Denver Mounted Patrol Tour & Lunch - Littleton

9/4 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Resident: $18/Non-Resident $22)

Denver is home to the state’s last remaining full-time Mounted Patrol Unit, comprised of three humans and four horses. Until the 1930s, a cop on a horse was an unremarkable sight. When cars and motorcycles became mainstream, horses became obsolete. Learn the role a police horse plays in the 21st century. Be prepared for two hours in a barn and outdoors on uneven ground with mud and manure. See and touch the horses that help keep Denver safe. Lunch at Cheesecake Factory. Meal price range: $20-30. No refunds after 8/25

Jack’s Solar Garden Tour & Lunch - Longmont

9/5 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Resident: $37/Non-Resident $41)

This 90-minute, outdoor walking tour reveals how a family farm became a solar array and the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center, showcasing clean energy generation coupled with local food production and community education. Lunch at Parkway Food Hall at your cost. Meal price range: $10-20. *Be prepared for variable outdoor conditions and uneven ground. No refunds after 8/25

Colorado Rockies Vs. Padres - Denver

9/7 from 12 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Resident: $37/Non-Resident $41)

Our seats are shaded, near restrooms and vendors. Driver drops group curbside, parks bus and joins group at the seats. A credit/debit card is required to buy refreshments and merchandise. Read email sent a day ahead to know items you can/cannot bring. Fee includes ticket, fees, parking, transportation and escort. No refunds after 8/21

Historic Elitch Theatre Tour & Lunch - Denver

9/9 from 10 to 2:15 p.m. (Resident: $34/Non-Resident $38)

On this 90-minute, guided tour be immersed in the rich heritage of this iconic Denver landmark built in 1891. The theatre is preserved on the campus of the original Elitch Gardens amusement park. Hear secrets and stories about the famous actors, directors and producers who graced its stage including Cecil B. DeMille, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford and Vincent Price! The historic theatre has no heat or AC so dress accordingly. Tour route requires stairs. Lunch at your cost at The Cozy Cottage. Meal price range: $15-$20. No refunds after 9/2

Dazzle Throwback Fridays - Dolly Parton

9/12 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Resident: $30/Non-Resident $35)

Enjoy these lunch hour shows at Dazzle, an authentic jazz club featuring the music, trivia and stories of a different artist each month. Meal price range: $15-$25. Fee includes transportation, ticket, parking and escort.

Miners Alley Performing Arts: Assassins - Golden

9/14 from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Resident: $76/Non-Resident $83)

Assassins is a bold, provocative, Tony-Award-winning musical composed by Stephen Sondheim. The story uses a blend of dark humor and compelling narratives to explore the minds and motives of infamous figures who attempted to assassinate U.S. presidents. Choose your lunch spot in downtown Golden before the show, at your cost. No refunds after 8/27

Black Hawk & Central City

9/15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Resident: $25/Non-Resident $30)

Try your luck in Black Hawk or Central City. We drop you off and pick you up in Black Hawk. Visit your favorite casino, take a local shuttle to Central City, check out the town or simply take in some fresh mountain air. All activities on your own.

Flying W Ranch-Colorado Springs

9/25 from 3:30 - 10 p.m. (Resident: $98/Non-Resident $108)

Enjoy a classic American chuckwagon meal (vegetarian and gluten-free options) followed by a rousing cowboy stage show, in a picturesque setting among the red rocks and pine forest. Before supper, there’s time to explore the ranch, walk among the red rocks, see ranch animals, go to the petting zoo and more. Meal and show are indoors. Includes meal/show ticket, gratuity, transportation and escort. No refunds after 9/11

Fall Colors Bus Tour with Dave Lively

9/29 and 9/30 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Prices Vary)

Soak in autumn greens and golds, fresh air, vistas and the slower pace of mountain villages with Dave Lively’s knowledgeable narration along the way with brief stops at scenic spots for photos and to stretch legs. Choose from two different tours. No refunds after 9/8.

Cripple Creek Sampler

10/2 from 8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. (Resident: $42/Non-Resident $48)

Enjoy the bus ride to scenic Cripple Creek, a historic gambling and mining town. Majestic mountains, casinos, museums, a theater, restaurants and shops. Walk and explore town on your own, enjoy lunch or try your luck at the casinos. All activities on your own. No refunds after 9/25

Pikes Peak Toll Road - Cascade

10/6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Resident: $50/Non-Resident $55)

The winding road ascends to the Summit Visitor Center at 14,115’. Bring water, sack lunch, sun protection and layers as the summit is cold and windy with intense UV. We’ll stop for pictures, walk and picnic on the way up. At the summit, accessible paths offer amazing views, weather permitting. Browse exhibits to learn the area’s history. Check out the gift shop and snack bar with limited menu including famous donuts made fresh onsite! Purchases at your cost. Includes transportation, access fees, escort. *Not recommended for those with heart/respiratory conditions, fear of heights or prone to motion sickness. No refunds after 9/26.

Railbike Adventure & Lunch - Erie

10/8 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Resident: $61/Non-Resident $67)

Once used by track maintenance crews, a railbike is a 4-wheeled, pedal-powered cart that glides on abandoned railroad tracks. Pedal to set it in motion, pull a hand break to pause. Our group is in a guided caravan traveling 4.2 miles of the Boulder Valley Mine track. Learn about Erie’s 1880s coal mines and enjoy mountain views. Dress in layers for this two-hour outdoor experience. Bring a snack and water. Lunch at Master’s Restaurant at your cost. Meal price range: $10-$20. No refunds after 9/16.

Dazzle Throwback Fridays - Elvis

10/10 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Resident: $30/Non-Resident $35)

Enjoy these lunch hour shows at Dazzle, an authentic jazz club featuring the music, trivia and stories of a different artist each month. Meal price range: $15-$25. Fee includes transportation, ticket, parking and escort.

Black Hawk and Central City

10/13 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Resident: $25/Non-Resident $30)

Try your luck in Black Hawk or Central City. We drop you off and pick you up in Black Hawk. Visit your favorite casino, take a local shuttle to Central City, check out the town or simply take in some fresh mountain air. All activities on your own.

Lone Tree Arts: Nice Work if You Can Get it & Lunch

10/15 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Resident: $69/Non-Resident $74)

This acclaimed, hilarious screwball comedy pokes fun at the Prohibition era in a clash of elegant socialites and boorish bootleggers, all set to the glorious songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Before the performance, lunch at your cost at Newk’s Casual with counter service. Meal price range: $10-$15. No refunds after 10/2

Carriage Shoppes Antiques & High Tea - Elizabeth

10/21 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (Resident: $73/Non-Resident $78)

Browse the many booths displaying antiques, furniture, home décor, collectibles, hand-made gifts, vintage clothing, crafts, flowers, specialty foods and more! Remember your shopping bag! Then, walk next door to the Tea Room to relax and enjoy hand-crafted tea sandwiches, savories and sweets with all the accoutrements and your own pot of tea (black, green or herbal). High tea cost and gratuity included. Any other purchases are extra. No refunds after 9/22

Active Minds Lecture: Salem Witches - Edgewater

10/23 from 4:14 - 8:15 p.m. (Resident: $19/Non-Resident $22)

In 1692 in Salem, Mass., an extraordinary series of events coupled with the hysterical reaction of the community, resulted in what is referred to as the Salem Witch Hunt. Hundreds of individuals were tried for the crime of witchcraft and many were executed as a result. Join Active Minds as we seek to understand this astounding moment in our country’s early history. Before the program, choose a meal from various options at Edgewater Public Market, at your cost. Meal price range: $15-$25. No refunds after 10/16

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse: Steel Magnolias - Johnstown

10/25 from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Resident: $102/Non-Resident $112)

This heartwarming comedy is punctuated by poignant emotion. Based in a small town Louisiana beauty salon, six women share humor, love, grief, strength and resilience. When Shelby risks her health to have a baby, her friends rally around her, showing the power of friendship through life’s joys and heartbreaks. Includes three-course meal, non-alcoholic beverage, show ticket, gratuity, transportation and escort. Appetizer, premium entrée, desserts and alcoholic drinks cost extra. No refunds after 9/23

Riverside Cemetery History Tour - Denver

10/27 from 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Resident: $27/Non-Resident $32)

On this 90-minute stroll through Denver’s oldest cemetery, a knowledgeable guide shares stories about the famous and infamous whose final resting place is Riverside Cemetery. Dress for variable outdoor weather and walking/standing on uneven ground. Lunch at Danny Rays at your cost. Meal price range: $13-$20. No refunds after 9/17

McGuckin Hardware & Lunch - Boulder

11/4 from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Resident: $21/Non-Resident $25)

Open since 1955, this iconic, locally owned business prides itself on personal service and first-hand knowledge. Learn about the McGuckin story, browse, shop and marvel at all you can find at this store! Remember your shopping bag! Lunch at Flower Child, a counter service café offering organic, meat, vegetarian and gluten free meals. Meal price range: $12-$20. No refunds after 10/28

US Mint Tour & Lunch - Denver

11/6 from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Resident: $21/Non-Resident $26)

On this 75-minute guided tour, learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how it produces billions of coins each year for the American public. Check out the Mint’s selection of coins and one of- a-kind souvenirs. Lunch at the Urban Café at your cost. Meal price range: $13-$20. No refunds after 10/30

Lakewood Cultural Center - Humor for Boomers

11/9 from 2:45 - 6:45 p.m. (Resident: $48/Non-Resident $53)

This show will make you laugh out loud as three professional comedians from the Boomer and X generations deliver monologues that are non-snarky, non-partisan politics and non-cringeworthy. Just funny! This is a fundraising event for the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Rated PG-13. Tailored for those born between 1946 and 1980. Intermission features a music act from the 1960s and 70s. No refunds after 10/8

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Black Hawk and Central City

11/10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Resident: $25/Non-Resident $30)

Try your luck in Black Hawk or Central City. We drop you off and pick you up in Black Hawk. Visit your favorite casino, take a local shuttle to Central City, check out the town or simply take in some fresh mountain air. All activities on your own.

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Dazzle Throwback Fridays - Linda Ronstadt

11/14 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Resident: $30/Non-Resident $35)

Enjoy these lunch hour shows at Dazzle, an authentic jazz club featuring the music, trivia and stories of a different artist each month. Meal price range: $15-$25. Fee includes transportation, ticket, parking and escort.

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Arts in the Afternoon: After Midnight - Lone Tree

11/19 from 10:50 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Resident: $39/Non-Resident $44)

The Arts in the Afternoon program offers one-hour concerts followed by the best lemonade and cookies! This month’s talent award-winning clarinetist Roger Campbell and Denver’s Big Band Swing sextet playing the swing chart-toppers of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Let’s swing! Lunch before the show at Seasons 52, cost on your own. Meal price range: $15-$22. No refunds after 11/7

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Simms Steakhouse Brunch - Lakewood

9/21 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Resident: $17/Non-Resident: $20)

Dress up, come hungry and treat yourself to the award-winning, all-you-can-eat buffet offering steak and seafood, salads, fruit, traditional brunch favorites and chef-crafted pastries. Buffet cost $37 plus drinks, tax and gratuity. No refunds after 9/12

Brunch at Linger - Denver

10/26 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Resident: $17/Non-Resident: $20)

This eclectic eatery is housed in the historic Olinger Mortuary where cremation, embalming and funeral services occurred. Buffalo Bill’s body was stored there for months. Today it is a hip place to enjoy a meal. Is it true that the tables are old gurneys or is that urban legend? Those who go will know! Meal at your cost. Meal price range: $15-$30. No refunds after 10/17

Dushanbe Tea House Brunch - Boulder

11/1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Resident: $21/Non-Resident: $26)

The colorful, hand-crafted ceramic panels, hand-carved columns, hand-painted patterns represent Tajikistan culture and make Dushanbe Tea House an elegant setting for gathering to relax and share a meal and a cup of tea. Dress up for the photos you will want to take and be part of. Meal price range: $13-$20. No refunds after 10/23

Castle Rock Cafe Lunch

11/17 from 10:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Resident: $17/Non-Resident: $22)

Have a hankering for country pan-fried chicken? This place will serve it up and has been in business in one form or another since the 1890s! Come hungry! Gluten-free available, but not vegetarian. Meal price range: $15-$26. There will be some time to explore downtown to walk off some calories! No refunds after 11/10

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