What's happening this weekend in Denver, March 7-9
🎟 The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is offering free admission from 5-9pm Friday as part of its girls and science program.
👩 Celebrate International Women's Day with free admission to the Center for Colorado Women's History downtown on Bannock Street. Details.
🎉 Jurassic Quest lands at the Colorado Convention Center starting Friday. It offers life-sized dinosaurs, including more than 80 animatronic ones that roar or move, along with fossil stations, bounce houses and other experiences. Tickets.
🎈 The Monte Vista Crane Festival begins Friday with guided tours at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge and talks from renowned experts about the migration of these majestic birds. Details.
🍭 Red Bull's Winter Vibes — a free apres-ski party — takes over Copper Mountain's Center Village from Friday through Sunday with live music and winter fun. RSVP.
🏂 The town of Silverthorne is hosting a rail jam for skiers and snowboarders from 5-8:30pm Friday on the lawn of the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center, complete with live music, food and drinks. Details.
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