Family fun

County Fair Has Discunt Days

The 114th annual El Paso County Fair runs Saturday, July 13, to Saturday, July 20, at the Fair & Event Center in Calhan. Come see the Camel Kingdom and learn about dromedary camels. Dan Conner and his Reptile Adventures feature an 18-foot python, a 90-pound monitor lizard and 100-year-old alligator snapping turtle. Award-winning magician Jay […]

Founntain Hosts Movie Nights in the Park

The City of Fountain Parks Department is hosting Movie Night in the Park – FREE, family-friendly event held every summer at John Metcalfe Park. 2019’s event series features classic 80’s movies that everyone is sure to enjoy! Movie begins at dusk. Lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray and flashlights are recommended. Inclement weather may delay or […]

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 […]

DAM Free for Kids — and Everyone on First Saturdays

There are plenty of opportunities to see great art locally, but if you want to visit the Denver Art Museum in the Mile High City, consider going on the first Saturday of any month. Colorado residents get in FREE with ID. It’s open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays, located at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway […]

Mueller Park Comes Alive in June

The smell of a campfire and the echoing song of a hermit thrush await visitors to Mueller State Park in June. Life explodes in all directions with blooming wildflowers, singing birds and baby animals everywhere. The month of June is an exciting time in Mueller where you’ll catch a glimpse of nature’s treasures. Explore alone […]

Summer Concert Season Is Humming!

There re FREE summer concerts all over the place this year. For most, just bring a blanket or lawn chair, your own snacks or libarions,a nd enjoy. All afe family-friendly. Some will have food or beverages for sale on site. Pick the one closest to you. For a full schedule of them, check out the […]

Entertain Kids for FREE on Break

There are dozens of things to do with kids over the summer 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 […]

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. 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.

Regal Introduces ‘My Way Matinee’

On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, movie fans of all ages are invited to enjoy “My Way Matinee” sensory-friendly screenings at Regal. Sensory-friendly titles for the months of April and May include Missing Link, Penguins, Ugly Dolls and Aladdin. All “My Way Matinee” screenings begin at 10:30 a.m. local time for the […]