Denver Restaurant Week, Crane Festival, Denver sports and more | What’s Up Colorado

If you’re looking for something to do around Denver this weekend, we’ve got you. From a family-friendly Irish festival to prix-fixe dinners, a quick road trip with jaw-dropping wildlife views and a packed schedule at Ball Arena. Here are a few ideas worth bookmarking (and sharing). 

Blarney on Belmar (Lakewood) 

A St. Patrick’s Day celebration that’s easy, festive and totally doable with kids in tow. Expect Irish music and dancing, plus plenty of spots to grab a bite or a drink nearby.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Where: Belmar Plaza
Info: https://belmarcolorado.com/ 

Denver Restaurant Week 

This is the easiest excuse to finally try that place you’ve been meaning to visit, or revisit your favorite. Restaurants across the metro offer multi-course menus at set price tiers ($25, $35, $45, $55).
When: Starts Friday, runs through Sunday, March 15
Info: https://denverrestaurantweek.com/ 

Monte Vista Crane Festival (road trip!) 

If you’re into nature, wildlife or photography, this weekend in the San Luis Valley is a standout. The big draw: thousands of birds in flight.  We’re talking cranes, geese and ducks, with the mountains as a backdrop.
Where: Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge area
Info: https://www.cranefest.org/ 

Ball Arena: Nuggets, Mammoth and Avs 

Want something loud, fun and indoors? Ball Arena is busy all weekend. 

Denver Nuggets: Thursday and Friday 

Colorado Mammoth: Saturday 

Colorado Avalanche: Sunday
Tickets/schedule: https://www.ballarena.com/