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2021 Monument Hill Farmers' Market
2021-05-22 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | CO
The Monument Hill Farmers Market is back for the 2021 season. The Farmers Market is every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 66 Jefferson St. in Monument. Bring your own bag and stock up on fresh produce, baked goods and hand-crafted items.

WMMI Harvest Festival
2020-10-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-10-03 09:00 - 16:00
Join the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 Northgate Blvd., Colorado Springs) the weekend of October 3 & 4 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 3 and 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on October 4.

2018 Empty Bowls Dinner
2020-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
We regret that we cannot serve a meal this year. However, handmade bowls will be available. An online $20 ticket purchase will entitle the donor to one bowl which they can pick out at a drive-through at the Lewis-Palmer High School South Parking Lot, on Saturday, October 3rd between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. As always, we will accept cash and/or food donations at the pickup point. Because our potters are also affected by COVID-19, we expect to have fewer bowls available. We’re seeking those who would like to “recycle” bowls for another donor. As always, Tri-Lakes Cares is conducting a Silent Auction—Online this year (details at Tri-LakesCares.org).
Find details and online ticket sales at MHKiwanis.org. All proceeds go to Tri-Lakes Cares. Help us enable TLC to give back to those less fortunate in our community.

Pueblo Chili and Frijoles Festival
2020-09-26 10:00 - 19:00
The smell of roasting chilies signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall. The annual Chile & Frijoles Festival, held each year the third weekend after Labor Day, is Pueblo’s harvest celebration. The festival is hosted by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.
Every year, thousands pay homage to Pueblo’s best-loved crop: green chilies, particularly Pueblo Chile. The event features live entertainment, street vendors, cooking competitions, and chilies, chilies, chilies! Held downtown along Union Avenue, the festival draws Pueblo residents as well as people from across the state and around the nation.
There are 2 farmers market locations where festival-goers can sample and purchase the season’s most-loved crop: the SRDA Parking Lot (230 N. Union Ave) and in front of the Vail Hotel (217 S. Grand Ave.).
The annual Chili and Frijoles festival is September 26-27 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Pueblo. Dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash. The $5 gate admission will NOT be required this year. Patrons may opt to donate gate admission and receive a coupon for $2 off any beverage.
Visit https://festival.pueblochamber.org/ for more information.

Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock
2020-09-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-09-12 09:00 - 18:00
The 31st Annual Colorado Artfest is Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Castle Rock (Perry Street between 3rd/South and Festival Park). This juried, fine arts show features artists from across the country, main stage entertainment, interactive exhibits for children and fabulous food. Admission is free.

Pikes Peak Challenge
2020-09-12 05:30 - 16:00
The Pikes Peak Challenge is a unique fundraising event that encourages registered participants to experience the excitement and success of hiking to the summit of Pikes Peak. Survivors of brain injury, family members and community supporters start their ascent up this magnificent 14,115-foot mountain at the base of Barr Trail in Manitou Springs. The Challenge will be held on Saturday, September 12. For additional information visit www.pikespeakchallenge.com.

Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off Moves to Citywide Celebration
2020-09-05 07:30 - 08:30
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off will take place this Labor Day Weekend in a heavily modified form. With this in mind, event organizers Hot Apple Productions, LLC and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation plan to bring hot air balloons to residents across Colorado Springs with an innovative twist. “The Colorado Springs community will be able to experience early morning balloon launches while balloons fill the city skyline, launching from numerous locations around town,” said Hot Apple Productions Managing Member, Scott Appelman, “Additionally, we will have a pop-up Balloon Glow, weather permitting. Locations to be determined for the upcoming Labor Day weekend”.
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off continues a 43-year tradition of a hot air balloon event in Colorado Springs. “I am happy to see this beloved event continue to make a positive impact during this difficult time,” said Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off Founder, Dewey Reinhard.
Labor Day Lift Off’s usual donut-eating contest, lake events, and field activities will not take place and no vendors will be available. No events will occur at Memorial Park.
“Our goal is to create a unique community event that allows residents to continue to enjoy the tradition of the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off,” said Sports Corp President and CEO Tom Osborne.
Visit ColoradoSpringsLaborDayLiftOff.com and join the event’s Facebook page for updates and the latest event information.
Both partners are thrilled to be able to do this under the environment we are all experiencing. The Labor Day Lift off will be one of very few balloon events that will take place in the world this year. It will look different not being held at Memorial Park, but available for the community to watch with balloons launching from different locations in Colorado Springs.
For more information www.ColoradoSpringsLaborDayLiftOff.com
https://www.facebook.com/labordayliftoff/photos/a.327113637478241/1413302548859339/

Lewis-Palmer High School Spring Play Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
2020-04-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-16 19:00 - 2020-04-17 21:00
Lewis-Palmer High School Spring Play
Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
April 16-18
Tickets will be available at showtix4U.com starting March 1st.
April 16-18
Tickets will be available at showtix4U.com starting March 1st.

The Town of Monument Regular Municipal Election
2020-04-07 - 2020-04-08
The Town of Monument Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The Election will be conducted via Mail Ballot.

Mobile Museum: Wacky Weather
2020-03-23 09:00 - 14:00
Mobile Museum: Wacky Weather
Get ready to discover a world of imagination and play at Mobile Museum, presented by Pikes Peak Children’s Museum on March 23 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Children ages birth-10 and their caregivers will have a blast exploring five mobile exhibits at Library 21C (1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs): The Construction Zone, The Discovery Zone, The Imagination Station, The Makery and The Tot Spot.
Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot at https://tinyurl.com/MarchMobileMuseum. Suggested donation of $3 per person.

Repair Cafe
2020-03-21 13:00 - 16:00
Repair Café
Toss it? No Way! Fix it at Repair Café! Pikes Peak Library Penrose Branch (20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs) hosts Repair Café on Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Together with PPLD Repair Cafe volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot, and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the environment, and learn repair skills with your local community. The Repair Café exists to show how much fun repairing things can be, and how easy it often is.
Registration is encouraged, but not required to participate. When registering, please mention what type of item needs repair. You can register at www.ppld.org.
Acceptable items to bring: bikes, clothing, small appliances, small electronics, jewelry, wooden items.

Indoor Farmers Market
2020-03-21 09:00 - 14:00
Indoor Farmers Market
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Date Night Idea: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2020-03-14 18:00 - 21:00
Date Night Idea: Murder Mystery Dinner Show
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is March 14 & March 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge. Solve a hilarious crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. The show is held at the Great Wolf Lodge (9494 Federal Dr., Colorado Springs) and offers breathtaking views of the Front Range Mountains. Your ticket includes a 4-course dinner, murder mystery entertainment & a cash bar.
Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.
Do you need a babysitter for your night out? See page 15 for a list of local babysitters.
Enjoy your night out!

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
2020-03-14 11:00 - 14:00
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
Grab your friends and get your costumes! On Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Resort (3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd., Colorado Springs), it’s time to get #FreezinforaReason for Special Olympics Colorado. The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is a signature event that motivates communities statewide to take a quick, fun, chilly dip to raise funds and awareness for the mission and athletes of Special Olympics.
Don’t fret the cold. Plunging with friends makes it so much fun. Strut or run into chilly waters, enjoy the pre-party and post-party all while knowing you are freezin’ for a reason! Anyone is welcome to watch for free.

Water-Wise Gardening
2020-03-13 10:00 - 11:30
In the summer months, up to 50% of a residential home’s water use is outdoor irrigation. Water is a non-renewable resource that will only become more expensive over time. Maintaining a landscape affordably and responsibly in our area means making wise choices in how we design and irrigate our landscapes. Water-wise landscaping doesn’t mean a conversion to a lifeless gravel yard. This course will help you create a smart, classy landscape using less water.
The town of Monument invites you to a free informational course at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) on March 5 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and March 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to register for the class, visit http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend
2020-03-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend
The 2020 Touch-A-Truck Weekend is Friday, March 6 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (sensory-friendly evening); Saturday March 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, March 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the 10th Annual Touch-A-Truck Weekend (1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., Colorado Springs). All military, first responders and their families are invited to visit for free on Sunday, March 8 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Touch-A-Truck Weekend is one of the premier family events in Colorado Springs and El Paso County. At work, these trucks and vehicles can be driving fast, moving large rocks, or saving lives. Now they are in a safe location for kids to explore, whether that’s sitting in the driver’s seat, seeing the size of the tires, or climbing onto the flat bed.
The funds raised at Touch-A-Truck Weekend will benefit the Junior League of Colorado Springs’ Fostering Change initiative — efforts to provide resources to current and former foster youth focused on the risk factors associated with aging out of foster care, such as homelessness, human trafficking, and domestic violence.
To purchase tickets visit www.jlcoloradosprings.org.

Water-Wise Gardening
2020-02-25 11:00 - 12:30
In the summer months, up to 50% of a residential home’s water use is outdoor irrigation. Water is a non-renewable resource that will only become more expensive over time. Maintaining a landscape affordably and responsibly in our area means making wise choices in how we design and irrigate our landscapes. Water-wise landscaping doesn’t mean a conversion to a lifeless gravel yard. This course will help you create a smart, classy landscape using less water.
The Town of Monument invites you to a free informational course at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument) on February 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to register for the class, visit http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

Medicare 101 and Social Security 101 Webinars Being Offered
2020-02-24 18:30 - 20:00
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments and AAA is partnering with the Social Security Administration to provide the third year of Medicare 101 and Social Security 101 classes. This year, in addition to in-person classes, they are offering a live webinar to people who are unable to attend events in Colorado Springs. These webinars are available to anyone, no matter where they reside. For more information and to register go to www.ppacg.org/events. Registration is required. The events are free. Medicare 101 Webinar (and in-person event) January 13 at 9 a.m. January 23 at 5:30 p.m. Social Security 101 Webinar (and in-person event) February 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Winter Writer’s Course 2020
2020-02-22 09:30 - 18:30
Are you ready to take your science, nature and other types of nonfiction writing to the next level? The Western Museum of Mining and Industry (225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs) provides an intimate, inclusive writing program in a striking setting on Saturday, February 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in this intensive winter writing class designed for those who want to learn more about nonfiction writing and publishing. Topics will include writing research papers, articles for magazines and newspapers, advanced research methods, and the use of illustrations and images. Writing about science, nature, mining, history, and other nonfiction subjects offers exciting opportunities to be published. Magazines, newspapers, bloggers, clubs, and schools are looking for articles to share with their audience, and this class can teach you how to publish. This class combines excellent instruction with valuable resources and is appropriate for nonfiction writers of all genres and levels. Students in middle and high school are encouraged to attend. Learn about the scope of nonfiction; discover writing techniques and tips; and explore powerful writing strategies through the science and nature examples. Space is limited, call 719-488-0880 for more information or to save your seat.

Landscape Design Principles
2020-02-21 11:00 - 12:30
Whether working with new or established landscape, this free course offered by the Town of Monument on February 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. will help build your confidence to make smart design choices for sustainability and appeal. The class will be held at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 Second St., Monument). Sign up at http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

High Altitude Gardening
2020-02-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-02-11 18:00 - 19:30
Would you like to learn more about gardening in our unique, beautiful and sometimes challenging environment? The Town of Monument is offering this free course on February 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and February 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (166 2nd St., Monument). This class will cover best practices and plant selection to handle wildlife and wild weather. Sign up at http://townofmonument.org/488/Gardening-and-Landscape-Classes.

Indoor Farmers Market
2020-02-15 10:00 - 15:00
The Monument Hill Farmers Market moves inside in the winter! Find winter treats, produce and goodies on Saturday, February 15 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. inside the old Grace Best Education Center at 66 Jefferson Street in Monument.

Cripple Creek Ice Festival
2020-02-08 10:00 - 18:00
The Cripple Creek Ice Festival is a spectacular event. Come watch ice sculptors carve ice into beautiful works of art that will amaze you. The Cripple Creek Ice Festival features numerous fun events to enjoy during the weekend event from February 8 until February 16. The ice carvers will slowly carve their designs and each weekend visitors will be able to vote for the carving they think is the best. Visitors are welcome to view the carvings during the week of February 10-14 but vendors will only be present during the weekend. The sculptures will be lit up at night for those who would like to visit in the evening! Sculptures will remain up on Bennett Ave. until February 28 if the weather is cool.
There will be additional parking at the Heritage Center northeast of town on Highway 67, and a shuttle service to the event on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Skate in the Park
2020-02-07 17:00 - 23:00
Skate in the Park is open for the 2019 season! Enjoy the beautiful Colorado winter and skate outdoors at Acacia Park (115 E. Platte Ave.). Admission is $10 and children under 4 are free with paid adult. Receive $1 off with Military ID. Visit www.downtowncs.com for the Skate in the Park schedule. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the skating rink! Valentines Skate Date is February 14. Enter to win a Downtown Date Package from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
