WMMI Harvest Festival
2019-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver)
Join the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 Northgate Blvd., Colorado Springs) the weekend of October 5 & 6 for their Annual Harvest Festival and Miners’ Pumpkin Patch. The festival is fun for all ages and includes: a pumpkin patch, children’s play area, hay rides, straw maze, games and local vendors. The festival hours are 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on October 5 and 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on October 6.

Miner’s Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-13 12:00 - 16:00
Admission: $10/person, children under 3 are free (admission includes one pumpkin, additional pumpkins are $5)
Open:
Saturday October 12, 19, 26: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00
Sunday October 13, 20, 27: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00

Tri-Lakes Community and Business Expo
2019-10-17 16:00 - 19:00
Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA on Thursday, October 17 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes YMCA (17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument) for the Community and Business Expo to see what a great variety of businesses the Tri-Lakes has to offer. Find an up to date vendor list at www.trilakeschamber.com.

Boo at the Zoo
2019-10-18 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.

Wishing Star Farm Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-19 09:00 - 17:00
24024 Highway 94, Ellicott, CO 80808
Admission: $10/person, children under 2 are free
Pumpkins: $4 any size
Open:
September 19-October 31
Monday-Wednesday: Schools, churches, homeschool, daycares only
Thursday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Colorado Pumpkin Patch
2019-10-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-21 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 21-October 31
Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Fine Art and Crafts Market
2019-10-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-27 10:00 - 15:00
The Fine Art and Crafts Market is Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 from 10:00 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.

Creepy Crawl 5K
2019-10-26 09:30 - 12:00
The 12th Annual Creepy Crawl 5k and Kids’ Monster Dash, presented by Kaiser Permanente Colorado will be held on October 26 at the Palmer Lake Sante Fe Trailhead. The 5k begins at 9:30 a.m. and the free kids’ fun run starts at 10:30 a.m. You get a great run/walk, a race shirt, chipped timing, a chance to win tons of prizes, get full on food, and have a howlin’ good time! Take advantage of early bird pricing. Price goes up on race day, so register now at www.ppymca.org.
Start preparing your costumes and your running legs now! Prizes go to the top three in each age division as well as best costumes.
The Tri-Lakes YMCA invites you and your friends and family to scare up some fun and help those less fortunate. The Creepy Crawl 5k Run/Walk helps raise money to give all lower income families the opportunity to participate in YMCA programs and membership. All funds raised stay right here in our community and will provide a hand up to a family in need.

Manitou Springs Emma Crawford Coffin Races
2019-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
The legend of Emma Crawford lives again in Manitou Springs with spooky fun for the whole family on Saturday, October 26 at Downtown Historic Manitou Springs (800 Manitou Avenue). The parade begins at 12:00 followed by 70 different teams racing coffins for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in Historic Downtown Manitou Springs. Miss Emma will be crowned this year, so come dressed to impress! For more information, visit www.manitousprings.org.

Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild
2019-10-31 09:00 - 20:00, 2019-11-03 11:00 - 15:00
The Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild is holding its 55th Annual Fall Show and Sale October 31-November 3 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. The sale will be held at the Black Forest Community Center located at 12530 Black Forest Road in Colorado Springs.
More than 90 artisan and culinary members will sell their work including quilts, baby items, painting, pottery jewelry, woodwork, stained glass, jams and jellies, and much more.
Admission is free. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit the Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and Black Forest Cares. For more information, visit www.bfacg.org.

Town Hall Trick or Treat
2019-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
On October 31 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., enjoy an afternoon full of treats, free of tricks, and safe, family-friendly fun at Monument Town Hall (645 Beacon Lite Rd., Monument). Please help give back to the community by participating in the “Cans for Candy” food drive this year. All nonperishable food items will be donated to help local families in need.

Safe Trick or Treat
2019-10-31 16:00 - 18:00
Bring the kids to downtown Monument for a night of safe trick or treating on October 31 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. as Monument Merchants provide treats while children show off their creative costumes.

Holiday Open House
2019-11-01 - 2019-11-03
Kick off the Holiday Season with the Historic Monument Merchants. On November 1 & 2, shop Historic Downtown Monument for sales, door prizes, holiday décor, refreshments and special events. This event is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade
2019-11-02 10:00 - 12:00
On Saturday, November 2 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.

Monthly Education Series: Exit Strategy
2019-11-06 12:30 - 14:30
Is my business sellable? Will I ever get to retire from my business? If you have these questions, then the Tri-Lakes Chamber Monthly Education Program on Wednesday, November 6 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) is for you! This event is free. Please RSVP at www.chamberorganizer.com.

WMMI Speakers’ Bureau Lecture
2019-11-12 20:00 - 22:00
When you think of Colorado you might think of the mountains, mining and maybe even agriculture. It may come as a surprise to you to learn that Colorado ranks #5 in the US for crude oil and natural gas production with a history that dates back to 1881. Join the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs) for a lecture on November 12 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. that will cover the history of the major oil and gas fields in our state, a little of the development of technology used in the industry, and some of the current opportunities and challenges that exist. This event is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. RSVP at rsvp@wmmi.org.

Indoor Farmer's Market
2019-11-16 10:00 - 15:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Turkey Trot 5K
2019-11-28 09:15 - 13:00
The Briargate Family YMCA is hosting the 22nd annual Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Tiny Trot on Thursday, November 28 beginning at 8:15 a.m. at the Briargate YMCA (4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs). The eagerly anticipated holiday event is a fundraiser for the YMCA. The funds raised allow the YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need. Register for the race at www.ppymca.org.

Small Business Saturday
2019-11-30 - 2019-12-01
Mark your calendar; Small Business Saturday is November 30. Small Business Saturday is a day where every shopper can play a part to help support their local economy and the small business owners who provide the majority of our economic growth. By shopping small and local, the majority of the money stays within the community. Go ahead, get your holiday shopping started or buy a little something for yourself. Whatever you do, plan on spending your Saturday after Thanksgiving shopping local.

Palmer Lake Fire Chili Supper and Star Lighting
2019-11-30 17:30 - 20:00
Enjoy a hearty chili dinner on November 30 at 12 Valley Crescent St. in Palmer Lake from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. before the Palmer Lake Star is lit. Enjoy pictures with Santa, hay rides, hot chocolate and listen to Christmas carolers. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.

Electric Safari
2019-12-06 18:30 - 21:30
There’s only one place in Colorado Springs where you can see over one million glittering lights and 85 animated light sculptures and wild animals – The Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle. Get into the holiday spirit while you wait your turn to meet Santa! Santa Claus will be taking holiday wishes each night through December 23. Electric Safari is open December 6-8, December 13-23 and December 25-January 1, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The last admission is sold at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.cmzoo.org for more information.

13th Annual North Pole Craft Fair
2019-12-07 10:00 - 17:00
The 13th Annual North Pole at Tri-Lakes Arts and Crafts Fair is Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Grace Best School (66 Jefferson St.) in Monument. In addition to great arts and crafts available for purchase, District 38 choirs and bands will be performing holiday music throughout the day. The event will also feature the Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church Cookie Walk. Admission is free with nonperishable food item, toys, or cash donation to be given to Tri-Lakes Cares.

Small Town Christmas
2019-12-07 11:00 - 19:00
Visit Historic Downtown Monument on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and celebrate the warmth and magic of the holiday season with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus and their reindeer, hayrides, crafts, ice skating, a tree lighting and other traditional Christmas activities. Visit https://www.downtownmonument.org for more information.

Monument Tree Lighting
2019-12-07 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Town of Monument for the Monument Tree Lighting event in Limbach Park (at the corner of Front St. and Second St.) on Saturday, December 7. Santa will light the trees at 5:00 p.m. and visit with children until 6:00 p.m. Please bring a canned food item for the Tri-Lakes Cares or a new, unwrapped toy for Santa on Patrol.

Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade
2019-12-07 18:50 - 20:00
The Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade is Saturday, December 7 at 5:50 p.m. in Downtown Colorado Springs. The parade will run along Tejon Street starting at St. Vrain Street, running south and ending on Vermijo Avenue.

Colorado Gives Day
2019-12-10 - 2019-12-11
Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power non-profits.
This year Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 10, and features a $1.5 million Incentive Fund. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day will receive a portion of the fund, boosting the value of every dollar donated. Colorado Gives Day has grown to the state’s largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $182 million since it began in 2007.
Make your donations at ColoradoGives.org on December 10. You can also schedule in advance right now at ColoradoGives.org.
