Larkspur Tree Lighting’s event planning is well underway! We will announce details in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, SAVE THE DATE!
Event Type: Holiday Celebrations
Carnivale Weekend
Returning in 2023 is the Manitou Springs Carnivale Weekend! Join us for the Mumbo Gumbo Jumbo Cook-Off and the Carnivale Parade. Local shops and restaurants will also be offering some sweet deals and food specials (to hopefully include some warm, tasty gumbo!).Dress up, dress down, and don’t forget to don your feathered masks while you enjoy all that Manitou Springs has to offer.
Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival
In 1995, the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce started the first coffin races in the nation, in memory of a beloved member of Manitou Springs. In the years since, the races have grown into an often-copied-but-never-equaled Manitou Springs tradition.
Ugly Sweater 5K
By golly, be jolly!
Join us at the Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K at Denver’s Washington Park on Sunday, December 17.
18th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot 5K
Come out and join Castle Rock’s largest attended running race, indoor expo, and Thanksgiving morning tradition – the 18th Annual Turkey ROCK Trot 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll in Castle Rock, CO. Whether you are a serious runner or leisurely walker, bring the whole family and start a new tradition.You are CHANGING LIVES with the Help&Hope Center when you register for the Turkey ROCK Trot. The Help&Hope Center provides assistance to our neighbors in Douglas and Elbert counties who are in serious economic need, at risk of homelessness, or in a similar crisis.
Three Nights of Horror Film Festival
Join us in our dark upstairs theater inside the Cottonwood Center for the Arts for our annual curated festival of classic horror films, gory cult classics, ridiculous B-movies where yelling at the screen is encouraged, along with Colorado-made award winning horror shorts. 4k projection with a wide screen. Beer and liquor will be available.Weekend passes (limited quantity) and individual tickets available now!
Schedule, Film Guide, Tickets and Pass info:
https://horror.eventive.org
Exploring el Día De Los Muertos
Join us on October 7th for an opportunity to explore the history and culture of an iconic celebration that takes place in multiple Spanish speaking countries in Latin America including the United States.El Día de los Muertos is a historical cultural celebration that takes place in the fall to honor the lives of loved deceased family members.Participants will have an opportunity to participate in a short lecture to learn about the history and purpose of this celebration. Participants will participate in various hands-on activity stations such as: making and decorating sugar skulls, creating papel picado, and making crepe paper marigolds.This workshop will be facilitated by Javier Gonzalez; Sierra Grande High School Spanish Teacher, Maria Fleming; Sierra Grande K-12 Art Teacher, and high school Spanish/Art Club students.Activity is free but space is limited.
Please contact Antonia at antonia.ortiz@state.co.us or 719-379-3512 to RSVP
Create Your Own Ofrenda
Create Your Own Ofrenda, a free workshop for ages 8-15, will be offered from 10:30-11:30 am Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Youth are invited to design their own altar to honor a deceased loved one, which can be a relative, friend, pet, or someone admired like a hero or heroine. All materials will be provided, with participants encouraged to bring a photograph of their loved one. Reservations are not necessary, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Tales of Terror & Tease
The Champagne Cabaret is honored to have been sponsored by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region for October Arts Month. Tales of Terror & Tease is a unique fusion of theatre and burlesque like nothing that you have ever seen before. This 2 hour show is based upon 6 different classic Halloween stories as well as 6 different modern horror movies. With a cast of over 30 performers, and starring the world famous Glamorous Blonde herself, Bunny Bee, this production will need two nights to do it justice. Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume if you’d like, and come out for an amazing immersive theatre experience!
Trick or Treat Trot
The Vail Recreation District will host the 30th Annual Trick or Treat Trot on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2022.