Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Every Saturday morning until mid-October, the Old Colorado City Farmers Market returns to Bancroft Park from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with over 80 vendors selling local produce, handmade gifts and vintage treasures.

Paul Jackson and Greg Adsluf volunteer at Four Mile Fire Protection District, testing fuel moisture in Teller County samples to report fire risks — data sent to fire chiefs and state officials for emergency readiness.

Their careful lab work supports community safety and timely responses.

Renovations inside the 103-year-old City Auditorium continue to update safety and accessibility features for both audiences and performers as the venue is set to reopen around the start of 2027.

City officials and AVA Presents (led by local promoter Jesse Morreale) meet monthly to review progress.

Southern Ute Tribal Council member Linda Baker notes that Colorado's 150th anniversary is a moment of reflection for Indigenous people who have always been here.

She said her tribe is joining state commissions to ensure an accurate portrayal of Native history + modern contributions.

The Aspen Acres fire burns with zero containment after scorching nearly 67,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties — Alaska’s Incident Management Team now leads firefighting efforts as officials urge caution ahead of Fourth of July.

Local support includes rapid CDOT bridge repairs and free burritos from a food truck.

Overlook Trail is a 3-mile loop starting near the Section 16 trailhead off Gold Camp Road that offers hikers scenic views of Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Garden of the Gods, and Bear Creek Canyon (dogs must remain on leash) while early arrival is advised for parking.

Undefeated Colorado Springs boxer Troy Nash will fight at Madison Square Garden on July 26.

The 21-year-old trains hard to build a better future for his family and aims to inspire local athletes as his bout streams live on Paramount+.

After a loss to San Antonio FC, Switchbacks coach Alan McCann said his team has pinpointed a defensive trend that cost them 9 goals in 11 instances and hopes to fix it for its Fourth of July match against Phoenix Rising FC at 7 p.m. today.

Glow Animals | Family Day

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25 per person — Enjoy a fun, guided painting experience perfect for families and beginners.

Aqua Zumba with Natilia

8:45-9:30 a.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — $15 for locals, free for overnight guests — Dive into a fun dance party that blends Zumba with water resistance for a low-impact workout.

OCC Summer Concert Series featuring John Long

6-8 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy free live blues music by John Long in a charming park setting.

The Planets: Reimagined

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy an all-star big band performance of The Planets arranged by Jeremy Levy in a tribute to Gordon Goodwin.

$35 Thirsty Thursdays at Painting with a Twist

7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 per person — Enjoy a fun paint and sip experience with discounted drinks.

Zeppelin Alive!

6-11 p.m. — Stargazers Theatre & Event Center — $22.00 plus fees — Experience the thrill of Led Zeppelin's music brought to life by talented tribute artists.

Live Music: SofaKillers

4-7 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy the SofaKillers performing live and catch the summer vibes at this local brewery.

Yoga in the Park with Cambio Yoga

9-10 a.m. — PikeRide, Inc. — Free trip available — Enjoy outdoor yoga sessions at Nancy Lewis Park with Cambio Yoga this summer.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Relax and color your worries away with themed pages and craft supplies available.

Bleating Heart Night: Sue's Gift

5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy craft beer while supporting a local nonprofit.