Tag: Space Foundation Discovery Center
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Imagination and inspiration to soar at National Space Day celebration
Children, teens and adults will be able to draw inspiration from the wonders of space through a broad spectrum of activities and events on Saturday as Colorado Springs and the rest of the U.S. celebrates National Space Day. The event is part of the America 250 and Colorado 150 commemorations, “celebrating the spirit of exploration…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Dinosaur events, Orchid Showcase, Bird Count, Swan Lake
FRIDAY-SUNDAY A dinosaur weekend for sure. On Friday a program for the mature audience will introduce the rare Theio, the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur. Park Guide Jennifer shares “more of a mystery story than in-depth science lecture.” Theio is not a famous dinosaur but he has a wonderful developing story and he was here.…
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It’s Halloweekend! Coffin races, Mad Science, Night at the Museum and more happening this Saturday
Put on your costume, grab a bag and get ready for some treats — after all, it is Halloweekend. Here’s a list of local happenings to get you in the spooky spirit: Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival in Manitou Springs, Saturday For three decades, Manitou Springs has held its iconic (and macabre) coffin races.…
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Discovery Center in Colorado Springs to get major new attraction
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center is preparing for a major new attraction — a full-scale model of the James Webb Space Telescope. The Space Foundation announced Northrop Grumman gifted the $1 million model to the Discovery Center during Space Symposium this week. “James Webb is a one-of-a-kind instrument that is going to revolutionize the way we look…