Events

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Tree Lighting Celebration in Widefield

Join Wifdefield Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, December 6 for a wonderful evening! We will have local crafters, vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more. This is a free event for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! If you are an interested…

Colorado State Parks Free Admission to Military on Veterans Day

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge,…

Career Event in Colorado Springs for Military Spouses

Looking for a job?  Great News…The US Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes Networking and Hiring Event for Military Spouses is coming to Peterson.  Active Duty, Retires, Guard and Reserve, and Gold Star Spouses are also welcome to attend the hiring affair! Networking Reception is on November 9,   2016 from 7 pm to  9 pm at Mt.…

Trunk or Treat on Main Street in Fountain

Halloween fun for the kids at this years Trunk or Treat on Main Street in front of Fountain City Hall on Friday, October 28, 2016.  There will be a Tot Walk on Missouri Avenue sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce for kids ages 7 and under and afterwards stop by City Hall for…

Fountain JROTC Receives Trophy

Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016.  There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!”  Congratulations JROTC!

Fairview Cemetery Tour in Fountain

Fountain, CO: The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery Benevolent Society (FFFC) announces its fifth annual Historic Cemetery Tour on Oct. 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery, 757 South Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, Colo. This one-day, volunteer-driven event is held to raise funds to preserve, conserve, and protect historic graves dating…

Free Movie in the Park in Fountain

Free movie in the park at Metcalfe Park on September 24, 2016.  Watch “HOME” for free.  Gates open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk.  Brink chairs, jackets, blankets, pillows and mosquito repellent.   Bring a flashlight to help get back to the car after the movie.

Community Night in the Park in Fountain

Community Night in The Park 2016 is almost here!  Come out and listen to live music from the Fort Carson Band, eat Free Hot Dogs and see and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, construcion equipment and more.  This always a fun event.  Check out the video from last years event. Date:  Tuesday, September 20, 2016…

Clean Up Week Updates in Fountain Colorado

Today is Clean up week for Countryside, Countryside North and High Gate Farms.  All items must be at the cubrside by 7:00 am on the day your area is scheduled for pick up. September 18:  Little Ranches Cleanup Day See Cleanup Week Schedule and Details    

Fountain Fall Festival on Labor Day Weekend

The Fountain Fall Festival is an annual event in the Fountain Valley area. The parade will be on September 5th and starts at 10:00 am along Santa Fe Avenue in front of Fountain-Fort Carson Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO. After the parade is the Fall Festival at Metcalfe Park with fun…

5K Color Run in Fountain

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s First Annual Inaugural 5 K Colorado Run in Fountain, Colorado on September 3rd starting at 8:00 am.  The 5 K run till take place at John Metcalfe Park located at 704 E. Ohio Avenue. For more information contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce at (719)…

Fountain Fall Festival Applications

By Elizabeth Alexander – The Fountain Fall Festival theme this year is “Fountain Strong”.  The Parade will be on September 5th with fun festivities held at Metcalfe Park after the parade.  Showcase  your business by joining the parade or  setting up a booth at the Metcalfe Park festival. Deadline for parade entries and booth applications are August…

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Event

By Elizabeth Alexander – The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Each home is professionally judged for a multitude…

Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

Every year, to celebrate the 4th of July, the firefighters of the Security Fire Department host a pancake breakfast for the community. The firefighters serve up a tasty breakfast plus have lots of fun activities during the event. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and helicopter displays plus, games for the kids, educational displays as…

Free Community BBQ In Security

The  Security Fire Protection District would like to invite you to a Free Community BBQ in Security on June 24th from 6 pm to 9 pm.  There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda.  The Community BBQ will be at Pi-Ute Park at 400 Holly Drive, Security, CO 80911 at the Secularist Athletic Association…

85 years of Wild West tradition rolls on with Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo– The city of Cripple Creek is hosting the 85th annual Donkey Derby Days, at 7 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, in downtown Cripple Creek.  The whole family is invited to this fun-filled weekend, even the family pooch. Admission is free for both days. Friday, June 24 will kick off the donkey-filled…