Monument Kiwanis Empty Bowls
2022-10-12 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
MHKC raises funds to enable our mission of Making a Difference for Youth and Our Community by partnering with TriLakes Cares to conduct the Empty Bowls Dinner & Silent Auction in October. Tri-Lakes cares plans and executes the Silent Auction portion of the event and MHKC plans and executes the Empty Bowls Dinner.
Patrons may prepurchase a ticket to the event for $2 5 ($ 30 at the door) which entitles them to a bowl, a meal, entertainment, auction participation, and community fellowship. Annually, 800+ bowls are produced by local artists & schools and donated for the event at no cost. Paper bags to carry the bowls are decorated by D38 elementary students. Soup is donated by 25+ local restaurants and bread is donated by local stores. Beverages are donated by Home Depot and Serranos Coffee. Desserts are donated by local stores and MHKC volunteers coordinate with TLC, prepare publicity for the event, conduct ticket sales, arrange for entertainment, solicit, donations, provide kitchen support and collect, operate the event, and clean up afterward.
MHKC volunteers contribute about 1,000 hours annually to this project. This one and all night event raises more than $20,000 proceeds of the event are donated to our partner Tri-Lakes Cares for their mission.
This event takes place on Wednesday of the first full week of October of every year.
For more info, click here.

Air Force Football at UNLV
2022-10-15 20:00 - 2022-10-16 00:00

Boo at the Zoo
2022-10-21 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 runs October 21-23, and 28-31 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Tickets are now available for advanced purchase. Visit www.cmzoo.org to purchase tickets.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Haunted House – ages 6 and up, strobe lights in use (Lodge at Moose Lake),
Spooky Graveyard – (Scutes Family Gallery),
Trick-or-treat at Spooky Treat Stations (throughout the Boo at the Zoo path),
Pirate’s Cove – (Australia Walkabout),
Lighted Pumpkin Patch – (My Big Backyard),
Photo Opportunities – If you’ve got it, haunt it! Perfect selfie spots are everywhere at Boo at the Zoo. See if you can find our special year-specific banners and tag your posts: #BOOCMZOO
Sky Ride – $3 at Sky Ride ticket booth (be in line by 7:30 p.m., last ride at 8 p.m.),
Giraffe and Budgie feeding experiences.

TIMED E-TICKETS ARE REQUIRED:
– Timed e-tickets must be purchased in advance, and are subject to selling out.
– Your ticket will indicate the earliest time you can enter the Zoo.
– From the ticketed time, you have a half-hour window to enter the Zoo (for example, if your ticket is for 4 p.m., you need to be in line to enter the Zoo by 4:30 p.m.).
– Once you’re inside, you are welcome to stay at Boo at the Zoo until the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
ONLINE ADVANCE TIMED TICKETS

Ages 3-64 $24.75
Ages 2 and under 75¢
Members $19.75
Members 2 & Under 75¢
Military** and age 65+*** $22.75

*For details about purchasing discounted BOO Member tickets, see the CMZoo Member area below.
75¢ of each ticket is allocated to Quarters for Conservation. Quarters for Conservation (Q4C) is an exciting way that you can contribute to wildlife conservation work. Through the collection of quarters, we’ll provide funding for new and existing wildlife conservation projects. This program provides an opportunity to engage our guests in wildlife conservation in our region and around the globe.

Air Force Football vs. Boise State
2022-10-22 17:00 - 21:00

Air Force Football at Army
2022-11-05 09:30 - 13:30

Colorado Springs Veteran's Day Parade
2022-11-05 10:00 - 11:00
Mission Statement

To honor all veterans and to educate and inspire community awareness while paying tribute to the service and sacrifices veterans have endured in the pursuit of freedom for our country.
Tejon Street from Boulder to Vermijo

Learn more about the Parade History here: Colorado Springs Veteran’s Day Parade History

Air Force Football vs. New Mexico
2022-11-12 14:30 - 18:30

Tri-Lakes Women's Club: Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour
2022-11-18 11:00 - 17:00
Visit 5 Northern El Paso County Homes, each professionally decorated in the spirit of the Holidays.
A Tri-Lakes Women’s Club event to benefit local nonprofits, education providers, and public service agencies.

Denver Christkindlmarket
2022-11-18 12:00 - 22:00, 2022-11-20 12:00 - 20:00, 2022-12-15 12:00 - 22:00
Experience the warmth and charm of an authentic German Holiday Market right in the heart of Denver at Civic Center Park (101 W. 14th Avenue). Stroll through alleys lined with cozy wooden huts and shop for unique, finely crafted artisan gifts and tasty treats brought to you by local and international small businesses. As cheerful sounds of live holiday music fill the air, savor the season with traditional glühwein, German biers, and traditional holiday fare from across Europe.
Every year, from November to December, guests of the Market are invited to explore the magic of Europe during the holidays – no passport required.
Families with children of all ages are welcome at the market! There will be plenty of entertainment for children, as well as sweets and pastry vendors and an opportunity to meet the Christkind (the market’s namesake!) and Saint Nikolaus on specific dates. Hot chocolate will also be served at the market. Children may enjoy the dance floor in front of the stage – an opportunity to dance to the live music in the Festival Hall.
Market Hours
​Now through December 23
Sunday – Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm
Exceptions:
Final Week, December 15 – December 23:
11 am – 9pm

Air Force Football vs Colorado State
2022-11-19 10:00 - 11:00

Turkey Trot 5K
2022-11-24 09:00 - 12:00
The Turkey Trot 5K and Kids’ Tiny Trot is the eagerly anticipated holiday event of the season and fundraiser for the YMCA. This fundraiser enables the YMCA to provide scholarships to local families in need, which, in turn, allows them access to the YMCA and its many programs. Get ready to wobble before you gobble on Thursday, November 24. The Kids’ Tiny Trot begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K race begins at 9:00 a.m.at the Briargate YMCA (4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920). Register at www.runsignup.com/Race/CO/ColoradoSprings/TurkeyTrot5KSprings.

Small Business Saturday
2022-11-26 11:00 - 19:00
Celebrate the locally-owned businesses in historic downtown Monument with special holiday events and offers! When you shop locally, rather than online or in other cities, more revenue stays here, and that directly benefits our community. This is the most important shopping day of the year for our local economy. Shopping and dining at locally owned businesses may not seem like such a big deal, but the economic impact is vitally important to the economic health of Monument.

Air Force Football at San Diego State
2022-11-26 20:00 - 2022-11-27 00:00

The 39th Annual Festival of Lights Parade
2022-12-03 18:45 - 19:45
Pikes Peak region’s most beloved holiday traditions, the Festival of Lights Parade, returns Saturday, December 3. The Parade is put on each year by a dedicated volunteer board of directors who supervise two contract employees to bring together an event that delights crowds of 40,000-50,000 on Tejon Street in Downtown Colorado Springs each holiday season! The Parade features nearly 100 beautifully lighted and decorated entries and is broadcast LIVE on media sponsor KKTV. Local companies and organizations, large and small, create holiday fantasies to share with children of ALL ages
The parade starts at 5:50 at Tejon and St. Vrain heading south and will last for approximately one hour.
With 40,000 plus people in attendance, parking downtown can be a challenge. If you cannot find on street parking, please make use of the five parking garages which all are only a block or less from the parade. The parking garages are located in these locations:
Plaza of the Rockies building on Colorado Ave. between Nevada and Tejon
Garage on Nevada and Colorado
Bus Barn on Nevada and Kiowa
Under the Antlers Hotel on Cascade – enter off W. Pikes Peak or Colorado Ave.
Parking Garage on Cascade and Bijou with a special rate of $5 after 3pm.

Holly & Ivy Holiday Concert
2022-12-13 20:00 - 22:00
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present its highly-anticipated annual holiday concert “Holly & Ivy,” December 13 and 14 from 7pm to 9pm at the Pikes Peak Center. This year’s theme is “A Holiday Serenade” with classic holiday music and exciting new works, featuring virtuosic soloists and eclectic small group arrangements.
Free tickets will be available at the Pikes Peak Center Box Office beginning December 4 with a limit of 4 tickets per person. The Pikes Peak Center is located at 190 South Cascade Avenue, in Colorado Springs.

Christmas Eve at Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church
2022-12-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-12-24 20:00 - 21:00
3:00pm Service – Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion
5:00pm Service – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
7:00pm Service – Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

Nursery Provided at all 3 services for children aged 4 and under

TECO Model Train Show
2023-02-04 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-05 11:00 - 16:00
The TECO model train show features Colorado rail fanning destinations. The February 4 & 5 show is at the Colorado Springs Event Center. Take part in Seek & Find – a scavenger hunt for children of all ages, play on the switch puzzle, or join a box car race. How-to clinics for beginner and advanced modelers and historical presentations. Visit the vendors. See the layouts.
Saturday, February 4, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 5, 10:00am-3:00pm
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO
$10.00 —Seniors, military – $1 discount. Children 12 & under, free

Valentine’s Day Bash
2023-02-11 13:00 - 19:00
Saturday, February 11
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Norris Penrose Event Center
1045 Lower Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs
180 local crafters, food trucks, a Valentine’s Day photo booth, raffles, door prizes, a craft table for kids to make their own Valentine’s Day cards.
Free admission!

Fishing 101
2023-02-17 16:00 - 18:00
Have an interest in fishing but don’t know where to begin? Come learn all about freshwater fishing as we explore the exciting opportunities our state has to offer. With Colorado being one of the top freshwater fishing destinations in the world, we want you to feel confident in going out to reel in the big one. In this seminar styled program you will learn everything you need to know about fishing and how to get started. Come learn from local pros and special guest. Secure your spot for this special presentation! We have some special guest speakers coming in from some awesome organizations including the Pikes Peak Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Pikes Peak Bassmasters, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Hear it directly from the pros in this 2-hour presentation and Q&A to follow.
Friday, February 17
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd
Colorado Springs, CO
Pre-registration required, $5 per person & $4 per member & military
For registration, please call 719-520-6977 or visit web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/coelpasowt.wsc/search.html

Cripple Creek Ice Festival
2023-02-18 11:00 - 18:00
The organizers of the Cripple Creek Ice Festival are excited to announce the return of the Cripple Creek Ice Festival, February 18-26, 2023.
New sponsors have been identified and the City of Cripple Creek has approved their sponsorship of the event, which paves the way for a larger more exciting event than ever before. The head-to-head carving challenges will also be returning to the event on Saturdays. Carvers will compete in a stadium setting for a $1,000 cash prize each weekend. Carving teams will also be doing their best to win the People’s Choice Award for an overall cash prize of $5,000.
Plan your visit and cast your vote for the most impressive carving. For more information, visitcripplecreek.com.

Tween: Campfire Stories in the Library
2023-02-21 17:30 - 18:30
Experience the joy and goosebumps of campfire stories, bring a friend, a blanket or sleeping bag to lay on the floor, and a favorite scary story. Create a memento to take home to help remember this amazing camping adventure. S’mores anyone? For ages 9 – 12. Call for more information (719) 531-6333 ext. 7005
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Monument Library
1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr.
Monument, CO 80132

The Springs Home Show
2023-02-24 13:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-25 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-26 12:00 - 17:00
Whether you’re planning on upgrading your home or need a reliable contractor to fix your leaking roof, The Springs Home Show is the spot to find local remodeling experts. Local and national exhibitors offering exclusive deals and discounts. Save time and money while at the Springs Home Show.
February 24-26
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Colorado Springs Event Center
960 Palmer Park Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Presents: The Sleeping Giants
2023-02-25 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy an Irish Band as Irish as one can get. Two Irish lads and a long-time group of Irish musicians will get you thinking you’re in Ireland. Featuring guitar, fiddles, accordion, concertina, bodhran, and beautiful vocals, the evening promises loads of authentic and traditional merriment for the entire family. Adding to the evening, THE SLEEPING GIANTS will feature a lively demonstration by nationally acclaimed Irish dancers. Witness up close how their driving dance moves complement traditional reels, jigs, and hornpipes. Take a step back to Old Ireland for an evening of raucously good fun.
Saturday, February 25
7 p.m. Doors 6 p.m.
Advance Tickets: TLCA Members $20 / Non-Members $25
Day of Show Tickets: TLCA Members $25 / Non-Members $30
TLCA
304 Hwy 105
Palmer Lake, CO
719-481-0475
