6 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond: Bear Run, Top Gun: Maverick, Women’s Expo
Bear Creek Bear Run
Saturday
Hundreds of big bears and bruin youngsters will take over Bear Creek Park and Nature Center Saturday morning but never fear because it’s all in fun for the 11th annual Bear Creek Bear Run 3K and 5K. All to support the El Paso County Nature Centers. Experienced bears have their “bear for a day” suits but new runners will receive theirs when they register. Check in 8-9:30 am., a costume contest, bear yoga, pre-run dance party and running at 10 a.m. parks.elpasoco.com
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
It’s a fly with Tom Cruise weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick” on screen in concert with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center, conductor Thomas Wilson. Songs from the movie by Lady Gaga and One Republic and the rousing “Danger Zone.” Tickets for Friday and Saturday: csphilharmonic.org
SATURDAY
Spend an educational day with stunning birds of prey like falcons, an eagle and a vulture during the free Nature’s Educators day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Garden of Gods Visitor and Nature Center. No registration required. gardenofgods.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Women will be out in force for their 20th annual Colorado Springs Women’s Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Norris Penrose Event Center. Packed with highlights including mother-daughter look-alikes, book signings, rising local women chefs, a wellness experience, Velvet Hills Chorus performances, flu shots, 177 vendors, fashions and entertainment. Tickets: womenslivingexpo.com/colorado-springs-womens-expo
SUNDAY
See 11 productions by creative young storytellers with the Youth Documentary Academy, see their personal film premieres and meet the new filmmakers with host and moderator Ashley Cornelius. Cornerstone Art Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave. Starting at 2 p.m. Sunday through 8:30 p.m. Tickets $15+ at eventbrite.com; VIP reception $75. youthdocumentary.org
TUESDAY
On Nov. 11 celebrate Veterans Day with a new American flag. Bring faded, wind-ripped or tattered flags to exchange for a new one at SCHEELS, 1226 Interquest Parkway, starting at 9:30 a.m., and until supplies run out. Old ones will receive respectful proper disposals.