40th Annual Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade: Saturday, December 7th, 5:50pm in Downtown Colorado Springs
KATC will be at the 40th Annual festival of Lights Parade this Saturday, December 7th. We’ll be hanging out with our friends over at KKTV on a float, so be on the lookout for us. That’s happening downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday at 5:50 pm. More info.
Festival of Lights Family Fun Day: Saturday, December 7th, 2-6pm, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Families are invited to experience the joy of the season at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum’s annual FREE holiday celebration! Before heading to the downtown parade, join us for our Festival of Lights Family Fun Day from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy musical performances, creative crafts, face painting, and a host of family-friendly activities. As the evening approaches, warm up with delicious hot chocolate and cookies, served right outside the museum’s entrance starting at 6:00 p.m. Don’t miss this beloved tradition that has added a touch of magic to the Pikes Peak region for 40 years! More info.
2024 Manitou Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 8, 6pm in Downtown Manitou Springs
It’s time to celebrate Christmas in Manitou! Join us for this annual event in Manitou Springs. Beginning at 6 o’clock! More info.
2024 Christmas Parade of Lights in Canon City: Saturday, December 7th, 6pm, Canon City Main Street
The Christmas Parade of Lights is a time-honored annual tradition that has been presented for the past 35 years
on December 7th, the first Saturday evening of December along Main Street in Cañon City’s festively adorned
Downtown Historic District. More info.
Switchbacks Champs Fan Rally: Friday, December 6th, 5:30 pm, Weidner Field
Join us on December 6th to celebrate winning the 2024 USL Championship Cup! Come meet the coaches, take a picture with the Trophy, get some championship merch and much more!! More info.
A Celtic Christmas: Friday, December 6th at 7pm and Sunday, December 8th at 3pm, First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada Ave.
Join us for Chancel Choir and Ringers along with Festival Orchestra fun! More info.
2024 Doherty High School Craft Fair: Saturday, December 7th, 9am
Join us for the annual Doherty High School Craft Fair, presented by Doherty Bands! We host one of the largest and longest running craft fairs in Colorado Springs with over 250 vendors! Your support contributes directly to the largest band program in Colorado Springs School District 11! More info.
Christkindl Market: Saturday, December 7th, 9am-8pm, St. Gabriel Classical Academy
Join us for our 2nd annual Christkindl Market! Our Maker’s Market and Gift Fair, from 9am-3pm, will feature nearly 50 vendors with handmade crafts. All day long, enjoy hot cocoa, s’mores, a bake sale, caroling, food trucks, gluhwein & bar, and a silent auction. Plus, buy your fresh Christmas greenery: trees, wreaths and garland. It will be a fun Christmas event for the whole family! More info.
Candy Cane Craft and Gift Show: December 7th and 8th, 10am-4pm, Colorado Springs Event Center
Hosted by the Colorado Springs Ladies Events and benefiting The Lotus Foundation, the Candy Cane Craft & Gift Show, Dec 7 & 8, 2024, will feature over 100 local Handmade Artisans of Arts, Crafts and Food. Candy Cane Lanes, Mr. And Mrs. Claus, Food Trucks, Face Painting, giveaways and INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES! Come be a part of this wonderful experience! More info.
Holiday Market: Saturday, December 7th, 11am-3pm, The Margarita at Pine Creek
Join us for a festive gathering at Margarita at Pine Creek! Showcase your goods, connect with our amazing community, and bring some local holiday magic! More info.
Santa Paws Photos & Holiday Boutique: Saturday, December 7th, 1-4pm, Harleys Hope Foundation
Join us for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch at Hank’s K9 Social Club. $15 for digital photos and no advance reservation necessary. Come for the photos and stay for the boutique featuring fun holiday gifts for pets and people alike! More info.
Christmas This year: Holiday Spectacular: Saturday, December 7th at 2pm and December 8th at 6pm, ENT Center for the Arts
Christmas This Year: Holiday Spectacular is a family variety show that highlights the gifts and talents of our community with Down syndrome and special abilities
INVITE YOUR FAM AND FRIENDS!! More info.
Winter Wonderland at Panorama Park: Saturday, December 7th, 2pm
Join us to celebrate the winter season at Panorama Park! Enjoy free family activities, games, and crafts, eat s’mores, visit with surprise guests, and more! More info.
4th Annual Santa Paws Event: Saturday, December 7th, 11am-3pm at Under the Sun Dog Dog Training and Daycare
SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN THIS SATURDAY! IT’S A HOWLIDAY FUN FEST FOR YOUR PUPS WITH FREE ADMISSION! That’s right, Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare will host their 4th annual Santa Paws Event in Colorado Springs on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11am-3pm. This dog and family friendly event will feature Sant and Mrs. Claus, plus holiday pup activities such as a snowball sniff and seek, hotdog present challenge, a holiday obstacle course, lick art ornaments, and pup friendly vendors. All details and full list of activities and vendors can be found at utsdog.com.
Electric Moonlight 2024: Thursday, December 5th, 5:30-8:30pm at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Explore our adults-only winter wonderland at Electric Moonlight, from 5:30 to 8:30 on Thurs., Dec. 5! This 21-and-up evening event offers all-inclusive samples of food, beer, wine and spirits donated by local businesses (while supplies last); live local musicians; a chance to visit Santa Claus (grown-ups have wish lists, too!) holiday light sculptures and our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals on display throughout the Zoo! Advance tickets are required and capacity is limited. This event is popular, and is likely to sell out. For all the details and to purchase tickets, visit cmzoo.org/em.
