Spooktakular Halloween/Fall in Colorado

Looking for something to do this Halloween/Fall?

Check out the Haunted Mines  – with new levels (Level 13 just opened), scares and monsters! Located on the East Side of I25 – across the north entrance to the Air Force Academy. ( Gleneagle/North Gate Exit 156a). You can purchase tickets now ($15 on Fridays and Saturdays, $13 on other Nights – according to their website); online purchasing options are being set up. There is also a discount ($3 or $2 – depending on day of the week) for the Military!

Buckskin Joe’s Town of Terror – October 15th – 18th, 21st – 25th and 27th – 31st. According to their website – not for the faint of heart. This is mostly an outdoor event – dress for the weather/season. Discount Coupons are available on the websiteas well. Located on County Road 3a (Road to the Royal Gorge).

Visit the Colorado Pumpkin Patch – open from September 25th through October 31st. Enjoy straw slides, hay pyramids, tractor rides and a straw maze. According to the website – Costs are $5 on Fridays and $7 on Saturdays. Kids under 2 years are free. Check out the site for directions, times and additional information.

Anderson Farms Corn Maze – Fall Festival2009 from September 19th through November 1st. Check out the 30 acre corn maze, the Sudoku corn maze game, the hay-rides and gem stone mining. You can buy tickets online, get coupons, maps etc. They are located at 6728 CR 3 1/4, Erie, CO 80516. My friend goes there every year – and loves it!

Story time at Barnes and Noble – 1565 Briargate, on October 31st at 11:00 am. Here two Halloween tales – “What was I scared of?” (Dr. Seuss) and “Black Cat Creeping By” (Teddy Slater). Come in Costume! It is free – but please call 719-266-9960 to verify.

Do you have any tips on Fall/Halloween Events in the area?

What Are You Doing On February 14th?

The usual? A romantic dinner? An Evening out on the town? A weekend getaway? If you have kids – of any age – that might not be possible….at least not in the “usual” sense.

Why not try something else? On February 14th – the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of IT’Z will be held. IT’Z is located on the east side of Colorado Springs, off Powers Blvd. on 3035 North Center Point. (Phone 719-635-1551)

IT’Z is Food, Fun, Parties and Events for Families. Check out their website – and let me know what you think?

Concentrate

Can you concentrate? Can you react quickly?

Think you can beat THIS concentration game?

According to the little ‘blurb’ – you are a genius if you can last more than 18 seconds! Supposedly Air Force Pilots are expected to reach 2 minutes.

Read to give it a try?

Colorado Springs – Christmas Unlimited

This post will be a quick one only but near and dear to my heart – about Christmas Unlimited. Have you heard about them?

Christmas Unlimited is a local, Colorado Springs Non-Profit Organization, that helps families, that otherwise might not be able, give gifts to their children, all based on Donations.

This coming week, Christmas Unlimited, together with KKTV will be kicking off the 2007 Toy Drive. If you would like to donate, money or toys, you can do so at any Wal-mart or Carl’s Jr. in Colorado Springs during the second week in December. In addition, you can drop off new toys at the Christmas Unlimited Warehouse, which is located at 2204 E. Boulder Street.

Have questions? You can contact this non-profit organization at (719)597-1821.

Colorado Springs for Kids

If you have children, specially smaller children, you might wonder what’s there to do – for fun and entertainment. Check out the Pikes Peak Kids site, which offers a variety of options; from after-school activities to Camp directory, from parent resources to Fun Things to do.

In addition you can find coupons for “Things to do” on the page – to save some money while you’re enjoying some fun stuff, as well as enter contests to win weekly prizes.

Also check out the following links:

Pikes Peak Country Kids – free Sticker booklet and more

Colorado Springs Kids Magazine – places to go, things to do and more (Quote by Magazine)

Colorado Springs Vacation Guide for Kids - Attractions, Activities, Services and more

Pikes Peak Library District for Kids - includes Homeschool Resources

Parks and Recreation Services – City of Colorado Springs

Hope this gave you some ideas – of what’s available, stuff to do, etc. If you have any other tips for parents – on what kids of any age, can do in the Pikes Peak Region, please share them with us!

What do your kids like to do? Where do you go as a family? What’s your teenagers favorite? Let us know via Comments! Thanks.

Kids in Colorado Springs

If you have children, specially smaller children, you might wonder what’s there to do – for fun and entertainment. Check out the Pikes Peak Kidssite, which offers a variety of options; from after-school activities to Camp directory, from parent resources to Fun Things to do.

In addition you can find coupons for “Things to do” on the page – to save some money while you’re enjoying some fun stuff, as well as enter contests to win weekly prizes.