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Garden of the Gods hosts its first-ever Bug Day

Families got up close with live bugs, tarantulas, and black widow spiders while learning about Colorado ecosystems.

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend, March 20 - March 22, 2026

Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. For the first weekend of Spring, there is plenty of events happening across Southern Colorado.

Finds Under $40 - Songs and community at the Bristol Beer Choir

Hosted at Bristol Brewing Company in the Ivywild School, this no-audition choir meets each Sunday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm to build community, collaborate in song, and maybe raise a pint.

Group submits proposal to take over Meadows Park Community Center

Four Pillars Recovery is submitting a proposal to reopen a closed community center, hoping to restore senior meals and offer job training programs.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo voted #2 best in the country for second consecutive year

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been voted the second-best zoo in the country for the second year in a row.

St. Patrick's Day brings in business for Colorado Springs restaurants

St. Patrick's Day means big business for restaurants. News5 caught up with Wyatt's Pub & Grill in Colorado Springs.

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Garden of the Gods hosts its first-ever Bug Day

Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend, March 20 - March 22, 2026

Finds Under $40 - Songs and community at the Bristol Beer Choir

Group submits proposal to take over Meadows Park Community Center

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo voted #2 best in the country for second consecutive year

St. Patrick's Day brings in business for Colorado Springs restaurants