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Honey Harvest & Pollinator Celebration Day At Bear Creek

Pollinators make the world go ‘round! Watch beekeepers harvest honey from hives, purchase honey and art from the Honey Cottage & Cronk Art, take a hike to view pollinators around Bear Creek Learn about native plants and the importance of pollinators with the Broadmoor Garden Club! Stories, crafts, ice cream from Josh & Johns, and…

King Soopers Opening in Fountain

King Soopers is having their grand opening on July 30, 2025 and will open at 8:30 am . The store is located at 6255 Sawcut Point in Fountain, CO. The store will feature a Starbucks, Sushi, Cheese shop, drive-thru pharmacy and gas station. If you’re looking for a job at the new location, apply online.

Community Theater | The Trouble with Cats

Fountain Community Theater presents “The Trouble With Cats” in Fountain Colorado. Please enjoy and help support local theater in Fountain located at 326 Alabama Ave, Fountain, CO 80817. Buy Tickets Here: The Trouble With Cats July Shows: Thu. Jul 24th 2025, 6:00 pmFri. Jul 25th 2025, 6:00 pmSat. Jul 26th 2025, 6:00 pm The Trouble…

Filipino Heritage Festival

Filipino Heritage Festival today at the ENT Center for the Arts. There will also be a concert in the evening featuring Martin Nievera. Date: June 15, 2025Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pmCost: Free for the Festival – There will also be ca concert afterwards featuring Martin Nievera (Tickets $55 – $121.75.Location: Ent Center for the Arts | 5225 N…

United States Army 250th Year Birthday Celebration in Washington DC

Fort Carson sending soldiers to the Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration in Washington DC. There will be a parade with military vehicles, soldiers dressed in Civil War era uniforms. Date: June 14th, 2025Location: Washington DC

Colorado Springs May Events

Looking for fun things to do with the family? See what’s going on during Memorial Day weekend and throughout the month. Love Colorado!MAYDate: May 23, 2025Description: The Black Keys kick off the first leg of their 2025 tour, featuring support from Hermanos Gutiérrez and the Heavy Heavy.More Information: pitchfork.com MEADOW GRASS MUSIC FESTIVALDATE:  May 23-25, 2025DESCRIPTION: Memorial day…

Adult ESL Classes at the Fountain Library

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will be hosting their first Adult English Language Learns classes the the Fountain Library located at 230 Main Street, Fountain, Colorado. The classes will take place during February and March and will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM. Please note, these classes are for family members of School…

Widefield Community Center

Did you know the Widefield Community Center has art classes? The Widefield Parks and Recreation center will be hosting a Painting P-Art-y adult painting class for beginners and seasoned painters.  Take home a textured snowy day painting to take home and enjoy. Fee: $25 Ages: 16+ Location: Meeting Room Register online, in person or by…

Veterans Services to Host Veterans Claims Clinic

January 7, 2025 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on January 15, 2025. El Paso County Veterans Service Officers will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist Veterans and family members in…

Colorado Springs Korean American School Fundraiser

Fun activities, food and learn about Korean culture at this years annual fundraiser on November 16, 2024 from 10 am to 1 pm at Solid Rock Community Food Bank located at 3219 S Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO.

Watch for wildlife on Colorado roads during daylight saving time

Colorado – Changing your clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that wildlife is on the move, so be aware, drive with caution and slow down at night.  This Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, marks the end of daylight saving time, which means people…

Fall Festival & Craft Fair

The Security Public Library will be holding it annual Fall Festival and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be handmade items, pottery, jewelry, soaps, lotions, candles and unique one of a kind items. Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs,…

Security Library Mahjong Club

You may have played Mahjong on your phone, but never like this! Mahjong is a strategy game, similar to hearts and spades, that has been played since the 1800s in China and is now a world-wide sensation! Join us as we play this strategy games for the ages. No experience required. Mahjong is played in…

Widefield School District 3 Parade

Join WSD3 at our District Parade on Saturday, October 5. This year’s theme is “March Through Time.”Celebrate 150 Years in WSD3 at our District Parade on Saturday, October 5. This year’s theme is “March Through Time.” The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and typically lasts an hour. The parade is a time honored tradition that…

Widfield Aquatic Center Closed

The Widefield Parks and Recreation Aquatic Center will be closed beginning October 1, 2024 for approximately four weeks for floor renovations. All classes and programs will be canceled till further notice. Please check the website for updates. Website: Widefield Recreation Center

Fountain Creek Nature Center Events October 2024

Join the fun at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Fun events all month from crafts, story telling, hikes and a Pumpkin Carving Party. The Fountain Creek Nature Centeris located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE…