Take the first steps into designing graphics for laser cutting. Using Inkspace, a free Vector Graphics Software, we will create custom project designs to engrave and cut out of 1/8" wood.

The Moonlight Market features amazing local handmade art, fantastic music, and local Manitou magic!

The Moonlight Market features amazing local handmade art, fantastic music, and local Manitou magic!

Taking place on 1st Friday June through September!

Thanks to the amazing support of the Manitou Arts Culture and Heritage initiative the Moonlight Market will be back this summer at the Manitou Art Center! We are currently looking for amazing artists and handmade vendors.

Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.

Suit up for the Hero Hustle – the ultimate family fun run! Whether you're zooming through the 5k, taking on the 10k adventure, or challenging yourself with the Half Marathon, this event is all about unleashing your inner superhero. Grab your cape, rally your sidekicks, and race for fun, not speed! With costumes, family-friendly vibes, and plenty of surprises along the way, it’s a hero-filled day of excitement for all ages. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and heroic moments—because every hero has a story to tell!

• Great Swag - cape with mask & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!  

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

*Youth-based pricing for the  5k/10k 12 & Under are only $10!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indian cuisine, culture, and community!

Enjoy authentic Indian food, cultural performances, music, and fun activitiesfor all ages!

Daily guided walks will introduce you to the Park. Leave from the Visitor and Nature Center and follow the paved Gateway Trail to the Central Garden. Participants are encouraged to continue exploring the Central Garden or may return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Distance is about 1 mile along paved; easy trails that are stroller friendly. The walk starts outside the Visitor and Nature Center at the alcove by the American flagpole.