Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort2 El Paso Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Updated: November 26, 2024
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.
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.
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 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
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 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 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 17, 2023, January 14, and February 11, 2024
Join Pikes Peak Ranch for donation-based yoga at the ranch once a month, on Sundays at 3 pm. 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.
December 17, 2023, January 14, and February 11, 2024
Join Pikes Peak Ranch for donation-based yoga at the ranch once a month, on Sundays at 3 pm. 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.
February 11, 2024
Hang out at Red Swing Brewhouse for the superbowl! Enjoy $5 pints, potluck, beer pong, cornhole, chili cook off and a raffle during halftime.
February 11, 2024
Join Atrevida Beer Co and Heavenly Tacos for a Super Bowl Party you won't forget. Heavenly Tacos will be creating a special edition menu inspired the two teams' cities! There will be games, music, lots of food, beer, and micheladas. And of course, the big game on all of the screens!
February 13-15, 2024
The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, Hairspray. Hairspray is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 30, 2024
The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute will ring in their 25th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration, the Year of the Dragon, at an exciting new location, the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS, 5225 N. Nevada Avenue. This event will have performances of the traditional lion dance, Taiko drummers, Asian ribbon & fan dances, unique Chinese musical instrument performances, martial arts exhibitions, the Dragon Dance, Asian Aerial Acrobats and more.
February 29, 2024
Celebrate Leap Year Day at 1350 Distilling with SILENT DISCO & DRINKS! We will have three DJs spinning all kinds of great tunes for you to put on some headphones and boogie to throughout our Taste Lounge & Private Room. Save $10 with early bird discount through Feb. 24, 2024.
February 24, 2024
Head to Distillery 291 after the Winter Polo Classic for athlete meet and greets, cash bar, mobile cigar lounge, food trucks and more! 5-9pm, free entry.
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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