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Wonderade Punch List
Denver Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is sunny and turns warm after a cold start, and Sunday stays dry, cloudy and mild. Fill Saturday with Little Radicals Story Time and the Kids' Matinee of The Wizard of Oz, then try Low Sensory Mornings and Glow at the Gardens on Sunday.
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The weather read
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Saturday
77° / 33°
Sunny, 0% rain.
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Sunday
73° / 58°
Cloudy, 1% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A cozy story time at The Shop at MATTER to start Saturday. No time is listed, so check hours before you go.
The Shop at MATTER · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
An interactive Wizard of Oz from The Playmakers lets kids be part of the story. Book ahead and check the time, since the listing gives none.
1080 14th Street , Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80202 · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Afternoon |
A kids' club at Punch Bowl Social gives the afternoon an easy plan indoors. No time is listed, so check the details before you head over.
Punch Bowl Social · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Evening |
The Botanic Gardens go spooky, silly and spirited after dark, which is fall magic for kids. Spots are limited, so book now and check the evening hours.
Denver Botanic Gardens · Price not listed · Mostly shaded · Book now, limited spots
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Also Saturday: Tiny Tots: Inside the Orchestra is a music program for the youngest listeners. Book ahead. (Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead)
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Sunday plan |
 Morning |
A low sensory morning means a calmer visit for kids who do better with less noise. No time is listed, so check hours before you go.
700 Water St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80211 · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Morning |
Crafts and creative play made for babies and their grown-ups at Good Practice. It's a book-ahead class, so reserve a spot.
Good Practice · $22 · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Afternoon |
Story time at The Shop at MATTER is a cozy indoor stop for young readers. Check the time first, since the listing gives none.
The Shop at MATTER · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
The Punch Bunch Kid's Club at Punch Bowl Social gives the family an indoor hangout. Check hours first, since the listing gives no set time.
Punch Bowl Social · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Evening |
A second shot at Glow at the Gardens if Saturday filled up, with spooky, silly lights all over the gardens. Book now, since spots are limited.
Denver Botanic Gardens · Price not listed · Mostly shaded · Book now, limited spots
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Dinner, sorted · King Soopers
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 51 g protein per $
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King Soopers boneless chicken breasts come in at about 51 g protein per $, the top protein value in this week's ads. Roast them on one pan with the buy one, get one free gourmet potatoes and dinner cleans up fast. |
| 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 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Cut the chicken and potatoes into even pieces, toss with oil and seasoning, and roast on one sheet pan until the potatoes crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
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Runner-up dinner · King Soopers
Pork Night
The boneless pork half loin is close behind at about 45 g protein per $, and one loin gives you plenty of slices. Round out the plate with a Dole salad kit and Honeycrisp or Envy apples. 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).
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The weekend bonus
Grab pumpkin or sunflower seeds on the buy one, get one half off deal and turn snack time into a taste test: let the kids sort, count and vote on a favorite, then pack the winner for the park.
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Quick grocery wins |
| 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 |
| Fresh Family Pack Ground Chicken 48 oz. ALDI · about 30 g protein per $ |
$7.99 |
| Fresh Boneless Half Pork Butt Roast ALDI · about 26 g protein per $ |
$2.99 Per Lb. |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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