Miscellaneous

Have you checked out the Saturday  pop-up concerts in Bancroft ark in Old Colorado ?City?    Live bands will play from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s FREE. NOTE: El Paso County health guidelines apply. Please wear your mask and practice social distancing. Bring your own chair or blanket. Upcoming Concert Dates:  Dec. 5, 12 and […]

Obama is in the house. Or the store, anyway. Hooked on Books has many copies of the Barack Obama memoir, “A Premised Land,” and they’re offering a 20 percent discount off the cover price. That means it comes to $36 (plus tax). It’s available  at the downtown store, 12 E. Bijou St., 719-419-7660, and at […]

 f you’ve exhausted all that the Springs has to offer, take a drive north to Denver and  take in some of their holiday festivities and attractions. Worth the drive is the annual fantastic lighting display of the Denver City-County Building. And don’t miss out on the Parade of Lights, now through Dec. 31 throughout downtown […]

Bass Pro Shops is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus in person this holiday season, with a reimagined free Santa’s Wonderland experience in Colorado Springs. the store is located at 13012 Bass Pro Drive. The contactless visit with Santa includes a comprehensive approach to help ensure everyone’s safety throughout […]

The 36th annual Festival of Lights Parade will be a virtual experience this year. Some drive-through tickets were available, but sold out quickly. Now, most residents can watch the parade virtually on KKTV.com and on their Facebook page beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

This offer is hits the bullseye for bargain hunters. Savvy shoppers know it’s nearly impossible to get a discount on Target GiftCards. That’s why this weekend special from the mass retailer is right on target for holiday savings! Whether you use them yourself or give them to the Target fans on your gift list, now’s the time […]

Old Colorado City (OCC) always gets into the Christmas spirit early and stays with it till the New year. Here are some upcoming events to check out: Christmas Stroll is a neighborhood-wide event on November 28th. Enjoy the enchanting sounds of The Colorado Dickens Carolers in Bancroft Park from 5-7 p.m. There will be holiday […]

When the Pikes Peak Library District facilities closed in March due to COVID, the Friends bookstores also closed, and they have been unable to host events such as the October book sale. The closures and the gradual re-opening of the libraries have negatively impacted the Friends’ budget and ability to support the library and library […]

Starbucks is brimming with gratitude for our front-line responders all around the country. There’s really no way of thanking our first responders and hospital workers for their work and sacrifice, but we can all try in our own way. For their part, Starbucks is offering a FREE tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to any customer who identifies as […]

The Colorado Springs Public Art Commission is issuing a fun and creative challenge to residents: Create your own “public” art to share with your neighbors and the greater community. The challenge is to create art or performances that can be seen from the street by pedestrians, or those driving by.  Examples include, chalk art, theatrical […]