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Wonderade Punch List
Denver Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
Cloudy Saturday near 59 and a rainy Sunday near 48, with a 33 percent rain chance both days, so pack rain jackets. Saturday has the Mystic Mermaids breakfast, Harvest Hoot, Witches Tea and Pumpkin Smash Story Time; Sunday repeats the breakfast and Harvest Hoot, plus Trick or Treat at the Park and the Lowry Elementary trunk-or-treat.
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The weather read
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Saturday
59° / 48°
Cloudy, 33% rain.
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Sunday
48° / 43°
Rain, 33% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool, with a chance of drizzle: wear a rain jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
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The Mystic Mermaids Under the Sea Breakfast at the Downtown Aquarium is an indoor start to Saturday. Spots are limited, so book before you go and confirm the time.
Downtown Aquarium · $0 to $34 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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 Morning |
The Children's Museum is a sure bet on a gray fall morning. The listing has no time, so check hours before you go.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
A Halloween high tea for little witches, warlocks and goblins makes a sweet afternoon at the Downtown Aquarium. Dress the part, and book ahead.
Downtown Aquarium · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Afternoon |
A pumpkin story time with Michelle Schaub at Second Star to the Right Books is a calm indoor break between bigger outings. Check the time first, since none is listed.
Second Star to the Right Books · $0 to $24 · Indoors
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Sunday plan |
Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day. Pack a rain jacket in case of drizzle.
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If Saturday filled up, the mermaid breakfast runs again Sunday, and the aquarium is a warm spot on a rainy morning. Spots are limited, so book early.
Downtown Aquarium · $0 to $34 · Indoors · Book now, limited spots
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Sunday's Harvest Hoot is a smart rainy morning plan: indoor play at the Children's Museum while the weather sorts itself out. Check hours before heading over.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus · Price not listed · Indoors
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| Afternoon |
Trick-or-treating at Huston Lake Park, outdoors on Sunday afternoon. The listing gives no set time, so check before you go.
Huston Lake Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Lowry Elementary PTO's Trunk-or-Treat is a school community candy stop, held outdoors on Sunday afternoon. No time is listed, so check before you go.
8001 E Cedar Avenue, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80230 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Heads up: Can-I-Val Season Tip-Off Party takes over Denver Union Station Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Safeway
Fish Taco Night
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Jumbo raw shrimp at Safeway is this week's top pick for a lot of protein for the money. Shrimp tacos cook fast, and the sale avocados make a topping everyone can pile on. |
| Waterfront Bistro Extra Jumbo Raw Shrimp 16 to 20-ct. |
$5.00 lb |
| Hass Avocado |
4 for $5.00 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Toss peeled shrimp with chili powder, cumin and salt, then sear in a hot skillet a couple of minutes per side until pink. Tuck into warm tortillas with mashed avocado.
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Runner-up dinner · Safeway
Pork Night
Meaty pork loin back ribs at Safeway also give a lot of protein for the money. Ribs feel like a weekend treat, and sale frozen potatoes plus SugarBee apples make easy sides. Signature SELECT Extra Meaty Pork Loin Back Ribs ($4.99 lb), SugarBee Apples ($2.99 lb), Signature SELECT Frozen Potatoes 20 to 32-oz. ($3.99 ea), Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad ($8.99 lb).
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The weekend bonus
Pick out a specialty pumpkin on Saturday and turn Sunday's rainy forecast into a carving or painting afternoon at the kitchen table.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Signature SELECT Boneless Pork Top Loin Roast: 2 lbs for Safeway · about 36 g protein per $ |
$5.00 |
| Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $ |
$5.99 |
| Vital Farms Eggs Large Grade A 18 ct King Soopers · about 13 g protein per $ |
$8.99 |
| O Organics Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Safeway · about 11 g protein per $ |
$8.99 lb |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. 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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