SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) — Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the final weekend of Skate in the Park to the Great Fruitcake Toss, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!
Skate in the Park
The ice rink at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs is open for the final time of the season! "Skate in the Park" sessions will be on Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets to skate are $15 for adults. More information here.
Great Fruitcake Toss
The last Saturday in January marks 31 years since the start of this quirky tradition, where crowds gather to fling fruitcake as a community. The event is held in Memorial Park in Manitou Springs on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets to participate in the various games and friendly competitions cost a dollar, or the donation of a canned good. More information here.
Cripple Creek Ice Castles
The Cripple Creek Ice Castles are open this weekend! Sessions will be held every half hour from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy the Frozen Tap Ice Bar and other on-site concession options. Tickets start at $31 for ages 12 and up, and $25 for ages four to 11. More information here.
International Snow Sculpture Championships
The 35th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships are happening this weekend! In Breckenridge, 12 teams start with big blocks of snow and then turn them into art. Sculpting teams came from Argentina, Italy, Finland, India, Germany, Lithuania, Mongolia, Ukraine, South Korea, Malta, Vermont and Breckenridge. More information here.
Saturday Bike Ride
Situated less than a mile away from the Garden of the Gods, the Buffalo Lodge is a place to spend the night and pursue a wide variety of activities from bicycle excursions to live music. The Saturday Bike Ride starts at 10 a.m. at the lodge. The first ride you do is free, and then it costs $25 for the year. More information here.
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Erika Kirk appointed to USAFA Board of Visitors
A controversial move to recommend Charlie Kirk for an honorary degree by the Association of Graduates was pushed to the Board of Visitors instead.
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