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There’s always something happening in the Pikes Peak Region. Check out the calendar and find some Colorado-grown shenanigans in which to participate!

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45th U.S. Senior Open Championship

Experience the 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship at The Broadmoor June 25-29. Nestled on the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, you don’t want to miss the excitement of this family-friendly event. This will be the ninth major championship hosted at the famous Colorado resort featuring the best senior players in the world and legends of the game. Ticket prices start below $30 and kids 17 and under are admitted free.
Ticket and volunteer opportunities available now.

Spectators at a golf tournament

Nutcracker Tea

11-26-2024

Presented by Colorado Ballet Society at Colorado Ballet Society, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm

Whether you're a fan of Tchaikovsky's iconic music or simply looking for a festive outing, our Nutcracker Teas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Get ready to be transported into a magical world filled with sugar plum fairies,...

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Whether you're a fan of Tchaikovsky's iconic music or simply looking for a festive outing, our Nutcracker Teas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Get ready to be transported into a magical world filled with sugar plum fairies, dancing snowflakes, and mischievous mice.

Tickets will include hot chocolate, tea and special treats with characters from A Colorado Nutcracker, photo opportunities with Nutcracker Characters and Santa Clause, shopping at our Sugarplum Boutique, and a breathtaking mini performance of A Colorado Nutcracker.

All proceeds received from the Nutcracker Tea will go toward Colorado Ballet Society’s Firm Foundation Legacy Fund- in honor of Patricia Hoffman. This is a great way to support your community and local artists as we award both merit and need based scholarships to dancers.

We look forward to waltzing into the holiday season with each of you!

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'Manitou Rails'

12-31-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm + 33 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...

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The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

 

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'The Little Mermaid'

12-29-2024

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm + 32 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 5:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 7:30 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

"The Little Mermaid"

Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater | Book by Doug Wright | Directed by Cory Moosman

Details & Tickets

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated...

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"The Little Mermaid"

Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater | Book by Doug Wright | Directed by Cory Moosman

Details & Tickets

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch Ursula to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends — Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab — to restore order under the sea.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including Under the SeaKiss the Girl, and Part of Your World.

 

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Taco Tuesday & Trivia

02-25-2025

Presented by Munchies Diner at Munchies, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm + 11 more dates and times

Tue, Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 07 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 04 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times

Family friendly events every Tuesday!

  • Trivia with Miss Terie
  • $4 Tacos and House Margaritas all day
  • Bar Tab Prizes for 1st and 2nd place 

Family friendly events every Tuesday!

  • Trivia with Miss Terie
  • $4 Tacos and House Margaritas all day
  • Bar Tab Prizes for 1st and 2nd place 
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Skate in the Park

01-31-2025

Presented by Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs at Acacia Park, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 am + 65 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 01 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 02 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 03 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 04 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 06 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 07 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 08 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 09 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 10 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 11 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 13 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 14 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 15 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 16 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 17 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 18 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 30 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.

Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.

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Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.

Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.

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Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

11-28-2024

Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 28 @ 2:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Potluck!

We invite locals, guests, and the Buffalo Lodge community to join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck! Let’s gather to share delicious food, make new friends, and enjoy the spirit of the season together.

Bringing a dish to...

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Thanksgiving Potluck!

We invite locals, guests, and the Buffalo Lodge community to join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck! Let’s gather to share delicious food, make new friends, and enjoy the spirit of the season together.

Bringing a dish to share, we’d love to have you join us. Please RSVP by completing the form below.

RSVP here!

Thanksgiving Jam

Join us for an evening of gratitude, music, and community! After our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck, we're keeping the holiday spirit alive with a free live music —open to all! 5 pm- 8 pm.

Bring your friends and family, relax by the fire, and enjoy great tunes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re fresh from the potluck or just stopping by for the music, we’d love to celebrate Thanksgiving evening with you.

Come ready to share some good vibes, sing along, or even bring your instrument if you’d like to join in the jam! Let’s make it a Thanksgiving to remember at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort!

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'The Nutcracker'

12-01-2024

Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 2:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 2:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

Let your imagination soar as we bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet to life, filling hearts with the spirit of the season.

Let your imagination soar as we bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet to life, filling hearts with the spirit of the season.

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'Christmas Magic...or...Where in the World is Santa?'

12-21-2024

Presented by Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Melodrama at Iron Springs Chateau, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 6:00 pm + 5 more dates and times

Sat, Dec 07 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times

Where could he be? And why is that naughty Trudy Lite hanging around – especially since she has recently been seen with the evil magician Morlock Grimspell? The clock is running out, and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Can Jingle and Happy find...

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Where could he be? And why is that naughty Trudy Lite hanging around – especially since she has recently been seen with the evil magician Morlock Grimspell? The clock is running out, and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Can Jingle and Happy find Santa and save Christmas?

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'Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain'

12-29-2024

Presented by Thin Air Theatre Company at The Butte Theater, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm + 21 more dates and times

Sun, Dec 01 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times

It's Christmas in Cripple Creek, and Clara, an angel treading on thin ice with her heavenly bosses, receives a last chance at redemption. Tasked with aiding Joe and Molly Kelly, proprietors of a boarding house for the downtrodden, Clara must...

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It's Christmas in Cripple Creek, and Clara, an angel treading on thin ice with her heavenly bosses, receives a last chance at redemption. Tasked with aiding Joe and Molly Kelly, proprietors of a boarding house for the downtrodden, Clara must thwart the nefarious plans of Mr. Parker, a conniving tycoon bent on seizing their beloved home. Echoing the timeless charm of It's a Wonderful Life, this captivating tale is a tribute to love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the exhilarating Cripple Creek gold rush era.

Join us for a heartwarming journey that celebrates the true spirit of Christmas!

A Thin Air Theatre production.

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'Sense and Sensibility'

12-22-2024

Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm + 16 more dates and times

Sun, Dec 01 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times

Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and...horses? Jane Austen's Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne...

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Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and...horses? Jane Austen's Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne Dashwood as they navigate the perilous waters of courtship and the human heart. Featuring characters you love (and a few you'll love to hate), this Regency romp by the playwright of 2023’s beloved Little Women and director of Lumberjacks in Love brings all the heart and humor of the original to the stage just in time for the holidays!

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Mountain Artists 2024 Holiday Show and Sale

11-30-2024

Presented by Mountain Artists Group at Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 30 @ 9:00 am

The public of the entire Pikes Peak region is invited to see and enjoy the finest original handmade art products the region can provide.

The talented members of the Woodland Park Mountain Artists Group only make this once in a lifetime offer,...

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The public of the entire Pikes Peak region is invited to see and enjoy the finest original handmade art products the region can provide.

The talented members of the Woodland Park Mountain Artists Group only make this once in a lifetime offer, once a year. Just in time, because all art for sale at this special event will be unique, one-of-a-kind. This art does not exist anywhere else in the world. If you need a special gift for the hard to please – you will find it at the Mountain Artists 2024 Holiday Show and Sale.

The Mountain Artists Group of Woodland Park welcomes everyone in the Pikes Peak region to come enjoy our show.  You will be impressed.

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Art For All: Affordable Art Market at Platte Furniture

11-30-2024

Presented by Platte Furniture at Platte Furniture, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am

For the first time ever, we are hosting 'Art For All'.

With over 15 local creatives bringing affordable original artwork, with prices starting less than $20, $50, $100, we are so excited to show off some talented Colorado Springs creatives....

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For the first time ever, we are hosting 'Art For All'.

With over 15 local creatives bringing affordable original artwork, with prices starting less than $20, $50, $100, we are so excited to show off some talented Colorado Springs creatives. Support small businesses and shop local this holiday season!

Local Artists Include:
Al B Johnson
Alexandra Minor
Ann Dickey (&) aka Ampersand
Arionna Goffinet
Carol Dickerson
Daniel Logan
Janet "Tille" Reynolds
Joseph Liberti
Lucy Terzis
Luna Azul
Michelle Bracewell
Poor Teacher Pottery (aka Mark & Katie Boswell)
Susan Tormoen
featuring light bites by My Cellar Wine Bar!

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Nutcracker Tea

11-26-2024

Presented by Colorado Ballet Society at Colorado Ballet Society, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 25 @ 4:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm

Whether you're a fan of Tchaikovsky's iconic music or simply looking for a festive outing, our Nutcracker Teas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Get ready to be transported into a magical world filled with sugar plum fairies,...

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Whether you're a fan of Tchaikovsky's iconic music or simply looking for a festive outing, our Nutcracker Teas is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Get ready to be transported into a magical world filled with sugar plum fairies, dancing snowflakes, and mischievous mice.

Tickets will include hot chocolate, tea and special treats with characters from A Colorado Nutcracker, photo opportunities with Nutcracker Characters and Santa Clause, shopping at our Sugarplum Boutique, and a breathtaking mini performance of A Colorado Nutcracker.

All proceeds received from the Nutcracker Tea will go toward Colorado Ballet Society’s Firm Foundation Legacy Fund- in honor of Patricia Hoffman. This is a great way to support your community and local artists as we award both merit and need based scholarships to dancers.

We look forward to waltzing into the holiday season with each of you!

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'Manitou Rails'

12-31-2024

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm + 33 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times

The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...

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The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.

Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

 

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'The Little Mermaid'

12-29-2024

Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 1:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm + 32 more dates and times

Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 5:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm Wed, Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 7:30 pm Wed, Dec 25 @ 7:30 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

"The Little Mermaid"

Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater | Book by Doug Wright | Directed by Cory Moosman

Details & Tickets

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated...

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"The Little Mermaid"

Music by Alan Menken | Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater | Book by Doug Wright | Directed by Cory Moosman

Details & Tickets

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a love story for the ages. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch Ursula to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends — Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab — to restore order under the sea.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including Under the SeaKiss the Girl, and Part of Your World.

 

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Taco Tuesday & Trivia

02-25-2025

Presented by Munchies Diner at Munchies, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Nov 26 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm + 11 more dates and times

Tue, Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 24 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 07 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 04 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 11 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm Tue, Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times

Family friendly events every Tuesday!

  • Trivia with Miss Terie
  • $4 Tacos and House Margaritas all day
  • Bar Tab Prizes for 1st and 2nd place 

Family friendly events every Tuesday!

  • Trivia with Miss Terie
  • $4 Tacos and House Margaritas all day
  • Bar Tab Prizes for 1st and 2nd place 
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Skate in the Park

01-31-2025

Presented by Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs at Acacia Park, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 am + 65 more dates and times

Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 01 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 02 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 03 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 04 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 06 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 07 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 08 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 09 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 10 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 11 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 13 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 14 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 15 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 16 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 17 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 18 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 30 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.

Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.

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Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.

Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.

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Annual Thanksgiving Potluck

11-28-2024

Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Nov 28 @ 2:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Potluck!

We invite locals, guests, and the Buffalo Lodge community to join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck! Let’s gather to share delicious food, make new friends, and enjoy the spirit of the season together.

Bringing a dish to...

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Thanksgiving Potluck!

We invite locals, guests, and the Buffalo Lodge community to join us for a Thanksgiving Potluck! Let’s gather to share delicious food, make new friends, and enjoy the spirit of the season together.

Bringing a dish to share, we’d love to have you join us. Please RSVP by completing the form below.

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Thanksgiving Jam

Join us for an evening of gratitude, music, and community! After our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck, we're keeping the holiday spirit alive with a free live music —open to all! 5 pm- 8 pm.

Bring your friends and family, relax by the fire, and enjoy great tunes in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re fresh from the potluck or just stopping by for the music, we’d love to celebrate Thanksgiving evening with you.

Come ready to share some good vibes, sing along, or even bring your instrument if you’d like to join in the jam! Let’s make it a Thanksgiving to remember at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort!

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'The Nutcracker'

12-01-2024

Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 2:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 2:00 pm + 2 more dates and times

Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times

Let your imagination soar as we bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet to life, filling hearts with the spirit of the season.

Let your imagination soar as we bring Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet to life, filling hearts with the spirit of the season.

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'Christmas Magic...or...Where in the World is Santa?'

12-21-2024

Presented by Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Melodrama at Iron Springs Chateau, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 6:00 pm + 5 more dates and times

Sat, Dec 07 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times

Where could he be? And why is that naughty Trudy Lite hanging around – especially since she has recently been seen with the evil magician Morlock Grimspell? The clock is running out, and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Can Jingle and Happy find...

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Where could he be? And why is that naughty Trudy Lite hanging around – especially since she has recently been seen with the evil magician Morlock Grimspell? The clock is running out, and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Can Jingle and Happy find Santa and save Christmas?

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'Miracle on Mistletoe Mountain'

12-29-2024

Presented by Thin Air Theatre Company at The Butte Theater, Cripple Creek
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm + 21 more dates and times

Sun, Dec 01 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm Thu, Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm Fri, Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm Sat, Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm Sun, Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm - less dates and times

It's Christmas in Cripple Creek, and Clara, an angel treading on thin ice with her heavenly bosses, receives a last chance at redemption. Tasked with aiding Joe and Molly Kelly, proprietors of a boarding house for the downtrodden, Clara must...

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It's Christmas in Cripple Creek, and Clara, an angel treading on thin ice with her heavenly bosses, receives a last chance at redemption. Tasked with aiding Joe and Molly Kelly, proprietors of a boarding house for the downtrodden, Clara must thwart the nefarious plans of Mr. Parker, a conniving tycoon bent on seizing their beloved home. Echoing the timeless charm of It's a Wonderful Life, this captivating tale is a tribute to love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the exhilarating Cripple Creek gold rush era.

Join us for a heartwarming journey that celebrates the true spirit of Christmas!

A Thin Air Theatre production.

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'Sense and Sensibility'

12-22-2024

Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm + 16 more dates and times

Sun, Dec 01 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 4:00 pm Thu, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Fri, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Sat, Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm - less dates and times

Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and...horses? Jane Austen's Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne...

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Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and...horses? Jane Austen's Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne Dashwood as they navigate the perilous waters of courtship and the human heart. Featuring characters you love (and a few you'll love to hate), this Regency romp by the playwright of 2023’s beloved Little Women and director of Lumberjacks in Love brings all the heart and humor of the original to the stage just in time for the holidays!

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Mountain Artists 2024 Holiday Show and Sale

11-30-2024

Presented by Mountain Artists Group at Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 30 @ 9:00 am

The public of the entire Pikes Peak region is invited to see and enjoy the finest original handmade art products the region can provide.

The talented members of the Woodland Park Mountain Artists Group only make this once in a lifetime offer,...

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The public of the entire Pikes Peak region is invited to see and enjoy the finest original handmade art products the region can provide.

The talented members of the Woodland Park Mountain Artists Group only make this once in a lifetime offer, once a year. Just in time, because all art for sale at this special event will be unique, one-of-a-kind. This art does not exist anywhere else in the world. If you need a special gift for the hard to please – you will find it at the Mountain Artists 2024 Holiday Show and Sale.

The Mountain Artists Group of Woodland Park welcomes everyone in the Pikes Peak region to come enjoy our show.  You will be impressed.

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Art For All: Affordable Art Market at Platte Furniture

11-30-2024

Presented by Platte Furniture at Platte Furniture, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Nov 30 @ 10:00 am

For the first time ever, we are hosting 'Art For All'.

With over 15 local creatives bringing affordable original artwork, with prices starting less than $20, $50, $100, we are so excited to show off some talented Colorado Springs creatives....

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For the first time ever, we are hosting 'Art For All'.

With over 15 local creatives bringing affordable original artwork, with prices starting less than $20, $50, $100, we are so excited to show off some talented Colorado Springs creatives. Support small businesses and shop local this holiday season!

Local Artists Include:
Al B Johnson
Alexandra Minor
Ann Dickey (&) aka Ampersand
Arionna Goffinet
Carol Dickerson
Daniel Logan
Janet "Tille" Reynolds
Joseph Liberti
Lucy Terzis
Luna Azul
Michelle Bracewell
Poor Teacher Pottery (aka Mark & Katie Boswell)
Susan Tormoen
featuring light bites by My Cellar Wine Bar!

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