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. Doors open at 10 a.m. There will be artist demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The center is located at 30 W. Dale St.
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Enjoy a Little Staycation with Deals for Locals
Pikes Peak Region Attractions announces that 13 local attractions are offering a Local’s Discount program to anyone with a valid Colorado ID for the last two weeks of August. From August 15 through August 30, popular tourist attractions such as Cave of the Winds and Manitou Cliff Dwellings are offering special deals to Colorado residents […]
Get the Most Bang for Your Buck on Vacation
To get the most out of your summer vacation, follow these bits of advice: Do your homework. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Not only will they have lists of activities you may not have realized they offer, […]
Families Can Enjoy Free Fun Year Round
Colorado Springs offers endless outdoor opportunities for families — and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region have more parks per capita than almost any other metro area in the nation. Pick a different playground each week for different play […]
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 lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com. El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]
Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding
Learn All About Hiking with Online Guide
Fall is a great time too gho hiking in Colorado. Sunny days, cool breezes, leaves changing, and traditionally dry weather. If you’re new to hiking, or don’t think you’re doidng it right, check out a 5,000-word FREE online guide to the activity, the ‘Ultimate Beginners Guide to Hiking’! at : https://hobbyhelp.com/hiking/. The author talks about everything […]
Focus on Enjoying Life
When it comes time to make New Year’s resolutions, we often focus on self-improvement: losing weight, having more fun, getting organized. But don’t forget that it’s important to do things that make you happy. That’s why you should make a resolution this year to have more fun and do more of the things that make […]
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 […]
Get Free Parks Pass, Backpack at Library
The Pikes Peak Library District is urging you to visit Colorado’s state parks. And they;’re making it free and easy to do. Reserve your free State Parks Pass and Backpack today by clicking here! This program is a partnership with the Colorado Department of Education, State Library, local library systems, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. […]