Air Force Football vs. New Mexico
2022-11-12 14:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver)

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

Free Day for Scouts at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
2023-03-04 10:00 - 17:00
Free Day for Scouts at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
Scouts and leaders in uniform receive free admission to the Dinosaur Resource Center on March 4. Various activity tables and demonstrations will be set up from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
The Dinosaur Resource Center was established in 2004. They offer a range of museum services related to fossils and fossil based exhibits.
The Dinosaur Resource Center is located at 201 S. Fairview Street in Woodland Park.
Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Make & Take: Starting Seeds Indoors
2023-03-09 10:30 - 12:30
Learn about starting garden plants from seed, and take home planted seed trays. The cost of this class is $20.

In this class, presented by Colorado State University Extension, participants will learn about starting garden plants from seed, differences in when and how to start various plants, and special considerations. You will have time to have your questions answered by an experienced instructor with over 20 years of experience starting all of her vegetables and some flowers in her Colorado garden.

Following the presentation, participants will have a hands-on opportunity to start their own variety seed tray to bring home, grow, transplant and enjoy in their personal gardens.

If you are unable to attend due to financial difficulties or if you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Irene.shonle@colostate.edu fourteen days in advance.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-take-starting-seeds-indoors-in-person-tickets-524005724227

March 8, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Colorado State University Extension
17 N. Spruce Street, 2nd Floor
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Kiwanis Korner Stars of Tomorrow
2023-03-19 14:00 - 17:00
Stars of Tomorrow, sponsored by Kiwanis and Lewis Palmer School District 38, is off to a rousing start. Kiwanis received applications from 53 acts featuring 77 performers.
Stars of Tomorrow will provide all applicants the opportunity to have their Performance Arts talent, which they hone on a regular basis, evaluated by professional judges. Contestants will be rated on Talent, Technique, Artistry, Presentation, Stage Presence and Selection of Material. Contestants will gain practical experience, receive valuable feedback and have the chance to compete for valuable prizes.
Auditions were held over four days in the last week of February to select the final 17 acts which will compete on March 19th in the Palmer Ridge High School Auditorium.
Applications were received from 15 acts in the Elementary category ($500 prize), 17 in Middle School category ($750 prize), and 21 in High School category scholarships of $2,000 and $1,000. Awards increase in the upper grade groups to recognize that older students have invested more time and expense into their training.
Ticket information is available at MHKiwanis.org

Castle Rock Home Show
2023-03-24 12:00 - 18:00
Castle Rock Home Show
Save big on all your home improvement projects and meet face to face with local and national vendors at the Castle Rock Home Show. Explore the latest products in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living, and more. Met with local contractors and remodeling experts and expect to be inspired. Visit https://castlerockhomeshow.com/

Friday, March 24 noon-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Douglas County Fairgrounds
500 Fairgrounds Road in Castle Rock

Soil Testing Lab: How to test your own soil
2023-03-25 09:30 - 11:30
Soil Testing Lab: How to test your own soil
Have you ever wanted to get your soil tested? In this class, presented by Colorado State University Extension, you will learn how to test your own soil sample from your home or garden. You will also learn how to interpret these results so that you can understand what can grow in your soil or how you can amend your soil to create more favorable growing conditions.
You will walk away from this class with a deeper understanding of the physics and chemistry of your soil and you will immediately be able to apply it. No previous physics or chemistry knowledge is required and both beginners and advanced gardeners will learn something new! Tests include pH, nitrate, phosphate, and texture. Please bring 2 cups of soil to test.
The class is $20. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-testing-lab-how-to-test-your-own-soil-in-person-tickets-524020919677
If you are unable to attend due to financial difficulties or if you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Irene.shonle@colostate.edu fourteen days in advance.

March 25, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Colorado State University Extension
17 N. Spruce Street, 2nd Floor
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

“Gordon & Me” with Eric Elison
2023-04-15 18:00 - 21:00
“Gordon & Me” with Eric Elison
Renowned Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Artist and Singer Songwriter, Eric Elison, returns to Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts with his fantastic tribute to the beloved Canadian Troubadour. Eric has been wowing crowds across the United States with performances of: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, If You Could Read My Mind, Sundown, Canadian Railroad Trilogy, and Carefree Highway. Eric’s vibrato laced baritone voice, and folk style 6 and 12 String Guitars will have you turning back the pages to the times when Gordon Lightfoot’s Legend was formed.
Eric Elison, known as The Lightfoot of The Rockies, will be backed by some highly talented musicians. After the Show, Eric will also celebrate the release of his first live album, “Just Me.” The album features recordings from Eric’s recent Tour to the Upper-Midwest. Fans of Gordon Lightfoot will want to own this album!
Elison’s spellbinding solo performances of: If You Could Read My Mind; Sundown; Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald; and many other Lightfoot gems are a must see for anyone wishing to experience the live music of Gordon Lightfoot.

Saturday, April 15
7:00 p.m. – Doors 6:00 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
