Updated: February 3, 2025
Want to get out and about this winter? Look no further!
Check out this list of must-see smaller events happening around the Pikes Peak Region this December - February.
November 2024 - January 2025
The outdoor skating rink at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs will open starting November 10, 2023. Tickets can be purchased in person at the rink only. Children 4 and under skate free with a paying adult.
November 29 - December 22, 2024
Sisterhood and scandal, romance and rumors, high society and...horses? Jane Austen's Dashwood family bubbles with wit and warmth in this energetic, family-friendly adaptation of the classic novel, following sensible Elinor and sensitive Marianne Dashwood as they navigate the perilous waters of courtship and the human heart.
Saturdays, November 30 - December 28, 2024
Beginning November 30th, each Saturday the patio will transform into a holiday market filled with local vendors selling unique gifts and seasonal treasures, perfect for holiday shopping. The event will also feature songs & stories with Santa inside the lodge and free caroling hayrides that depart once an hour. A holiday drink menu for both adults and kids will warm spirits, complemented by seasonal treats from local food trucks.Local artisans and vendors are encouraged to participate, with limited vendor space available.
Throughout December 2024
Three little elves are hiding in various local Manitou Springs stores, each marked with a sign indicating their number. The elves will change locations weekly, keeping the hunt fresh and exciting.Participants who spot all three elves can enter a weekly drawing to win $25 in Manitou Money by calling 719-685-5089 or emailing monica@manitouchamber.com.
December 1 - 19, 2024
Letters to Santa Dropbox will be located at the Town Clock Park from December 1 - 19, 2024.
December 1, 2024
Returning for the 3rd annual production of The Voice and the Violin Candlelight Christmas – Cami Maree (alternative soul-rocker) and The Blue Violin (of the Boston String Quartet)! Don't miss the start of the Christmas season for a magical evening of holiday music performed in the stunning serene glow of candlelight. An evening promised to be filled with enchanting melodies, heartfelt performances and the timeless beauty of holiday classics. Cami Maree and The Blue Violin bring the warmth and wonder of Christmas to life through a perfect blend of classical and contemporary pieces. All ages. Families welcome.
December 5, 2024 | 5:30 - 8:30pm
Enjoy the wild winter wonderland at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Moonlight! 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!), artisan-made light sculptures, a drone show and our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals on display throughout the Zoo (weather dependent)!
Advance tickets are required; no walk-up tickets available. This event is popular and likely to sell out.
December 6, 2024
Join us at Whistle Pig Brewing for the ultimate Ugly Sweater Party! Show off your tackiest sweater for a chance to win prizes while enjoying the return of Maple Thunder and It’s a Wonderful Porter alongside other festive cocktails. Live music from Tinker’s Damn starts at 7 PM, with food from Roc and Ro Sushi available at 5 PM. In the spirit of the season, we’re collecting toys and donations for Toys for Tots. Don’t miss the fun!
December 6 - 8, 2024
Colorado College Music Department in collaboration with Colorado Springs Conservatory is producing a brand-new musical with the guidance of the composer himself, Josh Franklin! This hilarious, poignant and ultimately heart warming musical is exactly the escape we're looking for this holiday season.
December 7, 2024
Grab your friends and get cozy during this Christmas Wreath Workshop hosted in the big red barn on the farm. We will walk you through how to decorate your 24" fir wreath base using beautiful materials such as noble, douglas and silver fir, pinecones, dried oranges, dried flowers, cinnamon sticks and ribbon. Bring any extra adornments that you would like to add onto your wreath as well! You will walk away from this workshop with a gorgeous wreath while enjoying all the sights, sounds and taste of Christmas cheer.
December 7, 2024
Celebrate the howlidays with your pup at a festive day of fun! Enjoy free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus (candid photos only, no professionals), holiday-themed pup activities like Snowball Sniff & Seek, the Hotdog Present Challenge and a holiday obstacle course. You can also shop from pup-friendly vendors and create a Lick Art Ornament to take home. Breakfast with Santa is available by reservation while supplies last! Well-mannered, leashed dogs are welcome.
December 12, 2024
Join the Palmer team as we toast to a year of protecting Colorado’s Good Life—a lifestyle deeply connected to land and water with fellow Land Lovers and new friends at Ivywild School. Enjoy a complimentary pint of your favorite Bristol brew and light bites as we celebrate the people who ensure Colorado’s beauty and abundance can be enjoyed not just today but for generations to come.
December 12 - 13, 2024
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
December 14, 2024
Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Santa to see what gifts nature gives us. Afterwards, enjoy seasonal tunes with the band Peppergrass and make paper snowflakes! Prepaid registration (children only) required. $5 per person/$4 per member (only need to register children).
December 14, 2024
Make a trip to the Dinosaur Resource Center for a visit with Santa and the Dinosaurs! We will have our craft table available to make an ornament for our Christmas tree as well as one for yourselves. Join us for some Christmas fun! Included with museum admission.
December 14 - 15, 2024
Step into a winter wonderland at Venetucci Farm in Colorado Springs, where the air is crisp, the cocoa is warm and every corner of the farm is wrapped in holiday cheer! "Christmas on the Farm" is a celebration that brings the timeless charm of the holidays to life. Meet Santa and his "reindeer", pick out a Holiday Wreath to take home, make smores around the fire, purchase a treat from the holiday snack shack, shop at the Holiday Gift Market and so much more!
December 14, 2024
Snag your ticket, round up your Santas, elves and reindeer, throw on your craziest holiday gear and get ready to party like it’s Christmas Eve!
December 14, 2024
Get ready to jingle and mingle in Downtown Colorado Springs for SantaCon 2024 - it''' be be a holly jolly good time!
December 14 & 22
Music to get you in the spirit! Strolling brass musicians will wander Manitou Ave on Sundays in December to spread holiday cheer.
December 15, 2024
Join us in the Greenhaus for a curated selection of local artisans and makers! Shop ceramics, candles, art, local goods and so much more. A la carte seasonal brunch sold at Homa Café + Bar 8am - 2pm. Live music from 11am - 1pm. Free Admission, no reservations required.
December 19 - 20, 2024
Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story and a short hike. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
December 21, 2024
Take out that itchy sweater you have been keeping in the closet for years and come celebrate at 4+ venues, drink specials, themed drinks and more!
December 21, 2024
The winter solstice brings our longest, darkest night to the northern hemisphere. For centuries this event has been a call for celebration; come find out why! We’ll investigate old ways to celebrate this celestial event while creating new traditions. Our new tradition includes a luminary-candlelight night hike, ending at a warm campfire. Each family will work together to create a modern version of a Yule Log. Come dressed for the weather and prepared for outdoor activities. Please do not bring flashlights - we will let the luminaries, and the stars light our way. Prepaid registration required. $10 per person/$8 per member. Recommended for ages 6+.
December 21, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Be the adventurous Santa of your winter and book a highlight holiday experience with Great Outdoors Adventures. Enjoy a private off-roading rental or guided tour with a festive Christmas twist in Polaris UTVs or Jeep Gladiators. Share the gift of adventure with loved ones this holiday season, and let their smiles warm your heart. Book between 12/21/24 and 1/3/2025 for Outdoors Holiday with a Twist. Reservations required.
December 22, 2024
Tis the season! Join Kinship Landing for a festive Santa brunch with an exclusive brunch and drink menu from 8 am - 2 pm, pictures with Santa from 10am - 2pm and a hot cocoa station. Brunch sold a la carte. Seating is first come, first served. No reservations.
December 22, 2024 | 9am - 10:30am
Stroller Safaris are informal exploratory experiences in which participants use all five of their senses to connect with nature and animals. All over the world, people are celebrating as the year comes to an end. We love our Stroller Safari family and getting to watch each little learner grow so much over the past year. Come celebrate with us for one final event, before we head into the new year and make all new memories together! Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
December 27, 2024
Bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you at CMZoo's Dog Days! Purchase a dog ticket, along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special (minus some restricted areas).
No pup? No problem! You're welcome to visit on these dates for a Zoo day without a dog, just be aware pups will be on premises.
December 27, 2024
2 children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE admission with one paid regular-priced adult admission. Check out their website calendar for more information on exhibitions.
December 27, 2024 | 9am - 10am
Stroller Safaris are informal exploratory experiences in which participants use all five of their senses to connect with nature and animals. Participants will learn about native Colorado species and create safe feeders to help wild animals near their homes find food in the colder months (almond butter, bird seed, cranberries, etc.)!
December 28 & 29, 2024
Class combines dynamic, flowing yoga sequences with low-impact, high-intesity workouts for building flexibility, strength, balance, endurance and overall fitness. Open to all levels of practitioners. A great compliment to your existing fitness regime or to start a new one. Taught on GLIDE Fit paddleboards.
December 21, 2024 - January 3, 2025
Be the adventurous Santa of your winter and book a highlight holiday experience with Great Outdoors Adventures. Enjoy a private off-roading rental or guided tour with a festive Christmas twist in Polaris UTVs or Jeep Gladiators. Share the gift of adventure with loved ones this holiday season and let their smiles warm your heart. Book between 12/21/24 and 1/3/2025 for our Outdoors Holiday with a Twist.
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
The outdoor skating rink at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs will open starting November 10, 2023. Tickets can be purchased in person at the rink only. Children 4 and under skate free with a paying adult.
December 2024 - February 2025
Guests will be able to step into magic and wonder with a landscape filled with ice slides, towers, tunnels and caverns. Explore stunning new sculptures crafted by internationally renowned ice sculptors. Every element is designed to immerse visitors in a whimsical, fairy-tale environment.
January 2 - 3, 2025
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
January 4, 2025
Start the New Year off right by joining us for a short winter hike followed by a campfire, stories, and s’mores! Geared towards ages 6 and up. Prepaid registration is required. $4 per member, $5 per nonmember.
January 5, 2025
Team USA Day sponsored by US Figure Skating. Wear Team USA sports apparel or dress in red, white, and blue to celebrate. More details to come.
January 6 - 7, 2025
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show.
January 9 - 10, 2025
Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults.
January 11, 2025
Join us for a blissful evening a Pikes Peak Ranch centered around creative expression and welcome the New Year with movement and connection! Please wear all white or light colors. We will have black lights and glow in the dark body paint to make our movement together creative and epic! Recommended donation: $10.
January 11, 2025
All levels of birders are invited to help us observe and record the bird species in Fountain Creek Regional Park. Preregistration is required and space is limited. $5 donation per person recommended.
January 12, 2025 | 11am
Join Pikes Peak Ranch for donation-based yoga at the ranch once a month, on Sundays. All ages and experience levels are welcome to come and get some much-needed relaxation through stretching and breath work. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
January 15, 2025 | 6pm - 8:30pm
Join Whistle Pig Brewing for this zero-proof pairing event where attendees will learn about the latest offerings in non-alcoholic beers, wine, spirits and mocktails. Taught by Montana Horsfall, whose company, craftcocktailinc.com, has gained popularity for presenting creative cocktail and zero-proof experiences and classes. Just in time for Dry January, come for a night of delicious non-alcoholic drinks, food and fun!
January 16, 2025
Little Learners (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup are invited to learn and play through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring local history! In this month's program, we'll work on the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines of developing fine motor skills like hand-eye coordination.
January 18, 2025 | 2pm - 3pm
The CSPM will kick off the 2025 lecture series with “The Alternative Archive and Gendered Dispossession” presented by Dr. Karen R. Roybal.
January 24, 2025
Looking to provide your child with the language and tools needed to manage stress, prioritize their mental health, and find healthy coping skills? Join us and staff from TESSA for an afternoon centered around these topics and how nature relates. Program includes a mindful hike and indoor presentation. Designed for children ages 5-12. Guardian must be present. Program is free but pre-registration is still required. Please consider a donation if possible.
January 25, 2025
Watch hated holiday treats fly at this quirky local event. Join in for some old-fashioned tossing of those maybe not-so-beloved holiday desserts. Featuring a series of engaging and thrilling challenges, this special winter occasion is just one of the creative and fun ways to explore annual traditions in the Pikes Peak region.
January 25, 2025 | 9am - 3pm
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Lunar New Year at the Ent Center for the Arts. This festival blends cultural performances, interactive activities and vibrant shopping and dining experiences. Don't forget to check out the free martial art demonstrations, traditional lion and dragon dances and authentic Chinese tea samples.
January 25, 2025
Learn about hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and vultures through a live birds of prey program with Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center! The presentation includes two different birds of prey and a discussion of adaptations, predator/prey relationships, natural history, and personal stories of the birds presented. You’ll also hear about the work the Center does to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey. Prepaid registration is required. $4 per member, $5 per nonmember.
January 25, 2025 | 10am - 12pm
This fun and interactive family program celebrates the art and stories featured in the museum's new exhibit 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity. All ages welcome.
January 25, 2025
Make your weekend unforgettable by attending one (or all!) of the Dragon Dance performances by the Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center happening throughout Colorado Springs.
Performance Schedule:
11:45am — Shangri-La on 6165 Barnes Rd
2:00pm — Asian Pacific Market at 615 Wooten Rd #160
4:25pm — Shangri-La on 8850 N Union Blvd
December 2024 - February 23, 2025
Guests will be able to step into magic and wonder with a landscape filled with ice slides, towers, tunnels and caverns. Explore stunning new sculptures crafted by internationally renowned ice sculptors. Every element is designed to immerse visitors in a whimsical, fairy-tale environment.
February 1 - 28, 2025
Celebrate Black History Month today and every day in February! Learn about influential figures in the Pikes Peak Region and support Black-owned businesses in our community. Find events, history exhibits, art installations and live performances that honor the Black community.
February 6 & 7, 2025
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center.
February 7 & 8, 2025 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Treat your little princess to a charming occasion full of magical memories that will last a lifetime! The event will be filled with a delicious banquet dinner prepared by an award-winning culinary team, dancing and story time. Your daughters will be treated like royalty and experience exciting surprises throughout the night. Enjoy a beautiful evening together on the soul-stirring grounds of Glen Eyrie Castle to celebrate being together as a family. This event is for fathers and daughters, ages 4 -12.
February 8, 2025 | 11am - 3pm
Looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine or Galentine? Join us at 1350 Distilling’s Be Mine Market for a day of love, creativity, and community! Free to attend, more enjoyable with a cocktail. Support small businesses, find a truly special gift for your loved ones and enjoy a day of fun and inspiration. Bring your friends or come solo—you’re sure to leave with a smile.
February 8, 2025 | 11am - 2pm
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is thrilled to host the Pikes Peak regional celebration of the Lunar New Year with our partners Refugees + Immigrants United and Filipino American Community of Southern Colorado. Guests are invited to celebrate at this family-friendly event with performances, crafts, and information and activity booths presented by local organizations. To uplift the cultural richness of this event and our community, attendees are warmly encouraged to wear traditional attire from their own country of origin.
February 8, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7pm
Now in its 16th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live tour is an annual recognition each February of the significant contributions African Americans have made and continue to make to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics and sports. This year’s statewide tour will feature the living-history portrayal of Harriet Tubman by nationally acclaimed scholar/actor Becky Stone. The portrayal will be performed in a Chautauqua format, which is a first-person dramatization of a historical figure. The speaker’s monologue typically lasts 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, first in character and then out of character as the scholar/performer.
February 13 - 14, 2025
Explore nature with your 2 or 3-year-old through interactive activities, a story, and a short hike. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center.
February 14, 2025
Feel the love this February! Celebrate with your special someone at unforgettable events all month long. From intimate dinners to electric performances, we’ve rounded up the best Valentine’s Day experiences just for you.
February 15, 2025 | 10am - 11:30am
Winter can be a time of great hunger for many living things. Humans have devised many ways of preserving foods: freezing, smoking, drying, canning, candying or pickling. Beyond just hoarding food in caches, learn about some fascinating ways that animals actually preserve food for their winter survival. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center. Prepaid registration required. $4 per member/ $5 per non-member.
February 18 - 20, 2025
The electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, AIN’T TOO PROUD tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group’s personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.
February 20, 2025
Little Learners (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup are invited to learn and play through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring local history! In this month's program, we'll work on the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines of understanding that events happened in the past and how they relate to one’s self, family, and community.
February 22, 2025
The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic brings winter polo to residents across the Pikes Peak Region at the Norris Penrose Event Center – brought to you by Los Hermanos Ranch and Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. The match will once again feature top polo players from around the country. The Broadmoor Winter Polo Classic will adhere to most of the standard, traditional polo regulations with the exception of the tournament taking place in a dirt arena instead of a grass field. Teams will be comprised of three players and play will consist of four 7-min chukkers (periods).
February 22, 2025 | 4pm and 7pm
Join Glen Eyrie Castle for Acoustic Eidolon in concert. These talented performers play a double-necked guitar and cello in unique and surprising ways. Classically trained meets rock 'n roll in unforgettable musical stylings!
February 26 - March 1, 2025
90 of the best synchronized skating teams in the nation will compete for gold in eight divisions at The Broadmoor World Arena. Featuring reigning World silver medalists, the Haydenettes, and reigning World Junior bronze medalists, Skyliners, the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships are the pinnacle event for synchronized skating in the United States. This event will also serve as the final U.S. qualifier for the 2025 World Championship Team. Colorado residents can get single-day tickets for Friday and Saturday for just $25 each (including taxes and fees) when you use the Special Offers and Promotions code SYNCHROCO.
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort2 El Paso Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Ent Center for the Arts5225 N. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
Downtown Colorado Springs111 S Tejon St, Ste 703
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Whistle Pig Brewing Company2117 Templeton Gap Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Colorado Springs Conservatory415 Sahwatch St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm5210 S Hwy 85/87
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911
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