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Colorado Springs
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 25, Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescued a family of four from dangerous waters at Lake Pueblo when windy conditions pushed their kayak away from shore, with CPW & Pueblo First Responders helping them return safely as temperatures warmed but water remained cold. KOAA News5
- ➤ The Backyard Farmers Market in Black Forest will host a Spring Market on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Edith Wolford Elementary School (13710 Black Forest Road), featuring over 70 vendors with food trucks and artisanal local products. Colorado Springs Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A *rapid* fire broke out in a townhome on Tuesday, Mar. 24 on *Cree Drive* in Cimarron Hills, leaving a family of eight displaced as fire crews arrived around 4:00 p.m. and the American Red Cross is helping the family find new housing. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Swire Coca-Cola broke ground this morning at Peak Innovation Park near the airport to build a 470 million dollar manufacturing facility. Gov. Jared Polis and Mayor Yemi Mobalade attended the event, and the plant will create 170 jobs and produce up to 230 beverages for the community. KOAA News5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After 38 years at the Colorado Renaissance Festival, Celtic Legacy was dropped from this summer's lineup due to a fire bagpipes incident + early equipment packing. The band owner seeks clarity as fans share surprise online. Denver7
- ➤ Springs Scene lists local concerts and arts shows at venues such as The Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave.) and Phil Long Music Hall, scheduled from March 25 through May 4. Tony Exum Jr. performs today at Stargazers Theatre, offering diverse local cultural experiences. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Local entertainment events are scheduled from March 25 to June 4, featuring theater shows, comedy performances and dance presentations at venues such as Pikes Peak Center and Loonees Comedy Corner. Ticket prices, dates and times are provided for community members to plan their nights out. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Concert lovers in Colorado Springs will enjoy tribute band shows at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend. Black Jacket Symphony — performing Pink Floyd’s 'The Wall' at 7:30 p.m. today — leads the lineup with Super Diamond and Hotel California presenting Neil Diamond and Eagles hits on Saturday and Sunday. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and Governor Polis celebrated the delivery of the three millionth free book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library yesterday at Early Connections (on Rio Grande Street), where the program reaches over 89,000 children each month. KOAA News5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife collected 127 million walleye eggs at Pueblo Reservoir, mixing roe and milt with a goose feather (a gentle method) to boost local fisheries, with the spawning process that began March 16 set to stock reservoirs by the end of spring. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Swire Coca-Cola broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs on Thursday, boosting local business growth. Governor Polis signed the HOME Act to ease building rules on underused land + transit agencies, which may speed up affordable housing projects. 11 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ KBBQ Wings offers Korean fast casual dishes at 8029 N. Academy Blvd—featuring spicy wings, bulgogi dumplings, and dosirak boxes priced $5 to $25. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the restaurant serves both dine-in and carryout customers. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts for little ones.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy acoustic performances from local musicians every Thursday evening.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — Ticket required — Enjoy an interactive evening of comedy and mystery in a unique dinner setting.
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LIVE at the Lodge - Craig Walter
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening by the fireplace with live music and craft beverages.
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Kid’s Closet Clothing Swap
12-1 p.m. — Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS — Free entry — Bring gently used kids' clothes to swap and support local families.
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Big Band Jazz & Dance Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover — Experience an unforgettable big band jazz show with dance lessons during intermission.
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