Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Volunteers at the Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree event served at least 480 families (with an improved system this year following past issues) Saturday morning, ensuring local children received Christmas toys in Colorado Springs.

Firefighters from Cimarron Hills held their annual Santa Run on Saturday morning, continuing one of southern Colorado's longest-standing community traditions.

NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa by adding an online call option for Dec.

24, while the Pikes Peak Military Affairs Council has set up a display at Colorado Springs Airport— more than 1,000 volunteers will answer calls to share the holiday magic.

Service members at Fort Carson will receive a Warrior Dividend of $1,776 by Dec.

20 (funded by a $2.6 billion allocation from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which has already lifted morale among local troops.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trivia Night at Summa

6-8:30 p.m. — Summa — Free entry — Gather your brainy bunch for a night of fun and prizes with free trivia.