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Six things to do in and around Colorado Springs this weekend: Great American Cleanup, Motorless Morning and more

By April 23, 2021 | updated 5 years ago

People make their way into The Garden of the Gods park during the third Motorless Morning event hosted by The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at Garden of the Gods Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. The Motorless Morning event, which eliminates motor vehicle access within the park for half the day resulted from a transportation study designed to enhance the visitor experience and protect the natural elements of Garden of the Gods Park, according to The City of Colorado Springs. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Heading up Denver way and want to follow up last week’s Colorado Springs Restaurant Week? It’s another perfect time to eat out and support eateries during Denver Restaurant Week, with locations from downtown, LoDo and Larimer to Denver Tech Center, Boulder and out toward DIA, through May 2. Prices $25-45. See the list: denverrestaurantweek.com

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

How is that memorable music just perfect for movie scenes? Follow modern-day film scores as they are put together. “Score: A Film Music Documentary” is a virtual presentation of Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Rocky Mountain Women’s Film. Tickets $12, csphilharmonic.org/filmharmonic

SATURDAY

One of the best days ever in Garden of the Gods, the popular “Motorless Morning,” 5 a.m.-noon. No motor vehicle access to the park, just your happy feet. Park at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, Garden of the Gods Trading Post or the overflow parking lot at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Next up, weekday motorless Early Bird Hike & Bikes, 5-8 a.m. May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 29. No skateboards or longboards. coloradosprings.gov/motorlessmorning

SATURDAY

Community spring cleaning time for our parks, trails and creeks and it’s happening all around the country, too. Beginning at 9 a.m. , volunteers are invited for the 23rd year Pikes Peak Great American Cleanup in 20 sites. Trash bags and safety vests provided. Wear masks when near others and bring gloves, reusable water bottles and sunscreen. For cleanup sites: gacppp.com.

SATURDAY

No jumping in the lake with a crowd this year but it’s a different and fun 2021 Polar Plunge Roulette and 5K to support Special Olympics Colorado at UC Health Park and virtually. 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Just participants, no spectators this year. specialolympicsco.org/event/colospgsplunge

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

A Spring Craft & Gift Show features vendors, music, food trucks and more, all following Covid-19 mask and distancing protocols. Norris-Penrose Event Center. $5 admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. norrispenrose.com/events

NOTE: Last-minute changes possible because of Covid requirements. Check websites.

People make their way into The Garden of the Gods park during the third Motorless Morning event hosted by The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at Garden of the Gods Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. The Motorless Morning event, which eliminates motor vehicle access within the park for half the day resulted from a transportation study designed to enhance the visitor experience and protect the natural elements of Garden of the Gods Park, according to The City of Colorado Springs. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
People make their way into The Garden of the Gods park during the third Motorless Morning event hosted by The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at Garden of the Gods Park on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. The Motorless Morning event, which eliminates motor vehicle access within the park for half the day resulted from a transportation study designed to enhance the visitor experience and protect the natural elements of Garden of the Gods Park, according to The City of Colorado Springs. (Chancey Bush/ The Gazette)
Motorless Morning, Garden of the Gods (Courtesy City of Colorado Springs)
Motorless Morning, Garden of the Gods (Courtesy City of Colorado Springs)
A bicyclist rounds a corner at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs on the early morning of June 24. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
A bicyclist rounds a corner at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs on the early morning of June 24. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
A bicyclist cruises through Garden of the Gods Park early in the morning June 24. The park was shut down to motor vehicles from 5 to 8 a.m. that day in celebration of June as Bike Month. Bicyclists and pedestrians enjoyed a vehicle-free morning before the road opened back up to vehicles. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
A bicyclist cruises through Garden of the Gods Park early in the morning June 24. The park was shut down to motor vehicles from 5 to 8 a.m. that day in celebration of June as Bike Month. Bicyclists and pedestrians enjoyed a vehicle-free morning before the road opened back up to vehicles. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
Patrick Yarbrough longboards during the third Motorless Morning event, hosted by The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at Garden of the Gods Park. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
Patrick Yarbrough longboards during the third Motorless Morning event, hosted by The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department at Garden of the Gods Park. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette)
Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com

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