There are dozens of things to do with kids over the holiday break - and many of them are FREE. First of all,, check the local library schedules for endless entertainment for everyone from toddlers to teens. Go to www.ppld.org to see what's happening. Also, the El Paso County nature centers at Bear Creek and Fountain offer lots of natural adventures for all ages.To see what's going on, CLICK … [Read More...]
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Downtown Parking Rates Increase
Effective January 1, 2020, rates and hours for parking meters in Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City will increase. Rates at city-operated parking garag Effective January 1, 2020, rates and hours for parking meters in Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City will increase. Rates at city-operated parking garages in Downtown as well as a surface lot in Old Colorado City will … [Read More...]
Free Holiday Concerts Abound
Nearly everyone who does a holiday concert is holding it this weekend. For a list of FREE events, go to Peak Radar, your reliable source for all things cultural in the Pikes Peak region. CLICK HERE for a list of events. … [Read More...]
Eight Ways to Stay Safe This Winter
The City of Colorado Springs wants residents to stay safe this winter. They have a list of eight things you can do to guarantee that. They include everything from rules about shoveling sidewalks to cautions regarding various heating sources. Preparedness is the key, and there are many ways to insure you and your family stay safe. To read all the ideas offered, visit … [Read More...]
Catch a Calhan Country Christmas
The 2nd annual Calhan Country Christmas lights up the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado! Come enjoy the magic of the season. Gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge, but guests are encouraged to bring one non-perishable food donation per person to support the Eastern Plains Community Pantry. Calhan Country Christmas is a community event and … [Read More...]
Shelters Need Your Old Rags
Towels getting threadbare? Sheets seen better days? turn your old rags into riches for local animal shelters. Take your clean linens to your favorite shelter -- they use them for bedding and for cleaning animals. One such shelter that would be happy to take your discards is Happy Cats Haven in Manitou Springs. Find them HERE. … [Read More...]
Cheyenne Park Holds Open House Saturday
Check out the annual Holiday Open House at Cheyenne Mountain Sate Park 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. the event is FREE. The park staff invites the community to get to know their local state park during our annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy hot chocolate and special treats by the fire. Let the kids create a special craft to take home after they visit with Santa. We’ll have engaging … [Read More...]
Park at Springs Airport for Half Price During Holidays
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) will relaunch its popular holiday parking promotion, offering 50 percent off long-term parking from November 15 to December 31. This promotion is a way to thank travelers for choosing COS and encourage new ones to choose COS this holiday season. The coupon is available and ready for download. Travelers may claim their coupon at flyCOS.com. Simply click the … [Read More...]
Celebrate the Season with ‘Wintersong’ at CC
Enhance the holidays with a special event, "Wintersong: A Celebration of the Season" -- combining music and spoken word in the splendor of Shove Memorial Chapel by candlelight, Wintersong has become a holiday tradition in Colorado Springs. The music spans the centuries from Medieval to modern, exploring mystery, timelessness, the intersection between light and dark, and our spiritual connection … [Read More...]
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Heee Are 35 Ways to Save During the Holidays
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Governor’s Mansion Has Free Holiday Tours
Don't peek into the rooms to spot Gov. Jared Polis, his partner and their kiddos at the Boettcher Mansion, officially the Governor's Residence in Denver, 400 E. 8th Ave. The Polises live in Boulder. But the National Register site, perhaps too big and ostentatious for recent governors' private home, is open to the public for holiday history tours, professionally decorated. Free tours are 10 a.m.-2 … [Read More...]