Outdoors in Colorado Springs

Upcoming outdoors events around Colorado Springs.

Friday, October 23

Little Ranger World

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–11 AM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Meet with Jennifer in the Red Rocks Room for a touch table, nature story, and an activity or craft.

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Saturday, October 31

Forest Bathing

Sat, Oct 31 · 9 AM–11 AM · Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road, Colorado Springs, CO

This free program is much more than a walk in the woods! It is about connecting with the natural world through sensory experiences.

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Tuesday, November 3

Lost Structures of the Garden of the Gods

Tue, Nov 3 · 2 PM–3 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Enjoy a presentation on how the park used to be. Join veteran park volunteer Bowen Gillings and learn about the odd characters, unique buildings, and historic

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Saturday, November 7

Chipita Park Association Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat, Nov 7 · 9 AM–4 PM · Marcroft Hall, 9105 Chipita Park Rd, Cascade, CO

This is our 22nd annual Chipita Park Arts & Crafts Fair! We annually host 20-25 vendors featuring locally hand made woodcraft, jewelry, pottery, holiday

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3rd Annual Garden of the Quads Tournament

Sat, Nov 7 · 9 PM–11 PM · Pepsi Roller Sports Arena, 3325 Meadow Ridge Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, Colorado Springs, CO

💥 Two days. Eight teams. Endless derby action. 💥 This year’s lineup is STACKED and ready to bring the chaos to the track: Boulder County

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Tuesday, November 10

The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods

Tue, Nov 10 · 2 PM–3 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Come learn how the efforts of a few hundred men in the 1930s laid the beautiful natural blueprint for the park we have today.

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Wednesday, November 11

History of the Garden of the Gods Hike

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Join us on a trip back through time as you discover the human history of the Garden of the Gods.

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Saturday, November 14

History Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 AM–2 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Calling all history buffs! With this year being the America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th, we’re celebrating History Day at Garden of the Gods Visitor &

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Sunday, November 15

Going Batty!: The Bats of the Garden of the Gods

Sun, Nov 15 · 1 PM–2 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Learn about the remarkable bats that inhabit Garden of the Gods in this presentation exploring the different species, their behavior, and conservation.

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Monday, November 16

Whooo's in the Park? The Owls of the Garden of the Gods

Mon, Nov 16 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Discover the hidden lives of owls in this family-friendly program.

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Tuesday, November 17

How the Trails of the Garden of the Gods Got Their Names

Tue, Nov 17 · 2 PM–2:30 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Ever wonder who Susan Bretag was, or why we have a Dakota Trail?

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Monday, November 30

Sunshine & Science: How Tuberculosis Shaped Colorado Springs

Mon, Nov 30 · 9:30 AM–10:30 AM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Join Park Guide Asya as we travel back in time to explore how the growth and identity of early Colorado Springs was shaped by tuberculosis.

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