Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Hayden Haddock and James Cook bands for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

Saturday, June 21

Digging Deeper Open Garden Day at various locations

10 a.m.-noon | The Garden Conservancy and Keep Pueblo Beautiful will offer tours of three local gardens, including a rose garden and a sage garden. Cost is $30 for members or $40 for the general public. Register online at gardenconservancy.org.

Clean Up Pueblo with Habitat for Humanity

Starting at Box Elder and Summit | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Help clean up Abriendo Avenue, Elm Street and Box Elder Street from Summit to Northern Avenue and make a difference. Gloves, bags and water will be provided. All ages and families are welcome. RSVP to Ashley Cordova at 719-289-5712 or email [email protected].

Colorado State Fair Fiesta Queen Scholarship Pageant at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe. | 1 p.m. | The pageant is in its 58th year of honoring young Latinas who exemplify academic achievement, leadership, and cultural pride. This year’s candidates are Brielle Olivia Baca, Haylie Nicole Urias Gonzalez, Stephanie Calzadillas Rojo, Dulce Maria Valenzuela, Jayden Khymberly Archuleta-Rosales, Estefani Esquivel, Ysabelle Ava Rosales, and Stephanie Beltran, all of Pueblo; and Jalyn Nicole Wagner of Colorado Springs.

The pageant is one of the Fiesta Committee’s signature events, with scholarship awards totaling more than $15,000. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door, while children 5 and younger are free.

All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace

740 W. 15th St. | 2-3 p.m. | Join All Pueblo Sings for a community sing-along open to the public, all ages and families. The sing-along is held at the Center for Inner Peace but is not a church event. For details, call Al Colletti at 719-744-9315 or Marcia Beachy at 719-542-0156.

Teresa Vito Art Reception at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe. | 4-6 p.m. | Meet Artist Teresa Vito and ask her questions about her work. This is a free reception.

Copper River Family Entertainment & Events is located at 395 S. Angus Ave. in Pueblo West.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Lotus Kick band for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

The Buell Children's Museum will celebrate its 25th birthday June 22.

Sunday, June 22

25th Birthday Celebration at Buell Children's Museum

210 N. Santa Fe | Noon-4 p.m. | The museum will be open free of charge all day. The celebration will feature balloon sculptures, indoor games, giant yard games, arts and crafts, plus cake and snacks. Visit the "Far, Far, Away Exhibit," and build a dream structure in the Construction Zone. Every child who comes to the party will receive a special gift.

StoryWalk Unveiling on the Arkansas River Trail

Corner of South Main and Corona | 4 p.m. | Join Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River for the launch of Pueblo’s first StoryWalk. Discover "What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?" by Colorado authors Steve Jenkins & Robin Page, displayed page by page along the river trail. Walk, read, guess animal traits, and connect to nature. This is a free, all-ages event with cookies and drinks provided.

Pueblo Has Talent Showcase at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | 4 p.m. | This year's theme is a Pueblo Has Talent Showcase, featuring many of the first- and second-place winners from 2009 through 2024. The showcase lineup is made up of singers, aerialists, dancers, and others. A “surprise” performance drawing will be offered to anyone who wants to perform their talent on stage at the showcase (any talent, any age). Three people will be selected by a live drawing and invited onstage to perform. The two-hour show is free and open to the public.

Summer Concert Series at Pueblo Community College

Outdoor Amphitheater, 900 W. Orman Ave. | 7 p.m. | Join the Pueblo Municipal Band for the third of its free summer concerts. In the event of rain, the performances will be moved to the Hoag Theater. Find out more at pueblomunicipalband.org.

Monday, June 23

Computer Basics for Seniors at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave. Gorsich Technology Building Room 142 | 3-5 p.m. June 23 and again 3-5 p.m. June 25 | Learn the basics of computers, how to navigate and use programs as well as email and online offerings. Cost is $159. Register by calling Alejandra DeAnda at 719-549-3392 or emailing [email protected].

Wednesday, June 25

Bike to Work Day Free Breakfast at SRDA

230 N. Union Ave. | 6:30-8:30 a.m. | Ride your bike to work and on the way stop by the Senior Resource Development Agency parking lot for a free breakfast.

Larry Loendorf at the Zoo Keeper Petroglyphs in the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado.

Pictographs and Petroglyphs Program at Pueblo Heritage Museum

201 W. B St. | 7 p.m. | The Pueblo Archeological & Historical Society will host Larry Loendorf for "Shields and Shield-bearing Warrior: Pictographs and Petroglyphs." Loendorf has been instrumental in the preservation and management of ancient pictograph and petroglyph sites, focusing on Native American rock art.

Thursday, June 26

'Doctor Fine' Concert and Street Rods at The Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | Gates open at 5 p.m., concert 6-9 p.m. | Enjoy live music by Doctor Fine Rhythm & Blues Revue in the outdoor concert venue as well as the hottest street rods in town for the Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals. Food by Gray's Sloppers, shuttle service by Arch's Peditaxi, and beverages by the "Dream Team" of Abriendo Inn bartenders. Cost ranges from $10-$25 and tickets are on sale at theabriendoinn.com/concerts. Guests must be 21 or older.

Trivia Night at Walter's Brewery

126 Oneida | 7-9 p.m. | Join Walter's every Thursday night as the brewery's very own Malissa puts your smarts to the test.

Friday, June 27

Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals at Colorado State Fairgrounds

1001 Beulah | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.- noon Sunday | See hot rods, visit exhibits, check out the swap meet and women's world. Cost is $22 for ages 13 and older, $6.60 for ages 6 through 12, or $49.50 for a family pack. Get tickets at coloradostatefair.com.

BBQ and Cruise In at Senior Resource Development

230 N. Union Ave. | 4-10 p.m. | See the classic cars and enjoy pulled pork, chicken, sides and watermelon. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be sold, plus a DJ will be rocking the oldies. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and other senior programs. Cost ranges from $15-$18.

Old West Casino Night at Copper River Family Entertainment

395 S. Angus Ave. | 6-10 p.m. | Join the Pueblo West Chamber for a variety of classic casino games. Everyone starts with a stack of chips. Those with the most chips at the end of the night will go home with prize giveaways. The event will include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, with beverages available from the cash bar. Old West theme attire is suggested and there will be prizes for the best-dressed. Cost is $75 for members or $85 for non-members. Register at business.pwchamber.com/

Saturday, June 28

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Triple Nickle band for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Music, street rods and Pueblo Has Talent: 20 fun things to do to close out June