Outdoors

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…

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…

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…

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…

Pumpkins at Venetucci Farm

Venetucci Farm has pumpkins on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 4 PM. The last entry is at 3 PM General admission is $5 for anyone over age 6. Take a pumpkin home for $10. There will be lots of activities from the Pumpkin Patch, Games and Trick or Treating on October 27th and…

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic celebrations of its deep-rooted Western heritage. The Street Breakfast has also become an annual fundraising event that supports our local military and their families. Pancakes for You & Me in ’23! Join us for food, fun and great entertainment and activities. Entry…

CPW urges the public to wear life jackets following deadliest year on Colorado waters

DENVER – As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. CPW is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how…

School Closures & Delays

School and Government Office Closings and Delays in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region from Flash Alert®. FlashAlert® collects emergency messages and news releases from 800 schools, colleges, fire and police departments, hospitals, businesses, government offices, utilities and other organizations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo and distributes them to the news media via a continuously…

Fox Run Winter Celebration

Fox Run Regional Park will be hosting its winter celebration! Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire, enjoy live music, hayrides through the park, storytelling, dog costume contest, and parade with prizes for the winners, games, and more! $5 per person includes food and all activities. All proceeds support a new nature center in…

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring the entire family to our 17th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on the front lawn of Widefield Parks & Recreation! Festivities will include kids crafts, photo booth, s’mores, cookies, hot cocoa, carolers, Santa, and more. This is a free event for the community. Help us help others! Donate gently used or new coats starting in November…

Nature Hikes With Santa

Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Sana to see what gifts nature gives us. Afterwards, enjoy seasonal tunes with the band, Peppergrass, and make paper snowflakes! Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.…

Balloon Festival Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Spring’s Labor Day Balloon Festival is a fun event for the entire family. Taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Labor Day weekend guests can watch as approximately 65 hot air balloons float around the city. There will be food vendors, skydiving demonstrations, music, food vendors, and fun…

52nd Annual Fountain Fall Festival

Fountain, CO – The annual Fall Festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, drawing thousands of people from all walks of life. Featuring a lively parade, great food, and a range of vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to local products, this festival truly has something for everyone. Plus, with fun activities like live…

Fountain Creek Regional Park Concert

Free Concert at Fountain Creek Regional Park from 6pm – 8 pm on August 30, 2022 featuring “Soul School” playing music ( Four Tops, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang) for your enjoyment. Date: 8/30/2022Time: 6 pm – 8 pmLocation: 2010 Duckwood Rd, Fountain, CO

7th Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival

The 7th Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival promises to be a special event! Join public, private and non-profits for an ecotourism birding and nature festival that promotes conservation and education to explore the natural and agricultural heritage resources of the Pikes Peak Region. Spring migration along Colorado’s Front Range is often full of surprises.…

Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting a Chocolate Bunny Walk and Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. & 1:00-2:00 p.m. Meet a live rabbit, learn about rabbits via a fun, interactive slide show, then hunt for eggs as you hike through the woods. For children ages 2-10…