Here are a few of the events going on for the first weekend of June.
Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fun Fest
Now that school is out for the summer you can entertain the kids at the Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fun Fest. The free event will be going on in Acacia Park on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Daniel Tiger and Jet Propulsion from “Ready Jet Go!” will be there along with bounce houses, live entertainment, the opening of the Uncle Wilber fountain, and over 50 booths with fun activities for the whole family, especially children in preschool through 5th grade. Find more information here.
Clue (The Musical)
If you’ve ever played the boardgame Clue, you’ll want to check out Clue (The Musical) at the Fountain Community Theater. The game comes to life on stage in a fun filled musical with everyone in the audience trying to figure out who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. Shows will be at 6:30 pm this Thursday through Saturday as well as next Friday and Saturday. There will also be a 2 pm show next Saturday. Tickets start at $9. Buy tickets and find more information here.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
If you prefer comedy to mystery, the Fine Arts Center will have performances of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels running through June 17th. The hysterical musical is based on the popular movie and features two con men, a beautiful woman, and the elite of the French Riviera. Tickets start at $20 with shows at 7 pm on Wednesdays, 7:30 pm Thursdays through Saturday, and 2 pm Sunday matinees. Buy tickets and find more information here.
Manitou Springs Wine Festival
The Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival will bring 30 Colorado wineries to Memorial Park on Saturday. From 11 am to 5 pm there will be unlimited tastings as well as live music, food vendors, and gift vendors. A free Colorado Wine Festival glass is included in the price of admission, which starts at $35. Free shuttles will be available from Manitou Springs High School and Middle School and Higginbotham Flats. Buy tickets and find more information here.
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