Redstone Meadery

Meet your new honey: mead. This honey wine, the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world, is made right here in Boulder. Visit Redstone Meadery at 4700 Pearl St., Unit 2A, for free half-hour tours Mon-Fri at 1pm and 3pm and Sat at 12:30pm. Free tastings follow. Savor local music while you sip, with live music Sat 2-5pm. 720-406-1215.

National Center For Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

At NCAR, it rains fun facts about atmospheric science, climate change, and the NCAR mesa and building. Check out a comprehensive view of Earth’s past, present and future climate, alongside NASA’s “A Tour of the Cryosphere” tribute to the International Polar Year. A photographic display of meteorological optics shows rainbows, lightning and dramatic light effects caused by different atmospheric conditions. Other highlights include a telescopic camera, working supercomputers, a gravity well, and demonstrations of lightning, a tornado, and fluid dynamics. A self-guided tour is available in English and Spanish for adults and children. Information and group reservations call 303-497-1174.