancakes you can eat, and a 21+ crowd. $10-$20 tinyurl.com/mtrt47k6

SATURDAY

On First Responders History Night take a bus tour through downtown Denver crime and fire locations, visit the fire and police museums, learn about public safety and see historic police cars. 1331 Cherokee St., 4-10 p.m. denverpolicemuseum.org

SATURDAY

A have-a-cup-of-tea history tribute to one of Denver’s earliest and best, The Culinary Arts of Barney Ford, by the Stiles African American Heritage Center, 2607 Glenarm Place, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Learn about native plants that were part of his dishes and will be part of the Stiles African American Gardens. A community quilt project will also be part of the garden project. Bring nonperishable food for Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center Community Food Pantry on Welton. virtualvoices.org/2023/10/15/harvest-tea-featuring-barney-ford

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

The Denver Women’s Chorus concert season opens with an empowering “We Are: A Celebration of Self-Acceptance” Saturday in Denver, Sunday in Boulder, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Wellshire Presbyterian Church, Denver, and 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Boulder. A collaboration with Melanie DeMore. Video on Demand tickets available Nov. 18-19. denverchoruses.org/dwc

SATURDAY-DEC. 24

Santa arrives Saturday at the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for the holiday tradition in Santa’s Wonderland with holiday activities, crafts and games. Photo sessions start Sunday, reservations at basspro.com/santa, or cabelas.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland

SATURDAY

Unlock the Holidays at Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree. The holiday season opener with Santa, carolers and the Denver Dolls, Hometown Heroes and Junior Heroes, cocoa stations, ornament making and holiday vendors. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. parkmeadows.com

SUNDAY