Here are your weekly FREE events!!!
🎉 Get Ready for a Week of Free Family Fun! 🎉
From the sparkle of holiday lights to the joy of creative storytelling and community adventures, this week is packed with amazing free events that are perfect for families, kids, and anyone looking to make memories without breaking the bank! 🌟 Whether you’re gliding across the ice, exploring art exhibitions, or enjoying festive markets, there’s something for everyone in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. 🏞️
✨ Check out this exciting lineup of kid-friendly activities happening all week long. Best of all—they’re FREE! Don’t forget to share the fun and tag us in your adventures. 🐝 #FamilyFun #FreeEvents #BuzzingWithJoy
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Saturday, December 1st
Small Business Saturday 🛍️
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs
Description: Support local businesses with special deals and festive activities.
More Info: downtowncs.com
Holiday Shopping & Entertainment 🎁
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Colorado Springs
Description: Enjoy live entertainment while shopping for holiday gifts.
More Info: downtowncs.com
Family Karaoke: All Ages Welcome 🎤
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Buzzed Crow Bistro, Colorado Springs
Description: Sing your favorite tunes in a family-friendly environment.
More Info: Buzzed Crow Bistro
The Nutcracker Performance 🩰
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
Description: Experience the classic holiday ballet.
More Info: Pikes Peak Center
Garden of the Gods Visit 🏞️
Time: All Day
Location: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs
Description: Explore stunning red rock formations and scenic trails.
More Info: Garden of the Gods
Fountain Creek Nature Center Exploration 🌿
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO
Description: Discover nature trails and wildlife exhibits.
More Info: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Pikes Peak Watercolor Society Members Show 🎨
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs
Description: View beautiful watercolor artworks by local artists.
More Info: Pikes Peak Watercolor Society
‘Ofrendas’ Art Exhibition 🖼️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs
Description: Explore artistic expressions honoring ‘Ofrendas’.
More Info: Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Senga Nengudi: ‘Warp Trance’ Exhibition 🖌️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Immerse yourself in innovative artworks.
More Info: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Pioneers Museum Guided Tour 🏛️
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Learn about local history through engaging exhibits.
More Info: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
First & Main Free Family Movie 🎬
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 3650 New Center Point, Colorado Springs
Description: Enjoy a free screening of a family-friendly movie.
More Info: First & Main Town Center
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Visit 🏡
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Experience living history demonstrations.
More Info: Rock Ledge Ranch
Bear Creek Nature Center Activities 🐻
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Participate in nature-themed educational programs.
More Info: Bear Creek Nature Center
Acacia Park Outdoor Skating Rink ⛸️
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs
Description: Enjoy ice skating in the heart of downtown.
More Info: Acacia Park
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Sunday December 1st
Photos with Santa
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Old Colorado City
Description: Bring the family for free photos with Santa in the historic district of Old Colorado City.
Visit to Garden of the Gods
Time: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Description: Explore stunning red rock formations and scenic trails at this National Natural Landmark.
Both the park and the Visitor and Nature Center are free to the public.
Acacia Park Outdoor Skating Rink
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: 115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Description: Enjoy ice skating in the heart of downtown at Acacia Park’s outdoor rink.
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Holiday Market
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 2 El Paso Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Description: Browse local vendors selling unique gifts and seasonal treasures, perfect for holiday shopping.
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Enjoy a delightful day with your family! 🎉
Acacia Park Outdoor Skating Rink ⛸️
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs
Description: Enjoy ice skating in the heart of downtown.
More Info: Acacia Park
Garden of the Gods Visit 🏞️
Time: All Day
Location: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs
Description: Explore stunning red rock formations and scenic trails.
More Info: Garden of the Gods
Fountain Creek Nature Center Exploration 🌿
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO
Description: Discover nature trails and wildlife exhibits.
More Info: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Pikes Peak Watercolor Society Members Show 🎨
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs
Description: View beautiful watercolor artworks by local artists.
More Info: Pikes Peak Watercolor Society
‘Ofrendas’ Art Exhibition 🖼️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs
Description: Explore artistic expressions honoring ‘Ofrendas’.
More Info: Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Senga Nengudi: ‘Warp Trance’ Exhibition 🖌️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Immerse yourself in innovative artworks.
More Info: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Pioneers Museum Guided Tour 🏛️
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Learn about local history through engaging exhibits.
More Info: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Visit 🏡
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Experience living history demonstrations.
More Info: Rock Ledge Ranch
Bear Creek Nature Center Activities 🐻
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Participate in nature-themed educational programs.
More Info: Bear Creek Nature Center
United States Air Force Academy Tour ✈️
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 2346 Academy Dr, Colorado Springs
Description: Tour the academy grounds and visit the iconic Cadet Chapel.
More Info: U.S. Air Force Academy
North Cheyenne Cañon Park Hiking 🥾
Time: All Day
Location: 2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs
Description: Hike scenic trails and enjoy waterfalls in a historic park.
More Info: North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade 🎮
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 930 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
Description: Play vintage arcade games with the family.
More Info: Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 🎭
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs
Description: Explore art exhibits and family-friendly activities.
More Info: Fine Arts Center
Old Colorado City Historic District Stroll 🏘️
Time: All Day
Location: Colorado Ave between 24th and 27th Streets, Colorado Springs
Description: Stroll through historic streets with unique shops and eateries.
More Info: Old Colorado City
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 🌌
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs
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December 3rd
Acacia Park Outdoor Skating Rink ⛸️
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs
Description: Enjoy ice skating in the heart of downtown.
More Info: Acacia Park
Garden of the Gods Visit 🏞️
Time: All Day
Location: 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs
Description: Explore stunning red rock formations and scenic trails.
More Info: Garden of the Gods
Fountain Creek Nature Center Exploration 🌿
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO
Description: Discover nature trails and wildlife exhibits.
More Info: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Pikes Peak Watercolor Society Members Show 🎨
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs
Description: View beautiful watercolor artworks by local artists.
More Info: Pikes Peak Watercolor Society
‘Ofrendas’ Art Exhibition 🖼️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs
Description: Explore artistic expressions honoring ‘Ofrendas’.
More Info: Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Senga Nengudi: ‘Warp Trance’ Exhibition 🖌️
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Immerse yourself in innovative artworks.
More Info: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
Pioneers Museum Guided Tour 🏛️
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: 215 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs
Description: Learn about local history through engaging exhibits.
More Info: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Visit 🏡
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Experience living history demonstrations.
More Info: Rock Ledge Ranch
Bear Creek Nature Center Activities 🐻
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs
Description: Participate in nature-themed educational programs.
More Info: Bear Creek Nature Center
United States Air Force Academy Tour ✈️
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 2346 Academy Dr, Colorado Springs
Description: Tour the academy grounds and visit the iconic Cadet Chapel.
More Info: U.S. Air Force Academy
North Cheyenne Cañon Park Hiking 🥾
Time: All Day
Location: 2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs
Description: Hike scenic trails and enjoy waterfalls in a historic park.
More Info: North Cheyenne Cañon Park
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade 🎮
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 930 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
Description: Play vintage arcade games with the family.
More Info: Manitou Springs Penny Arcade
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 🎭
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs
Description: Explore art exhibits and family-friendly activities.
More Info: Fine Arts Center
Old Colorado City Historic District Stroll 🏘️
Time: All Day
Location: Colorado Ave between 24th and 27th Streets, Colorado Springs
Description: Stroll through historic streets with unique shops and eateries.
More Info: Old Colorado City
Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center 🌌
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd, Colorado Springs
Tween Holiday Celebration
Time: 10:00 AM MST
Location: Ruth Holley Library
Description: A festive holiday event for tweens, featuring crafts, games, and holiday-themed activities.
More Info: Event Details
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December 4th
Storytime
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Various PPLD Branches
Description: Stories and more for children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by a favorite adult.
More Info: PPLD Events Calendar
Community Resources Open Hours
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Various PPLD Branches
Description: Access various community resources available to the public.
More Info: PPLD Events Calendar
Virtual Author Event: On Pulse-Pounding, Family-Driven Mysteries
Time: 12:00 PM MST
Location: Online
Description: A conversation with Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of “The Last Thing He Told Me.”
More Info: PPLD Online Events
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December 5th
Rockrimmon Mostly Fiction Book Group
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Lucretia Vaile Museum, lower level of the Palmer Lake Library building
Description: A book discussion group focusing on various fiction works.
More Info: PPLD Book Clubs
Community Events:
Festival of Lights Family Fun Day
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Description: An annual free holiday celebration featuring musical performances, crafts, face painting, and other family-friendly activities.
More Info: Festival of Lights Family Fun Day
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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