The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county Denver metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district’s boundaries. Each year, this allows the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to offer FREE days to the public. […]
Family fun
Celebrate a Gold Camp Christmas
Holiday activities will kick off with the nightly Gold Camp Christmas Holiday Headframe Lighting throughout Cripple Creek and Victor from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, on Dec. 7 and 8. Experience the lights in the Gold Camp by taking a drive (with your favorite Christmas tunes playing) on a self-guided tour through […]
Calhan Hosts Light Display Contest & Parade
Calling all Holiday Light Engineers! The El Paso County Fair & Events Center is hosting a Holiday Light Display Competition. Sponsored by Mountain View Electric Association, the contest has four divisions that will vie for trophies and a cash prize. The Christmas Light Competition event is being held in conjunction with the Calhan Christmas Parade […]
Mueller Perfect for Winter Hiking
As tourists return to the flat lands and snowbirds head south for the winter, Mueller State Park transforms into a winter refuge where you can hike, snowshoe and watch wildlife in solitude. Hiking goes on year round and once the snow arrives, lots of folks come out for winter sports including snowshoeing, skiing and sledding. […]
Join the Fun at Widefield Tree Lighting
Bring the entire family to the 13th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at Widefield Parks and Recreation, 705 Aspen Drive. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m Tuesday, Dec. 4, when Santa lights the tree. It will be followed by kids crafts, caroling, Santa, s’mores, holiday shopping, story time and more. Grab your dinner at the event […]
Nature Centers Gift Programs to Patrons
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center have planned events and activities for December which include: a bird count, candlelight walk, wagon rides, and a hike with Santa. Don’t miss the Colorado Springs premiere of “Ode to Muir,” a special film to be shown at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 […]
Skate in the Park This Winter
The City of Colorado Springs, in collaboration with Downtown Colorado Springs, is pleased to announce the return of ice skating in Acacia Park (115 East Platte Avenue). Skate in the Park presented by Academy Bank is open to the public through Jan. 21, 2019. Admission is $10 per skater and includes skates. Children 4 and […]
DAM Free for Kids — and Everyone on First Saturdays
Museum Hosts Family Fun Day
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum will host a FREE Festival of Lights Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the museum. Enjoy a full performance schedule of music, magic, and song plus crafts and all-ages activities led by a variety of community organizations. This special tradition has brought […]
Take the Kids to Family Star Party
Join the Discovery Center for an evening of looking to the stars and discovering the wonders of the universe. The Family Star Party will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, just off Garden of the Gods Road. The event is suitable for families. All outdoor activities are […]