This Weekend's Upcoming Colorado Springs Area Events

Colorado Springs CO

05 August, 2021

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Looking for things to do in the Colorado Springs area? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Colorado Springs. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in and around Colorado Springs: Student Check-In - Carmel Middle School When: Thursday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Carmel Middle School What: Event listing from Carmel Middle School: Thursday, August 5 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Back to School NIght - Bricker Elementary When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Bricker Elementary What: Event listing from Bricker Elementary: Thursday and August 5 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMMeet and Greet your child's teacher from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Learn More Board Work Session - Harrison 2 When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Harrison 2 What: Event listing from Harrison 2: Thursday and August 5 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM Learn More Online School Parent Meeting - Harrison High School When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Harrison High School What: Event listing from Harrison High School: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMThe meeting will take place at HHS. Learn More Board of Education Work Session - Pikes Peak Elementary When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pikes Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pikes Peak Elementary: Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More New Teacher Orientation - Colorado Springs 11 When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs 11 What: Event listing from Colorado Springs 11: Friday, August 6 (all day)New Teacher & Special Services Providers Orientation (NTO) 2021-2022August 5, August 6, and August 9- NTO is mandatory for new hires as part of their employee contract.New hires are required to register for ... Learn More Schedule Pick-Up - Janitell Jr High When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Janitell Jr High What: Event listing from Janitell Jr High: Friday, August 6 (all day)9:00 - 11:00 for 6th graders and students new to Janitell12:00 - 2:30 for 7th & 8th grade Learn More Nutrition Services Training - Sierra High School When: Friday, August 6th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Sierra High School What: Event listing from Sierra High School: Friday, August 6 from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM Learn More Picture/ID Day - Sand Creek High School When: Friday, August 6th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Sand Creek High School What: Event listing from Sand Creek High School: Friday, August 6 from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PMIf you are interested in ordering your child's picture, use code: EVT38RW3M at mylifetouch.com Learn More First Friday: Family Connections Tour at Helen Hunt Campus Temporarily Suspended When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado What: Event listing from Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMTemporarily SuspendedEvery first Friday of the month, we will provide a tour of our Family Connections program at the Helen Hunt Campus at 9:00 a.m. During this tour, you will h... Learn More First Friday: Touch the Need Tour - Catholic Charities of Central Colorado When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado What: Event listing from Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMTemporarily SuspendedEvery first Friday of the month, we will be providing a tour of our Marian House Complex at 10:00 a.m. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to l... Learn More New K-5 Parent Orientation - D3 My Way When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: D3 My Way What: Event listing from D3 My Way: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More First Friday: Touch the Need Tour Temporarily Suspended When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado What: Event listing from Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMEvery first Friday of the month, we will be providing a tour of our Marian House Complex at 10:00 a.m. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about what we do... Learn More Stories Out Loud - Security Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Security Public Library What: Event listing from Security Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us outside the Children's Room for fun stories in the shade! Bring a blanket or chair to sit on or use one of our mats (limited availability). Call 391-3197 for more information Learn More Root Beer Float Party - Security Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Security Public Library What: Event listing from Security Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PMDid you know the root beer float was "born" in Colorado? In celebration, we will be having a root beer float party on the patio! First come, first serve - while supplies last. Learn More New 6-8th Grade Parent/Student Orientation When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: D3 My Way What: Event listing from D3 My Way: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More 2021 Ribbon Cutting for Big O Tires - Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMRibbon Cutting for Big O Tires!  Established in 1962, Big O Tires began when independent tire dealers formed a tire-buying cooperative to secure volume pricing and keep their custo... Learn More Cheer Tryouts (Actual Tryout and Squad Announcement) When: Friday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Sproul Jr High What: Event listing from Sproul Jr High: Friday, August 6 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMTry-outs will be on August 6 th , 2021, from 9am to 11am (practice and prepare for try-outs) and then 1pm to 3pm will be try-outs and we will announce the squad a little after 3pm. It will all be held i... Learn More New 9-12th Grade Student Orientation When: Friday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: D3 My Way What: Event listing from D3 My Way: Friday, August 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Volleyball Camp - Watson Jr High When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Watson Jr High What: Event listing from Watson Jr High: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Football Camp - Watson Jr High When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Watson Jr High What: Event listing from Watson Jr High: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Learn More Meet the Teacher/Back to School Carnival When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Stratton Meadows Elementary What: Event listing from Stratton Meadows Elementary: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMJoin us to meet your teacher, have hot dogs and treats, face painting and more! Learn More HYBRID Cybersecurity First Friday - Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking. Connect with cyber peers to share information and learn about the region's growing cybersecurity eco... Learn More U OK? First Friday - UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art When: Friday, August 6th at 5:00 p.m. Where: UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art What: Event listing from UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art: Friday, August 6 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMDetails The year 2020, fueled by the tension of rising social unrest in the United States and the global COVID-19 pandemic, produced numerous… More https://www.facebook.com/events/19... Learn More NAMI Peer to Peer - NAMI Colorado Springs When: Friday, August 6th at 6:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Colorado Springs What: Event listing from NAMI Colorado Springs: Friday, August 6 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Peer-to-Peer is a free, evidence-based, eight-session educational program for adults with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. Taught ... Learn More Featured Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. What: Coming directly to Colorado on Monday 8/2 - Saturday 8/7! Boulder: Mon 7/2 Fort Collins: Tues 7/3Denver & Cherry Creek: Wed 7/4Englewood: Thur 7/5Aurora: Fri 7/6Colorado Springs: Sat 7/7 Do more in the fight against breast cancer with easy access to ultrasound technology! ... Learn More Featured Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (HerScan, Inc.) 2021 Backpack Bash - Pikes Peak United Way When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pikes Peak United Way What: Event listing from Pikes Peak United Way: Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMJOIN US for the 2021 Backpack Bash! This August, many families in El Paso County will be in need of resources for the upcoming school year. The Backpack Bash is a citywide effort to provide sch... Learn More NJROTC Orientation - Widefield High School When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Widefield High School What: Event listing from Widefield High School: Saturday, August 7 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More Downtown Walking Tour: COS @150 (AM/PM tours available) When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs What: Event listing from Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMDetails In honor of Colorado Springs' sesquicentennial anniversary, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum unveils a new walking tour, COS@150. This… More https://www.faceboo... Learn More Sports Physicals in the Gym - Widefield High School When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Widefield High School What: Event listing from Widefield High School: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMPhysicals will end when the last athlete leaves Learn More Adult Program - Reclaimed wood crafts When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Security Public Library What: Event listing from Security Public Library: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us on the library patio and craft decorations from reclaimed wood. Registration required - register here https://calendly.com/securitypubliclibrary/reclaimed-wood-craft Learn More Guided Tour - Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 PMThe Museum is thrilled to offer in-person guided tours each Saturday at 11am and 1pm . Guests will visit a variety of exhibits with a knowledgeable guide. Explore unique stories of... Learn More Justice Center - Sierra High School When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Sierra High School What: Event listing from Sierra High School: Saturday, August 7 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PMComments: 50 Chairs rolled out prior to the event. Learn More Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only 21+ (Aug. 7, 21, Sept. 4, 17, Oct. 2) When: Saturday, August 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo What: Event listing from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Saturday, August 7 at 6:30 PM Learn More Professional Learning Day - Rockrimmon Elementary - IB When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rockrimmon Elementary - IB What: Event listing from Rockrimmon Elementary - IB: Monday, August 9 through Thursday, August 12 Learn More Fall Sports Begin - Sproul Jr High When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Sproul Jr High What: Event listing from Sproul Jr High: Monday, August 9 (all day) Learn More Volleyball Tryouts Start - Watson Jr High When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Watson Jr High What: Event listing from Watson Jr High: Monday, August 9 (all day) Learn More Ice Cream Social - Otero Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Otero Elementary What: Event listing from Otero Elementary: Monday, August 9 (all day) Learn More High School - 1st Official day On-Campus When: Monday, August 9th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Pikes Peak Early College What: Event listing from Pikes Peak Early College: Monday, August 9 from 8:00 AM to 3:10 PMThe first official day for on-campus academic coursework for all High School Students Learn More Middle School - 1st day Online Course Work When: Monday, August 9th at 8:15 a.m. Where: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence What: Event listing from Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: Monday, August 9 from 8:15 AM to 3:25 PM Learn More Student Check In - Carmel Middle School When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Carmel Middle School What: Event listing from Carmel Middle School: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Elementary "Zoom" Kick-Off Celebration for Students When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence What: Event listing from Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM9:00-9:30am - 3rd Grade9:30-10:00am - 4th Grade10:00-10:30am - 5th GradeZoom link will be provided through email as this date approaches. Learn More Game and Gab - Adults - Security Public Library When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Security Public Library What: Event listing from Security Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us on the library patio every Monday from 10am to noon through the end of August for games and conversation. Feel free to just hang out and chat or pick from a variety of games. We have ... Learn More Student Counsel Yearbook Meeting - D3 My Way When: Monday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: D3 My Way What: Event listing from D3 My Way: Monday, August 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More Board of Governors Quarterly Update - Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC When: Monday, August 9th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC: Monday, August 9 from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PMFor Board of Governors and Board of Directors of the Chamber & EDC only.  We're back in person! See you at The Pinery at the Hill. By invitation Only   Questions: Chris ... Learn More Freshman Orientation - Mesa Ridge High School When: Monday, August 9th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Mesa Ridge High School What: Event listing from Mesa Ridge High School: Monday, August 9 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Meet the Teacher - Pikes Peak Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Pikes Peak Elementary What: Event listing from Pikes Peak Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Learn More Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Oak Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Oak Creek Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlease join us as we celebrate the completion of the renovation of Oak Creek. Tour the building and see your student's classroom until 2:40 at which time everyone will clear the building and join ... Learn More Meet the Teacher Open House - Giberson Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Giberson Elementary What: Event listing from Giberson Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Cross Country, Football, & Volleyball Start When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Janitell Jr High What: Event listing from Janitell Jr High: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Ice Cream Social and Meet the Teacher When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Sand Creek International Elementary What: Event listing from Sand Creek International Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMCome join us to meet your teacher(s) and enjoy some ice cream! Learn More Fall sports begin (cross country, football, volleyball) When: Monday, August 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School What: Event listing from Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School: Monday, August 9 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Open House/ Back to School BBQ - Turman Elementary When: Monday, August 9th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Turman Elementary What: Event listing from Turman Elementary: Monday, August 9 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More TCA Board Meeting - The Classical Academy When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Classical Academy What: Event listing from The Classical Academy: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More NAMI Basics Support Group via Zoom - NAMI Colorado Springs When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: NAMI Colorado Springs What:Event listing from NAMI Colorado Springs: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMAn open group for parents and family caregivers of young people with behavioral health issues and/or diagnoses of mental illness.   For more information on how to register and attend a virtual N... Learn More Teachers Return (No Students) - Mesa Ridge High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Mesa Ridge High School What: Event listing from Mesa Ridge High School: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More Discovery Teachers Return - Discovery High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Discovery High School What: Event listing from Discovery High School: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More Teachers and Staff return to building When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Widefield High School What: Event listing from Widefield High School: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More New Employee Orientation (NEO) 2021-2022- Course # 10613 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs 11 What: Event listing from Colorado Springs 11: Tuesday, August 10 (all day)New Employee Orientation (NEO) 2021-2022- Course # 10613Aug 10, Oct 15, Jan 4, or March 7- Select one day to register. Employee requirement.Click here to access the flyer and registration information.Click her... Learn More No Students - Staff Inservice - French Elementary When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: French Elementary What: Event listing from French Elementary: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More BUILDING MEETING DAY (NO STUDENTS) - Colorado Springs 11 When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs 11 What: Event listing from Colorado Springs 11: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More New Staff Induction - Manitou Springs Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Manitou Springs Elementary School What: Event listing from Colorado Springs 11: Tuesday, August 10 (all day) Learn More Freshmen Connection - Only 9th Grade When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:25 a.m. Where: Harrison High School What: Event listing from Harrison High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:25 AM to 2:50 PMThis is a day that is for 9th graders to discover Harrison high school, so they are better prepared for the upcoming school year. School buses will run for before and after school pickup and dro... Learn More Students 1st day of School!! - Oak Creek Elementary When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Oak Creek Elementary What: Event listing from Oak Creek Elementary: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Elementary In Person Training (must sign up) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:15 a.m. Where: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence What: Event listing from Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PMAll adults that will support learning at home should attend.  Pick from the morning or afternoon sessions.  Sign up here:  Parent Training Sign Up Learn More Tesal EOS Enrollment Meeting for New Families When:Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs 11 What: Event listing from Colorado Springs 11: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:30 AM to 11:59 PMFor more information on what paperwork you need prior to the meeting, contact Linda Mathis at 719-328-3111. Learn More When: Motheread/Fatheread Online Reading Groups When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Catholic Charities of Central Colorado What: Event listing from Catholic Charities of Central Colorado: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMMotheread/Fatheread is online.  We will share the joy of reading with parents and kids through this fun, early literacy program using great children's books and creative acti... Learn More Food Truck Tuesdays - Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMWe are excited to announce that Food Truck Tuesdays are returning to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum beginning Tuesday, June 1 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. We hope to see you on the Mus... Learn More 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event - CASA of the Pikes Peak Region When: Tuesday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. Where: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region What: Event listing from CASA of the Pikes Peak Region: Tuesday, August 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMPlease join us for CASA's 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event! We are so incredibly grateful for the wonderful work our volunteers do in this community.  You are on the front line, delive... Learn More Volleyball Tryouts - Sproul Jr High When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Sproul Jr High What: Event listing from Sproul Jr High: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMVolleyball Tryout Information Learn More 2021 Maximize Your Membership: Jump Start Your Member Benefits When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC What: Event listing from Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMIt's time to take advantage of your investment. Familiarize yourself with all the aspects of the Chamber & EDC, start leveraging your membership benefits, and learn how to get ... Learn More August Volunteer Info Session - Pike's Peak Children's Museum When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Pike's Peak Children's Museum What: Event listing from Pike's Peak Children's Museum: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PMDetails Join us on ZOOM/GOOGLE MEETS to learn about how you can help with the Pikes Peak Children's Museum! In order to keep growing and being… More https://www.facebook.com/events/4980... Learn More Open House 21-22 - Sand Creek High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sand Creek High School What: Event listing from Sand Creek High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PMOn Tuesday, August 10th from 5-8pm, we will be hosting an Open House for all families and students to check out Sand Creek High School! Here is the schedule for the event: 5-6pm: Club Crawl. C... Learn More Parent University - Manitou Springs Middle School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Manitou Springs Middle School What: Event listing from Manitou Springs Middle School: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Hexter 1 Foundations Orientation - Discovery High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Discovery High School What: Event listing from Discovery High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Advocate Support Group - CASA of the Pikes Peak Region When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: CASA of the Pikes Peak Region What: Event listing from CASA of the Pikes Peak Region: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMDuring the times of COVID, things can be difficult for some. We have gathered Lois Gracz and Ginny Page to help facilitate the groups. The goal is provide monthly support for current ad... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Colorado Springs Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.