More Fun and Fellowship
Join fellow attendees for fun, fellowship and sight-seeing in the Denver area before and after the conference! Events are being hosted by local volunteers on Tuesday-Friday, August 18th-22nd, as well as on Sunday afternoon/evening and Monday, August 24-25th.
Please note, registration for the conference is required for participation in the Pre/Post Events.
Don’t forget the option to relax and enjoy the beautiful Omni grounds!
Take advantage of the pools, golf course and spa!
The Pre/Post Event planning is in progress with the full Pre/Post Events Schedule to be announced soon. Below are some of the events that will be happening during the week. More events and details (cost, etc.) will be added within the next few weeks.
Tuesday, August 19th:
- Jubilee Pilgrimage Visit #1: Immaculate Conception Cathedral for evening Mass, followed by dinner in Denver, 4-9pm; Note: A plenary indulgence may be obtained for a visit to any Jubilee Pilgrimage Site under the general norms, which are detachment from all sin, even venial, sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, and praying for the Holy Father’s intentions.
- Early-Bird Baseball Game – Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Coors Field, 5-10pm
Wednesday, August 20th:
- Jubilee Pilgrimage Visit #2: Mother Cabrini Shrine and Buffalo Bill outing, 6:15am-2pm (alternate departure times available if you do not wish to attend the 7:30am Mass at the Shrine.)
- White-Water River Tubing or Electric Biking in Golden, preceded by Mass and followed by lunch, early morning departure (between 6:15 and 7:45am, TBA) and return early afternoon (tentative)
- Dinner Outing at Double D’s Sourdough Pizzeria and Taphouse, Broomfield, CO, 6:30pm-??
Thursday, August 21st:
- Jubilee Pilgrimage Visit #3: St. Francis of Assisi Church, Longmont, CO for Mass and adoration, followed by breakfast, 7am-11am
- Garden of the Gods hike and Chuck Wagon Dinner at Flying W Ranch, 12:45pm-10pm (departing and returning to the Omni Interlocken)
- Hiking/Ziplining/Gold Mine Adventure with lunch at Colorado’s Best Beers in Conifer, CO, 9am-6pmish
- Thursday evening dinner at local restuarant
- Dance night! Come for a dance lesson and social dancing. Location TBA
Friday, August 22nd (Queenship of Mary):
- Mass at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Jubilee Pilgrimage site) preceded by tour of the Molly Brown House Museum and followed by lunch, downtown Denver, est. 8am-3pm
- More events TBA!
Sunday, August 24th:
- EVENTS TBA! Likely Pilgrimage to Mother Cabrini Shrine with Flatirons hike and/or other options in the mountains.
- Skydiving – for the adventurous+!! (tentative)
Monday, August 25th:
Here are just a few of MANY local attractions:
Looking for a mini-pilgrimage? Visit the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden or the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, both official Pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee Year of Hope!
Want to hike? We’ll have options for hiking both close by at the Flatirons and at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, among others.
Want to relax? Mosey through the Denver Botanic Gardens or the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster
Like history and the Wild West? Check out the Colorado Railroad Museum or Buffalo Bill’s grave
Into sampling local brews? Check out Longmont’s breweries or take a tour of the Coors Brewery in Golden!
Want to stay local? Enjoy a game of golf at the Omni Interlocken course!
Looking for a bit of everything? Visit the Red Rocks Park, Colorado Music Hall of Fame and Hiking Trails – all in one place!
Looking for even more adventure? Join the group for skydiving or rafting!… More details on all events coming soon!
