Fountain Valley News

Fountain Creek Nature Center 25th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate with Water Magic Shows, bug sweeps, pond critters, special dignitaries, cake and more! FREE! Date: July 29, 2 017 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Cost: FRee

El Paso County Fair in Calhan

Calhan, Colorado – The El Paso County Fair in Calhan, CO will be July 15th to July 22nd with lots of fun events for the whole family. There will be a tractor pull, car and Tractor show, draft horse pull, rodeo , carnival rides and entertainment. Tickets: Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the gates.…

Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car Show in Fountain

Fountain, Colorado – Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car show will be on July 7th and July 8th at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado.  All years, makes and models can enter the car show. There will be awards, prizes, food, music and fun for the whole family. The Friday  Cruise will be on Friday,…

Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast with the Security Fire Departments is on. The Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast, games for the kids and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event…

Fort Carson Fireworks

Fort Carson will host a Freedom Fest July 1-2, 2017, that replaces the traditional Fort Carson 4th on the 3rd celebration. Please visit http://carsonfreedomfest.com for a complete schedule  of events. The Fort Carson Freedom Fest will have live performances by the 4th Infantry Division Band, car show, food, beverages, and a fireworks display July 2,…

CHICK-FIL-A® FAMILY 5K

Fountain, CO – The second annual Chick-fil-A Family 5k is scheduled for June 17, 2017 to help celebrate the anniversary of the Grand Opening of Chick-fil-A Fountain and benefit Pike’s Peak Suicide Prevention! Grab your kids, your grandparents, and your aunts and uncles and join the herd at the Chick-fil-A® Family 5K on June 17, 2017.…

Fall Festival Booth Application

This years Fall Festival in Fountain, Colorado will be held on Labor Day Weekend on September 4, 2017. This years theme is “Beauty of the Valley”. If you are a business owner and want to have a booth at the festival complete the Chamber of Commerce application by August 10, 2017. This is a fun…

Community Yard Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation

Huge Community Garage Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 8 am to 12 pm.  Widefield Parks & Recreation is located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.  Garage sale will be held at Field 1 by the Splash Park. There will also be garage sales at the following…

Free Movies at Pi-Ute Park

Widefield, Colorado – Free Movies in  Widefield, Colorado at Pi-Ute Park on the first  Friday of the month.  Movies start at dusk at approximately 8:15 pm. Food Vendors: Kona Ica and Amazing Kettle Corn Movie dates are June 2, July 7 and August 4, 2017. Location:  Pi-Ute Park, 805 Main Street, Colorado Springs, CO Cost: …

Free Fishing Derby in Fountain

Free Youth Fishing Derby at Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain, Colorado on June 3, 2017 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.  Bring your own rod, reel, tackle and bait.  Fishing Derby is for children ages 5 to 15.  There will be great prizes. Hot dog lunch with Commissioner Gonzalez! Date:  June 3, 2017 Date 9:30 am…

Frontier doctor comes to life in unique Cheyenne Mountain State Park hike

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain State Park launches the fifth season of its unique “A Literary Walk in the Woods” program on May 27 with a hike led by nationally known storyteller and writer, John Stansfield. Stansfield will be leading the hike in character, portraying Dr. Charles Fox Gardiner, who came to Colorado in…

FCNC Receives Greenie Award

Fountain Creek Nature Center won another Greenie Award Saturday night at the 10th Annual Veda Fashion Show & Greenie Awards!  Thank you so much for voting for us!  The Greenie Awards were created to raise awareness in the community of all the wonderful organizations that are doing great work in support of a healthy environment. …

Family Fun Day in Fountain

Fountain, CO – Fountain Creek Nature Center will host the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 6th from 10am-2pm. This is a great family friendly event that encourages outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak Region and having fun in the outdoors! There will be bug sweeps, puppet shows, pond studies, face painting, kite making,…

Pet Licensing Information

FOUNTAIN, CO – All dogs living in El Paso County must be licensed.  Licensing helps animal law enforcement officers return your missing pet to you and lets them know your pet is not a stray. Register your pet online  Click Here View License fees for Colorado Springs, Fountain and El Paso County

City of Fountain Court Office Closed

FOUNTAIN, CO – The City of Fountain Court Office will be closed from April 26th through April 28th due to construction.  All other offices are open.

Arbor Day Event in Fountain, Colorado

FOUNTAIN, CO – Join the City of Fountain Parks Division by helping to plant trees on  Arbor Day.  This years event is at Heritage Park located off Winebrook Way.  Tree planting will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  Come by and help and  make our city parks beautiful. Refreshments provided by the City of Fountain…