Miners Pumpkin Patch
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 Northgate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80921, United States
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Every Saturday in October
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs
Get ready for hayrides, pumpkin picking, lawn games, food trucks, and so much MORE. Each weekend brings something new — from magical moments with a real magician to up-close animal encounters and surprise guest appearances you won’t want to miss!
It’s fall-filled fun you’ll want to come back for again and again. See you there! Visit wmmi.org for more information.

Colorado Farm and Art Market (Saturday)
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00
We operate weekly outdoor markets June through October on Wednesdays and Saturdays, a Winter Wonderland market in December, and twice-monthly spring markets from March through May.
More information can be found on the specific pages for each market.
We are proud to serve SNAP recipients at both of our market locations. Visit the information booth to swipe your EBT card and receive SNAP coupons for food purchases. In addition, we will match the first $20 you spend in Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) provided by Double Up Colorado. These can be spent on any fresh produce items from our wonderful regional farmers!
CFAM is also a participating WIC market! WIC is a program created for pregnant people, parents, and their children to provide increased access to fresh and healthy foods. WIC recipients can come to CFAM to use their vouchers for local fruits, veggies, and herbs. Visit the information booth to learn more!

Creepy Crawl 5K
2025-10-25 10:30 - 17:00 | Palmer Lake, 199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, United States
Join the Pikes Peak YMCA for the 17th annual Creepy Crawl 5K and Kids’ Monster Dash at the spooky yet beautiful Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be treasure to be had along the way. You’ll have a great time while making it possible for our friends and neighbors in need to access membership and programs at the Y. Register early to get your Creepy Crawl T-Shirt. Day of registration not guaranteed a shirt that day.
Saturday, October 25, 10:30 a.m.
Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trail in Palmer Lake
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/PalmerLake/CreepyCrawl5K

Colorado Springs Sunday Market
2025-10-26 09:00 - 14:00
“Starting June 2025, Acacia Park comes to life every other Sunday with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Colorado Springs. This curated community market brings together farm-fresh food, handcrafted goods, and local art in the heart of downtown.”

Free Math Tutoring
2025-10-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
The Free Monument Math Program, proudly sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club, helps students of all ages—from elementary through adults—build confidence and curiosity in math. Whether you’re strengthening skills, tackling challenging concepts, preparing for tests, or learning practical math for work and life, our friendly adult volunteer tutors are here to help you succeed.
We cover everything from counting 123’s, addition, and subtraction to algebra (Pre, I, II), geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus (AB, BC, 3), statistics, business math, and ACT, SAT, and GED prep. Whatever the topic, our adult tutors—including teachers, professors, engineers, and scientists—are ready to support learners of all ages!
When: EVERY Wednesday, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM (follows D38 calendar & cancellations)
Where: Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive
No appointments needed—just drop in! (Last walk-in at 6 PM.)
It’s FREE! Questions? Email monumentmath@gmail.com.
Want to get involved in local community service? The Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club welcomes you! Find out more at www.TLRotary.com

Downtown Monument Safe Trick or Treat
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Monument, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Bring the kids downtown for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument merchants provide treats, activities and show-off their creative costumes.
Friday, October 31, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in downtown Monument

End Daylight Savings Time
2025-11-02 02:00 - 02:01
As the days grow shorter and autumn moves toward winter, it’s almost time to turn our clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 2, at 2:00 a.m., when we “fall back” one hour. This change means lighter mornings, darker evenings, and—at least for that first day—a welcome extra hour of sleep.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first widely adopted during World War I as a way to conserve fuel and energy. The idea was that shifting an hour of daylight into the evening reduced the need for artificial lighting. The U.S. has adjusted the dates and rules over the years, but the practice of changing our clocks twice a year remains.
While some states are considering eliminating the time change altogether, for now it’s still part of our seasonal rhythm. As you reset your clocks, it’s also a great reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and replace batteries if needed.
Enjoy the extra hour of rest, take advantage of the brighter mornings, and prepare for cozy evenings that arrive a little sooner each day.

Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival
2025-11-08 08:00 - 17:00
On Saturday, November 8, Georgetown, Colorado, comes alive with bighorn sheep and celebration. Georgetown is the proud home of one of the oldest and largest bighorn herds in the entire state, and their pride is especially contagious in the fall.
All eyes anticipate viewing these beautiful mountain beasts at the Bighorn Sheep Festival. Join the crowds in Georgetown on November 8 as visitors and locals alike enjoy wildlife programs, children’s activities, hikes, music, crafts, and more.

Colorado Springs Women’s Expo
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 16:00
The 20th Annual Colorado Springs Women’s Expo With A Cause is the largest two-day event for women in Colorado Springs and will bring women together to sample & shop their way through 170 booths and enjoy special events on 2 Stages!
Connect with inspiring guests. Enjoy celebrity performances. Watch runway fashion shows. Shop fashion boutiques. Indulge in a beauty makeover. Get inspired by home pavilion experts. Watch chef demonstrations. Indulge in tasty treats in the food pavilion & more! Bring your girlfriends, your mom, your daughter and share the fun.
Saturday November 8, 2025 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday November 9, 2025 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets: $7 general admission in person, children 8 and under free. Parking is Free.

More Information about the Expo:
https://www.womenslivingexpo.com/colorado-springs-expo/

All Pikes Peak Reads: Author Meg Long
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) has announced their 2025 selections for All Pikes Peak Reads, its annual community reading program. This year, the Library District has returned to choosing one book for each age group as it has done in the past. The four selections include:
Fuzz by Mary Roach (adult)
Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long (teen)
Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case (juvenile)
Butterflies Are Pretty…Gross! By Rosemary Mosco (juvenile)

All Pikes Peak Reads provides residents with a unique opportunity to feel connected with their community by reading the same book together. The annual program focuses on celebrating literature, improving community connections, and fostering dialogue across social, cultural, and generational lines. Each year, PPLD selects titles that focus on timely topics and plans a variety of community-wide programs and activities to pair with the book. This year’s titles all relate to nature, whether it is exploring the surprising world of butterflies, surviving in the winter wilderness, learning about monarch butterfly migration, or reading about human-wildlife interactions.
You may also join Pikes Peak Library District as they welcome this year’s authors to discuss their books during in-person or virtual author visits. Visits will be followed by an audience Q&A. At in-person visits, the author will be available for book signing following the Q&A, and books will be available for purchase during the event from Poor Richard’s Books & Gifts.
Registration is suggested for the in-person events but not required. When you register for one of the virtual events, you will receive an email with the link to access the event. Visit https://ppld.org/appr to register for these discussions:

All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Author Rosemary Mosco: Wed., Oct. 1 at 10 a.m., Online
All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Author Mary Roach: Sat., Oct. 11 at 11 a.m., Online
All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Author Meg Long: Sat., Nov. 8 at 11 a.m., East Library
All Pikes Peak Reads Presents: Author and cartoonist Jonathan Case: Sat., Nov. 15 at 11 a.m., Library 21c

All Pikes Peak Reads: Author and cartoonist Jonathan Case
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00

Magic of Lights
2025-11-26 17:30, 2025-11-27 17:30, 2025-11-28 17:30, 2025-11-29 17:30, 2025-11-30 17:30, 2025-12-01 17:30, 2025-12-02 17:30, 2025-12-03 17:30 and 5 more dates
Magic of Lights returns to Pikes Peak International Raceway now through January 3. The track will transform into a dazzling drive-through holiday spectacular featuring over two million lights and Colorado’s longest light tunnel. Enjoy festive scenes like Toyland, Winter Wonderland, and Reindeer Road, plus the Jolly Holiday Village with photos with Santa, s’mores, and games. Presented by Family Entertainment Live, this family-friendly experience runs nightly from 5:30–9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) through Saturday, January 3.
Pikes Peak International Raceway is located at 6650 Midway Ranch Rd, Fountain, CO 80817

Turkey Trot 2025
2025-11-27 08:15 - 17:00
The Annual YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Tiny Trot have been family holiday traditions for years! This 5k annually attracts over 4,000 participants to start off their Thanksgiving Day! All proceeds from the Turkey Trot 5K benefit the YMCA and provide support to a family or individual in need.
The Turkey Trot 5K is a family-friendly event that’s both stroller- and dog-friendly. Enjoy the welcoming community atmosphere with your loved ones this Thanksgiving!
When: Thursday, November 27
Where: Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/ColoradoSprings/TurkeyTrot5KSprings

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 18:00
As the holiday season gets underway, Small Business Saturday—November 29 this year—is a reminder to support the shops, restaurants, and service providers that keep our local economy strong.
It’s easy to default to online shopping or big-box retailers, but local businesses play a much bigger role in our day-to-day lives. They employ neighbors, contribute to community projects, and bring unique character to our area. Choosing to shop locally helps keep those businesses thriving and those benefits close to home.
Shopping small isn’t limited to retail. Picking up a meal at a neighborhood restaurant, booking a service, or purchasing a gift card from a local gym or salon are all meaningful ways to take part. These choices often come with a level of quality and personal attention you won’t find from larger chains.
There’s also a practical impact: money spent locally tends to stay in the community, supporting other businesses, jobs, and local initiatives. It’s a simple way to make your holiday spending work harder for the place where you live.
This November, consider carving out part of your holiday budget for Small Business Saturday. Explore what our area has to offer—you may be surprised at the unique options right in your own backyard. Supporting local businesses isn’t just good for the economy; it helps keep our community vibrant and connected.

Free Monument Math Tutoring
2025-12-03 15:30 | Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO, 80132, United States

Monument Hill Kiwanis Korner
2025-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Bear Creek Elementary School, 1330 Creekside Dr, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Monument Hill Kiwanis Club (MHKC) raises funds to enable our mission of Making a Difference for Youth and Our Community by conducting a one-day craft fair which will be held on December 6th between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
This year’s fair will be held in Bear Creek Elementary School, 1330 Creekside Dr., Monument (the intersection of Creekside and Leather Chaps). Vendors purchase space to present their wares for sale and local churches prepare baked goods for purchase by craft fair patrons. Entry is free but patrons are requested to bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to Tri-Lakes Cares (T-LC).
MHKC volunteers set up and break down the display area at Grace Best for the event and assist vendors when requested. Volunteers also provide assistance during the event to vendors or patrons. MHKC volunteers contribute about 100 hours annually to this project.
Last year’s North Pole Craft Fair drew nearly 2,000 visitors. They shopped 75 vendors (including Kiwanian Jim Taylor, shown here whose net profit from the sale of wooden toys are aggregated with booth space rentals). The net proceeds of their booth fees will be used to support programs to benefit youth in the Tri-Lakes area. This “Cookie Walk” will be hosted by Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church and will benefit T-LC. Additionally, last year T-LC received cash donations of more than $1,000, 653 lbs. of food as well as toys and games. Additionally, “4 Kidz” received donations of new and lightly used sports equipment. All of these donations will have a significant impact on the Christmas experience for the families served by T-LC.
See the MHKiwanis.org website for more information and join us for a meeting to see what we’re all about. See ad on previous page.
