# Dream Creatures of Oaxaca: Alebrijes / Criaturas de ensueño de Oaxaca: Alebrijes (Wheat Ridge)

> Event for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Jefferson County Public Library – Wheat Ridge Library, 5475 W. 32nd Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
- Ages: School Age, Teens
- Price: Free library program
- Organizer: Jefferson County Public Library
- Official page: https://jeffcolibrary.org/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 23

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## About

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage by creating colorful Alebrijes inspired by traditional Oaxacan folk art with local artist Damaris Santos. Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana creando coloridos Alebrijes, inspirados en el arte tradicional de Oaxaca con la artista Damaris Santos.

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