Subscribe | Get featured

Hey Colorado Springs, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Jeff’s Bagel Run opens, vote for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and the St. Patrick’s Day parade returns + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Colorado Springs protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

National bagel chain expands: Jeff’s Bagel Run has opened in Colorado Springs with 16 bagel varieties and 17 cream cheeses, open seven days and making its dough in-house daily — get all the details.

Hometown pride meets national competition: Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award alongside top zoos nationwide. Voting is open today, and winners will be announced March 18 — get all the voting details.

Honor Monument’s unique character: Monument wants help naming a new road created during the Old Denver Road realignment and Conexus development. The naming contest starts today and finalists will go to Town Council — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Kids trade cards and build confidence
• Celebrate spring with free Italian ice
• Shop whimsical treasures at Wonderland Market

🫶 We got your back

House-baked bread fix: When cravings strike, Wooglin’s Deli & Cafe builds handcrafted stacks on its own breads, with soups and sweets to match. Locally owned and serving Colorado Springs since 1989, it’s the easy midweek lunch upgrade that keeps things simple and consistently satisfying.

Iconic red-rock escape: When you need a quick mood shift, Garden of the Gods Park delivers towering sandstone fins, Pikes Peak cameos, and easy loops for an hour or less. Stick with a favorite route, or try the Siamese Twins trail for a fresh look at your backyard.

Playtime upgrade, unlocked: Little Richard’s Toy Store packs classic, whimsical, and educational finds, plus puzzles and games that make family night actually fun. For a birthday present rescue or rainy-day distraction, this Colorado Springs staple delivers the screen-free joy you forgot you missed.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🖌 Painting with Water Media @ Westside Community Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:15 AM – Brush off the week at Westside Community Center with a laid-back water media meetup where you bring your own supplies, your small talk, and that watercolor set you swore you’d use. It’s free, drop-in, and wonderfully unpretentious. Tuesday mornings, coffee optional.

🔨 Charity Art Auction: The Underdogs @ Everyday Girl Adventures | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Swing by West Colorado for a charity art auction benefiting The Underdogs. Bid on local art, meet the rescue crew, help stock the pet pantry, and feel virtuous; entry’s free, donations welcome, half the proceeds help, and Cains Candids offers pro photos for a donation.

🏠 The Springs Spring Home Show @ Colorado Springs Event Center | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Ready to finally retire that 90s backsplash and outsmart hail season? Hit the Spring Home Show for free admission, face time with local and national pros, and deals on kitchens, decks, and the projects side-eyeing you at the Colorado Springs Event Center.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Banning Lewis Ranch Vista Water Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – This family-friendly St. Patrick’s bash at Banning Lewis Ranch is free, so toss on something green and let the kids burn energy in the bounce house while you hunt down food trucks. Face paint, crafts, a leprechaun meet-and-greet, and a gold coin scramble included.

🌸 Spring Festival @ Hillside Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Bring the crew to Hillside Community Center’s Spring Festival, a free neighborhood hangout with food, music, and games, plus a resource fair and vendor marketplace. Feels like block party we like, and your wallet gets the night off. Want a booth, vendors? Sign up: https://forms.office.com/g/BMBkxRUft5

☘ 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Colorado Springs | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Tejon is going green as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls south with bands, floats, and just enough Irish mischief. It’s free, family-friendly, and backed by a 5K, kids fun run, a Veterans breakfast, Paddy O’Pub, and premium reviewing stands, so plan parking accordingly.

♻ Debris Day @ Howbert Elementary School | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Feel like making 31st Street a little less crunchy underfoot? Join the Trash Fairies for a short Mesa Drainage Ditch cleanup, meet at Howbert Elementary, wear sturdy shoes, warm layers, and green, and bring water and bug spray, then enjoy an hour-ish of neighborly grime.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Colorado Springs report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 5%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

—

Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance? 🚗

Premiums have been climbing across Colorado but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

This 5-bed, 5-bath estate in Flying Horse North spans 2.88 acres near Black Forest. Soaring ceilings and walls of glass frame Colorado sunsets from a massive west-facing deck. Entertainer perks include a true bar, gourmet kitchen, putting green, hot tub, and fire pit. A library-office, 6-car garage with EV charging, and a grand stone fireplace complete the scene.

Take a peek inside →