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| 12/1/2024 | Communities from coast-to-coast, large and small, are celebrating Artists Sunday on December 1, 2024 by highlighting local artists, creators and makers and promoting the giving of artistic items and experiences for the holidays. Woodland Park has hosted an event under the guidance of Reserve Our Gallery since 2021! Join artists as they work. This event is like attending an open studio where you see artists at work and then you can buy items they have for sale. Join local artists as they present!  more info... |
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| 12/5/2024 | Please join us for our Chamber Lunch and Learn Series. Add a tool each month to your "Business Thriving Tool Kit". Lunch is included. Where's the Money? Funding Options for Starting and Growing Your Business Presented by Kathryn Perry, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Office - Park State Bank & Trust Whether you are just starting your business or need more funding for an existing business, finding the money for your venture is one of the most tricky hurdles to overcome. There are a variety of ways you can find funding, and a variety of organizations, people, and resources available to you. What options are right for you? Where should you even start? We designed this course to be an insightful overview of the various options available to you -- including traditional bank loans, microlending, SBA loans, venture capital, angel investing, grant-funding, crowd-funding, bootstrapping, etc. This event will help you understand and learn about the options for your business.  more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Take a break by coming to the Visitor Center auditorium in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel. The nature nook will be inside the auditorium and feature rotating displays and activities that can be done at your own pace. Activities might include coloring, reading, movies, animal fur and skulls, and more. more info... |
| 12/6/2024 | Kick off the Holiday Season with Parks and RecreationThe 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! more info... |
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| 12/7/2024 -12/8/2024 | Presenting the 2024 Tweed's Holiday Home Tour and the 26th Annual "Sounds of the Season" the 7th and 8th of December from 10 to 5 pm each day. This year benefiting the Community Cupboard of Woodland Park, Friends of Mueller State Park, Mountain Artists and Voices of Grief Support and Education Center. Tickets will be available the beginning of September on our website at www.wphht.org - prices are adults $20 each; students (5-12) are $5.00 each: preschoolers are free. more info... |
| 12/7/2024 | Join Us for Winter WonderTales with Bonnie! Books Above the Clouds invites you to a heartwarming winter reading event for families! This event will feature a TCRAS Donation Drive
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| 12/7/2024 | This winter parade happens each year on the first Saturday in December. Visit a warm your "bum" fire by the street along the route in order to stay warm. Enjoy hot chocolate while visiting several businesses that are open during the evening festivities. The event is a great family friendly event. Afterwards, the celebration and awards ceremony are held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Listen to music, eat cookies, have hot chocolate AND the bar is open for adult beverages. more info... |
| 12/8/2024 | Presenting the 2024 Tweed's Holiday Home Tour and the 26th Annual "Sounds of the Season" the 7th and 8th of December from 10 to 5 pm each day. This year benefiting the Community Cupboard of Woodland Park, Friends of Mueller State Park, Mountain Artists and Voices of Grief Support and Education Center. Tickets will be available the beginning of September on our website at www.wphht.org - prices are adults $20 each; students (5-12) are $5.00 each: preschoolers are free. more info... |
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| 12/9/2024 | This is a guided adventure led by Debbie, Certified Interpretive Guide and Naturalist Instructor at Pikes Peak State College. In this workshop you will discover the history, science and art of observing nature and recording observations. Nature journaling helps us reflect and expand our perspectives of the natural world around us and our place within it. All materials will be provided for you; you are welcome to bring your own journal if you’d prefer. Come prepared for a short hike, sitting outdoors for a short period of time (some chairs will be available), and changing weather. Ages 16+. To register, call the Visitor Center at 719-687-2366. Meet at the Visitor Center. more info... |
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| 12/17/2024 | 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! December 17 Business After Hours is hosted by Tweeds Fine Furnishings  more info... |
| 12/20/2024 | Come to the Visitor Center and take a break in between hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing to warm up and refuel. The nature nook will be inside the auditorium and feature rotating displays and activities that can be done at your own pace. Activities might include coloring, reading, movies, animal fur and skulls, and more. more info... |
| 12/21/2024 | Create seasonal ornaments with items from nature at the Visitor Center! Try to make a reindeer with a pinecone or a snowflake ornament with a wood circle from a tree. The ideas are endless. All ages are welcome.
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| 12/23/2024 | This is the first of a three part winter series that will continue in January and February. Discover what is special about winter. Who is doing what in the forest right now? Does a snowflake make noise when it falls and what does it look like under a magnifying glass? Attend all three programs and receive a Junior Naturalist Certificate. All are welcome even if you can’t make it to the other programs in the series. Come prepared to be outside! Meet inside the Visitor Center. more info... |
| 12/28/2024 | Get outside and move with this post holiday hike. This is about a two mile, moderate hike past meadows, forests, and Peak View Pond. Some adult snowshoes will be available at the trailhead if needed. Meet at Elk Meadow trailhead.
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| 12/30/2024 | Enjoy a short hike involving snowshoes and learn how some animals can "float” across the snow. If there is time, visitors can design a floating animal or play a food resource game on snowshoes. Extra adult snowshoes will be available if needed. Meet at Wapiti trailhead.
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| 12/30/2024 | How do animals and plants adapt for winter? Come learn during this program and then create a plant/animal based on what you learned. At the Visitor Center auditorium.
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Events available for Registration... Chamber Lunch and Learn - December 12/5/2024 register for this event... Chamber Business After Hours - December 12/17/2024 register for this event... |
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