Bats & Balsa: Paint Your Own Ornament
October 11, 2026 3:30 PM –4:30 PM
2450 Montebello Square Dr
| Colorado Springs, CO | 80918
Admission: Registration is free but required, limited to 20 participants
Event Summary
Join us after hours for a fun afternoon of painting, bats, and creativity! Each participant will receive a fair-trade balsa-wood bat ornament to paint and take home. We’ll also share a few fascinating facts about Colorado’s bats and some simple ways we can help these important nighttime neighbors.
The event is free but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bat-ornament
Children must attend with an adult, but artists of all ages are welcome!
Paint can be messy, so please dress accordingly.
*This is the first of three ornament-painting events we’ll be hosting this season. Join us for all three and create a complete collection, or simply come paint one very cute bat!
Our other events will be held Sunday, November 15th and Sunday, December 13th. Songbird and owl ornaments will be available at the November and December events!
The event is free but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bat-ornament
Children must attend with an adult, but artists of all ages are welcome!
Paint can be messy, so please dress accordingly.
*This is the first of three ornament-painting events we’ll be hosting this season. Join us for all three and create a complete collection, or simply come paint one very cute bat!
Our other events will be held Sunday, November 15th and Sunday, December 13th. Songbird and owl ornaments will be available at the November and December events!
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Also Occurs On
- Sunday, October 11
