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Colorado Springs
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local craft fairs run through early January, including OCC Christkindlmarket at Bancroft Park until Dec. 23 and an Annual Holiday Show at Auric Gallery until Jan. 9. Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and Commonwheel Artists Co-op hold Holiday Markets until Dec. 27 and Dec. 28, with admission free unless noted. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Nonprofit events include Women Who Care at The Warehouse Restaurant Jan. 21, 5:30 p.m., Jeffrey Alan Band at Stargazers Theatre Jan. 23, 7 p.m. for Care and Share Food Bank, and Tennis Pro Am at Racquet Club Jan. 30 to support Newborn Hope (Empty Stocking Fund online until Jan. 24). Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Swisspod Technologies, a Colorado Springs-based hyperloop developer, broke speed records with its Aerys 1 test on Nov. 21 at Pueblo Plex; it announced local expansion at the 40th Space Symposium and is hiring for engineering roles as it works toward a one-mile test track to be complete in 2028. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs businesses report an extortion scam using fake one-star reviews on Google that demand $200 — $1,000 for removal — owners have contacted Google after noticing suspicious messages today. KOAA News5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The North Pole – Santa’s Workshop is a 25-acre vintage amusement park featuring family rides, shops, and live holiday shows. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid-May through Christmas Eve along Pikes Peak Highway, offering a nostalgic Christmas experience for visitors. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Retired Army Staff Sgt. Matt Radcliffe uses theater to ease combat trauma at Springs Ensemble Theatre’s sold-out 50-seat venue near Old Colorado City. His work transforms personal struggle into a healing cultural experience for local audiences. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Cities in the Pikes Peak region plan for 2026 with cautious budgets as Colorado Springs lowers its general fund by 2.5% to $427 million and expects only small sales tax increases while adjusting for slower job growth & rising building costs. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte said the Tigers must start winning after two ties dropped their conference standing as they head into the holiday break with a 2-5-3 league record. The team will focus on building leads before nonconference games at Augustana University on Jan. 2-3. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Lewis-Palmer’s basketball team beat Coronado 63-55 on Wednesday, led by Ryker Odendahl who scored 10 key points in the final minutes (securing the win for the Rangers). Colorado Springs Gazette
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring pages and pints in a relaxed brewery setting.
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Twisted Tuesday Painting Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 — Enjoy a fun evening of art with $4 drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Free to play — Unleash your trivia skills while enjoying craft beers in a dog-friendly atmosphere.
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Americana Fridays: Manitou Strings
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy soulful Americana tunes and re-imagined classics in a lively hotel lobby setting.
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Date Night Winter Northern Lights
5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$39 per person — Experience a creative night of painting under blacklights with drinks and snacks available.
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$10 Bottomless Mimosas | Painting and Fun
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35-$39 per person — Unleash your creativity with step-by-step painting guidance while enjoying bottomless mimosas in a lively atmosphere.
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Open Mic Night
6-10 p.m. — Vultures — Free event — Showcase your talent in music and comedy during this entertaining open mic night hosted by Joe Bruno.
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Trivia Night at Red Leg Brewing
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free to enter — Test your knowledge and compete for fun prizes while enjoying great beer.
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Chew Year's Eve Celebration
6:30-9 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — No cover charge — Celebrate the New Year with a dog-friendly toast and a mock countdown before bedtime.
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Blacklight Starry Night Art Party
8-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Use neon paints under black lights for a fun, guided art experience.
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