| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Inspirati Terra MaterPresented by Academy Frame Co LLC at Academy Frame Company May 18, 2012 Stop by Academy Frame Company, which is currently displaying ‘Inspirati Terra Mater (Inspired by the Earth Mother)’ photography show by Cas Foste. The opening reception will be fun for any art lover.
| Academy Frame Co LLC | 05/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
BIGDOGBRAGPresented by Adventure With A Purpose at RAM Off-Road Park August 4, 2012 Let’s face it, not everyone is a warrior, spartan, or special forces, Greek-sized competitor. Maybe you’ve been thinking about running in one of these mud races but the thought of electrocution or diving into 32 degree water isn’t your idea of a good time. Then the inaugural BIGDOGBRAG is the mud run of choice. Don’t be fooled, the BIGDOGBRAG isn’t a walk in the dog park. There’s no lack of mud pits, walls to scale, cargo net or boulder climbs. The... | Adventure With A Purpose | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
Bear Creek Spring Bird CountPresented by Bear Creek Nature Center at Bear Creek Nature Center May 19, 2012 Birding enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a citizen science project counting species and populations in Bear Creek Park. Reservations are required, so make sure to call ahead.
| Bear Creek Nature Center | 05/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Bear Creek Nature Explorers – Animals Need Habitat | Bear Creek Nature Center | 05/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
Little Wonders – Animal BabiesPresented by Bear Creek Nature Center at Bear Creek Nature Center May 31, 2012 Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Reservations are required.
| Bear Creek Nature Center | 05/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
BAM Summer Jazz, Rock and Funk/R&B Band ProgramPresented by Broadmoor Academy of Music June 1-August 5, 2012 Broadmoor Academy of Music will be offering various bands for youth, college, and adults for the summer. Please give BAM a call if you have questions.
Rock Bands - We need vocalists, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboard, bass, drums. We have groups for ages 8-12, 13-14, and 15-18, college, and adults
Jazz Combos - We need sax, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. High School, Middle School, and Adult Bands
Funk/R&B/Motown/Jazz-Rock... | Broadmoor Academy of Music | 06/01/12-
08/05/12 | Colorado Springs |
74th Bronc Day FestivalPresented by Bronc Day Committee at Gazebo Lake Park August 4, 2012 The 74th Bronc Day Festival is free family fun for everyone! Kick off the day with the pancake breakfast at the fire station starting at 7 A.M. The big parade at 10 A.M. features the Fort Carson Color Guard, fire engines, floats, antique cars, clowns, still walkers, cowboys, gunfighters, pets, princesses, and kids on decorated bikes. The rest of the day offers lots of fun activities for the whole family, including a rubber duckie race, face painting, kid's games, gold panning, and radio... | Bronc Day Committee | 08/04/12 | Green Mountain Falls |
Creepy Crawly Safari Day Camp -Ages 6-8-Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center June 11-June 15, 2012 Investigate the wild world of all things that hop, wiggle, swim, and fly in this half-day camp. Explore local habitats close to your own backyard. Use magnifying glasses to see the world up close, from the grasshopper’s eye. Learn about slithery snakes and feathered falcons. Hike from creek to mesa top. Games, songs, art, and adventure will be a part of each day, helping us understand why the creepy-crawlies do what they do! | Catamount Institute | 06/11/12-
06/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
Outdoor Explorers Day Camp -Ages 9-11-Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center June 18-June 29, 2012 Hike mountain trails and navigate rushing streams with Catamount this summer. Meet hawks, owls, and falcons up close at a live raptor program before dissecting owl pellets to discover what they eat. Stretch your muscles rock climbing at City Rock, scaling the highest walls Colorado has to offer. Pack your sleeping bag Thursday for an overnight at historic John Wesley Ranch, complete with the glow of a campfire and s’mores. Explore all things outdoors, and let your love of nature... | Catamount Institute | 06/18/12-
06/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
Adventure Camp -Ages 11-13-Presented by Catamount Institute July 23-July 27, 2012 Get ready to travel for a week of adventure in the high-country with Catamount’s professional outdoor guides. The lodge at John Wesley Ranch will be your home for the week where you will find boulders to climb and fish to catch. Enjoy outdoor rock-climbing and a little geology in Red Rock Canyon with City Rock. Travel to Canon City for some of the best whitewater rafting in the state with Echo Canyon River Expeditions. Make new friends around the campfire as you complete your week... | Catamount Institute | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Divide |
Extreme Adventure Camp -Ages 13-16-Presented by Catamount Institute July 9-July 13, 2012 Pack your bags and move into a mountain cabin for a week of extreme adventure with Catamount’s experienced outdoor guides. Cabins at the historic Bear Trap Ranch will be your base-camp for the week where you will boulder in the indoor climbing gym before heading outside for a geology lesson in rock-climbing granite cliffs. Meet other teens interested in living the adventure. Whitewater raft near Canon City with Echo Canyon. Finish your week with a backpacking trek overnight... | Catamount Institute | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Colorado Springs |
Backpack Beyond Camp -Ages 13-16-Presented by Catamount Institute at Beidleman Environmental Center August 6-August 10, 2012 Shoulder your backpack and join seasoned adventure guides on a 4-day backpacking trip in the high country. Explore high altitude lakes and mountain peaks. Top off your trek climbing one of the Sangre De Cristo’s rugged peaks, then relax your muscles in a hot spring pool at Mt. Princeton. Perfect for beginning backpackers interested in building backcountry camping skills including wilderness navigation and Leave No Trace skills. Become a volunteer Environmental Ambassador and learn to... | Catamount Institute | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
Cheyenne Mountain ZooPresented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo January 1, 2008 - Ongoing An opportunity to get in tune with the animal in us all is always available at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Featuring unique exhibit spaces including the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibition, the zoo is a showcase for perennial family favorites like giraffe feeding, peacock plumage preening, wallaby wonderment, monkey madness and let's not forget the spectacular views of the city offered by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's unique position as the nation's only mountain zoo!
A little background... | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | 01/01/08-
Ongoing | Colorado Springs |
Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain ZooPresented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 2, 2008 - Ongoing As America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is uniquely suited to showcase Rocky Mountain wildlife in its natural setting. The Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit complex connects you with the wild heritage of the Rocky Mountain region–offering surprising, engaging and memorable encounters with moose, mountain lions, North American river otters, lynx, bald eagles and grizzly bears.
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | 05/02/08-
Ongoing | Colorado Springs |
Run to the ShrinePresented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 19, 2012 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites world class runners and families alike to join in the Run to the Shrine. Both the 5K and the 10K options curve through the zoo and some of the most stunning mountain scenery this side of the Rockies. The races conclude with a party at The Lodge at Moose Lake!
A great opportunity for competitive racers, casual walkers, as well as families and children eager to show their enthusiasm for the zoo, the Run to the Shrine offers the coveted opportunity to... | Cheyenne Mountain Zoo | 05/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
Art Camp at The Classical Academy EastPresented by Colorado Art Camps June 11-July 27, 2012 Children ages 4 - 6th grade are invited to enjoy a week long art class taught by certified art instructors. Choose a morning or afternoon session, or stay for the whole day.
June 11 - 15:
Red, White, and Blue (morning session): Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in this patriotic class. We’ll make wooden Americana signs, paint stars and stripes birdhouses and create star spangled banners.
Rock Star (afternoon session): Ladybugs, pigs, bunnies and more! ... | Colorado Art Camps | 06/11/12-
07/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
NAACP Juneteenth CelebrationPresented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad June 16, 2012 While Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, slaves in Galveston, Texas, did not find out until almost three years later. The jubilation that followed on that day, June 19, inspired a nationwide event that honors this important day in history. Enjoy soul food, ethnic cuisine, cultural performances, and booths from various local organizations. | Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts | 06/16/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Orchestra Children's Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/14/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Patriot Youth Program | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/11/12 | Fort Carson |
| Festival Student Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Festival Student Children's Concert | Colorado College Summer Music Festival | 06/19/12 | Colorado Springs |
Red, White and Broadway-The EvolutionPresented by Colorado Springs Children's Chorale at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2012 America is a land of stories to tell, and great tale-tellers that have put those stories on Broadway! This concert will feature selections from many American stories that have found their way to the street of dreams, and have become beloved in the hearts of audiences around the world! Great music from every generation of Broadway, amazing voices, and engaging choreography and sets make this a concert not to be missed!
| Colorado Springs Children's Chorale | 06/03/12 | Colorado Springs |
2012 Spring Session for the Young Performing ArtistPresented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at Colorado Springs Conservatory January 30-June 1, 2012 Exploration of the performing arts for children and young adults ages 4 through 19 in a safe, after school environment that embraces individuality, creativity and respect for others. From performing in the spring production of Fiddler on the Roof and jamming with friends, to an in-depth look at Chamber Music. Experience instrumental and vocal music of all genres, theater, movement, theory, music composition, college prep and interview strategies and much, much more. | Colorado Springs Conservatory | 01/30/12-
06/01/12 | Colorado Springs |
Everybody Welcome 50th Anniversary Fire FestivalPresented by Colorado Springs Diversity Forum and City of Colorado Springs at America the Beautiful Park August 4, 2012 As many as 100 delegates from Sister City Fujiyoshida, Japan will join us in August to produce a replication of the Yoshida Fire Festival, one of Japan’s three most unique festivals, right here at America the Beautiful Park in honor of our 50th Anniversary as Sister Cities. This international event will feature multicultural performance on two stages, an around the world cultural activity passport for children, ethnic food and booths a series of cultural drumming performances leading... | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Everybody Welcome Festival | Colorado Springs Diversity Forum | 08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples Everything 4 Kids SalePresented by Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples June 23, 2012 Join us for the Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples Everything 4 Kids Sale. We will have over 16,000 square feet of gently used kids clothing up to size 14, shoes, toys, cribs, strollers, car seats, swings, baby equipment, toys, maternity clothes, swim suits, costumes, sporting equipment, kids room decorations, feeding supplies and much, much more!
Keep an eye on our website, www.twinssale.blogspot.com for coupons, deals and more information. We are also still looking for... | Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples | 06/23/12 | Monument |
Framing Community, Exposing Identity
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum June 3, 2011-August 4, 2012 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): This exhibit features more than 200 photographs from the collections of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the Pikes Peak Library District. It examines the meaning of community while inviting visitors to ponder "what is uniquely Colorado Springs?" | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | 06/03/11-
08/04/12 | Colorado Springs |
Rocky Mountain State GamesPresented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation July 20-July 29, 2012 The Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is a multi-sport festival for Colorado citizens of all ages and athletic abilities including physically disabled, visually impaired and Paralympic athletes. Recognized by the National Congress of State Games, a member of the United States Olympic Committee, the 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games will be held in July in Colorado Springs.
Organized and managed by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the 2012 RMSG will offer competition in 32... | Colorado Springs Sports Corporation | 07/20/12-
07/29/12 | Colorado Springs |
BATMAN LIVEPresented by Colorado Springs World Arena at Colorado Springs World Arena October 23-October 24, 2012 This unique action-packed live arena show is coming to the Colorado Springs World Arena! Two and a half years in the making, BATMAN LIVE is a visually stunning, state-of-the-art production which brings Batman and a host of iconic characters and the settings from the famed world of DC comics to life and on stage for the very first time in North America! Get your tickets today!! | Colorado Springs World Arena | 10/23/12-
10/24/12 | Colorado Springs |
Step into Summer Craft Fair and Yard SalePresented by Crossfire Ministries June 8-June 9, 2012 Craft Fair and Yard Sale on June 8 and June 9. Crafts, Quilts, Treasures, Gifts, Baked Goods, Kids Items, Collectibles and great yard sale finds! | Crossfire Ministries | 06/08/12-
06/09/12 | Colorado Springs |
Colorado Circus FestivalPresented by FamilyNation at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City August 25-August 26, 2012 This family-friendly event will have something for everyone. From music, street entertainment, fun competitions and an arts & crafts festival all rolled into one. Come join us for the Annual Colorado Circus Festival in Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs, CO | FamilyNation | 08/25/12-
08/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
Colorado Circus FestivalPresented by FamilyNation, Inc. at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City August 25-August 26, 2012 Come one, come all to the annual Colorado Circus Festival. Jugglers, music, dancers, comedy and arts & crafts. It's a great event for kids and adults alike. Heck, we even have camels! Join us for this spectacular two day event! | FamilyNation, Inc. | 08/25/12-
08/26/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Monument Valley Park Music & Craft Festival | FamilyNation, Inc. | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Colorado Springs |
8th Annual First & Main Free Summer Concert SeriesPresented by First & Main Town Center at First & Main Town Center June 1-July 27, 2012 Join us at First & Main Town Center this summer for our 8th Annual First & Main Free Summer Concert Series. Every Friday, from June to July, we will feature local Colorado bands ranging from country, to blues, to rock n’ roll. These concerts are open to the public and will go from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Each concert will also feature an assortment of merchants from the First & Main Town Center who will be offering samples, coupons, giveaways, picnic dinners, etc.
Come kick... | First & Main Town Center | 06/01/12-
07/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
One Worship Community ConcertPresented by First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs at First Presbyterian Church May 18, 2012 Join the community for a free worship concert: The Body of Christ, lifting the Name of Jesus…together as one. This is a city-wide concert event that will be uniting churches from all over the Colorado Springs area in worship. Worship leaders from different congregations in the city will join to help facilitate. Child care will be provided, free of charge, for ages 0 to kindergarten. (Call 719-884-6129 to make childcare reservations) | First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs | 05/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
Ranger Guided Programs at Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentPresented by Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument June 13, 2009 - Ongoing A variety of ranger guided programs will be offered throughout the summer which includes ranger talks, guided walks, science demonstrations at an excavation site, a fossil discovery lab and much more. Please call ahead for times and schedules. The junior ranger program, park film and exhibits, two self-guided trails, and 14 miles of hiking trails are available to visitors throughout the year. Please contact the Monument at (719) 748-3253 for further information about hours and the schedule... | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument | 06/13/09-
Ongoing | Florissant |
Kid’s Fishing DerbyPresented by Fountain Creek Nature Center May 26, 2012 Kids, ages 15 and under, can fish free, catch a “big one”, and receive prizes at the Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain Creek Regional Park where everyone is a winner. You will learn the basics of fishing, cast for prizes, and catch fish. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult anglers need a fishing license. Primary sponsors include Outlaw Baits, Colorado Parks & Wildlife and El Paso County Parks.
| Fountain Creek Nature Center | 05/26/12 | Fountain |
| Musical Mondays in Monument Valley Park | Friends of Monument Valley Park | 07/09/12-
07/23/12 | Colorado Springs |
The 3rd Annual City Wide Gaming EventPresented by Gaming Events in the Springs May 19-May 20, 2012 The Third Annual City Wide Gaming Event (CWGE) is a two day weekend community event sponsored by Gaming Events in the Springs and the local game stores in town, held once a year. It is an opportunity for all game stores in town to offer their specialties in gaming; be it miniature games, CCGs or other card games, board games or RPGs, and for everyone in the Colorado Springs gaming community to come out and game. Gamers are encouraged to both move all over town, experiencing the wide variety... | Gaming Events in the Springs | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Colorado Springs |
Family Fun Day CarnivalPresented by Gleneagle Golf Club May 27, 2012 Bring the whole family to enjoy a day filled with Inflatables, Photo Booth, Face Painting, Games, Putting Contest, Food, and so much more | Gleneagle Golf Club | 05/27/12 | Colorado Springs |
| Jazz in the Garden | Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church | 05/25/12-
08/31/12 | Colorado Springs |
15th Annual Rocky Mountain OktoberfestPlusPresented by Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce at Ute Pass Cultural Center September 22-September 23, 2012 The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition of bringing a bit of Germany to the Rocky Mountains for a two day event.
From the climbing wall and giant slide for kids to the authentic German brats, beer and wine you will find something for everyone at our Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest.
Live German entertainment includes: Polka Schnapps, Squeeze Play and Alan Polivka All Star Band.
Other bands include: Cari Dell Band andSteele Daniels. | Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce | 09/22/12-
09/23/12 | Woodland Park |
What If Festival of Innovation and Imagination Presented by Imagination Celebration at Downtown Colorado Springs September 15, 2012 The What IF! Festival of Innovation and Imagination invites inquisitive community members of all ages to join the day of interaction and creativity. The day-long Festival will feature tech-enthusiasts, art-makers, garage inventors, Do-It-Yourself-ers, scientists, culinary magicians, original musicians, robot builders, urban farmers, innovators, engineers and many other thinkers and tinkerers from the region. The Festival will include interactive booths, demonstrations, video presentations,... | Imagination Celebration | 09/15/12 | Colorado Springs |
Jamoral presents: West African Culture Through Rhythm and DancePresented by Jamoral at Marmalade at Smokebrush May 18, 2012 Jamoral bring the experience of traditional West African culture home to Colorado Springs. Music and rhythm are synonymous with life in West Africa. Dancing, singing, and drumming are daily activities in village life. We bring a taste of that culture with live drumming and traditional African dances and songs. We encourage everyone to dance and sing with us! Meet Dallo from Senegal West Africa, who will show you how to move in celebration. Feel the rhythm and move your body! | Jamoral | 05/18/12 | Colorado Springs |
Jazz in the GardenPresented by Jazz in the Garden at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church May 25, 2012 Mango fan Django opens the third season of Jazz in the Garden. The garden of Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church downtown hosts the event. The public is invited to bring picnics, blankets, or lawn chairs. Beverages are available. Free and open to the public. | Jazz in the Garden | 05/25/12 | Colorado Springs |
Reach Your Peak 4-Mile Run, Walk, & StrollPresented by Junior League of Colorado Springs May 20, 2012 Please join the Junior League of Colorado Springs at 8:00 a.m. on May 20, 2012, for our 4th Annual Reach Your Peak 4 Miler, a family and stroller-friendly run, walk & stroll to benefit the Junior League of Colorado Springs’ community service projects, including our annual Kids in the Kitchen event to promote healthy eating and living to children and families. The run will start and finish at University Village Shopping Center at North Nevada Ave. and I-25.
Post race... | Junior League of Colorado Springs | 05/20/12 | Colorado Springs |
World Music Series: Sierra Leone's Refugee All StarsPresented by KRCC 91.5 FM at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad June 11, 2012 Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are a band of six Sierra Leonean musicians who came together to form a band while living in a refugee camp in Guinea. Many of their family and friends were murdered in the war, leaving each of them with physical and emotional scars that may never heal. Despite the unimaginable horrors of civil war, they were saved and brought hope and happiness to their fellow refugees through their music. Find out more about them and the documentary film that was made... | KRCC 91.5 FM | 06/11/12 | Colorado Springs |
World Music Series: NovalimaPresented by KRCC 91.5 FM at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad July 2, 2012 Novalima’s pioneering blend of soulful Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies with the cutting edge grooves of dub reggae, chilled out electronica and funky Latin beats creates an irresistible mesh-up of old-school traditions and modern trends. Based in Lima, Peru, Novalima’s sound appeals to fans of rootsy world music and progressive dance music in equal measure. Event also sponsored by the Pikes Peak Library District, the Colorado College Summer Programs Office, the Colorado... | KRCC 91.5 FM | 07/02/12 | Colorado Springs |
World Music Series: Aurelio MartinezPresented by KRCC 91.5 FM at Colorado College - Armstrong Quad August 10, 2012 Acclaimed for both his preservation and modernization of the Paranda musical tradition, Aurelio's virtuosity is found in his distinctive, penetrating vocals and his talent as a composer. Aurelio was born into a family possessing a long and distinguished musical tradition in the small Garifuna community of Plaplaya in Honduras. Aurelio began playing guitar as soon as he was old enough to hold the instrument. By the age of six he was regularly playing drums at social gatherings. Inspired by... | KRCC 91.5 FM | 08/10/12 | Colorado Springs |
Manitou Springs Garden Club Plant Sale & Home ShowPresented by Manitou Springs Garden Club at Venue 515 May 20, 2012 Looking for a great selection of locally grown plants for your garden? Then come on by! We'll have a large selection of perennials, annuals, herbs, veggies, grasses, fruit bushes and flowering & grape vines. Our Second Home Show, featuring local vendors will be inside Venue 515. There's also a raffle for cool garden stuff. Enjoy the cafe, bakery and art inside too! | Manitou Springs Garden Club | 05/20/12 | Manitou Springs |
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