This is the 93rd year for Donkey Derby Days! It is the largest summer event and tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek attractions. This year the event will be held June 28-30. This is a change from holding the event in August, the past few years.
People from all over the world descend on downtown to be inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, who roam Cripple Creek in honor of the original Cripple Creek donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days.
Enjoy our beer gardens, food vendors, retail vendors, kids activities, donkeys, and live music!
Sunday June 30th: Vendors and Kids Zone open 10:00 – 5:00 pm. Beer Gardens open from 11:00 – 5:00 pm. Live music beginning at 11:30 & 2:00 pm.
The Walk for Art is an event in Woodland Park on the last Sunday of the Month in June, July and August. People get an Art Passport and visit the venues (Reserve Our Gallery, Westside Gallery, WP Garden Gallery, Java Haus, Williams Log Cabin Furniture and Tweeds) at least one time during the three months. The passport gets signed at each location and turned in at Reserve Our Gallery by September 1 for a chance to win an art voucher worth $200. The voucher can be used at any location. A door prize is awarded at each Walk for Art. more info...
Independence Day is the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. more info...
The Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration is a family focused activity which has been happening in Woodland Park for a very long time. On the 4th, vendors set up and entertainment happens at Memorial Park next to City Hall. There's food, games, patriotic music by Woodland Park Wind Symphony, beer and cocktails. This is a time for visiting with people you know and celebrating Independence Day. Reach out if you'd like to learn more: 719-233-9902 (Gayle Gross) more info...
Have fun on the 4th with your family and friends spending the day with Dinosaurs! All active and retired military receive one half off regular admission with active or retired military I.D.
Symphony Above the Clouds A live symphony music concert. Symphony Above the Clouds is about providing family friendly, cost free entertainment, which brings business to Teller County and connects residents of the Ute Pass region in a very positive environment.
This delightful event has truly become a community project.
The admission-free public concert is held each July 4th at Memorial Park!
The openâair venue encourages families and friends to come early and bring picnics and/or purchase food from the main fundraising event of the Panther Pride Booster Club’s booth. more info...
Make your way to our outdoor plaza for our annual DRC Craft Fair! It’s fun for all ages with jewelry, pottery, artwork, good food and so much more. Check our website for more in-depth details.
Movies Under the Stars is a FREE family-friendly event, with kids' activities and food trucks. We encourage families to arrive two hours early, bring chairs and blankets and have a family picnic on the green.
Location: Ute Pass Cultural Center outdoor pavilion
Movie Time: Sunset
Movie Rating: PG
Other movie dates: Aug 24th and Sept 7th.
Weather permitting.
Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
July 16 Business After Hours is hosted by Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
Throughout the entire three days, activities will include gold panning, a parade, kids fun, guided history tours*, and a variety of food and merchandise vendors.
The Walk for Art is an event in Woodland Park on the last Sunday of the Month in June, July and August. People get an Art Passport and visit the venues (Reserve Our Gallery, Westside Gallery, WP Garden Gallery, Java Haus, Williams Log Cabin Furniture and Tweeds) at least one time during the three months. The passport gets signed at each location and turned in at Reserve Our Gallery by September 1 for a chance to win an art voucher worth $200. The voucher can be used at any location. A door prize is awarded at each Walk for Art. more info...
Join us for the 39th Annual Mountain Arts Festival on August 10-11th at Memorial Park in Woodland Park. There will be something for everyone including a heaping dose of local and national art talent, live music, face painting, and some great local eats. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MountainArtsFestival or Instagram @MtnArtsFest to stay up to date on the event details and view sneak peeks of featured artists leading up to the show!
Festival hours are Saturday the 10th: 9-4 and Sunday the 11th: 9-4.
Join us for the 39th Annual Mountain Arts Festival on August 10-11th at Memorial Park in Woodland Park. There will be something for everyone including a heaping dose of local and national art talent, live music, face painting, and some great local eats. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MountainArtsFestival or Instagram @MtnArtsFest to stay up to date on the event details and view sneak peeks of featured artists leading up to the show!
Festival hours are Saturday the 10th: 9-4 and Sunday the 11th: 9-4.
Kids come climb and crawl on a whole lot of big trucks and emergency vehicles. Vehicles you can expect to experience are Fire Engines, Ambulance, Dump Trucks, Snow Plow, Street Sweeper, Police Car, Back Hoe, School Bus and more. more info...
As a cornerstone in our community, TESSA, known for empowering survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, is thrilled to announce our annual Pasta in the Park event. Once again, we’ll bring together individuals and families for a delightful evening of pasta, entertainment, and community spirit. This year, we've chosen the color gold for our theme, symbolizing the golden opportunities we aim to provide through our programs and recognizing the Myron Stratton Home’s 110th year serving the Colorado Springs community.
The event is a significant part of our fundraising efforts, directly supporting initiatives such as our Safehouse, Advocacy, Legal, Housing, and Counseling services, which are crucial for the wellbeing of the survivors we assist. Partnering with us for Pasta in the Park offers your organization a unique opportunity to gain visibility and engage with the community while supporting these vital services.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with us. Together, we can continue to offer hope and help to those who need it most in our community.
Movies Under the Stars is a FREE family-friendly event, with kids' activities and food trucks. We encourage families to arrive two hours early, bring chairs and blankets and have a family picnic on the green.
Location: Ute Pass Cultural Center outdoor pavilion
Movie Time: Sunset
Movie Rating: PG
Other movie dates: Aug 24th and Sept 7th.
Weather permitting.
The Walk for Art is an event in Woodland Park on the last Sunday of the Month in June, July and August. People get an Art Passport and visit the venues (Reserve Our Gallery, Westside Gallery, WP Garden Gallery, Java Haus, Williams Log Cabin Furniture and Tweeds) at least one time during the three months. The passport gets signed at each location and turned in at Reserve Our Gallery by September 1 for a chance to win an art voucher worth $200. The voucher can be used at any location. A door prize is awarded at each Walk for Art. more info...
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. more info...
This Annual Cruise Above the Clouds will occur on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Hundreds of Custom and Classic Vehicles descend on Memorial Park for a fun filled day of automotive excellence, great food and old time rock and roll. For over 30 years providing financial support to Teller County Non-Profits. https://cruiseabovetheclouds.com/ more info...
Movies Under the Stars is a FREE family-friendly event, with kids' activities and food trucks. We encourage families to arrive two hours early, bring chairs and blankets and have a family picnic on the green.
Location: Ute Pass Cultural Center outdoor pavilion
Movie Time: Sunset
Movie Rating: PG
Other movie dates: Aug 24th and Sept 7th.
Weather permitting.
Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
September 17 is hosted at Community Partnership Family Resource Center
Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
October 15 Business After Hours is hosted by Fidelity National Title & Vectra Bank
The public is invited to attend Woodland Park's largest business expo with a wide range of exhibitors. Meet face to face with local business people ready to talk about a variety of products and services offered including banking, financial, business services, construction, home maintenance and repair, healthcare, senior housing and more. Great fun with door prizes given away at the close of the event.
SPONSORED BY UCHEALTH PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. more info...
Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
November 19 Business After Hours is hosted by Community Banks of Colorado
Kick off the Holiday Season with Parks and Recreation
The Holiday Season is fast approaching! Winter Day in the Park is back again for another year of joy-filled fun! Featuring hot chocolate, a candy cane lane, pictures with Santa, and MORE! Enjoy our third annual Elf Scramble- walk around Memorial Park and look for candy canes and elves! If you find an elf, you get a prize! Be sure to dress warm!
Chamber Business After Hours is Teller County's largest networking event. All Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce members are encouraged to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and catch up with your friends, clients and customers plus meet new members in an informal setting. Business After Hours is a great way to share information about your business and learn about other members. Fun, food, drinks and door prizes.
Don't forget your business cards!
June 18 Business After Hours is hosted by Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
