Saturday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. The outdoors are for everyone! Learn about accessible outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Test adaptive recreation equipment and vehicles, connect with organizations working to make outdoor spaces more accessible at a mini resource fair, and enjoy time with fellow nature lovers. Free, All Ages, Open to…
Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Boo! at Bear Creek Friday, October 16 6:00 ~ 6:15 ~ 6:30 ~ 6:45 ~ 7:00 ~ 7:15 ~ 7:30 ~ 7:45 ~ 8:00 Travel the trails of Bear Creek Nature Center, meeting some creatures along the way that will unravel and dispel…
Thursday, July 2 – Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 18 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 Yes, over the years, we’ve spotted lightning bugs in the wetlands by Fountain Creek Nature Center! Learn more about the lives of fireflies, make a firefly craft, and hike…
September 19, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center We’re planning an evening dedicated to connecting our community to all the outdoor work and research happening across the Pikes Peak Region! From conservation and restoration work, to educational research and theses, we hope to connect more people to the amazing work that is…
Saturday, May 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain CO As migration winds down, the birds are just getting started! The wetlands, meadows, and forests along Fountain Creek will be a cacophony of songs and calls of nesting birds. We’ll learn some tips and tricks for identifying birds…
Saturday, August 22 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road Party like a bear! To celebrate the Bear Creek Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary, El Paso County is hosting a Bear-thday Party at Bear Creek Nature Center. Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bear Creek…
Saturday, June 20 Falcon Regional Park Come out to celebrate mother nature’s gift of wind and help us fill the sky with color! Bring your friends and family to fly a kite, create a wind propelled craft project, eat a delicious treat, explore vendors, and enjoy other colorful attractions. Free, All Ages, Open to the…
Family Fun Day Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The best way to celebrate spring and the outdoors with your family! Explore outdoor activity stations from a variety of organizations in the Pikes Peak Region to learn, imagine, and create! We’ll be serving up hot dogs (and veggie dogs) at no additional…
Theatre Across Borders – Winnie the Pooh Join Christopher Robin and that “Silly Old Bear,” Winnie the Pooh, for a cozy adventure perfect for ages 0-10. Search for honey, take a balloon ride with Pooh Bear, make a craft, throw a make-believe party, and tumble along the trails with the characters. Wigglers welcome! Prepaid registration…
Saturday, March 14, 10-11:30am Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Spend your Saturday morning building a LEGO coyote! Bricks & Minifigs (Colorado Springs – South) will provide all the materials and instructions needed, as well as share some information on LEGO’s sustainable practices. Afterwards, enjoy a guided hike along…