Here are our top 5 things to do this weekend in and around Colorado Springs! Get out and have some fun with the family!
1. Old North End Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 13th : Celebrate a unique holiday experience with family and friends at the Old North End Holiday Home Tour. The tour starts at Colorado College’s Shove Chapel at 1010 N. Nevada-a landmark building on the National Register of Historic Places. Three other prominent homes decked out in their holiday finest are also featured. Advance tickets $25, day of the event $30. For more info visit: http://csholidayhometour.com/
2. Nature Hike With Santa at Fountain Creek Nature Center: Participate in the interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” poem, and make snowflake crafts while waiting for Santa to arrive at Fountain Creek Nature Center. Then hike the nature trail with Santa to see what gifts nature gives us. For more info visit: http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441883019/Nature_Hike_with_Santa
3. Ugly Christmas Sweater/Santa Skate at Acacia Park: Wear your ugliest holiday sweater, or dress as Santa and come skate at the only outdoor ice rink in town! Sponsored by Memorial Hospital. $10 per person includes skates; Children 4 and under FREE with paid adult. Dec. 13th 11 am – 9 pm.
4. An American Nutcracker at Doherty High School (Dec. 14th): A new take on a great family classic. Choreographer Holly Marble has created an engaging holiday entertainment that connects generations of the American experience through the dreams and memories of young children. With the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky setting the mood, the artists of a A Time to Dance will produce an unforgettable experience destined to become a holiday tradition for our community. History and art find their common thread in this full-length production that is a complete entertainment. For tickets and info visit: http://www.peakradar.com/event/detail/441883593/An_American_Nutcracker
5. Holiday Chocolate Festival at The Broadmoor: Dozens of chocolatiers and thousands of chocolate lovers from around the region will gather at the luxurious Broadmoor resort in Colorado Springs on Saturday, December 13 for the sixth annual Holiday Chocolate Festival at the Broadmoor. The popular festival kicks off at 11:00am, with nearly 60 booths of chocolate, wine, sweets and holiday gifts, open for sales and sampling until 6:00pm. Live music, fun contests, Santa Claus in person and a full day of stage activities make this a holiday tradition not to be missed. For more info visit: http://www.holidaychocolatefestival.com/
