11 weekend things to do in Colorado Springs and beyond: Tattoo arts, Tough Mudder | Arts & Entertainment
Here’s a look at what’s happening this weekend in and around Colorado Springs.
SATURDAY
One of Colorado Springs’ oldest neighborhoods, settled along Cheyenne Creek and platted in 1888, Ivywild is unique. The self-guided Ivywild Garden Art Toure 2024 is a perfect time to experience the sometimes quirky art and the tree-lined gardens, a benefit for art programs. A veggie/pollinator garden, secret water garden, the late artist Charles Rockey watching over the little free library from a tree and more. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, starting at Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., $10 donation.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Three days of ink experiences, competitions, celebrities from Ink Master and entertainment at the Seventh Annual Denver Tattoo Arts Festival Friday-Sunday. And you could even get a new tattoo if you’d like. At Colorado Convention Center, $23 or $45 for a three-day pass. villainarts.com/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts/denver-tattoo-arts-convention
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Are you and your buds ready for a rough-tough endurance weekend? It’s the Tough Mudder event series for the community and military at Fort Carson Training Areas 2 and 4 and a test of “physical strength, mental grit, and aptitude for camaraderie.” For ages 14+, there’s running, obstacles and an Infinity challenge. Registration also required for spectators: toughmudder.com/events/colorado.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Opening weekend for the summer Bright Nights Tianyu festival “art by day and magic by night” at Four Mile Historic Park. Interactive, large lantern-lighted art; mythical creatures; a crystal forest, home to unicorns; Colorado wildlife; wildflowers and other pretty things. Friday night and then Wednesdays through Sundays through Sept. 29. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 715 S. Forest St., Admission helps pay for animal care in the park and for the historic museum. fourmilepark.org
SATURDAY
Plenty of restaurants nearby first and then there’s dancing in the alley once again. It’s a swinging good time at the next Dance Party in AdAmAn Alley, 1 N. Tejon St. Swing-dancing lessons at 8 p.m. before jitterbugging to Reid Poole and the Night Owls until 11 p.m. Ages 18+ and $15 to swing it. downtowncs.com/event/revel-remix-adaman-alley-dance-party-2
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Celebrating its mining-era history, it’s Victor’s weekend of Gold Rush Days. Activities daytime and country music on Saturday night. Parade on Sunday along with vintage baseball, gold panning, gunfighters and Seven Falls Indian Dancers. Learn area history with guided bus and walking tours. victorcolorado.com/victor-gold-rush-days
SATURDAY
Over the decades, generations of longtimers have taste tested the mineral springs all around Manitou Springs and always return to their favorite. Some springs are said to have medicinal qualities as well. Learn about all the springs Saturday at the Manitou Springs Waterfest beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Manitou Heritage Center and Museum. Lots of water activities from 1-5 p.m. and visits to all the springs. mineralspringsfoundation.org.
SATURDAY
Paint the beauty of Cheyenne Mountain State Park at a free morning of Plein Air Painting, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. Nancy Anderson will offer suggestions and support to those painting and all materials are provided. Register at cpwconnect.state.co.us Valid park passes required for vehicles, day passes available for $10 at the Visitor Center.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Hundreds of athletic folks and many visitors will be all over the area this weekend, competing in Rocky Mountain State Games. All ages and abilities and a huge schedule of competitions you’ll spot in parks, gyms and on playing fields everywhere. coloradospringssports.org/rockymountainstategames.
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