Good morning, Colorado Springs.

At Ute Valley Park today, locals enjoyed the 1.5-mile Winding Woods Loop that draws hikers, runners, cyclists, and dog walkers with views of nearby peaks (including Pikes Peak).

The trail begins at the southeast corner of Pinon Valley Park at 5585 Mule Deer Drive and is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. during November-April.

Colorado Solar Innovations is selling a trailer-based solar generator to construction contractors—plug-in solar is not allowed in the state for safety reasons.

The company hopes to offer plug-in solar in the future if state rules change to allow systems like those used in Europe.

Colorado Springs will soon host its first Christkindlmarket in Old Colorado City at Bancroft Park from Dec.

11—14 and Dec. 18—23, where ten wooden huts will offer German foods, handmade gifts, and festive treats. The market will also feature a tree lighting on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m., family days, and Santa photo sessions on weekends, and it will be free and open to everyone.

AdAmAn Club will return to the Colorado Springs Festival of Lights parade later this year—its participation is expected to add a festive boost to local celebrations.

Pikes Peak Library District now owns the buildings for the Ruth Holly Library branch in a Colorado Springs strip mall and the Ute Pass Library branch in Cascade after spending more than $2.6M—nearly half of the funds came from donations including $1M from its foundation.

The purchase lets the district plan interior changes at Ruth Holly and a hybrid service model at Ute Pass.

Residents near Fort Carson have heard extra noise and dust from field artillery training that began Monday and will run through Dec.

12 — the National Weather Service in Pueblo forecast an 80% chance of snow on Wednesday to help reduce the dust — residents can call the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at 526-9849 with concerns.

The palatial office campus at 2424 Garden of the Gods has become a hub for space defense companies that plan to improve tracking and managing objects in orbit.

Parsons began renovating two floors two months ago and will consolidate teams by the end of 2026—fueling innovation with government and industry partners.

This holiday season, Colorado makers will offer 12 in-state gift ideas featuring local mountain soap, ski chairs, hot sauce, pasta subscriptions, and handmade apparel—each item showing state creativity and costing from $7 to over $500.

The guide gives shoppers clear choices for unique gifts made right here in Colorado.

The Colorado Springs housing market is shifting with more homes listed and median prices dropping slightly to $473,500, giving buyers an edge over sellers.

Realtors say inventory is at its highest since 2013 and well-priced homes sell quickly — overpriced and outdated properties remain on the market.

With the new prep basketball season starting, five standout girls from the Pikes Peak area—including Air Academy’s Kinley Asp, Colorado Springs Christian’s Rose Ross, Widefield’s Isabella Monk, Sierra’s Deja Burns, and St. Mary’s Jaela Pedro—are expected to build on impressive achievements from last season when no area school won the state championship.

Former Louisville City FC midfielder Niall McCabe joined the Colorado Springs Switchbacks’ coaching staff as an assistant on Monday after retiring last month from 11 seasons with Louisville—tenured midfielder Zach Zandi will return for his upcoming sixth season.

December began snowy across Colorado's high country and ski areas are set to enjoy several powder days in the coming week — Monarch Mountain opens today as other resorts expect fresh snowfall and a series of low-pressure systems will bring more storms later this weekend and early next week. Forecasts show snowfall totals vary by region while temperatures remain cold with lows possibly dropping below 0 at higher elevations.

Weekly Trivia Night at Pub Dog Colorado

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Free entry — Test your knowledge in a fun and casual trivia competition with your furry friends.

Music Bingo at Pub Dog Colorado

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — All ages welcome — Bring your family and pups for an evening of fun music bingo with Olson Entertainment.

Merry & Bright Brunch

10 AM – 12 PM — The Catalyst Campus For Technology & Innovation — Ticketed event — Celebrate with good food and warm drinks as you connect with the community looking ahead to 2026.

Festival of Lights Parade

5:50-8:00 p.m. — Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs — Free entry — Marvel at nearly 100 enchanting entries dazzling with lights and decorations.

27th Annual Colorado Springs Holiday Food & Gift Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Norris Penrose Event Center — $8.00 adults, free for children 15 and younger — Celebrate the season with unique gifts, gourmet foods, and festive activities.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free — Unwind with a relaxing night of coloring at the brewery with both family and holiday-themed pages.

Twisted Tuesday Art Class

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 for $4 drinks — Enjoy an artistic evening with guided painting and discounted drinks.

Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

7-10 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Free — A stage for novices and veterans alike, hosted by a comedian with impressive credentials.

OCC Christkindlmarket

12-8 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Experience an authentic German holiday market with handcrafted goods and cultural entertainment.

Happy Hour: Creative Painting and Candle Making

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$37 — Unleash your creativity while sipping drinks and making your own masterpiece.