Manitou Springs Colorado Events

Manitou Springs Colorado rests between Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, just a stone’s throw up the road from Colorado Springs. This whole portion of Colorado is packed with activities, it will take you days just to do part of them! Here are a few of the events taking place in Manitou Springs and the surrounding area. Looking for events on a specific day? Check out our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

18th Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off -

When: February 18, 2012 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Soda Springs Park, 1000 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs,CO 80829, USA

The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off at Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs Colorado, Ca c'est bon! enjoy Sample delicious gumbo recipes while listening to some great Zydeco music. The Manitou Springs Carnivale Celebration begins with the Annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off. Professional and Amateur Chefs will be competing with their famous Gumbo recipes. Cooking begins at[continue reading...]
5th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival - The 5th Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival will feature an amazing showcase of ice sculpted by world-famous and local artists! Last year’s “Story Time in Cripple Creek” delighted thousands of visitors. The 2012 Ice Festival will be held February 11& 12, 2012 and February 18 & 19, 2012. The theme of this year’s Cripple Creek[continue reading...]
Magical Music Winter Fun in Woodland Park - Have some January Jollies with the animals of Fantasy Forest. See what happens when Bubba the Bear can’t get his winter nap. Create your own instruments and join the music, songs, and puppet fun created by Puppeteer Cathy Kelsay. All the fun starts at 1:00 pm on January 21, 2012 at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur[continue reading...]
Antero Ice Fishing Contest - Anglers of all ages are invited to the Antero Ice Fishing Contest! The lucky contestants will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100, as well as door prizes from event sponsors. Participants of all ages are invited to participate in this fun, family-friendly contest. This South Park Ice[continue reading...]
Naughty vs Nice Holiday Mix-Up Bout - Come cheer on your favorite Missile Mountain Rocketeer as they are joined by skaters from leagues all around Colorado for a Holiday Mix-Up Bout. These ladies are all about the season of giving – giving bruises and hard hits to each other in a match, and some great Colorado roller derby action for all our[continue reading...]
MMRD Rocketeers vs. TXRD All Scar Army - The MMRD Rocketeers will be joined on their banked track, Betsy, by the TXRD All Scar-Army at Missile Mountain Roller Derby on November 12, 2011 at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6pm) for an excellent roller derby match. Come support your MMRD Rocketeers as they take on the Original Roller Derby Girls of Texas! Missile[continue reading...]
HeartSaver CPR and First Aid Classes in Woodland Park - HeartSaver CPR and First Aid is an American Heart Association class and is designed for citizens working in Day Care, Foster Parents, or those interested in potentially saving a life and learning how to handle emergencies prior to EMS arrival. CPR portion covers infant, child, and adult CPR and what to do if someone is[continue reading...]
AARP Driver’s Safety Class - A Driving Refresher Course for drivers 50+ who want to improve their driving skills and avoid traffic violations. November 3rd, in Woodland Park, drivers 50 and older can refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques and you may even save $$ on your driver’s insurance. Space for this driver’s safety course is limited[continue reading...]
Munchkin Market Children’s Consignment Sale - Get to the Munchkin Market Children’s Consignment Sale in Woodland Park Colorado and save on gently used clothing items! The Munchkin Market October 27-29, 2011 HUGE children’s consignment sale in Woodland Park featuring gently used clothing, shoes and accessories (infant to junior), toys, media, outdoor play equipment, strollers, swings, high chairs, sporting goods, all sorts[continue reading...]
Woodland Park Winter Farmers Market - Woodland Park Winter Farmers Market at the Ute Pass Cultural Center will include fruits and veggies, shrimp, meats, honey,dried flowers, eggs and cheese, bread, salsa, jams, pasta, pottery and soaps, popcorn, alpaca yard and knits, wreaths…and more! Enjoy selecting from this winter harvest on Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Event Schedule:[continue reading...]