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Hello Denver! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: America’s largest reptile expo, a Smithsonian-bound bronze bison send-off, and an epic Irish festival + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
America’s largest reptile expo: Repticon returns to the Denver metro later this month with hundreds of reptiles and amphibians and education on care. It will be at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds March 21 and 22 — get all the details.
A unified care hub: A new cancer center has opened at Intermountain Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, uniting oncology care under one roof and expanding options for patients across the metro area — read the full story.
Community input on rail plans: Front Range Passenger Rail District is hosting town halls on proposed Fort Collins to Pueblo service. After Colorado Springs on Feb 26, Pueblo follows March 8 and Denver March 19 — see dates and locations.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Pintxos cravings, cured: Ultreia turns a regular weeknight into a share-all feast, with pintxos, classic tapas, and Iberian flavors that keep the passing-plates energy alive. When you want dinner to feel special yet low-key, this place finds the sweet spot…welcoming, flavorful, and made for lingering and sharing.
Dial in your kit: Whether your weekend plans hit skin tracks, crag days, or a mellow overnight, Wilderness Exchange stocks layers, packs, and climbing, ski, and backpacking essentials, plus knowledgeable help when you want it. A low-key place to tune your kit without the big-box vibe.
Arthouse night out: Sie FilmCenter rolls out first-run exclusives and arthouse revivals across three screens, plus a proper bar that fuels the post-film debrief. When the streaming queue feels flat, a curator’s pick restores the spark and sends you into the night with something worth talking about.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🔬 Curious Kids: Super Sonic Scientists @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Thursday (3/5) at 8:45 AM – Got a tiny noise-maker at home? This hands-on science session for ages 2 to 5 turns stories, live demos, and musical play into lessons on sound, hearing, and why ear protection saves sanity. Caregivers stay and engage, capacity is limited, tickets required for 2+.
🔬 Girls & Science @ Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Family night gets a lab coat upgrade at the museum, with hands-on STEM, women mentors to grill, and a new Teen Zone for girls 13+. Bring the kids, your curiosity, and your inner tinkerer, and watch light bulbs pop on all evening.
✈ Soaring With the Ninety-Nines @ Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Head to Exploration of Flight for a Women in Aviation Week celebration with the Ninety-Nines. Kick tires on real aircraft, thumb through history, let kids chase a scavenger hunt, and talk careers, scholarships, and flying with pilots. Tickets on Wings Over the Rockies, under events.
🎤 Dakota Gray and more @ Swallow Hill Music | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Need a mellow morning that still feels like live music, not chaos? Swallow Hill hosts Dakota Gray & Gracie G in a sensory-friendly set with lower volume, softer lights, and freedom to fidget, wander, or take a breather. Warm stories, heartfelt tunes, and zero side-eye.
🎉 Grand Opening @ Neveria Frozen Fantasy | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Need an easy win with the family? This grand opening has a photo booth, face painting, and a buy one, get the second 50% off deal, so you can snag a bargain, entertain the kids, and pretend you planned quality time on purpose.
🏝 Kids’ Matinee: Treasure Island @ Dazzle | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Let Dazzle handle the swashbuckling, because your living room has hosted enough pirate battles. Kids get picked to be pirates, mermaids, a parrot, learn to Talk Like a Pirate with music, and you get a seat, a drink, the kids’ menu. Birthday-ready, no mop required.
🎭 Purim Carnival @ Temple Sinai | Sunday (3/8) at 11:30 AM – Whether you grew up yelling “boo Haman” or just appreciate a good costume, Temple Sinai’s Purim Carnival brings Shul of Rock, games, cotton candy, and prizes for all ages. It’s loud, joyful, and delightfully chaotic, the good kind. Tickets at https://sinaidenver.shulcloud.com/form/PC26.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Denver report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 5%
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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