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Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19 safety measures and restrictions. Please contact event organizers to confirm details before attending.
December 1-24
December 2, 4-5, 9, 11-12
Shop for the finest art and craft items, all made by local Colorado artists, with price and quality in mind. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | 102 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs
Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette over traditional English tea, followed by a tour of the 1907 Orchard House at Rock Ledge Ranch. The General Store opens at 2 p.m. for you to shop ranch-made holiday gifts. 1-3 p.m. | 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs | $49 | 719-578-6777
Commonwheel Holiday Market
Holiday Tea & Tour
December 4
Woodland Park Tree Lighting
Sip on hot cocoa while the grandkids enjoy the petting zoo and get their pictures taken with Santa at Memorial Park. Relax with beer and wine at 5 p.m. followed by the tree lighting and holiday fireworks at 6 p.m. 3:30-7 p.m. | 200 N. Park Ave., Woodland Park
December 1-31
Kimball’s Peak Virtual Screenings
Stream “Nomadland” with Frances McDormand and “News of the World” with Tom Hanks from the safety and comfort of your own home. Check the website for more great movies. www.kimballspeakthree.com | $6.50 and up
December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 24-31 Gold Camp Christmas
See giant ornaments light up the night sky in Victor and Cripple Creek and take a self-guided tour of these beautiful old towns. This year’s holiday festivities will be safe and socially-distanced. Download self-guided tour at www.stcfg.com After dark | Lights best viewed from public roads
December 5
December 5-6
Play your trombone with the Bare Bones Trombone Choir at Black Forest Community Center. You can borrow music copies or sight read. Bring a chair or stool for back row. Check the Facebook page for updates. 11:30 a.m. | 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs | Free
This tour features beautifully decorated homes and venues in the Woodland Park area. For the first time ever, virtual tours are available. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to five local nonprofits. Call or visit website for tickets and map. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $20 | www.wphht.org | 719-687-1115
Trombone Christmas
Tweeds Holiday Home Tour
December 5
Old Colorado City Christmas Walk
December 5-18
Join the Falcon Wanderers in a 5K or 10K hike starting at Westside Community Center. No Christmas goodies due to COVID but please bring non-perishable donations for the Westside Food Pantry. Call to sign up. 9 a.m.-noon | 1628 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs | www.falcon wanderers.org | 719-632-9320 or 719-591-8193
Gingerbread House Contest Stop by the Woodland Park Library to check out the delightful Gingerbread House Contest entries. Call or visit the website for current hours. 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park | rampart.colibraries.org | 315-778-5078
December 5
Festival of Lights
This year’s Festival of Lights Parade is stationary at the Broadmoor World Arena, where you can drive through the floats in the safety and warmth of your car! Make timed reservations at www.coloradosprings festivaloflights.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m. | 3185 Venetucci Blvd., Colorado Springs | Free
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