Thursday, October 15

    Christmas at the Flying W Ranch

    Location
    3330 Chuckwagon Road, Colorado Springs
    Dates
    Through Dec. 23
    Price
    $68 adults, $33 kids (ages 4–12)
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    Arrive early to enjoy the ranch’s train ride, roping area and farm animals.

    Sleighbells are ringing at the Flying W Ranch in Colorado Springs. Twinkling white lights embrace the ranch property during the month of December, with the return of the Cowboy Christmas Jubilee. Enjoy a traditional Christmas-style dinner and be entertained with a western Christmas musical performance from the Flying W Wranglers, featuring the Marian L Wolfe Orchestra.

    Before you head in for dinner, you might want to arrive early to enjoy all the fun activities Flying W Ranch offers such as the train ride and cattle roping, and visit with the donkeys, oxen, miniature horses, goats, chickens and turkeys.


    SantaCon Crawl

    Location
    Downtown Colorado Springs
    Date
    Saturday, Dec. 20 (4–10 p.m.)
    Price
    $14.79–$20.94
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    Festive attire encouraged; bar participation varies, so plan your route.

    Get ready to jingle, mingle and have a jolly good time at the SantaCon Crawl in downtown Colorado Springs. Celebrate the holiday season responsibly with an unforgettable night out, and dress in your most festive Santa attire and join fellow merrymakers as you explore the best bars and pubs, each boasting cheerful decorations and a joyous atmosphere.


    Holidays at The Broadmoor

    Location
    1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs
    Dates
    Dec. 19, 20 & 24
    Access
    Holiday Show for hotel guests only; lights & décor open to public
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    Don’t miss the gingerbread display and Santa’s sleigh installation in the mezzanine.

    The Broadmoor’s annual Holiday Show is a family-friendly dinner show filled with seasonal favorites presented in a variety show format and always sprinkled with a few surprises. This year the always popular event features vocal powerhouse Julie Bradley, Sinatra-style crooner Derek Evilsizor, soprano sensation Amy Mushall and international jazz artist Nelson Rangell.

    Only hotel guests can attend Holiday Shows, but locals and visitors are invited to tour the property’s lights and the gingerbread and candy Santa and elves sleigh in the main building’s mezzanine.