Tag: fun
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Check out this weekend’s Colorado festivals
BRECKENRIDGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS: The event transforms the Arts District into a multisensory celebration of adventure, creativity and nature. The festival features a mix of free public activities and performances, while select shows and headliners require tickets or VIP passes from Thursday through Sunday, 50 W. Adams Ave., Breckenridge, free-$495; breckcreate.org. STANLEY10: Stanley Marketplace…
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Pikes Pick: ViewHouse delivers summer vibes worth every penny
Looking for a spot that’s worth the splurge? ViewHouse Colorado Springs strikes the perfect balance between family-friendly fun and an elevated night out. With live music, lawn games for the kids, cozy outdoor booths surrounding fire pits and a lively patio, it’s the kind of place where it’s easy to lose track of time on…
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Pikes Pick: Shoppes at Indigo Ranch block party urges community to support local businesses
Looking for a fun way to support local businesses this weekend? Stores from Shoppes at Indigo Ranch have come together to host a community block party from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday. According to Urbane Collective owner Molly Fish, many businesses in the area have seen revenue drop anywhere between 30% to 40% due to…
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Pikes Pick: Bloom Ultra Lounge is the perfect girly spot for drinks and fun
Looking for a chic spot for a girls’ night out? Bloom Ultra Lounge has you and your Instagram feed covered. Open Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the lounge offers everything from charcuterie boards and buffalo chicken dip to a wide selection of wine,…
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Pikes Pick: Mom’s Day Out brings scavenger hunt fun to downtown
Looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend? Downtown Colorado Springs is hosting Mom’s Day Out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with a free, family-friendly scavenger hunt centered around Tejon Street. Participants can pick up a free tumbler at the table at 119 N. Tejon while supplies last and collect stickers…
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Philharmonic performances, folk music and a Led Zeppelin tribute across town this week
ABBY POSNER: Singer-songwriter Abby Posner brings her acoustic-driven sound to the Black Rose Acoustic Society, joined by openers Sage Cook and Aera Fox. The venue offers a close-up experience for fans of handcrafted, folk-inspired music, 7 p.m. Friday, Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, $8-$12; blackroseacoustic.org. THE BRUDI BROTHERS: Americana band The Brudi…
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5 uniquely Colorado festivals to celebrate spring in 2026
Taste of VailApril 1-4 Now in its 35th year, Taste of Vail showcases chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers from the Vail Valley and throughout the world. “From sophisticated wine tastings to indulgent gourmet dinners, Taste of Vail promises a truly one-of-a-kind experience,” the website says. The festival kicks off April 1 with The Vail Pour,…
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Hundreds of dogs kick off Halloween season at Barks and Boos fall fest in Colorado Springs
More than 500 four-footed revelers helped usher in the Halloween season on Sunday at the third annual Barks and Boos Festival at the Under the Sun dog training and day care facility in north Colorado Springs. Presented by the North Springs Veterinary Referral Center, the event was packed with dogs dressed as pumpkins, lions, sunflowers…
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Cool Science kicks off 15th annual STEM fest in Colorado Springs
Aeronautics and astronomy, bubbles and bees, robots and rockets, and a host of other STEM-related activities were on colorful and engaging display at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus as a local nonprofit kicked off its 15th annual science blowout. With Saturday’s Carnival Day serving as its launch pad, the 2024 Cool Science Festival began…
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23rd Annual Fruitcake Toss
The 23rd annual Great Fruitcake Toss took place at Memorial Park on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 in Manitou Springs, Colorado.