The El Paso County Fountain Creek Nature Center has been awarded the Sustainability in Action Award at the 2025 Visit Colorado Springs Tourism Awards Celebration. The Award honors tourism and hospitality organizations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region. Fountain Creek Nature Center was recognized for…
The 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration: The Year of the Horse There will martial arts demonstrations, Tea House, Chinatown Market Place, Kid Zone, Asian Entertainment. Visit vendors from 1 0:30 am to 4:30 am no fee to enter. Their will be two ticketed performances: Performance 1: 11 AM Performance 2: 1:30 pm Tickets are available at…
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 – 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…
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…
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…
Waste Connections and City of Fountain have partnered again to help Clean Up our community. Starting Oct. 1st, residents of Fountain can come to City Hall to pick up a voucher to dump 1 truck load at the landfill for FREE for the month of October.
Calhan, CO– The Fairgrounds Corporation will present the second annual Boots in the Park event to be held at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on March 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Boots in the Park is a fundraising event to support facility and program upgrades at the El Paso…
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…
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.…
Honor a Veteran with a wreath this December 18th. Show your support to our veterans by honoring them with a remembrance wreath for Christmas. Each wreath is only $15. Wreaths Across America is a national fundraising program to honor veterans with beautiful fresh evergreen wreaths on veterans’ graves in December. “We have 218 veterans’ graves,”…
This years Labor Day Balloon Lift Off in Colorado Springs will have nearly 80 balloons filling our skies. The event takes place on September 4th to the 6th at Memorial Park at 5:30 am. Balloon s lift off at 7:00 am. This is a free event for the whole family. Bring your chairs, camera and…
The Security Fire Department is hosting its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in Security, Colorado at the Fire Station located at 400 Security Blvd. Firefighters cooking up a Fourth of July Breakfast This years event is on July 4, 2021starting at 6:00 am and runs through 11:00 am. Fire Truck on displayCome and see…
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division, in cooperation with the city of Colorado Springs, and several other community organizations, have planned a Black Hawk helicopter flyover from approximately 6:55 – 8p.m., Saturday. The flyover is a special Independence Day tribute to honor the military men and women, past and…
After being closed to the public since March 17 due to COVID-19 restrictions, which is the longest closure in our 94-year history, we are now able to welcome our members and guests back to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! We have put many precautions in place, so you can feel comfortable and confident during your visit to the…
TÓ NANEESDIZÍ, DINÉTAH, (TUBA CITY, NAVAJO NATION) — As COVID-19 cases on the Navajo Nation reach 1,127 with 44 deaths, the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund is building momentum to address a food and water crisis in the area with support from actor Jason Momoa. A massive truck carrying 28 pallets with 1,540…
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