DENVER Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event youd like to showcase? Send an email to [email protected]. First Friday Art Walks in DenverCome and enjoy the local art scene at Denvers five art districts: Arts District Santa Fe, Golden Triangle Museum District, the Tennyson Street Cultural District and the RiNo Arts District.2. Harry Potter fans, this ones for youIt was arguably one of the best books of the series for me and the movie is directed by Alfonso Cuarn, so if youre also a fan of the Harry Potter franchise but more specifically, the Prisoner of Azkaban, then youll want to head to the Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex this weekend for Harry Potter and the Prison of Azkaban in Concert. Justin Freer will be conducting. Ticks and more info. can be found here.3. Looking to get out? Head to the Ice Castles in Eagle or Cripple CreekIf you thought we needed more ice castles in Colorado, youre in luck because we have two this year! Head over to Cripple Creek or Eagle this weekend to experience the magic of Ice Castles throughout the holiday season. More tickets and info. can be found here.4. The All In Ice Fest is happening this weekend in OurayIf you live rock climbing but wish it was more inclusive, you might want to check out the All In Ice Fest in Ouray. The festival aims to elevate and highlight marginalized communities in ice climbing, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); LGBTQIA2S+ individuals; and adaptive climbers. More info. on this weekends event here. 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Jan. 3-5, 20255. Have a Snow Day outside of school at the Childrens Museum Denver Marsico Campus Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, warming up by a toasty fire and much, much more. More info. here.6. Love yoga and nature? Head to the Butterfly Pavilion for Rainforest YogaAn hour-long happening Saturday and Sunda will provide a nature-centric yoga experience to rejuvenate your mind and body. Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. No matter your skill level, Rainforest Yoga at Butterfly Pavilion provides a unique opportunity to de-stress, unwind, and revitalize. More info. here.7. Architects of Change: Shaping Futures Through Art at Redline Contemporary Art CenterThe 2024 REACH exhibition, Architects of Change, invites REACH Core Artists to critically evaluate the world as it stands today, shaped by the profound disruptions and revelations of a post-pandemic reality. The exhibition runs through Jan. 6 on Arapahoe St. in Denver. More info. here.