Wonderade Punch List · From the archive

A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.

What the weather did

The weather rule that weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later. A passing shower, too.

Morning

Downtown Aquarium - Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast The Downtown Aquarium served a Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast, with prices from $0 to $34. Downtown Aquarium · $0 to $34 · Indoors

Morning

Little Radicals Story Time The Shop at MATTER hosted Little Radicals Story Time for young readers. The Shop at MATTER · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Kids' Matinee: The Playmakers, Alice In Wonderland, an interactive event The Playmakers staged an interactive Kids' Matinee of Alice in Wonderland on 14th Street downtown. 1080 14th Street , Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80202 · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends brought storybook characters to North Grant Street. 1373 N Grant St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80203 · Price not listed · Indoors

Also Saturday: Pumpkin Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms marked its October tradition with a day of fall activities for the whole family. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)

Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.

Morning

Pumpkin Festival Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms held its Pumpkin Festival, an October tradition with fall activities for the whole family. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends returned to North Grant Street for another round of stories. 1373 N Grant St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80203 · Price not listed · Indoors

Afternoon

Little Radicals Story Time Little Radicals Story Time ran again at The Shop at MATTER. The Shop at MATTER · Price not listed · Indoors

Dinner, sorted · King Soopers Sheet Pan Chicken Night Protein value: about 51 g protein per $

King Soopers Heritage Farm boneless chicken breasts at $1.99/lb led that week's ads for protein per dollar, about 51 g protein per $. With gourmet potatoes and a salad bowl, it was a one-pan family dinner.

Fresh Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts	$1.99/lb
Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz	Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz	$6.00

Pork Night

King Soopers boneless pork half loin at $1.99/lb was a close runner-up, about 45 g protein per $. Roasted whole with apples and a salad kit on the side, it fed a crowd. Boneless Pork Half Loin ($1.99/lb, about 45 g protein per $), Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag ($4.99), Dole Salad Kits 7.1-12.25 oz (3 for $11.00).

The weekend bonus The Whole Foods pumpkin turmeric sourdough loaf at $5.99 doubled as a kitchen project, with kids slicing it up for toast, French toast or a little sandwich bar.

Lucerne Cage Free Eggs 18-ct. Large, Grade AA Safeway · about 46 g protein per $	$2.49
King Soopers/City Market Milk Gallon King Soopers · about 41 g protein per $	$2.99
USDA Choice Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil Safeway · about 17 g protein per $	$5.99/lb
Sprouts Boneless Pork Tenderloin or Sliced Belly Sprouts Farmers Market · about 16 g protein per $	$5.99/lb

From the ads that ran Oct 7 to Oct 13. Prices varied by store. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.