Author: Linda Navarro
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AROUND TOWN: Teen Court announces changes, introduces new director at wine tasting
The 18th annual Jewel of a Wine Tasting benefit for Forge Evolution/Colorado Springs Teen Court combined an evening of visiting with friends and sampling special wines with announcements of “exciting changes.” Teen Court Volunteer Honoree Karin Agee, left, and Laura Lyman, board president chair. (Linda Navarro, The Gazette) With a drum roll at the Nov.…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond
FRIDAY Ice skating begins its popular family season at 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. Friday as Skate in the Park leads the schedule of holiday-opening activities in Acacia Park downtown. Community caroling with Soli Deo Gloria Choir fills the air at 5:30 p.m. and a full celebration with U.S. Figure Skating demonstrations, music and Santa followed…
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PIKES PICK: City beauty in 2026 calendar
The beauty of city parks and open spaces can be enjoyed all year in the DiscoverCOS Calendar for 2026, with photography by local residents. $15 donation benefits tree planting in open space Snyder Quarry. Pick up at1401 Recreation Way, weekdays. ColoradoSprings.gov/DiscoverCOS. – Linda Navarro
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6 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond: Bear Run, Top Gun: Maverick, Women’s Expo
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”…
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PIKES PICK: Donate Thanksgiving turkeys for families
Take a Turkey to Work Day is Nov. 21. Donate frozen birds at participating King Soopers that day or any time at Care & Share Distribution Center, 2605 Preamble Point. Money donations matched at secure.qgiv.com/for/tattwd2 – Linda Navarro
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8 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…
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6 Weekend Things to do around Colorado Springs and Beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Perfect for Halloween weekend, The Vampire of Cripple Creek complete with Count Dracula, the new owner of a haunted hotel who’s enamored with a lovely young woman. Alas, she dies of something mysterious and that’s just fine with him. The Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave. Tickets $17-$29. For hours and tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/35629/production/1230506 SATURDAY…
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10 Weekend Things to do Around Colorado Springs and beyond
SATURDAY The popular Japanese Cultural Bazaar is moving from its longtime location on the UCCS campus this year to the Family Success Center at 1520 Verde Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free admission and parking. A cultural delight, it features performances, dances, traditional dress, food and local vendors with authentic goods. An event…
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11 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Boo at the Bridge, Fall Fun Fest and more
SATURDAY All the little ghosts and goblins can go BOO at the Bridge for a family costume contest and trick-or-treating, as they walk along the spectacular Royal Gorge Bridge in Cañon City. Free carousel rides, lots of treats and the Skycoaster and Zipline will be open. 4:30–8 p.m. Saturday, tickets $10-15. tinyurl.com/4x8vezr8 FRIDAY-SATURDAY Time for the quintessential Halloween adult melodrama live…
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PIKES PICK: Don’t miss floating Green Mountain Falls art
Just one more week for the extremely popular and photogenic, “Off the Beaten Path” above the lake in Green Mountain Falls. Breathtaking, it was created for Green Box Arts Festival this summer by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics and remains the weekend of Oct. 19. – Linda Navarro, The Gazette