Free Museum Admissions for Military Personnel and Families

A partnership between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 700 museums in 50 States led to offers for free admissions for Military members and their families. This will last from May 31st (Memorial Day) through September 6th, 2010. (Labor Day). Check it out – take advantage of it!

For info on participating museums, check out this Site!

Hope you’re able to go to as many museums as possible – it’s a great deal. Be sure to bring your ID. Just be aware than some museums will have special shows – which are not included in the free admission.

Ft. Carson Sky Sox Military Appreciation Game

May 14, 2010 starting at 5:00 pm (doors open) – Game starts at 6:00 pm

Sky Sox versus Albuquerque Isotopes

The Mounted Color Guard will open the ceremonies, the first pitch will be thrown by a Ft. Carson soldier and the National Anthem will be sung by a Ft. Carson youth.

The 20th annual Military Appreciation Game – brought to you by MWR. 10,000 free vouchers (with Military ID) will be available at the ITR Office (Building 2429, Specker Street). The vouchers then must be exchanged for tickets, either in advance or on game day at the Sky Sox Stadium.

For additional Information, please call (719)526-1867/5366

Expo & Gift Fair – November 14th

This comes from my friend, Dena Stevens – check it out – hope you can make it!

When: November 14th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where:  Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City – at the Field House

What: Expo and Gift Fair with over 60 Vendors. (Get your Christmas Shopping done early!)

Canon City Harvest Festival

What are your plans for next weekend? Not sure yet? You might want to check out the Harvest Festival in Canon City on September 26th and 27th. The Holy Cross Winery opens their doors, with wine tasting, delicious food and entertainment.

Admission is free – but you will have to pay for tickets to taste the wine, as well as for food. All in all – it’s a great festival. (Be sure to bring a designated driver!)

Check out the site: http://www.abbeywinery.com/index.php/harvest-fest/event-schedule

What do you think? Are you going to take a trip to Canon City?

Looking for something to do in Colorado Springs? Ready to enjoy the summer and have fun? Check out the following:

American Soldier tribute – A photo tribute to the American Soldier – at the Phil Long Expo Center, from Saturday through September 13th. For more info call 867-6635.

Outdoors activities more “your thing”? Check out White Water Rafting Trips. Call 526-5366 for more info. Trips are $40 per person and include transportation, gear and guides.

Enjoy the Colorado State Fair– from August 28th through September 7th at the State Fair Grounds in Pueblo. For tickets, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or go online at http://www.ticketmaster.com .

From July 8th through the 11th, you can enjoy the 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris-Penrose Events Center Arena. The Fort Carson Night is July 8th. Tickets start at $10 for Adults and $7.50 for Children. Call 576-2626, go online at http://www.ticketswest.com or go to any King Soopers Customer Service.

Free entry to National Parks: The weekend of July 18th/19th and August 15th/16th – Entrance Fees to many national parks and monuments in Colorado will be waived.

Fort Carson’s annual Independence Day Celebrationwill happen July 3rd, from 4-10:30 pm at Ironhorse Park. The event is free and the public is invited.

For an Old Fashioned Fourth of July, check out the Rock Ledge Historic Site on July 4th from 9am to 5pm. This includes speeches, carnival games, ice cream, a Civil War encampment, Buffalo Soldier bivouac etc. Solders and retired military get in for half price by showing ID. Regular admission is $2-$6.

Thanks to Nel Lampe and the Mountaineer for compiling this info!