Events

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Widefield Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide

Here is a link to the new Spring Activities and Widefield Parks & Recreation Guide. Leprechaun Hunt starting Monday, March 11th to Sunday, March 17th. Find St. Patrick’s day items at Widefield Parks. Indoor Recreation Volleyball League Tuesdays March 19th to May 14th. Painting Party Classes on Wednesday’s from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Community Garden…

Pumpkins at Venetucci Farm

Venetucci Farm has pumpkins on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 4 PM. The last entry is at 3 PM General admission is $5 for anyone over age 6. Take a pumpkin home for $10. There will be lots of activities from the Pumpkin Patch, Games and Trick or Treating on October 27th and…

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic celebrations of its deep-rooted Western heritage. The Street Breakfast has also become an annual fundraising event that supports our local military and their families. Pancakes for You & Me in ’23! Join us for food, fun and great entertainment and activities. Entry…

Boots in the Park

Calhan, CO– The Fairgrounds Corporation will present the second annual Boots in the Park event to be held at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on March 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Boots in the Park is a fundraising event to support facility and program upgrades at the El Paso…

Fox Run Winter Celebration

Fox Run Regional Park will be hosting its winter celebration! Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire, enjoy live music, hayrides through the park, storytelling, dog costume contest, and parade with prizes for the winners, games, and more! $5 per person includes food and all activities. All proceeds support a new nature center in…

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring the entire family to our 17th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on the front lawn of Widefield Parks & Recreation! Festivities will include kids crafts, photo booth, s’mores, cookies, hot cocoa, carolers, Santa, and more. This is a free event for the community. Help us help others! Donate gently used or new coats starting in November…

Nature Hikes With Santa

Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Sana to see what gifts nature gives us. Afterwards, enjoy seasonal tunes with the band, Peppergrass, and make paper snowflakes! Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.…

Fiesta Patrias Colorado Springs

There is a new Festival in Colorado Springs this year with music, dancing, car show and fun for the whole famly. Fiestas Patrias occurs the day after Hispanic Heritage month. Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 – October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose…

Balloon Festival Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Spring’s Labor Day Balloon Festival is a fun event for the entire family. Taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Labor Day weekend guests can watch as approximately 65 hot air balloons float around the city. There will be food vendors, skydiving demonstrations, music, food vendors, and fun…

52nd Annual Fountain Fall Festival

Fountain, CO – The annual Fall Festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, drawing thousands of people from all walks of life. Featuring a lively parade, great food, and a range of vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to local products, this festival truly has something for everyone. Plus, with fun activities like live…

Fountain Creek Regional Park Concert

Free Concert at Fountain Creek Regional Park from 6pm – 8 pm on August 30, 2022 featuring “Soul School” playing music ( Four Tops, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang) for your enjoyment. Date: 8/30/2022Time: 6 pm – 8 pmLocation: 2010 Duckwood Rd, Fountain, CO

Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting a Chocolate Bunny Walk and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. & 1:00-2:00 p.m. Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods. For children ages 2-10…

Fountain Wreaths Across America

Honor a Veteran with a wreath this December 18th. Show your support to our veterans by honoring them with a remembrance wreath for Christmas. Each wreath is only $15. Wreaths Across America is a national fundraising program to honor veterans with beautiful fresh evergreen wreaths on veterans’ graves in December. “We have 218 veterans’ graves,”…

Labor Day Balloon Lift Off

This years Labor Day Balloon Lift Off in Colorado Springs will have nearly 80 balloons filling our skies. The event takes place on September 4th to the 6th at Memorial Park at 5:30 am. Balloon s lift off at 7:00 am. This is a free event for the whole family. Bring your chairs, camera and…

El Paso County Fair Starts July 9th

El Paso County Fair Friday starts on July 9th at 7:00 pm. There will be rides, food and fun. Everyone loves a good carnival and what better way to celebrate than taking a ride (or 10) at the El Paso County Fair. HOURS:Friday, July 9: 7:00 pm -11:00 pmSaturday, July 10: 11:00 am -11 pmSunday,…

Thunder in the Valley Cruise & Car Show

The annual Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car Show will be in Fountain, Colorado on July 9th and 10th. Friday evening there will be a cruise. The car show will be on Saturday at Metcalf Park from 9 am to 2 pm. Enjoy the Classic Cars, food vendors and music. The Thunder in the…