Events

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Harvest Moon Dance and Tot Walk

The annual Harvest Moon Dance and Tot Walk are this Saturday, October 12 at the City Hall Plaza in downtown Fountain located at 116 S main Street.  The Trick or Treat Tot Walk is from 5-7 pm and is for ages nine and under.  Cost is $2 and there will be a bounce house, games…

Widefield District 3 Community Parade Is On

The annual Widefield School District 3 Community Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 5.        The Community Parade kicks off the day’s events starting at 10:30 a.m. The parade will start, as always, in the Big R parking lot, 165 Fontaine Boulevard. This year’s parade theme is “Positive Impact.” It’s inspired by positive…

Invitation to the Fountain Creek Nature Center Ground Breaking Ceremony

You’re Invited to the Fountain Creek Nature Center’s Ground Breaking Ceremony on Friday, September 20; 4 pm. Join us and Commissioner Hisey for the official ground breaking ceremony for the Fountain Creek Nature Center located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817.  For more information please call 719-520-6745.  Friends of El Paso County Nature…

44th Annual Fountain Fall Festival and Parade

Celebrate the Labor Day weekend at the 44th Annual Fountain Fall Festival.  Start with a hardy breakfast at the Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm. Calvary at the Fountain Fall Festival Parade. After breakfast get ready for the annual parade on Monday, September 2nd at 10:00 am. Line up begins…

Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast

The Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast if back!  Come and enjoy a great breakfast and visit with your neighbors before the annual Labor Day Parade. Eat a Tasty Breakfast Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes and orange juice or coffee.Breakfast is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am at Fountain Middle School located at 515 Santa…

Fireworks at Fort Carson Labor Day Weekend

Fort Carson will be hosting its annual Fourth on the 3rd event on August, 31, 2013 from 3 pm to 9 pm at Iron Horse Park at Fort Carson.  There will be live music, wild west photos, activities for the whole family.  Fireworks start at 8:15 pm. Not pets or glass containers allowed.  Event is…

5th Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

The Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen will be held at Fountain-Fort Carson High School on Saturday, August 31, 2013.  Race begins at 8:00 am and Cadence at 8:30 am. For more information email:  race4fallen@gmail.com. Register at: Fountain Valley 5k for the Fallen Location:  Fountain-Fort Carson High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Rd, Fountain, CO…

Skate Park Grand Opening at Widefield Community Center

Widefield Community Center will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its new Skate Park.  The new Widefield Skate Park grand opening is on Thursday, August 29th.  Ribbon Cutting and Demo are at 5:30 pm and Spine Ramp Skate Competition is at 5:45 pm with registration at 5:00 pm. Helmets are required for skate competition and…

Clean Sweep Day for Security and Widefield

Widefield and Security residents can dispose of residential household hazardous items during Clean Sweep Day on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Widefield Community Center from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items that can be dropped off are paint, bleaches, pesticides, motor oil, batteries, large appliances, tires, furniture and electronics.  See complete list here. The…

Parade of Homes is On!

The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes starts on Friday, August 16th and runs through September 1, 2013.  During the Parade of Homes the general public gets a first-hand look at the current trends in new home design. This event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes. Each home is professionally…

Truck Fest at Bandimere Speedway

On Sunday, August 4th at the Merritt Equipment Mountain Truck Fest presented by Five-R, the largest collection of show and race trucks anywhere will converge on Bandimere Speedway. The event features six drag racing classes for every kind of truck from over-the-road diesel haulers to 150 mph Pro Trucks., including the “ATS Diesel Pick-Up Shootout”. …

Summer Reading Party at Fountain Library

Join us as we celebrate everyone who participated in our 2013 Summer Reading Program! We’ll have snacks, games, crafts, activities, performers and representatives from some great community groups and organizations! Date:  August 2, 2013 Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location:  Fountain Library 230 S Main Street, Fountain CO 80817

Fun Water Works at the Fountain Library

Come get a bit wet with a natural resource! We will have a big waterworks for you to play with. Does water always go downhill? Do you know how a waterwheel works? A pump? Ever painted all over a sidewalk? Here’s your chance to come see! Date:  July 30, 2013 Time:  10:30 am Location:  Fountain…

Widefield Fun Bus is Going to Water World

The Widefield Community center Summer Fun Bus is going to Water World on July 25, 2013 at 8:15 am. You can bring food and drink into the park (no glass  please).  All drink containers must be factory sealed.  Bring your swimsuits, sun block and towel. Read more…Fun Bus Information Date: July 25, 2013 Time: 8:15 am…

Movie at Fountain Library

Join us for a free movie for the whole family. Popcorn and lemonade served. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket, pillow or soft toy from home. July’s movie is “Escape from Planet Earth.” Rated PG Date:  July 25, 2013 Time:  6:30 pm Location:  Fountain Library, 230 S. Main Street, Fountain CO 80817

African Folktales at Fountain Library

Discovering African Folktales with Denise Gard and Sienna as the “First Dog”! Dig deep into the African wilderness and discover how the first dog came to be, how Cheetah developed black tears that stained her face, and how a blind hunter survives a herd of wild boars. You will clap and chant as you hear cultural…