Things to do in Colorado Springs – and surrounding areas….

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events….

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch – at the Wishing Star Farm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:00 am. Hay rides, farm animals, pony rides etc. The Wishing Star Farm is located on 6760 Ropers Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80908. (Black Forest Area) Their phone number is (719)5-5888.

Colorado’s Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival – at the Phil Long Expo Center. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10:00 am. Check out the Event Website to download a coupon for $2 off any Adult Admission.

45th Annual Black Forest Arts & Craft Guild Fall Show & Sale, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:00/10:00 am at the Black Forest Community Center. Call (719)494-1455.

Colorado Springs Happenings

Check out the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Wine Tasting Event tonight (October 23rd). Call (719)488-2124.

Also tonight, Colorado College play Michigan Tech at the World Arena, for more Information call (719)576-2626.

On October 24th, Manitou Springs will have the 15th Annual Coffin Races and Parade. (719)685-5089.

Also on the 24th – the Colorado Baby and Kidz Expo will be held at the Phil Long Expo Center, (719)867-6635.

Halloween – “Mall-O-Ween” at the Citadel Mall, (719)591-5516.

November 4th – The Trans-Siberian Orchestra plays at the World Arena (719)576-2626.

Colorado Springs Happenings

Think Summer is over and there’s nothing left to do? Think again… things are just getting started! Here are just some of the upcoming events:

September 24th – Coldstone Creamery: 8th Annual “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social” from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. (It’s NEVER too cold for Ice Cream – and this one’s for a good cause!) http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/

September 26th: Eco Festival at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For a $3 donation (to benefit Rock Ledge Ranch), you can enjoy exhibitors, music, food, workshops, etc. Check out www.pikespeakcofestival.com

September 29th: Taste of the Broadmoor Benefit Dinner, at 6:00pm. A five-course dinner to celebrate the culinary industry and the Broadmoor Culinary Apprenticeship program. Cost is $150 per person. Call (719)577-5733 for Reservations.

October 3rd: Harvest Festival at the Rock Ledge Ranch. Free Admission! You can tour Rock Ledge House, go on a hay ride, enjoy some food, listen to music, pick a pumpkin (Not everything is free.) For additional information, please call (719)578-6777.

To search for Events, ranging from Food to Music, Attractions to Nightlife, and Restaurants to Festivals, check out  http://www.coloradosprings.com/. Pick your time and see what’s available.

Colorado Springs Summer Events

Looking for something to do in Colorado Springs? Ready to enjoy the summer and have fun? Check out the following:

American Soldier tribute – A photo tribute to the American Soldier – at the Phil Long Expo Center, from Saturday through September 13th. For more info call 867-6635.

Outdoors activities more “your thing”? Check out White Water Rafting Trips. Call 526-5366 for more info. Trips are $40 per person and include transportation, gear and guides.

Enjoy the Colorado State Fair- from August 28th through September 7th at the State Fair Grounds in Pueblo. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or go online at http://www.ticketmaster.com .

From July 8th through the 11th, you can enjoy the 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeoat the Norris-Penrose Events Center Arena. The Fort Carson Night is July 8th. Tickets start at $10 for Adults and $7.50 for Children. Call 576-2626, go online at http://www.ticketswest.com or go to any King Soopers Customer Service.

Free entry to National Parks: The weekend of July 18th/19th and August 15th/16th - Entrance Fees to many national parks and monuments in Colorado will be waived.

Fort Carson’s annual Independence Day Celebrationwill happen July 3rd, from 4-10:30 pm at Ironhorse Park. The event is free and the public is invited.

For an Old Fashioned Fourth of July, check out the Rock Ledge Historic Site on July 4th from 9am to 5pm. This includes speeches, carnival games, ice cream, a Civil War encampment, Buffalo Soldier bivouac etc. Solders and retired military get in for half price by showing ID. Regular admission is $2-$6.

Thanks to Nel Lampe and the Mountaineer for compiling this info!

Colorado Springs Events

It’s not exactly balmy outside – so if you’re looking for something to do, in order to pass the time until Spring arrives, check out the following Colorado Springs Events:

Walking with Dinosaurs – January 23-27 at the Colorado Springs World Arena. For tickets and info call 520-SHOW or visit www.WorldArena.com

Meet the Press – January 24th at the Broadmoor West. A panel of experts will discuss the role of media in strengthening community. For additional Info please call 440-4838 or online at www.psd-cs.org

Celebration of Veterans – January 26th at 6880 Palmer Park Blvd. Disabled American Veterans will provide entertainment, guest speakers and a free lunch to all who attend. For more info call 591-8787 or check out www.dav.org

Peoples Choice Concert – January 26th at the Pikes Peak Center. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic will perform selections chosen by the public. For tickets call 520-SHOW or see www.csphilharmonic.org

How will you enjoy January in Colorado Springs?