Fill Your Weekend with Mountain Adventures, Urban Bar Hopping and More

WINTER PARK – In these sacred last remaining days to get up to the mountains for a spring ski day, take the opportunity to visit Winter Park Ski Resort for the New Belgium Mountain Adventure this Saturday, March 19. The fun runs from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the slopes, and involves ridiculous gaper-esque costumes, a sensational scavenger hunt, live music by Eldren and killer prizes.

LOHI – Join Denver Beer Co. and The Real Dill as they come together for a briny, beer-drenched event this Saturday, March 19. Beers & Spears kicks off at noon and wraps up at 5 p.m. Firkin beers will be paired alongside corresponding pickle partners in flights for $12, and for the thrill seekers amongst you, don't miss the spicy pickle eating contest. Event entry is free.

BAKER – Ride the Light Rail to the White Whale this Saturday evening to help the new Alameda Station spot celebrate its recent opening. Start off at Union Station and ride the E Line to the first stop at Buckhorn Exchange, and then on to the final destination, The White Whale Room - bar hopping via Denver Public Transportation. Bar hoppers should plan to arrive at Terminal Bar in Union Station around 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.

LODO – Who doesn't love a chili cook-off? MaxFund's 22nd Annual Chili Cook-Off happens this Sunday, March 20 at the Celtic Tavern from 1 - 4 p.m. Potential contestants can enter the contest for $30, and anyone can be a chili taster/judge for $10 ($15 at the door). Event proceeds will benefit MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center.

RINO – Ratio Beerworks will host a Beer & Cheese Pairing event this Sunday, March 20 with Amy Combs of A Cheese Peddler. From 1 - 4 p.m. at the RiNo taproom, experience the boundless pleasure of pairing beer with cheese, all for $15.

EAST DENVER – Paints & Pints w/Unwined will touch down at Copper Kettle Brewery this Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. The painting subject will be the "eclectic elephant" and should provide artistic inspiration when paired with a few Copper Kettle pints.Tickets are $40 and include all painting materials, instructions and your first pint.

RINO – Join Stem Ciders on Saturday starting at noon for the Novo Coffee Cider can release. This anomaly is the first collaboration between Stem Ciders and Novo Coffee, and comes in an adventure-ready can. Farm to Truck mobile food service will be on site keeping bellies full as well.