Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The City of Colorado Springs launched a 100-day countdown to America 250 – Colorado 150 celebrations with events at Pikes Peak, the Pioneers Museum, and Rock Ledge Ranch.

Phil Long Dealerships donated $25,000 to support the programming, which features community events and a Guinness World Record attempt over the summer.

A local neighborhood in northern El Paso County is hosting fire mitigation training to reduce wildfire risks by creating defensible space and clearing fuels along two main roads.

The next activity is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) near the north end of Sierra Way.

Fort Carson will host its first KidsFest Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the soccer fields behind Ivy Fitness Center, featuring a color run at 12:30 p.m. and a parade at 2 p.m.—the free event is for children in military families.

The Oddity & Bizarre Expo returns this weekend at Colorado Springs Event Center with taxidermy, crystal ball readings & swordfighting.

It runs Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; tickets cost $14, free for children 12 and younger.

Colorado Cosmic Con is a family-oriented event showcasing comics, cosplay and collectibles this weekend at Norris Penrose Event Center.

Over 100 vendors and contests will offer pop culture fun, and coordinator John Hernandez expects attendance to near 3,000.

Small Business Week celebrates local trailblazers with workshops, networking events, and pitch competitions.

It starts May 4 at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with an awards kickoff and continues through May 8 with events across the region.

Fire officials warn that wildfire danger is already ahead of seasonal trends as hot, dry, and windy conditions have prompted dozens of Red Flag Warnings in El Paso County — residents are advised to take extra precautions.

Fire crews reached 60% containment on the Hammer fire southeast of Fountain that burned 4,969 acres, and evacuation orders in Hanover were lifted Thursday; officials reported no injuries or damaged structures and reopened Squirrel Creek Road after the blaze grew by 800 acres overnight (human-caused).

Colorado Springs Utilities is reminding residents to use water wisely following its summer rules to avoid future restrictions; starting May 1, customers should water outdoors before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and only one to three days a week — a step to preserve water as snowpack weakens.

Colorado businesses and regulators welcomed the federal move that rescheduled medically approved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III today, which aligns with local standards (while youth advocates stress the importance of stronger protections for kids) and is expected to boost research on pain and opioid treatments.

Taco’s Revolution serves fast-casual Mexican fare with dishes from carnitas to pastor tacos and made-to-order burritos, drawing regulars with its friendly service.

Located at 70 95 Austin Bluffs Parkway in a strip mall, the restaurant opened nearly four months ago and operates daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pikes Punks Comedy Show Featuring Ben Bryant

8-9:30 p.m. — The Public House at The Alexander — Early Bird tickets available — Experience top-notch comedy in an intimate setting with acclaimed acts from Comedy Central, Netflix, and HBO.

Use It On Monday Veterinary CE Symposium

7 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs — Registration required — A dynamic symposium delivering immediate, practical veterinary insights and networking opportunities.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with a relaxing evening of coloring and craft beers.

Lyons Jam with Eric Thorin - Open Bluegrass Jam

6-10 p.m. — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Free entry — Experience an all levels bluegrass jam led by renowned musician Eric Thorin amid the vibes of Colorado Springs.

DisruptHR Colorado Springs 7.0

5-8 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — $25-$35 — Experience bold ideas and networking that challenge HR norms.

Jagged Little Pill: The Musical

7:00–9:30 p.m. — Fine Arts Center — Tickets vary — Discover the heartfelt complexities of a seemingly perfect family through Alanis Morissette's iconic music.

Shaun Jones Live Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General admission available — Experience a night of laughter with Shaun Jones and special guests at this comedic showcase.

Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Avenue 19 — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a vibrant pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive drinks.

Summer Music Series: Countywyde

2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.

Bike the Garden

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free participation — Enjoy a casual evening bike ride through Garden of the Gods while savoring happy hour drinks afterward.