COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From a Mother's Day scavenger hunt to a Switchbacks game, there's plenty to enjoy this Mother's Day weekend!
Mother's Day Scavenger Hunt
On Saturday, Downtown Colorado Springs is giving moms a reason to celebrate early with a sticker scavenger hunt! From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the first 125 participants can pick up a free reusable tumbler at Good Intentions on North Tejon Street. Until 5 p.m., you can collect stickers from participating businesses. Those who collect at least five stickers can get a free Pikes Peak Lemonade! More information here.
Switchbacks FC vs Orange County SC
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks are back home this weekend! The Switchbacks take on Orange County SC on Friday at Weidner Field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m, and the theme for the match is Galactic Night. The Switchbacks currently sit in eighth place in the USL west standings. Tickets start at $19. More information here.
Gigantic Plant Sale
For more than 60 years, the Horticultural Art Society of Colorado Springs has been cultivating plants and community. This weekend and next, The Horticultural Art Society is hosting the Gigantic Plant Sale at Monument Valley Park. It's open 9 a.m .to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free! More information here.
- Watch News5's coverage of the plant sale below:
31-Cent Scoops at Baskin-Robbins
The Baskin-Robbins on Stetson Hills Boulevard is celebrating its grand reopening Saturday! They will host a ribbon-cutting event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring 31-cent ice cream scoops, music and more! The Baskin-Robbins Joy in Childhood Foundation will also present a $10,000 grant to First Descents, a nonprofit that provides outdoor programs for young adults affected by cancer. More information here.
Theatre Across Borders
Based in the Pikes Peak Region, Theatre Across Borders has been putting together productions for children and families for several years. Their current production is an interactive play on the adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The play is being held at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets for the play are $10, and ages two and under are free. More information here.
- Watch News5's coverage of the play below:
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'It Just Kept Getting Bigger and Bigger': A Wildfire Tears Through a Community
A wildfire that started near I-25 swept through the Applewood Mobile Home Park, destroying several homes and forcing a full evacuation. A resident who escaped with his family describes watching as the flames "just kept getting bigger and bigger."
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