History comes to life for guests of all ages! Experience an evening of exploration and discovery in the beautiful 1903 El Paso County Courthouse TONIGHT, Oct. 12.. It’s FREE. Interact with historic figures from Colorado Springs’ past, make unique crafts, and enjoy performances and activities that celebrate the spirit of the fall season. There will […]
Attractions
Starsmore Opens New Exhibit, Trail
The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department will open the Starsmore Nature Trail as well as a new geology exhibit “Mountains of Time” in the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a nature […]
Fall Fun Abounds at Cheyenne Mt. State Park
Day hikes, night hikes and adventure hikes are among the events scheduled in October at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. There’s a Halloween-themed archery event planned Saturday, Oct. 26, when they’ll swap out the regular targets for pumpkins to make for a fun day of practice on the archery range. A “Sounds of the Night Hike” […]
Victor Merchants Celebrate “3rd on 3rd”Monthly
Southird (South Third Street Merchants Association of Victor) sponsors Victor’s 3rd on 3rd. The merchants on South Third Street will be open until 8 p.m. (and on the third day of every month). Merchants included are Sue’s Fortune Club, The Victor / Lowell Thomas Museum, The Victor Trading Co. & Manufacturing Works and Marigold Mercantile, all […]
Mueller Has Aspens and Elk on Tap in October
Elk and aspen are the two big attractions in October to Mueller State Park. Leaf peepers come for the last glimpses of aspen turning gold. Wildlife watchers come to experience the elk “rut” when the males bugle and battle for dominance and the right to breed. It makes for an interesting time to hike, camp […]
Enjoy Free Days at National Parks
Come experience the national parks! On FREE days in 2019, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2019. September 28: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day National parks are America’s best idea, and there are […]
Visit “Utopia’ at the Fine Arts Center
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is excited to present a FREE special exhibition, Utopia: A New Society for All, on view through November 3. Born from the artist’s desire to build community, Utopia exists both as a 4-by-7-foot diorama- based installation and as a conceptual art piece, bringing virtual reality into […]
Museum Showcases Indian Photographs
A new exhibit, “[Dis]Information: American Indians Through the Lens of Roland Reed,” is on display at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St. It runs through January 5, 2020. This groundbreaking exhibit is guest curated by Gregg Deal, Pyramid Lake Paiute and features the work of photographs Roland Reed; Viki Eagle, Sicangu Lakota and Shane […]
Zoo Honors Military with Discounts
Checkout Military Appreciation Week at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, : Monday, Sept,. 9 – Sunday, Sept. 15, It’s a week of even bigger thanks to our military personnel for their continued service to our great country. This week’s military discount features 50% off the day’s base admission price, which is offered to all active-duty, veteran and […]
Take a Free Guided Tour of Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain (PPAM) has launched a new self-guided audio tour to enhance the visitor journey on the Pikes Peak Highway. The free TravelStorysGPS mobile application provides guests with a personal tour guide and engages visitors through Pikes Peak history, experiences, and stories. “As we continue to welcome record numbers of visitors to […]