Here are the top 5 things to do this weekend! (Nov. 15-16) Get out and have some fun with the family!
1. National Veterans Day Run at Memorial Park: The 2nd Annual National Veterans Day Run in Colorado Springs will take place at Memorial Park. The race will offer two distances, 5K and a 1-mile family and supporter walk/run. We expect a large turnout of Veterans and Active-Duty military to this race so come out and support the men and women of our armed forces.
Operation Gratitude, our national charity partner, will also be in attendance and be giving out their AMAZING & FREE care packages to veterans and active duty military in attendance.
2. Upcycling – Trash to Treasure! Upcycling, a better way to recycle. Learn how to turn trash into treasure at Bear Creek Nature Center in this introduction to upcycling and have the chance to make an upcycled treasure of your own. Participants are encouraged to bring additional items from home to craft with. Program best suited for ages 8 to adult. For more info please visit: http://adm.elpasoco.com/CommunityServices/RecandCulturalSvc/Pages/default.aspx
3. First Presbyterian Craft Fair: This Saturday from 9-4 at First Presbyterian Church in downtown colorado springs off the corner of Bijou and Weber. Local artisans and popular vendors. Free Parking and Admission!
4. Trans Siberian Orchestra at The World Arena: This Christmas season will be rocking at the Broadmoor World Arena as Trans-Siberian Orchestra will present the live debut of “The Christmas Attic”. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will be performing their rock opera “The Christmas Attic” for the first time ever on their 2014 winter tour, which begins Nov. 13. The original album “The Christmas Attic” was released in 1998 and then re-released as part of “The Christmas Trilogy Box Set” in 2004. The album features one of the band’s most popular songs, “Christmas Canon.”
According to TSO creator, lyricist and composer Paul O’Neill, the first half of the show will include some songs from “The Christmas Attic” that have never been played live – the second half will feature iconic classics and fan favorites, such as “Wizards In Winter,” “Requiem” and “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo.” The narrative begins on Christmas Eve, when a young girl’s curiosity leads her to a night of mischief and magic. She decides to sneak up into the attic of her parents’ home while she should be asleep and there discovers a magical doorway to the past in the form of a mysterious trunk filled with ornaments, toys, old records and bundles of handwritten letters. A startling discovery in one of the letters, leads to an unlikely adventure. Get your tickets today to this kick-off holiday “event of the season” where Rock ‘n Roll meets a 60 piece orchestra on stage at The Broadmoor World Arena! Buy tickets HERE.
5. First Adventures With Nature (18 – 35 months) at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Bring your 18-35 month old to the Zoo with their favorite adult for their First Adventures with Nature (F.A.W.N.). It is never too early to introduce your toddler to the wonders of the natural world around them. During each class we will learn about a variety of topics through age appropriate stories, special activities and fun animal encounters. “Turkey Tales” What is a snood and wattle? Join us for this class on this famous bird of the holidays. More info: http://www.cmzoo.org/
