Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Local nonprofits are hosting a series of fundraising events beginning today through Aug.

15. Events include Jersey Mike’s Sub Month of Giving, a bake sale, a raffle, and a car show with details emailed two weeks ahead for the Community Calendar.

Angels of America’s Fallen will host its annual gala on April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Hotel Polaris to support children who lost a parent in service; the event will feature 11-year-old Cooper Dean showcasing his culinary skills with a cheesecake that will be auctioned.

A busy slate of local events awaits—yesterday's Spring Wonderland Festival concluded at Bancroft Park, and upcoming celebrations include Theatreworks Season Sharing Party on March 30 at Ent Center, Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival on April 11 at Stargazers Theatre, and several festivals through Sept. 20.

Palmer Ridge High School unveiled two new student murals—one above the gym by senior Lauren Russo with sports scenes and mental health support, and another in the art hallway by junior Payton Wurster reimagining Van Gogh’s Starry Night using school colors, funded by donations.

Fountain-Fort Carson District 8’s Youth Advisory Council will host its first annual Youth Voice Summit on April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fountain-Fort Carson High School for 6th-12th graders and adults who work with youth, featuring Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Rashad Wisdom as the keynote speaker.

Fort Carson officials reported that the wildfire along Colorado 115 grew little overnight but challenging winds and rising heat on Saturday made control difficult; evacuation orders remain in place while firefighters + hotshot crews work to secure the perimeter and no injuries or structure damage have been reported.

Fort Carson is set to fire 155mm training artillery and inert rockets in May at the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Training Site northwest of Trinidad, amid dry conditions that heighten fire risk + concerns about damage to historic sites.

Colorado's fentanyl overdose deaths have risen 17% since December 2024 (the third-fastest increase nationally) while rates across the country dropped 21%, prompting calls to revisit state drug policies.

The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs offers a unique dining experience inside a Boeing KC-97 tanker (serving 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) with airplane-themed decor and aviation artifacts that reflect decades of history.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Unwind with a beer and unleash your creativity with coloring pages for all ages.

Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam

6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.

Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan

6 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cheap drinks — Enjoy great tunes with Oklahoma’s own Kylie Morgan at a lively boots and brews event.

Ivalas Quartet Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $ — Experience a captivating performance by the Ivalas Quartet featuring works by Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor with a unique Q&A session.

Bluegrass Night with Denson, Ramsey, and Thompson

6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local bluegrass tunes with a friendly community vibe.

Landscape Design Lecture

2-11:59 p.m. — McAllister House Museum — Free entry — Discover the art of landscaping and enhance your home environment with expert insights from Talisman Ford.

Bunny's Breakfast Bash

9 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — $10+ — Celebrate Easter with breakfast, games, and an exciting egg hunt with the Bunny.

Bad Self Portraits Live

8-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — $19.90 — Experience a captivating indie-rock performance that blends raw emotion and musical depth.

Big Band Jazz & Dance

6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover at the door — Enjoy big band jazz and learn how to dance during the set break.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts for little ones.