Saturday, December 17, 2011

Top 5 Weekend Family Events

There are plenty of family-friendly events this week! Here are the 5 best, as chosen by Pikes Peak Parent.com

A Holiday Evening
DEC. 17: A Holiday Evening: 4-8 p.m., Rock Ledge Ranch, Gateway Road (30th Street across from the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center); jingle bell wagon rides, music, entertainment, lantern tours, blacksmithing demos, barn dance; admission prices: adult/$8; youth/teen, ages 6-17/$4; kids 5 and younger/free;  information: 578-6777.

DEC. 17 AND 18: Christmas Symphony: 8 p.m., Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.; classics, surpirses and annual favorites; cost: $19-$57; information: 520-7469 or pikespeakcenter.com. Additional time and date; 2:30 p.m., Dec. 18.

DEC. 17: HOT CHOCOLATE': 7-9 p.m., Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Drive; holiday performance by Colorado Dance Company showcasing young Colorado Springs talent; cost: $15 at the door or purchase tickets online at www.LanayDanceAndYoga.com

DEC. 18: A Nutcracker Sweet: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Doherty High School Auditorium, 4515 Barnes Road; child-friendly version of Nutcracker Ballet performed by Spring City Ballet students as a benefit for the Marion House; cost: donation to Marian House; information: Hassie Daron, 495-5200.

DEC 18: Frog & Toad Holiday High Tea: 2 p.m., Deco Lounge, Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St.; tea, scones, clotted cream, sandwiches; hot cocoa; cash bar for mimosas and Bloody Marys; live entertainment; cost: $35/adults, $15/child; reservations required, 634-5583.


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