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Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend October 24 - October 26, 2025

Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Emma Crawford Coffin Races to the Colorado Springs Ski Swap, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend!

2025 Colorado Springs Ski Swap happening this weekend

The 2025 Colorado Springs Ski Swap is happening this weekend! On Friday and Saturday, you can get high quality ski and snowboard gear at discounted prices.

News 5 Lighthouse Award winner helped make school top performer in district

News 5 Lighthouse Award winner Katie Harshman helped her low performing school become one of the top performing in District 60.

Family-friendly Halloween events offer spooky fun without the nightmares in COS

Colorado Springs groups host family-friendly Halloween events through November 1, raising money for domestic violence victims.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates milestone in giraffe conservation center

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo holds topping ceremony for new giraffe conservation center, featuring interactive design opening in 2026.

Stand Down helps homeless veterans in El Paso County

It is estimated there are close to 300 veterans in El Paso County who are homeless. An event called the Stand Down at Weidner Field offered some relief to those veterans.

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Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend October 24 - October 26, 2025

2025 Colorado Springs Ski Swap happening this weekend

News 5 Lighthouse Award winner helped make school top performer in district

Family-friendly Halloween events offer spooky fun without the nightmares in COS

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates milestone in giraffe conservation center

Stand Down helps homeless veterans in El Paso County