October Events in Colorado Springs

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year here in Colorado Springs. With Autumn comes October. WithOctober here at last, the air is a bit chillier, and there is a buzz of excitement as we prepare for the holiday season to begin. What better way to start the festive season than with some big events and Halloween traditions? Check out the list below for some October happenings you and your family can enjoy in Colorado Springs.

October is Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region; what better way to celebrate artistic vision than to

attend a gala? On Saturday, October 8th, The Resource Exchange presents a Positive Exposure exhibit, “The Spirit of Difference”, by photographer Rick Guidotti. Exquisite and mesmerizing photographs of people from around the world, and nearby, showcase that which makes us humans so incredible.

Enjoy another gala of a different sort on Friday, October, 14th, at Believe, The 4th Annual Benefit Galawith the National Mill Dog Rescue non-profit organization. Since 2007, this organization has worked toward helping,, rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abandoned puppy mill dogs. Spend an evening dressed to the nines, wine and dine, dance, and make your auction bid, all in support of a great cause.

Want to get in a 5k before winter sets in? Head over to Colorado College on Sunday, October 14th,   for the Tiger Classic 5k walk and run. This popular run has been going on for 28 years now, benefiting the Tiger Pride Fund which supports athletics programs at Colorado Collage. Pre-register and get your own Tiger Classic 5k t-shirt.

There are so many ways to celebrate Halloween,which I especially love since it’s my birthday, too! Halloween is a great holiday to share a birthday with all the candy and parties going on! Whether you have young trick-or-treaters or not, a popular way to get in touch with your ‘darker side' is to get out into nature. Around Colorado Springs, there are a variety of ways you can take a walk on the wild side with plenty of outdoor community events. One annual favorite is Howl O Ween at theColorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. OnSaturday, October 29th, help feed the wolves special pumpkins. Also on the 29th, head over to the Fountain Creek Nature Center and walk the Jack-o-Lantern Trail after you carve a pumpkin of your own. If Trick-or-Treat is part of your Halloween plan, check out Boo at the Zoo at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. This is the perfect place for a family-friendly, wild good time.

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