If you haven’t visited one of Colorado Springs’ unique museums, the Money Museum of the National Numismatic Association, which offers FREE admission once a month. Doors of the museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., open at 10 a.m. that day. Explore the world of money for FREE on the third Saturday of each month. See rare and […]
Attractions
Visit the FAC Free on 3rd Fridays
Museum Free Days at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center give access to the FAC’s general admission offerings to the widest possible audiences in the Pikes Peak region. Museum Free Days, as a part of the FAC’s other free and reduced-fee programs (such as special military discounts through the Blue Star Theatres and Blue Star […]
Nature Centers Cater to All Ages
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of events and activities for all ages all year round, including such activities as painting, photography, volunteer training,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com.
Catch Car Shows on First Saturdays
The First & Main First Saturday Car Show centers around bringing people of Colorado Springs together in a historic, fun-filled, family friendly environment. The event is hosted in the parking lot adjacent to Tucanos in the First & Main Town Center on Cinema Point on the first Saturday of each month through October. The next event is […]
FAC Lets 4th Graders in for Free
In an effort to maximize learning opportunities and foster a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts with area youth, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) is proud to announce the Passport to the Arts program for fourth grade students and their families. This is one of many new offerings to […]
Explore Nature at Garden of Gods
Learn lots about local history, biology and geology at events hosted at the Garden of the Gods, our amazing city park. The nature center programs there offer 1- to 2-hour programs, including nature hikes, lectures and classes. All are FREE bur preregistration is required by calling 219-0104 or by emailing programs@gardenofgods.com. There also are FREE […]
Free Fun Awaits in National Parks
FAC Lowers Prices, Increases Hours
At a time when funding and access to the arts are being reduced at both local and national levels, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) is proud to announce reduced admission prices, special discounts, and extended hours – creating greater access for the Colorado Springs community. These changes are the first […]
Penrose Heritage Museum Showcases Hill Climb
If you love local history, one of the best attractions around is the El Pomar Penrose Heritage Museum which includes 3 galleries: the Carriage Collection, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Experience, and the Western Heritage Collection. The Penrose Heritage Museum, is located at 11 Lake Circle, adjacent to Broadmoor Hall at The Broadmoor Hotel (next to […]
Check Out Local Libraries for Free Entertainment
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners are celebrating the ever-expanding role that local libraries play in the region by honoring Library Week 2017 that runs from April 9 through 15. The Pikes Peak Library District, which formed in 1962, served more than 3.4 million people in 2016 at its 14 branches as well as […]