Activities

ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Celebrate the holiday season with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join park staff for the Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun that will include crafts, snacks, stories by the…

Annual Tree Lighting at Widefield Community Center

Come on out and enjoy the 9th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration at the Widefield Community center on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.  There will be crafts, holiday shopping, Christmas Caroling, Holiday Photo booth, hayrides and a visit from Santa Clause.  There will also be cookies and hot drinks and food…

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Mayors Park

The annual community tree lighting ceremony will be held at Mayor’s Park located at Hwy 85/87 and Iris Drive ant 7:00 pm on November 21, 2014. Santa will be there so bring your camera to take photos.  Cookies, hot chocolate, cider and coffee will be provided the the Salvation Army.  Come and enjoy this annual…

27th annual High Country Toy Run

Colorado Springs, CO The biggest & best toy run making Christmas better for local kids.  Huge raffle and auction at the post run party at Cowboys nightclub.  Free USMC ride pin for every participant.  Admission: 1 new toy per person. Would YOU or YOUR COMPANY like to help make Christmas better for THOUSANDS of Kids…

Fountain Valley Senior Center

The Fountain Valley Senior Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults by providing County-wide leadership, direct services as needed, information and referral, networking, advocacy and collaboration for adult protection.  The Senior Services are run under the Department of Human Services and is located at 5745 Southmoor Dr in Fountain Colorado off…

Springs Spree This Weekend in Colorado Springs

Springs Spree is this weekend at Memorial Park.  This year’s event runs Saturday and Sunday with music and entertainment for the whole family.  There is a carnival with rides, bungee trampoline, obstacle course and an inflated ball-run. Country music singers James Otto and Kelleigh Bannen will perform along with Brothers Osborne and several other bands.  There…

Colorado State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup for 2014

The Colorado State Fair entertainment series lineup for 2014 has been released.  Tickets go on sale June 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by clicking here,  by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. “Each ticket also gives fans the option of coming early and enjoying a full day at the fair…

See Mastadons and Mammoths at Museum of Mining

The Mining Museum will host the 51st Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show! This year’s eventful weekend will take place on June 6, 7, 8 – 2014:, produced by our partners from the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, centers around the Colorado Snow Mastodon Project! • Learn about Mastodons and Mammoths! See bones, fossils and remains…

CPW TO OFFER BOATING SAFETY COURSES IN COLORADO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Each year Colorado waters are home to dozens of boating accidents. In an effort to help bring these numbers down, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is hosting several boating safety courses across the southeast region. In Colorado, operators of motorboats must be at least 16 years old, however 14 and 15 year…

Thunderbird Flyover at Air Force Academy

Do you like watching the Thunderbirds flyover the Air force Academy’s Graduation? Having trouble finding a place to watch them that has a great view and is safe and comfortable? Look no more! WMMI has 27 acres of land that is perfect for a Thunderbird flyover picnic! Bring and enjoy a picnic lunch by our spring…

Women’s Softball League Starte June 19th

The 2014 Women’s Softball League starts this year on June 19, 2014 at the Fort Carson Mountain Post Sports Complex.  The league is open to the public to women ages 18 and up.  Games or on Thursday Evenings at 6:30, 7:35 and 8:40 pm. Register by May 22 at Iron Horse PFC located at 6415…

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE’S WEEKLY FISHING REPORT RETURNS

DENVER – Spring is here and the rivers and lakes are calling. Anglers have started to flock to Colorado’s waters to take advantage of the year’s best fishing conditions and each week Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be putting out a statewide fishing report to help make sure they’re successful. The report will include current…

Free Saturday Night Roller Skating

Fort Carson MWR will be having a Free Saturday Night Roller Skating Event  one Saturday each month starting May 17, 2014 from 4 – 8 pm at the Fort Carson Special Events Center.  Check the MWR website for all future dates or call 524-1163.  

Sports Camp at Fort Carson

CYS Services Summer Sports Enrollment is open till May 16, 2014.  Summer T-Ball, Baseball and Softball season runs from June 9 to August 1, 2014.  Fees are $20 for ages 3-4 and $45 for ages 5-15.  Summer Track is $45 for ages 5 -15.  For more information call 719-526-4425

2014 Junior Golf Camps

The Patty Jewett Junior Golf Camps’ primary goal is to peak your child’s interest in the wonderful game of golf by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere. Open to all boys and girls aged 10 and up. The $99 fee includes: 4 days of lessons (2.5 hours each day) Junior Golf Punch Pass which includes…

SUMMER CAMPING AND ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK

PUEBLO, Colo. – Summer starts early at Lake Pueblo State Park. The park will begin moving into its summer operations this month, opening additional campsites and adding more services. More hours will be added to boat inspection stations and preparations are underway to reopen the swim beach for another season of fun in the sun.…