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Colorado Springs Metro Calendar of Events

For more information on these events you may contact:
Colorado Springs Chamber and Vistors Center
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

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December - 2024

December 14
Holiday Evening @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Victorian celebrations and Edwardian festivities, Meet St. Nicholas in the Barn, Wagon Rides, Old-Time Music, 1860s Homestead Cabin storytelling, Blacksmith Shop Demonstrations: Saturday from 4-8pm December 14, 2024 - Holiday Evening

December 20
Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024 - Holiday Tea and Tours

December 21
Holiday Tea and Tours @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Celebrate the holiday in the 1907 Orchard House - Experience a Traditional English Tea - Tour the Country Estate Decorated with Fresh Greens - Imbibe Edwardian History and Etiquette - The General Store will open to the public at 2pm. Shop handmade, Ranch-Made Holiday Gifts: From 1-3pm December 6-7, 13 & 20-21 2024 - Holiday Tea and Tours

December 25-31
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5-8:30pm. December 1-23 and 25-31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 - ELECTRIC SAFARI

January - 2025

January 1
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5-8:30pm. December 1-23 and 25-31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 - ELECTRIC SAFARI

January 1-31
Skate in the Park @ Acacia Park: Performances by U.S. Figure Skating - Live Music - Open Skating: Hours vary, January 1-31, 2025

May - 2025

May 17-18
2nd Annual Garden of the Gods Art Festival @ Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site: 125 Juried Fine Artists and Craftsmen from Across the USA - Presenting Pottery, Jewelry, Textiles, Paintings, Sculpture, Glass Art - Contemporary and Traditional Arts - Live music - Kids Activities - Colorado Food Trucks: Saturday and Sunday May 17 & 18, 2025 - 2nd Annual Garden of the Gods Art Festival

May 24-26
TERRITORY DAYS @ OLD COLORADO CITY - Every Memorial weekend Commemorates Colorado’s first capitol of the Colorado Territory in 1861. Territory Days began as a barbecue and parade and has grown into a three-day street festival. The historic district on Colorado Avenue from 24th to 26th Streets will come alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family: May 24-26, 2025 - TERRITORY DAYS

June - 2025

June 22
103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb @ Pikes Peak Toll Road - AKA The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile and motorcycle hill-climb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. It is the second oldest auto race in the US; this 12.42 mile course has 156 turns ending at the 14,115 foot summit: All Day Sunday June 22, 2025 - 103rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

July - 2025

July 8-12
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo @ Norris Penrose Event Center - The weekend kicks off with a parade in the true hometown tradition; you'll see floats and equestrian groups as they head south on Tejon. There are four performances of the invitational championship rodeo and a final championship Shoot Out on Saturday night. The best athletes in rodeo are competing for top prize money in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. It's edge of your seat excitement from the first event to the last: All Day Tuesday-Saturday July 8-12, 2025 - Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

August - 2025

August 30-31
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 30-31 - September 1, 2025 - Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off

September - 2025

September 1
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 30-31 - September 1, 2025 - Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off

October - 2025

October 25
31st Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival in Manitou Springs - Since October 1995 Manitou Springs, in honor of Emma Crawford, has coffin races. This is a fun and crazy event, honoring her dying wish to be buried on top of Red Mountain; 12 men carried her coffin up the 7,200 foot slope. Some say she haunts Red Mountain to this day. A parade and awards for the best Emma, the most creative coffin, and the best overall entourage complete the day-long event. All Month long Manitou Springs celebrates with Skeleton Craze and ghost tours of Old Manitou each weekend: Friday October 25, 2025 - 31st Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival

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