Traditions

ATTEND THE 2014 Colorado Springs WESTERN Street Breakfast

Wear your western boots, hat, and gear and come downtown to celebrate our western heritage on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5:30-9:00AM at the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon for the 54th Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast. Breakfast is prepared and served by Fort Carson volunteers; $5.00 will get you eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee,…

Chocolate Bunny Walk and Egg Hunt in Fountain

Meet a live rabbit and learn about all things rabbit via a fun, interactive slide show.  Then go for a relaxed walk to look for eggs along the trail and in the woods.  Goodies exchanged for eggs at the nature center.  For children ages 2-10 with an adult.  Three different times available. ($5.00/member child, $7.00/non-member child. …

NORAD Santa Tracking is On

Every year NORAD tracks Santa Claus has he travels on his sled giving gifts to boys and girls around the world.  You can track Santa Clause along with NORAD by going to www.noradsanta.org.  Once you get there click on the blue world globe.  Last time I checked he had already delivered 930,476,350 gifts.  He was last…

Fountain Valley Christmas Light Tour

Celebrate the Christmas season with a light tour in the Fountain Valley.   Fountain Lights with Music  100 Autumn Harvest Ct Security Lights  101 Tewa Dr Security Lights 108 Tewa Dr Animated Lights 5526 Marbou Way Animated Lights 252 Cunningham Dr Animated lights 10066 Rolling Ridge Rd Please contact us to add your Christmas Light…

Cowboy Christmas in Fountain

Historical downtown Fountain Colorado will be celebrating its annual Cowboy Christmas on December 14, 2013 from 10 am to 3 pm.  The events will be at 116 Main Street. There will be tractor hay rides, craft fair, local choirs, bands and dancers from the Fountain Arts Center.  There will be food and craft vendors along with activities…

8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring the entire family to the 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Widefield Community Center! Festivities include hayrides, kids craft, local food vendors, caroling, Santa, holiday shopping, photo booth, cookie and hot drink. Donate non-perishable food items and gently used coats to be distributed…

Tree Lighting at Mayors Park

The annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on November 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The annual event is held at the Mayors Parks by the Red Caboose on Highway 85/87 and Iris Drive. Come and enjoy Fountain-Fort Carson High School Catari perform. There will by cookies, hot cocoa and Santa. This years event is…

Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade 2013

This years theme for the Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade is Spirit of the Warrior – Honoring Our Wounded Warriors.  The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 9, 2013 at 10:00 am.  The parade runs along Tejon Street, starting at St. Vrain Street and ending at Vermijo Avenue. The Veterans Day Parade has…

VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE AT WATSON JUNIOR HIGH WILL BE ON FRIDAY

Watson Junior High School students and staff invite all are veterans and community members to share in a program of patriotic music in observance of Veterans Day, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, in the large gym. The program will feature WJH students in 8th grade band, 8th grade Orchestra, 6th, 7th, and 8th…

Venetucci Pumpkin Patch Closed For The Season

The Venetucci Pumpkin Patch is closed for the season.  Pumpkins will be available for sale at the Venetucci Farm Stand on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for $.050 per pound. Come and get your pumpkin!  

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…

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…

Fort Carson Postpones July 4th of the 3rd Celebration

The annual July 4th on the 3rd Independence Day celebration has been postponed at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park due to fire restrictions.  The annual event will be rescheduled so check back for further details.

Nature Hike with Santa Claus

Join Jolly Old Saint Nick at the Fountain Creek Nature Center for an interactive reading of “The Night Before Christmas.”  Afterwards, take a hike through the woods with Santa and along the wetlands to discover some of the gifts nature gives us everday.  Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and tell Santa Claus what gift you…