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SUMMARY:Shop Local + Win Local
DESCRIPTION:SPONSORED BY \n																\n															 \nHow it works\n		  \n1. Shop Downtown\nSpend $50 or more at eligible Downtown retailers between Nov. 6 and Dec. 13. Shopping at more than one store? You can combine receipts from multiple eligible retailers in a single submission. \n2. Snap Your Receipts\nEnter your total eligible purchase amount and upload a photo of your receipt — or receipts. Every $50 spent earns one entry\, up to 10 entries per submission. \nSpent $50? That’s one entry.Spent $125? That’s two entries.Spent $500 or more? That’s 10 entries. \n3. Win Downtown\nWe’ll draw five weekly winners\, each receiving a Downtown prize package valued at $250. Then\, one lucky shopper will win the $1\,000 grand prize. \n  \n					\n									Enter to Win\n					 \nShop Early For More Chances To Win\nThere’s an advantage to checking off that holiday shopping list early. \nOnce entered\, your eligible entries remain in the pool for each remaining weekly drawing\, plus the grand prize drawing. So the earlier you shop and enter\, the more opportunities you have to win. \nAlready won a weekly prize? You won’t be eligible for another weekly prize\, but you’ll still have a shot at the $1\,000 grand prize. \nDrawing Dates\nWeekly prize drawings will take place: • Nov. 12 – Gift basket theme Outdoors• Nov. 19 – Gift basket theme Foodie• Nov. 25 Gift basket theme Relaxation• Dec. 3 Gift basket theme Nature• Dec. 10 – Gift basket theme Locally Made \nThe $1\,000 grand prize drawing will take place Dec. 14. \nTo be eligible for a weekly drawing\, receipts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the day before the drawing. \nAll grand prize entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 13. \nWhat Purchases Qualify?\nShop Local + Win Local is designed to reward you for doing your holiday shopping at Downtown retailers. \nEligible purchases must be made in person at a retail business within the Downtown Colorado Springs boundaries during the campaign period\, Nov. 6-Dec. 13\, 2026. \nPurchases from restaurants\, bars\, personal and professional service businesses\, hotels\, entertainment venues\, and other non-retail businesses do not qualify. \nShop Local\, Win Local is sponsored by Bank of Colorado. \n					\n									Enter to Win\n					 \n\nRules:\n\n\nEvery $50 in eligible purchases earns one entry.\nA single submission can earn a maximum of 10 entries.\nReceipts from multiple eligible Downtown retailers may be combined in one submission.\nPurchases must be made between Nov. 6 and Dec. 13\, 2026.\nReceipt images must clearly show the retailer\, purchase date\, and purchase amount.\nWeekly winners are limited to one weekly prize per person.\nWeekly winners remain eligible for the $1\,000 grand prize.\nWinners will be contacted using the information provided with their submission and may be required to provide additional proof of purchase before a prize is awarded.\nEntries that cannot be verified or do not meet eligibility requirements may be disqualified.\nWeekly drawings announced on Downtown Colorado Springs social media channels. Winner need not be present to win.\nAny prizes not claimed by Feb. 28\, 2027 will be forfeited.\nNo purchase necessary. To enter without making a purchase\, submit your name and ZIP code to prize@DowntownCS.com between Nov. 6\, 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.\, Dec. 13\, 2026. \nEmployees and family of Downtown Partnership and Bank of Colorado are not eligible for prizes.
URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/shop-local-win-local/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events,Holidays
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SUMMARY:Holiday Character Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Stroll will occur on Tejon Street between Kiowa and Boulder streets\, and on Bijou Street between Cascade and Nevada avenues. \nNov. 14\, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.\nPhotos in Acacia Park 11 a.m.-1 p.m. \nJoin Santa\, the Grinch\, Buddy the Elf\, Elsa\, and Anna in Acacia Park on Saturday\, Nov. 14 to get in the holiday mood. The characters will be available for photos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before they start strolling Downtown’s streets and shop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nWe’ve extended the photo opportunity window from prior years so make sure you’re in line by 12:45. Characters leave the park and start strolling at 1 p.m. \nFind them in your favorite Downtown shop or stop them on the street for additional photo opportunities. \nColorado Brass and carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the day — and your holiday shopping. \nWe’ll also be handing out this year’s Downtown Holiday Coupon Book in Acacia Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick one up and get started on your holiday shopping!
URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/character-stroll/
LOCATION:Acacia Park\, 115 E Platte Ave\,\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday (+ Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:We love our small businesses!\n\nOver 90% of Downtown Colorado Springs businesses are locally owned by your friends & neighbors.\nWhen you spend $100 locally\, $70 stays in our community\, creating jobs and providing taxes to support local infrastructure\, schools and public safety. When you spend $100 at a chain\, $60 leaves the community.\n\n\n										When you shop local\, you are supporting your friends\, neighbors and fellow community members.\nOther ways you can #SUPPORTLOCAL\n\nShop your favorite Downtown stores online\, check out our online directory here.\nPurchase a gift card to your favorite shop\, restaurant or salon\nPurchase a Downtown Gift Card to ensure that shop owner receives the revenue\nLeave a review for your favorite businesses (Google\, Yelp\, Facebook)\nShare your favorite businesses social media posts\nCreate a #shoplocal post\, tag your favorite boutiques & restaurants and share with friends
URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/small-business-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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SUMMARY:Festival of Lights Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Festival of Lights Parade continues to be one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pikes Peak region. The Parade transforms Tejon Street into a dazzling winter wonderland\, drawing tens of thousands of spectators each December.
URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/festival-of-lights-parade/
LOCATION:Tejon Street\, Downtown Colorado Springs
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 9\, 5-8 p.m. \nJoin Santa and the Grinch for evening shopping under the holiday lights. Shops will be open late so bring your coupon book and your list! \nStroll will occur on Tejon Street between Kiowa and Boulder streets\, and on Bijou Street between Cascade and Nevada avenues. \nColorado Brass and carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the day — and your holiday shopping.
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