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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

Commonwheel Holiday Market 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

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 2, 4-5, 9, 11-12

Holiday Tea & Tour 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

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 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

Trombone Christmas 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

December 5

Old Colorado City Christmas Walk 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

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

December 5-6

Tweeds Holiday Home Tour 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

December 5-18

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

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December 6, 13, 20

Christmas Brass in Mantou Springs Shop in Manitou Springs accompanied by holiday music performed by the Christmas Brass Quartet. 1-3 p.m. | Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs | Free to listen

December 10-12, 17-19

G44 Gallery Holiday Show Shop at our holiday show featuring 40 Colorado artists and artisans at the southeast side of Pioneer Museum. 12-5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Fridays) | 1785 S. Eighth St., Colorado Springs | 719-951-0573

December 10-17

Celebrating Hanukkah: 8 Crazy Nights with Rabbi Jay Temple Shalom has special virtual Hanukkah celebrations nightly. Register online. 6 p.m. | www.templeshalom.com | 719-634-5311

December 11-23, 26-31

Electric Safari Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with zoo animals. Advance tickets and time reservations are required. 4:20-8:30 p.m. | 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road | www.cmzoo. org | $14.75 | 719-633-9925

December 12

Rock Ledge Ranch Holiday Tractor rides, old-time entertainment, lantern light tours of the 1860s homestead cabin, blacksmithing, barn dancing, Victorian celebrations and Edwardian festivities at Rock Ledge Ranch. 4-8 p.m. | 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs | Seniors $5

December 12

Trombone Christmas Play your trombone with the Bare Bones Trombone Choir at Bancroft Park. You can borrow music copies or sight read. Bring a chair or stool for back row. Check the Facebook page for updates. 12 p.m. | 2408 W. Colorado Ave., Old Colorado City | Free

December 15

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December 16

Ugly Christmas Sweater Bingo! Ute Pass Kiwanis FUNdraising event to help local youth programs is at Ute Pass Cultural Center. Show us your ugliest sweater and win a prize! $20 gets you into 10 bingo games. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Seating is limited. Arrive early. 6:30 p.m. | 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park | $20 | December 19 Christmas Wreaths Across America Dignity Memorial seeks sponsors for Christmas wreaths to honor veterans’ graves at a ceremony at Monument Cemetery. Call for details. 10-11 a.m. | 800 Eighth St., Monument | 719-471-9900 719-644-8482

December 23

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