It’s Friday, Colorado Springs! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Circle Drive lane closures, Feast of Saint Arnold, and Pikes Peak Pride + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old) -- see what it covers.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Bridge project impacts traffic: Two eastbound lanes on Circle Drive between I-25 and Janitell Road are closed for waterline installation, part of Circle Drive Bridges, and will remain closed until mid-July, disrupting travel -- see the lane closure route.
Summer festival returns: Feast of Saint Arnold will return to Colorado Springs on Saturday, June 13, with beer, food, music, and a family zone, benefiting Westside CARES after last year’s event raised $40,000 -- see the festival lineup.
Support for safer interactions: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a $21,000 grant to expand the Blue Envelope program, adding 5,000 envelopes to improve interactions between first responders and residents with autism or dementia -- learn how the program works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Skate, shoot, repeat: If your wheels have been gathering dust, Cottonwood Roller Hockey Rink at Cottonwood Creek Park is the easy way to shake off the cobwebs. Bring a stick, rip a few slapshots, or just cruise laps, then enjoy that smug post-skate cardio glow all evening.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Motormania '26 @ Bourbon Brothers | Saturday (6/13) at 9:00 AM – Warm up your nostalgia and cruise to Bass Pro Drive for a fundraising car show backing El Paso County Emergency Incident Support and the Pro Players. Expect shiny classics, muscle brags, and dad jokes, plus a chance to feel cool without a speeding ticket.
🐝 4th Annual Bee-Yond Family Fun Event 2026 @ Memorial Park | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – Bring the crew to Memorial Park for a free, all-ages circus of bounce houses, food trucks, a live DJ, superheroes, and giveaways every half hour. Kids burn energy, dogs collect compliments, you play Booth Bingo, support a food pantry, a dog rescue, and leave feeling oddly victorious.
🌈 Pikes Peak Pride - Rainbow Youth Square @ Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum | Saturday (6/13) at 10:00 AM – At Pikes Peak Pride, Rainbow Youth Square takes over the NE corner of Alamo Square Park, a free, family-friendly spot where LGBTQ+ youth and allies set the tone. Expect color, music, and art, plus fearless self-expression that reminds the rest of us to unclench.
🎨 Creatives in the Courtyard @ Mining Exchange | Saturday (6/13) at 11:00 AM – Creatives in the Courtyard is popping up with a tidy crew of 12 local artists, live painting, and artwork, jewelry, and pottery, the kind that finally retires your chipped mug. Think relaxed browsing, real conversation, and gifts you will swear are for others, then keep.
🐦 Mosaic Bird Bath Class @ The Glass Collective by Sassy Glassy | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Make a 14-inch mosaic birdbath worthy of your judgmental jays, $145 includes all materials, no experience needed. Learn stained glass nipping, clean tile layout, and grouting basics in class, then finish the grout at home with a demo video, and Cathy at the ready.
🎪 Free Community Carnival @ Inspiration Church | Saturday (6/13) at 12:00 PM – Nothing says summer like a free community carnival with hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, games, and prizes. The kids get face paint, balloon animals, and a huge bouncer, you get neighborly chatter, no wristbands, and the joy of not paying. Yes, the bouncer is inflatable.
🍣 Sushi Making With Chef Juwanza @ Uva Wine Bar | Sunday (6/14) at 12:00 PM – Chef Juwanza is taking over a Colorado Springs wine bar with a hands-on sushi class, turning sad desk lunches into brag-worthy rolls. Rice right, slice clean, and sip something decent, alongside locals who know Palmer Park from Palmer High. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — Announcement Your homeowners insurance has a blind spotIt covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old). *See what it covers → |
07 — The Colorado Springs report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 0 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 51°F — Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis 2022 Acuff custom in Broadmoor Heights blends high-end craftsmanship with multi-generational flexibility. Soaring 12- to 14-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and designer lighting frame the open living spaces, while the chef’s kitchen brings Café appliances and knotty alder cabinetry. The main-level owner’s wing, walk-out basement bar, EV-ready 3-car garage, and Cheyenne Canyon trail access seal the deal.
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