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Colorado Springs
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department and Scheels will host the fifth annual Balltoberfest this Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at Scheels, with Colorado Flight for Life dropping off the 10,000th ball for PlayCOS as community members can also donate sports balls to support the program. City of Colorado Springs
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A downtown Colorado Springs restaurant formerly known as The Ute rebranded as The Common Fork in early September and revamped its menu and interior to clearly separate itself from CityRock. The fast-casual spot now offers a range of dishes including gluten-free and vegan options—plans to add cocktails are underway after finishing their permit process. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Colorado Springs hosts the Dead Man’s Brewfest at Weidner Field, where 17 local breweries, distilleries and wineries offer hand-selected beers, wines and spirits — organizers said the event partners with iHeart and Big Brothers/Big Sisters after last year’s foul weather. Tomorrow in Manitou Springs, the Heritage Brew Festival will mark its 10th anniversary at Memorial Park with local food, live music and offerings from over 20 breweries — drawing guests to a scenic Pikes Peak backdrop. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Arts Month begins in Colorado Springs this October with over 200 events at more than 100 venues, organized by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region—offering art, music, theater, and food experiences. A new digital passport lets locals check in at sites to earn prizes while exploring the creative scene. Springs
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is celebrating Arts Month in October with its new women-only exhibit, '50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity,' and an expanded collection that adds over two dozen new artworks—The museum will host guided tours, lectures and a new online experience to engage residents and visitors in the arts. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Today, Colorado’s ski movie season kicks off with Teton Gravity Research’s 'Pressure Drop' showing at Beaver Creek at 6:30 p.m.—a treat for local skiers. Later showings will feature Matchstick Productions’ 'After The Snowfall' and Warren Miller Entertainment’s 'SNO-CIETY' at venues statewide, offering films that blend big mountain skiing with community spirit. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs and nearby areas have a busy weekend of events—Cripple Creek Fall Fest will show off mining-era donkeys as grand marshals in a parade on Saturday and Sunday while eighth graders display sidewalk art in downtown during Chalktober on Thursday and Friday. Community efforts continue with a Creek Week cleanup from Friday to Sunday, a ghost stories walking tour in Manitou on Friday and Saturday that benefits a local museum, Candlelight Concerts at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, and rodeo competitions at the National Western Complex on Friday and Saturday. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A three-month investigation found that Colorado’s $110M charitable gaming industry has many loopholes & little oversight, with convicted felons and organizations with poor records still getting certified to run bingo games. Nonprofits are seeing minimal returns from the proceeds while player numbers and revenues decline, sparking calls for stronger regulation. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department will host its final Motorless Morning this season at Garden of the Gods Park on Sunday — the event will remove motor vehicle access from 5 a.m. until noon and offer designated parking with shuttles for visitors. 11 News
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Donuts Baking Class: The Sweet Science
4:00-5:30 p.m. — 1753 S 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO — Kids Event Ticket — A hands-on culinary adventure where kids learn the science of making delicious donuts from scratch.
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Anna Ash Live at Lulu's Downtown
7-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Tickets available now — Enjoy an enchanting evening with Anna Ash and special guest Malena Cadiz in Colorado Springs.
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