Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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Things to do around Denver and beyond: New Year’s Eve events and more
Fireworks and drone shows downtown Denver, Zoo Lights at Denver Zoo and Blossoms of Light at Botanic Gardens and more.
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PIKES PICK: Paris Olympic torch and medals in the museum
The 2024 Paris Olympics torch and medals are in place at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Torches from all Olympics are there. Book a premium or group tour to selfie with the torch, usopm.org. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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10 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Christmas lights, Hannukah Concert and more
SATURDAY Welcome winter’s longest, darkest Saturday night outdoors during the Solstice Night Hike at Fountain Valley Nature Center. Learn the history of the celebration, hike the park through a luminaria- and starry-lighted trail (no flashlights), and make yule logs. For ages 6+, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Prepaid registrations $10, elpasocountynaturecenters.com FRIDAY-SUNDAY A holiday-bright tradition at dusk in…
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Pikes Pick: Make Melting Pot fondue at home
Delicious in the restaurant and now the Melting Pot fondue can also be made at home. An Aged Cheddar & Gouda is available at area Safeway stores, no fondue pot needed. $14.99. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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10 weekend things to do in Colorado Springs and beyond: Bear Creek by Candlelight, Jingle Jog and more
FRIDAY A beautiful night in the park, Bear Creek by Candlelight is the holiday hike down trails lighted by moonlight and luminarias. Then music, chili, crafts, wolf dogs, Search and Rescue and stories with Santa, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $7-$8. Register: 719-520-6387,elpasocountynaturecenters.com FRIDAY-SATURDAY First weekend of…
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Send us your 2025 nonprofit fundraising plans for the master calendar
A busy new year awaits for nonprofit fundraising galas, concerts, bootin’ scootin’ boogies and other events. We’re working on the annual Around Town master calendar of nonprofit events and it’s time for 2025. To be included, send us your plans. It’s a perfect opportunity to avoid duplicate events. Email available information by Dec. 15 to…
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PIKES PICK: Christmas trees a benefit for Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Final days, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a Christmas tree cut in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. A benefit for park’s Friends programs. $65 all sizes, Visitor Center parking lot. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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12 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Switchbacks celebration, nativity scenes and more
FRIDAY Party with your champions, Colorado Springs. So much blue and white as the Switchbacks— the team, their families and the coaches — will celebrate with their local fans from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the home field where they became the top soccer team in the USL, Weidner Field. Practice your cheers and…
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AROUND TOWN: A snowy Western night raises $125,000 for Early Connections Learning Centers
Try as hard as it could, the multiday November snowstorm couldn’t put the freeze on the annual Gingerbread & Jazz gala Nov. 9. After all, for 27 years it has been the signature fundraiser for the little ones at Early Connections Learning Centers. For 2024 the evening went Western for the first time with Stetsons…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazettedev.gazette.com. FRIDAY-DEC. 31 The spectacular Bridge of Lights Holiday Drive-Thru across…