RAD Program
2018-08-23 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Denver)
RAD (Real Alternatives to Drugs and Drinking) is a program started by Palmer Ridge student Brandon Pappas to change the culture of drugs and drinking that is pervasive in many high schools across the country. The program currently has chapters at Palmer Ridge High School, Lewis Palmer High School and Discovery Canyon High School Campus.
RAD events are put on by students, for students, and are a way for high school students to have fun on Friday nights. By offering an alternative to parties, RAD keeps students safe while still providing them with the social events they enjoy. RAD events take place from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday nights at the Young Life Teen Center in the Tri-Lakes YMCA or at the Monument Ice Rinks.
All events are free and open to all high schoolers with a valid ID. Activities at these events include soccer, volleyball, basketball, foosball, cornhole, board games and more. Visit www.ppymca.com for a complete schedule of events.

Monument Movie Nights
2018-08-24 19:00 - 21:30
Enjoy summer evenings under the big screen. This summer the Town of Monument will present outdoor movie nights. Movie nights are free to the public and will take place at the Tri-Lakes YMCA on Jackson Creek Parkway. Everyone is invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie under the stars. The next movie night is Friday, August 24. “Remember The Titans” will be shown at the Tri-Lakes YMCA. Activities and concessions will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the movie will begin at dark (about 8:30). Please leave your pets at home.

Taste of Palmer Lake
2018-08-25 13:00 - 16:00
Sample all the delicious food that Palmer Lake has to offer on Saturday, August 25 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in beautiful downtown Palmer Lake. Tickets are on sale at all Palmer Lake restaurants for $20. Tickets will be available for $25 the day of the event.

Monthly Education Series: Basics of Bookkeeping
2018-08-28 09:00 - 12:00
Take part in a free bookkeeping workshop on August 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. This workshop is designed for the entrepreneur with little or no experience in business accounting and is taught by a local CPA, Paul DuMond. The workshop will cover functions of record keeping: cash versus accrual systems, recording transactions, revenue, expenses and depreciation, and accounts payable and receivable. This seminar is great for both small business owners, and business assistants in charge of financial transactions and record keeping. The event is free, but you must register online at www.chamberorganizer.com.

Labor Day Liftoff
2018-08-31 06:30 - 21:00
Head to Memorial Park bright and early on Friday, August 31 through Monday, September 3 for
Labor Day Liftoff. Opening ceremonies begin each morning at 6:30 a.m. with hot air balloon
inflations beginning at 7:00 a.m. After all the launches are complete, stick around on Saturday
and Sunday to watch the Wings of Blue U.S. Airforce Skydiving Team demonstration, an
Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even
purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime. Evening sessions begin at
6:30 p.m. with another demonstration Saturday from the Wings of Blue and live entertainment
both Saturday and Sunday.

Monu-Palooza Music Festival
2018-09-02 13:00 - 19:00
Spend Sunday September 2 at Limbach Park (at the southwest corner of Front St. and Second St. in Monument) for a day of music. In addition to a great musical lineup, food trucks will be on site. Monu-Palooza begins at 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend!

Flying Horse Summer Concerts in the Park
2018-09-06 18:00 - 21:00
Angel Mist Park at Flying Horse is the place to be on the first and third Thursday of each month this summer. Concerts are from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. All concerts are free! Food trucks will be onsite and lawn chairs and picnic suppers are encouraged. Rain and inclement weather may cause postponement or rescheduled concerts. For more information contact the Flying Horse HOA office at 719-389-0700. Angel Mist Park at Flying Horse is located at 13509 Silverton Road in Colorado Springs. Slopeside plays August 2 and John Weeks Band plays August 16.

Briarfest
2018-09-07 17:00 - 23:00, 2018-09-08 09:00 - 23:00, 2018-09-09 12:00 - 18:00
Briarfest, a community event held at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church at 8755 Scarborough Drive in Colorado Springs, is an event meant to bring unity to the community. This family friendly event will feature carnival rides, games, food, music, art, a silent auction and a beer garden. Proceeds from activities will benefit the Marian House and St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church.
Briarfest will be held Friday, September 7 from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m., Saturday September 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m., and Sunday September 9 from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. For a complete schedule and to register for events, visit www.briarfest.com.

Front Range Open Studios
2018-09-08 10:00 - 17:00
On September 8 and 9 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., tour the studios of 18 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the Tri-Lakes Region. See sculptures in steel and bronze, fine furniture crafting, ceramics, glass, fiber art, woodturning, quilting, jewelry and more. Try your hand at creating your own work of art or purchase the perfect piece for your home. Drawings will also be held for original works of art and gift cards to local restaurants. See how and where fine art and craft is made at one or more of the 16 studio locations. Visit www.frontrangeopenstudios.com for a downloadable map of the participating galleries.

Bines and Brews
2018-09-15 13:00 - 17:00
The best beer fest in the Tri-Lakes Area is Saturday, September 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Limbach Park (southwest corner of Front St. and Second St. in Monument). Only 350 tickets are available, so get yours now by visiting www.trilakeschamber.com. Tickets are $25 and $10 for designated drivers. Nobody under 21 is allowed (including designated drivers).
In addition to beers from local breweries, there will be food vendors and live music. Enjoy a beautiful Colorado day and fantastic Colorado beer!

5th Annual Tri-Lakes Celebration
2018-09-15 17:00 - 20:00
Visit Maguireville on September 15 for a silent auction, a performance by the Improvidence, tours of the Maguireville Estate and more! All profits from the Tri-Lakes Celebration will go toward supporting the Real Alternatives to Drugs and Drinking (RAD) Program, a student-run program offering an alternative to parties that keep students safe while still providing them with the social events they enjoy.
Tickets are $50 per person. There are only 100 tickets available, so register today. For an additional $10 you can be a part of the VIP Walking Tour at 4:30 p.m. To register, visit . Maguireville is located at 18110 Knollwood in Monument.

Wishing Star Farm Pumpkin Patch
2018-09-22 09:00 - 17:00
Wishing Star Farm
24024 Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808
Admission: $10/person, children under 2 are free
Pumpkins: $4 any size
Open: September 22-October 31
Monday-Wednesday: Schools, churches, home school, day cares only
Thursday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Colorado Pumpkin Patch
2018-09-22 09:00 - 17:00
Colorado Pumpkin Patch
18065 Saddlewood Rd., Monument CO 80132
Admission: $12/kids 3-17 years, $10/adults 18+, $9/military and seniors
Pumpkins: $2.50-$12
Open: September 22-October 31
Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Tri-Lakes YMCA Father-Daughter Dance
2018-09-22 17:00 - 19:00
Join the Tri-Lakes YMCA for an enchanted secret garden themed Father Daughter Dance on Saturday September 22 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.! Bring your daughters to attend a magical night of small bites, dancing and fun! There will be a surprise special guest and you will also receive a memory keepsake at the end of the night.
The cost is $40 for members and $50 for Non-members (1 dad and 1 daughter. Each additional daughter is $15). The Tri-Lakes YMCA is located at 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument.

Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
2018-09-29 10:00 - 17:00
Long Neck Pumpkin Farm
7595 California Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Admission: $12/person (includes activities and a pumpkin), $8/person (just activities), children under 2 are free
Open: September 29-October 29
Friday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Coffee With a Cop
2018-10-03 12:00 - 14:00
Please join El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies for a cup of coffee on Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Roost Coffee House (9633 Prominent Point, Colorado Springs). This is an opportunity for informal, friendly conversation, to answer your questions, offer tips and other information.

Green Thumbkin Pumpkin Patch
2018-10-05 10:00 - 17:00
Green Thumbkin Pumpkin Patch
7209 California Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Admission: $10/person, children under 2 are free
Open: October 1-October 29
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

7th Annual Reynolds Ranch Harvest Festival
2018-10-06 09:00 - 16:00
Carve out a little time and harvest some family fun at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 Northgate Blvd., Colorado Springs) on October 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season, enjoy the cool weather, and grow your farming spirit with activities for the whole family. There will be a pumpkin patch, face painting, a farmer’s market, hayrides, children’s games, gold and gem panning and more!
Admission is $5 and Museum Members can visit for free.

Miner's Pumpkin Patch
2018-10-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2018-10-07 12:00 - 16:00
Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 Northgate Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921)
Admission: $10/person, children under 3 are free (admission includes one pumpkin, additional pumpkins are $5)
Open: Saturday October 6, 13, 20, 27: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday October 7, 14, 21, 28: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rock Ledge Ranch Harvest Festival
2018-10-06 10:00 - 15:00
In recognition of the bounty of a traditional fall harvest, Rock Ledge Ranch is open for free of charge October 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The Chambers’ 1880s farm will be filled with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air. Ride a pony or a horse-drawn wagon, listen to old-time music, pick a pumpkin to take home, scramble for candy, kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie and tour the restored 1880s Rock Ledge House and 1907 Estate House. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, children $4 (children 5 and under are free).
The Rock Ledge Ranch is located at 1401 Recreation Way in Colorado Springs.

2018 Empty Bowls Dinner
2018-10-10 17:00 - 19:30
This year’s Monument Hill Kiwanis Empty Bowls event will be held at Lewis-Palmer High School (1300 Higby Rd., Monument) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10. Tickets for the event are $20 and are available at www.monumenthillkiwanis.org and at local merchants throughout the Monument area. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25. One child under 12 is free with each purchased ticket. Proceeds benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. For additional information, contact Dave Wittman at 925-683-8291 or email EmptyBowlsMHK@gmail.com.

First Responder and Family Appreciation BBQ
2018-10-13 12:00 - 16:00
The local community is planning a BBQ on October 13 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. to meet, honor and just say thanks to our area first responders. The BBQ will be held at Family of Christ Lutheran Church (675 Baptist Rd, Monument). Tri-Lakes First Responders, staff and families are invited to attend. If you are interested in volunteering, please email gordonreichal@aol.com or marcydeeds@gmail.com.

Tri-Lakes Business Expo
2018-10-18 16:00 - 19:00
Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Tri-Lakes YMCA on October 18 for the 2018 Business Expo. Local businesses will be present to showcase their products and services. The expo is from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes YMCA (17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument). Additional parking will be available at Lewis-Palmer High School.

Boo at the Zoo
2018-10-19 16:00 - 20:30
It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of the candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans. Support the Zoo’s efforts to reduce waste by bringing your own trick-or-treat bag from home.
Boo at the Zoo is October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 31 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with the last ticket sold at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available for advanced purchase and will be available for purchase at the gate ONLY if it is not sold out in advance. Visit www.cmzoo.org to purchase tickets.

Colorado Springs Veteran's Day Parade
2018-10-25 10:00 - 11:00
On Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m., be a part of a growing tradition in Colorado Springs — The Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day Parade has grown to be one of the biggest and best in the United States. The parade honors all veterans and educates and inspires community awareness while paying tribute to the service and sacrifice all veterans have endured in the pursuit of freedom. The parade starts at St. Vrain Street and proceeds south on Tejon Street ending at Vermijo Avenue.

Fine Art and Crafts Market
2018-10-27 09:00 - 16:30
The Fine Art and Crafts Market is Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Lewis Palmer High School (1300 Higby Rd., Monument). Over 100 vendors will be selling their handmade crafts, fine art and unique goods. Tickets are $6 at the door, children 12 and under are free.
