BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Partnership - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Partnership X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.downtowncs.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Partnership REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221115T195600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T171338Z UID:26590-1765386000-1765396800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Evening Holiday Stroll DESCRIPTION:Downtown shops are open late with specials and perfect gifts for the holidays. Enjoy festive holiday lights\, strolling holiday musicians\, and one-night-only shopping and dining specials. \nPlus\, Santa himself will be out and about doing a little shopping\, listening to wish lists\, and posing for photos. Be sure to keep an eye out for the grumpy Grinch gallivanting in and out of shops as well. Colorado Brass and carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the evening. \nSponsored by Underline. Stop by their table across Tejon Street from Acacia Park for a hot chocolate. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/holiday-stroll/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/holiday-stroll-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T175000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20231003T132137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T171109Z UID:35436-1765043400-1765051200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Festival of Lights Parade DESCRIPTION:Now in its 41st year\, 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/colorado-springs-festival-of-lights-home-hero-2022.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221027T111725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T184134Z UID:25866-1764410400-1764446400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday DESCRIPTION:We love our small businesses!\nShow a little local love on November 29\, 2025\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\nWhen you shop local\, you are supporting your friends\, neighbors and fellow community members.\nSmall Business Saturday EVERY Saturday\nMake EVERY Saturday this holiday season. More of every dollar spent in a local business stays in the local economy…when you Shop Small you make a Big Impact! \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/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/492225275_1162996765871613_6725269601067876837_n-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221208T231211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T164423Z UID:28192-1763204400-1763215200@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Holiday Character Stroll DESCRIPTION:Tejon Street from Kiowa Street on the south to Boulder Street on the north and Bijou Street between Cascade Avenue on the west and Nevada Avenue on the east. \nWe’re kicking off the holiday season early this year in order to give you plenty of time to get in the spirit and visit our local shops. \nMeet us at the Acacia Park Playground from 11 a.m. to Noon for photo opps with Santa\, the Grinch\, Buddy the Elf and Elsa & Anna before we start strolling the shopping district. Must be in photo line by 11:45 a.m. for photos so the characters can take off at Noon. \nCharacters will be visiting shops and strolling the shopping district from Noon-2 p.m. You can also take photos with characters during the stroll. Carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the day. \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:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/character-stroll-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T071500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250919T090000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20230620T181319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T174514Z UID:32414-1758266100-1758272400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:28th Annual Downtown Partnership Breakfast DESCRIPTION:With a reputation as the liveliest and most information-packed business event of the year\, this year’s event promises to entertain\, inspire and enlighten. \nIndividual tickets: $45 Downtown Partnership members • $50 nonmembersTables of 10 are available. \nRegister today! \nThe 2025 Annual Breakfast is presented by\n \n \nThank you to our 2025 Keynote sponsor\n \n \nThank you to our 2025 Champion + sponsor\n \n \nThank you to our 2025 Champion sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThank you to our 2025 Supporting sponsors\n5 Star Bank \nAdolfson & Peterson Construction \nSusie Burghart \nCascade Investment Group \nColorado Springs School District 11 \nCompass TDG Architecture \nColorado Springs Airport \nDiversus Health \nEl Paso County \nEl Pomar \nFirstBank \nFirst National Bank – Monument \nIndependence Center \nJensen Group Wealth Management | Morgan Stanley \nJP Morgan \nKaiser Permanente \nNeon Pig \nNES \nNorthwestern Mutual \nNunn Construction \nOlive Real Estate Group & Springhill Suites/Element \nPikes Peak Association of Realtors \nPikes Peak Community Foundation \nPikes Peak Lodging Association \nSorren \nUCCS \nUrban Renewal Authority \nUS Olympic & Paralympic Museum and SSA Group \nVisitCOS \nWeidner Apartment Homes & Switchbacks FC URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/breakfast/ LOCATION:Ed Robson Arena at Colorado College\, 849 N. Tejon St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903 CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DP-Breakfast-2022-featured-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20220722T220342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T145055Z UID:24191-1757167200-1757178000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Popsicle Promenade DESCRIPTION:2025 Popsicle Participants\n   \n\n\n\nNovis Mortem Collective\n\n\nTerra Verde\n\n\nPainting With a Twist\n\n\nBeauty Bar Salon & Spa\n\n\nCacao Chemistry\n\n\nHunt + Gather\n\n\nFrozen Gold\n\n\nSavory Spice Shop\n\n\nPikes Peak Lemonade Co.\n\n\n\nNeed Help on the Day of the Event?\n   \nOn the day of the event\, you’ll show your pass at any participating Popsicle Promenade location to receive your treat. For help\, email support@bandwango.com or call/text 888-921-5333. \nWhere should I park?\nPublic parking is especially easy in one of the city-operated garages. See options at www.downtowncs.com/parking.  \nDoes my child need a ticket?\nChildren wishing to receive a treat at each participating location must have their own ticket. Children sharing treats with a parent or chaperone do not need a ticket of their own. Event is family-friendly; some treats only for ages 21-plus. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/popsicle-promenade/ LOCATION:Downtown Colorado Springs\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PopsiclePromenadeLogo-EventFeatured.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241004T210000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20220708T081414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T213013Z UID:22963-1728061200-1728075600@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:First Friday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/first-friday/2024-10-04/ LOCATION:Downtown Colorado Springs\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events,First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FF_logo_2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ventures":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240906T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20220708T081414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T153943Z UID:36986-1725640200-1725652800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:First Friday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/first-friday-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Colorado Springs\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events,First Friday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/FF_logo_2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Ventures":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20231013T170710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T170710Z UID:35714-1702123200-1702137600@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Caroling & Music Downtown DESCRIPTION:Colorado Dickens Carolers and Christmas Brass strolling Downtown from noon-4 p.m. to enliven your Christmas shopping. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/caroling-music-downtown-3/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Carolers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20231017T133726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T142725Z UID:35742-1701511200-1701540000@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:A Very Merry Downtown Market DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays Downtown with local vendors\, live Christmas trees\, s’mores station\, live music\, a visit from Santa\, hot cocoa\, festive adult beverages and more! URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/a-very-merry-downtown-market/2023-12-02/ LOCATION:Park Union\, near Weidner Field CATEGORIES:Holidays END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20220710T040638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201127Z UID:23455-1699574400-1706745599@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Skate in the Park DESCRIPTION:Skate in the Park reopens November 2026\n   \nInterested in sponsorship? Visit DowntownCS.com/sponsor or email Carrie@DowntownCS.com\nLocation & Tickets\n   \nLocation:\n115 E. Platte Ave.\, Downtown Colorado Springs \nTickets available onsite only: \n\n$15 admission includes skates\n$2 off for Active Duty Military & First Responders\nKids 4 years & under free with paid adult\n\nCredit card transactions incur a 3% processing fee. \nQuestions?\nEmail: skateinthepark@coloradosprings.gov \nAcacia Hub phone (staffed during open hours\, voicemail 24 hours): 719-385-6521 \nSertich Ice Center (for immediate help): 719-385-5983 \nLooking for a fun seasonal package?Click here to schedule a Cozy Coach & Skating package with Adventures Out West. \nThank you to this season’s sponsors\nSkate in the park is a program of:\n \n \n \n \n2025-2026 Gold sponsor\n \n \n2025-2026 Silver sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n2025-2026 Media sponsor URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/skate/ LOCATION:Acacia Park\, 115 E Platte Ave\,\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Partnership Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Skate-event-featured-image-for-web.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221208T232102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T170420Z UID:28196-1671804000-1671814800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Caroling & Music Downtown DESCRIPTION:Colorado Dickens Carolers and Christmas Brass strolling Downtown from 2 pm-5 pm to enliven your last-minute Christmas shopping. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/caroling-music-downtown-2/ LOCATION:Downtown Colorado Springs\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Carolers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221210T125000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221207T170022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T170058Z UID:28106-1670676600-1670684400@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Go Elf Yourself Art Ride with PikeRide DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 10\, don your craziest holiday gear and join Downtown Ventures for a costumed bike ride to Pikes Peak Lager House. The ride is a fundraiser for Downtown Ventures via the Give! Campaign. Special prizes will be given for best costumes and those who donate at https://givepikespeak.org/dv during the event to support Downtown Ventures’ beloved programs\, including Art on the Streets\, Skate in the Park and more! \nHow it Works:\n\n\nPurchase a $20 ticket. \n\n\nGather at the PikeRide hub at Acacia Park dressed in your best elf attire at noon. Your reservation fee is split equally between Downtown Ventures and PikeRide! \n\n\nGroup photo at Acacia Park at 12:50 p.m.; ride starts at 1 p.m. sharp. \n\n\nTour some of the 24th Annual Arts on the Streets with our very own Michelle Winchell as tour guide. \n\n\nDon’t want to ride? Meet us at Pikes Peak Lager House at 1:30. First round of snacks provided. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/go-elf-yourself-art-ride-with-pikeride/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.downtowncs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Elf-Yourself.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260612T232634 CREATED:20221208T230108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T230108Z UID:28188-1670670000-1670680800@www.downtowncs.com SUMMARY:Caroling & Music Downtown DESCRIPTION:Colorado Dickens Carolers and Christmas Brass strolling Downtown from 11 am-2 pm to make shopping a little more festive. URL:https://www.downtowncs.com/event/caroling-music-downtown/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Holidays ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Partnership":MAILTO:info@downtowncs.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR