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Women' Tackle Football
11-09-2024
11-09-2024
Presented by Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz at John Venezia Community Park, Colorado SpringsCome join us at John Venezia Community Park for our women's tackle football team tryouts!
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, we...
[more+]Come join us at John Venezia Community Park for our women's tackle football team tryouts!
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, we welcome all skill levels. Show off your moves, meet new teammates, and have a blast on the field. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of our amazing team. See you there!
All experience levels welcome. Please bring water and cleats.
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Veterans Day 5k with Colorado Brewery Running Series
11-10-2024
11-10-2024
Presented by Goat Patch Brewing Company at Goat Patch Brewing Company, Colorado SpringsTags: Outdoors
Skate in the Park
11-15-2024
01-31-2025
Presented by Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs at Acacia Park, Colorado SpringsMon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 am Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 am Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 am Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 am Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 01 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 02 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 03 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 04 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 06 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 07 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 08 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 09 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 10 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 11 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 13 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 14 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 15 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 16 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 17 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 18 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 30 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures....
[more+]Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.
Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
16th Annual RMFI ShinDIG
11-21-2024
11-21-2024
Presented by Rocky Mountain Field Institute at Meanwhile Block, Colorado SpringsJoin RMFI in your best flannel or overalls for an evening of celebrating the 2024 season with live music, awards and a silent auction at Camp...
[more+]Join RMFI in your best flannel or overalls for an evening of celebrating the 2024 season with live music, awards and a silent auction at Camp RMFI!
Your ticket to the ShinDIG includes food, beverages and a fun evening supporting RMFI with your fellow public land enthusiasts (we also hear there will be s'mores).
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Lights Above the Clouds Parade
12-07-2024
12-07-2024
Presented by SOAR with Network Fundraising at Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland ParkThis winter parade happens each year on the first Saturday in December.
Visit a warm your "bum" fire by the street along the route in order to stay...
[more+]This winter parade happens each year on the first Saturday in December.
Visit a warm your "bum" fire by the street along the route in order to stay warm. Enjoy hot chocolate while visiting several businesses that are open during the evening festivities. The event is a great family friendly event.
Afterwards, the celebration and awards ceremony are held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Listen to music, eat cookies, have hot chocolate and enjoy an adult beverage at the bar.
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[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Women' Tackle Football
11-09-2024
11-09-2024
Presented by Rocky Mountain Thunderkatz at John Venezia Community Park, Colorado SpringsCome join us at John Venezia Community Park for our women's tackle football team tryouts!
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, we...
[more+]Come join us at John Venezia Community Park for our women's tackle football team tryouts!
Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, we welcome all skill levels. Show off your moves, meet new teammates, and have a blast on the field. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of our amazing team. See you there!
All experience levels welcome. Please bring water and cleats.
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Veterans Day 5k with Colorado Brewery Running Series
11-10-2024
11-10-2024
Presented by Goat Patch Brewing Company at Goat Patch Brewing Company, Colorado SpringsTags: Outdoors
Skate in the Park
11-15-2024
01-31-2025
Presented by Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs at Acacia Park, Colorado SpringsMon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 am Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 am Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 am Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 am Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 am Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 am Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 am Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 am Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 10 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 11 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 12 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 13 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 14 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 15 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 16 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 17 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 18 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 19 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 20 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 21 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 22 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 23 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 24 @ 12:00 am Wed, Dec 25 @ 12:00 am Thu, Dec 26 @ 12:00 am Fri, Dec 27 @ 12:00 am Sat, Dec 28 @ 12:00 am Sun, Dec 29 @ 12:00 am Mon, Dec 30 @ 12:00 am Tue, Dec 31 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 01 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 02 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 03 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 04 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 05 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 06 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 07 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 08 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 09 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 10 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 11 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 12 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 13 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 14 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 15 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 16 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 17 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 18 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 19 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 20 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 21 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 22 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 23 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 24 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jan 25 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jan 26 @ 12:00 am Mon, Jan 27 @ 12:00 am Tue, Jan 28 @ 12:00 am Wed, Jan 29 @ 12:00 am Thu, Jan 30 @ 12:00 am Fri, Jan 31 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times
Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures....
[more+]Visit DowntownCS.com/skate for updated month-by-month skate schedules, daily session times, special event details, and inclement weather closures. Presented by Academy Bank.
Fun for all ages in Acacia Park.
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
16th Annual RMFI ShinDIG
11-21-2024
11-21-2024
Presented by Rocky Mountain Field Institute at Meanwhile Block, Colorado SpringsJoin RMFI in your best flannel or overalls for an evening of celebrating the 2024 season with live music, awards and a silent auction at Camp...
[more+]Join RMFI in your best flannel or overalls for an evening of celebrating the 2024 season with live music, awards and a silent auction at Camp RMFI!
Your ticket to the ShinDIG includes food, beverages and a fun evening supporting RMFI with your fellow public land enthusiasts (we also hear there will be s'mores).
[less-]Tags: Outdoors
Lights Above the Clouds Parade
12-07-2024
12-07-2024
Presented by SOAR with Network Fundraising at Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland ParkThis winter parade happens each year on the first Saturday in December.
Visit a warm your "bum" fire by the street along the route in order to stay...
[more+]This winter parade happens each year on the first Saturday in December.
Visit a warm your "bum" fire by the street along the route in order to stay warm. Enjoy hot chocolate while visiting several businesses that are open during the evening festivities. The event is a great family friendly event.
Afterwards, the celebration and awards ceremony are held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Listen to music, eat cookies, have hot chocolate and enjoy an adult beverage at the bar.
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[less-]Tags: Outdoors
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