Here are our top 5 things to do this weekend! Get out and have some fun with the family!
1. Festival of Lights Family Fun Day at Pioneers Museum: Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for our annual holiday celebration. Enjoy a full performance schedule, a step back in time into our Victorian Christmas room, and activities led by a variety of community organizations. Don’t miss this special tradition that’s brought magic to the Pikes Peak region for over 20 years! Let us know you’re coming! Call 719-385-5990 or visit www.cspm.org
Free and open to the public
Visit the event website for an updated schedule of performances and activities.
2. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Monument: Monument for the Holidays Tree Lighting Ceremony. Come join the fun on Saturday, Dec 6 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. There will be Ice Sculpture Carving, a dance performance, a visit from Santa, caroling and more! Event will take place at Limbach Park.
3. Chasing Santa 5K at America the Beautiful Park: Join the Fun at the Largest Santa Run in Colorado. Celebrate Christmas with a 5k Run/Walk. This holiday event is designed for the whole family. Instead of a Race Day “T” shirt you will receive a Santa Suit, pants, belt, jacket, hat and of course a Beard, All yours to keep. It all starts at America the Beautiful Park on Saturday, December 06, 2014…Mention Christmas Unlimited when you register and 20% of your registration fee will be donated back to Christmas Unlimited. More info and tickets here: http://www.runningguru.com/EventInformation.asp?SourceCode=Search&eID=11697
4. Milk and Cookies with Santa by Imagination Celebration: iSpace at Citadel Mall will be transformed into a magical holiday world! Santa will meet and greet the audience from 9 to 10 a.m. Following his appearance, the festivities will continue with more crafts, children’s games, storytelling, face painting, and a photo booth through 12 p.m. The event will feature special appearances from the Fairy Godmother of the Arts, a Snow Queen, a giant penguin, fairy dancers, holiday soldiers, and community leaders. Snacks will be available with alternatives for those with allergies. Proceeds will benefit Imagination Celebration and Court Care. For more info visit: http://www.imaginationcelebration.org/
5. Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: December 5 – 7 and December 12 – December 23
December 25-January 1, 2015
Times:
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (*last admission at 7:30 p.m.)
Celebrate 24 years of holiday cheer during Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari! Over one million glittering lights and 40+ animated light sculptures illuminate the Zoo and create dazzling memories for your family. Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle.
Santa Dates
DATES: Nightly, Dec. 5-7 & 12-23
TIME: 5:30- 8:30 p.m.
WHAT: Get into the holiday spirit while you await your turn to meet Kris Kringle! Santa Zone features amazing lights, an opportunity to write a letter to Santa and a warming fire.
www.cmzoo.org/electricsafari
