The Circus is Coming to Colorado Springs

What is your favorite memory from the circus? I remember cotton candy, popcorn, high wire walkers, elephants, clowns (not my favorite, if I'm honest) and so much more. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Fully Charged Circus will be at the World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO from June 9 - June 12. For show times and prices click here.

Great Deal on a Rancher with basement in Peyton's Woodmen Hills Subdivision

Great Deals on Restaurants, Vacations & More in Colorado Springs

Wanted to pass on to you information about Rubber Dollar: Making Life Affordable. It's a great site that allows you to get deals on restaurants, vacations, entertainment, attractions, etc. in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. If you haven't checked it out, head on over there: Rubber Dollar.

Price REDUCED: 35 acres of trees & meadows in Teller County, CO

FREE Carnival at Glen Eyrie Castle

A FREE family-fun event at Glen Eyrie

(April 30th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Bring the entire family out for a day of fun at Glen Eyrie, hosted by Eagle Lake Camps. Tons of exciting activities, giveaways, and endless fun! What’s more, if you register for a week of camp at the event, you’ll receive $25 credit for your camper’s store account and a free limited-edition tee shirt. Mark your calendar for April 30th--this is an event you won't want to miss!

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FREE Family Film Night - TANGLED in Old Colorado City

Family Film Night--Tangled

Tuesday, April 26

When the kingdom’s most wanted – and most charming- bandit Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn’s curious captor, who’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs.
Kids are welcome to wear pajamas to this month's family film!

Where: Old Colorado City Library

When: 6:30 PM

Cost: Free

** Special Thanks to Macaroni Kid Colorado Springs for having such a great calendar of events

Happy Easter - Fun recipes for Yummy treats

Cheesy Easter Bread By: Kyetra Belton

INGREDIENTS:
1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
3 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ranch dressing and seasoning mix (the dry mix in envelopes)
1/4 cup finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Pimento-stuffed olives, parsley, all for decoration

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll dough and press into a rectangle, just like if you were making a pizza. Using large (3x2 inch) cookie cutters, cut into shapes. Place shapes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the mayo, dressing mix, and cheese. Blend well.
Spread each shape with about 1 teaspoon of may mixture. Decorate with olives and parsley.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies - Bird Nests!

By: Charlotte Linde

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 egg, bran cereal for the nest

M&M's or other candy for the eggs

Mix together the peanut butter, sugar and egg. By the teaspoon, roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press an indentation with finger for a place to put your "eggs". Place your candy in cookie. Stick pieces of bran cereal into the cookie for branches. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

Well maintained rancher with finished basement on 3 acres in Black Forest

Click here to view a virtual tour of this home with over 40 photos.

Large home on 10 acres; Zoned for horses; Great for a car enthusiast

Easter is Coming - Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt - Colorado Springs Bear Creek Nature Center

Bear Creek Nature Center has so many GREAT activities. With Easter on April 24th, this is a great activity for your family on Saturday, April 23rd

Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt

Saturday, Apr 23 9:00a to 10:00a

at Bear Creek Nature Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 23, 9:00-10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Meet a live rabbit and learn about these furry hoppers. Then join the Bunny Guide as you hike to look for goody-filled eggs along the trail. For children ages 2-10 with an adult. ($5.00/member, $7.00/nonmember, Reservations required, 520-6387) read more

Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 520-6387