Events/Virtual Events & Activities
Park County Events
NOTE: All events that are posted, could change without notice, might be cancellation, change of dates, or times, so please call ahead to the event your interested in, to make sure its still on or no changes happening And its best to look into details, if not sure if event is Free or not. The post sent to me may not always say it.
May 15th
South Park Run Club-9:00 am
Meet in front of the Recreation Center in Fairplay
1190 Bullet Rd, Fairplay, CO
May 17th,24th & 31st
curiosityclubhouse (After School Club)
Science of Flight: K-5th Grade, 4:10-5:10pm
$30, Edith Teter Elementary School, Fairplay,CO.
What makes flight possible? Discover the forces that act on an object in flight. Test out paper airplane designs and see which one is most accurate, which design can travel the furthest, and how adding weight changes an airplane's flight.
Total of 3 sessions, Register & Details at:
May 18th
curiosityclubhouse (Early Release Club)
Explosive Rockets-2-4pm K-5th Grade
$25, Edith Teter Elementary School, Fairplay,CO.
Have you ever wondered how rockets work? Design your own rockets and launch them using air pressure and chemical reactions. Test out different designs to see what makes a rocket launch the highest!
Total of 1 session, Register & Details at:
May 18th,25th
Come down to the StageStop Saloon for Singo!!
Like Bingo but with songs!!! Tons of fun!!!
Wednesday nights around 6:30 pm!!
53 Stagestop Rd Jefferson, CO 80456
(719) 836-1607
May 20th & 27th
Fairplay American Legion Post 172-Game Day, noon till closing time. Fridays have been declared game day at the Legion from now on. Checkers, Chess, Monoply (cheaters addition ), Sequence, Monopoly the card game, Cribbage, Rummikub, Pente, Cards Against Humanity, Cornhole, horseshoes, FREE POOL TABLE, or any game you'd like to bring. So come join in the shenanigans and bring all your friends & family & kids & pets & even your in-laws. Love ya South Park. 601 Clark Street, Fairplay,CO.
May 21st
May 21 – Fairplay Cemetery Clean Up Day, at the end of County Road 16 (Castello Avenue, east side of Hwy. 285), 9am – Noon. Join the Town and the American Legion for our annual clean-up day at the cemetery. Bring gloves, weed eaters, rakes, garden and yard tools. For more information call Town of Fairplay Public Works at 719-838-0163.
May 21st
curiosityclubhouse (Family Club)
Family Brickmasters-Ages: Adults and children 4+,
2-5pm , $15, River Wilding- 441 Front St. Fairplay, Co
(across from Salado)
Ever wanted to try out some LEGO® Master challenges with your family? Compete against other families to complete LEGO® challenges and learn some new building techniques. Team up with your child and let both of your imaginations soar as you complete challenges and learn how to build with LEGO® bricks together. Sign up as a team. Teams must include one adult and one child (ages 4-14).
Total of 1 sessions, Register & Details at:
https://www.curiosityclubhouse.com/service-page/family-brickmasters-may-21?referral=service_list_widget
5/21: Steve Vannoy
5/28: Johnny Johnston
Live Music playing at the Snitching Lady Distillary,
Call for the time & more infomation. 500 Front St.,
Fairplay,CO. (719) 838-4224
May 28th
Jefferson Community Civic Assoc. is hosting all you
can eat breakfast, Saturday, 7.30 am to 11 am.
$9- monies go to preserve these historic buildings.
At: 98 Main Street, Jefferson,CO. Follow the Signs.
May 28th
SATURDAY May 28
Rocky Mountain Cigar Company Comedy Club Night
TWO SHOWS!
Early show at 6:45PM
AND
Second show at 8:45PM
Due to the high demand for uncontrollable hilarity we have added a second show for all remaining dates through August!
Click the links below to secure your seats for the next funniest events in Fairplay! Call 218 556 3809 with any questions! 640 Rt 285, Fairplay,CO.
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rocky-mountain-cigar...
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../rocky-mountain-cigar...
May 28th
BINGO and Dinner in Como RETURN! Saturday!
All you can eat Spaghetti with Meatballs with side
dishes, and desert
Dinner $5 6pm, BINGO $10 7pm
Come for one or come for both!
Proceeds benefit historic preservation endeavors in Como. If you have a side dish or desert to share with others please bring it along. We’re excited to see everyone again! — in Como, Colorado.
May 28th
(Memorial Weekend) Saturday
Blues Krew Band starting at 3 PM,
Will be playing at the
Stagestop Saloon
53 Stagestop Rd., Jefferson,CO.
719-836-1607
June
June 3, 4, & 5
Fairplay Town Clean Up Days, for Town residents and businesses, proof of residency showing physical address is required. Friday and Saturday, 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sunday, 7:30am – 3pm. A list of acceptable and not acceptable items will be available closer to the event date. For more information contact the Public Works Department at
719-838-0163 or jbullock@fairplayco.us.
June 3rd,10th,17th,24th
Fairplay American Legion Post 172-Game Day, noon till closing time. Fridays have been declared game day at the Legion from now on. Checkers, Chess, Monoply (cheaters addition ), Sequence, Monopoly the card game, Cribbage, Rummikub, Pente, Cards Against Humanity, Cornhole, horseshoes, FREE POOL TABLE, or any game you'd like to bring. So come join in the shenanigans and bring all your friends & family & kids & pets & even your in-laws. Love ya South Park. 601 Clark Street, Fairplay,CO.
June 4
Huck Finn Day at the Fairplay Beach, free fishing in Colorado all weekend! For information contact the Division of Wildlife at 303-916-0784.
June 4th-Ben Hahn
June 18th-Chuck Sitero
Live Music playing at the Snitching Lady Distillary,
Call for the time & more infomation. 500 Front St.,
Fairplay,CO. (719) 838-4224
June 4th-Tricia Parish
June 11th-Swell the Band
June 18th-Levi Richardson
Chuckwagon Dinner & Entertainment, Back by popular demand are Tricia and Levi! Tricia will be brining you the best of country music classics as well as more contemporary. Levi is bringing back his traditional cowboy story songs of yesteryear, and will run us through square dancing and fun!
ADULT $42.95, CHILDREN (2-11) $19.95,CHILDREN (0-2) FREE At the M Lazy C Ranch, 801 CR-453,(hyw 24)
Lake George, CO · (719) 748-3398
https://mlazyc.com/chuckwagon-dinners/
June 6th & 20th
Senior Brunch, Join PeaceWorks and the Park Coalition at Fair Barn 880 Bogue Street, Fairplay,CO., 10am to noon. Come anjoy a free brunch! Meet new & olf friends whilehaving a good conversation, and enjoying activities.For more info call Lea: 303-838-7176 or call Jennie
719-836-4150
June 11
SOUTH PARK TRAIL RUNS
Starting at an elevation of 9,915’ and topping out at 13,183’ the South Park 38-Mile, Heavy Marathon and Heavy Half are among the highest in Colorado.
8th Annual
ULTRA 38-Mile: Saturday, June 11, 2022 6:00 AM
HEAVY Marathon (~28 Miles): Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:00 AM
HEAVY Half-Marathon (~15 Miles): Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:00 AM
Time Limit: 12 Hours (38 Mile) | 10 Hours (Marathon & Half)
Runner Capacity: 300 (Combined) Start: South Park City Museum | Finish: Town of Fairplay Beach || Fairplay, CO.
South Park Trails Heavy Marathon and Heavy 1⁄2 Marathon, www.humanpotentialrunning.com
June 18th
BINGO and Dinner in Como RETURN! Saturday!
Dinner with side dishes, and desert
Dinner $5 6pm, BINGO $10 7pm
Come for one or come for both!
Proceeds benefit historic preservation endeavors in Como. If you have a side dish or desert to share with others please bring it along. We’re excited to see everyone again! — in Como, Colorado.
June 18th
Western Days Family Fundraiser-at 3pm, at the Bristlecone Ranch in Fairplay,CO. Having games, nature hikes, scavenger hunt, meet pippi and her friends, stick horse race and more!
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Silent Auction
4.30pm-5.30pm Cowboy Dinner
6pm-7.30pm Barn Dance
7.30pm Auction Winners announced
8pm Outdoor Movie Starts
Tickets: $20 Adults, $10 kids 4-15, Kids 3 and under Free. Purchase tickets & more information go to:
https://www.aplos.com/aws/events/western_day_2022
June 19th
Legion All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet-Breakfast back on
3rd Sundays of the month 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
American Legion All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet-Breakfast is back! Third Sunday of every month
$12.00 Person $5.00 Kids, Free age 5 and under
Location 601 Clark Street, Fairplay, CO.
June 24th
June 24 – TGIFairplay Free Concert Series, 5pm – 9pm, Front Street or 5th Street. For more information email jbullock@fairplayco.us or call 719-838-0163.
June 26th (Double check date with them)
Equestrian Yoga-M Lazy C Ranch, 801 CR-453,(hyw 24)
Lake George, CO · (719) 748-3398, 10:00am-12:00pm
Bring your equine partner and join us for Equestrian Yoga on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the historic M Lazy C Ranch. Deepen the connection between horse and rider, improve balance, strength, and flexibility in the saddle, and practice mindful breathing to release tension and calm your horse. Become a more centered rider by combining the teachings of yoga with the rhythm and energy of the horse’s movement.
Wear clothing that will be comfortable to stretch and to ride in. Helmets are strongly encouraged in all equestrian activities. Yoga with Horses - Prepare your body, mind, and your horse before riding. 10:00am - Come to the arena with your saddled and in a halter. Bring your bridle. Mounted Yoga - Stretches, poses, and breathwork to improve your riding.
11:00pm - Bridle up for our mounted session. If your horse needs to be schooled or lunged beforehand, please allow yourself time to do so before the event. Join the Class
$65 per horse and rider
$25 haul-in fee for riders not staying overnighthttps://www.equescapes.com/equestrian-yoga-clinic
June 28th (double check this date with them)
Equine Art Class-at the M Lazy C Ranch
801 CR-453,(hyw 24) Lake George, CO ·
(719) 748-3398, 3-6pm. In this class, you will explore charcoal drawing and ink painting techniques. No previous experience required. We will practice drawing realistic forms from real life models - our horses - and the nature that surrounds them. Join the Class
$115 per person for overnight guests, $125 per person for day-visitors (also welcome to join morning trail ride)
Cost includes tuition with instructor and all supplies (paper, drawing board, charcoal pencils, compressed charcoal, vine charcoal, ink, bamboo brush, blending cloth, erasers, and fixative). https://www.equescapes.com/art-of-the-horse
JULY
July 2nd
Special Guest Exit West in Concert!!
Fourth of July M Lazy C Ranch 2022 will be packed with good ol'fashioned all American FUN!
The highlight of the entire weekend is July 2nd from 7pm - 9pm...the Exit West Concert! They are a well-known and super popular band out of Colorado Springs. Exit West is a local Colorado band that plays a special blend of country/alternative country and American classic rock. Their style comes from a unique blend of influences of the old outlaw sounds of Waylon, Cash and Hank Jr, to modern alt/country sounds Come enjoy the music, dance, sing along. It will be fun for the whole family. Tickets: Adults (13 and over) $18, Under 12 yrs Free (Horseback Riding, activities, food, adult beverages will also be available for purchase)
801 CR-453,(hyw 24) Lake George, CO ·
(719) 748-3398
Free Stage Plays for Children to Watch
Free Stage Plays for Middle School and High School to Watch
We’ve Got the Knots.
Animated Knots by Grog is the web’s #1 site for learning how to tie knots. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to tying a tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered.
Great activity you can do at home, Learn some useful Knots.
https://www.animatedknots.com/
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List of Zoos with Webcams
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Aquarium of the Pacific: penguin, shark, jellyfish, tropical reef cams, and more.
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Atlanta Zoo: Check out the PandaCam
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Cincinnati Zoo: Home Safari Facebook Live event daily at 2pm CST
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EarthCam: Offers a variety of animal cams from across the country and around the world.
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ElPaso Zoo: Offers webcams of meerkats, oragutans, giraffe, siamangs, and sea lions.
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Explore.org: Offers 96 live feeds including some adorable bear cubs:)
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Georgia Aquarium: Webcams offering a live look at beluga whales, California sea lions, jellyfish, piranhas, puffins, sea otters, an Indo-Pacific barrier reef and the ocean floor.
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International Wolf Center: Live wolf cams
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Houston Zoo: Live WebCams of elephants, gorilla, rhino, giraffes, Leafcutter ants, and chimpanzees.
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Maryland Zoo: Penguin, flamingo, giraffe, and goat cams
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Memphis Zoo: Hippo, elephant, and panda cams
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Monterey Bay Aquarium: 10 Web cams allow you to view sea otters, jelly fish, penguins, sharks, and more.
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National Aquarium: Three cams give you views of the Blacktip Reef, Coral Reef, and Jelly Invasion https://www.aqua.org/
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National Zoo: AnimalCams of lion, elephant, panta, and naked mole-rats.
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Oakland Zoo: Black Bear, sun bear, condor, and elephant cams.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium: Live Shark Cam
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Pittsburgh Zoo: Cheetah and penguin cams
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Reid Park Zoo: Offers zoo cams of elephant, giraffe, grizzly bears, lemur, and lions.
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San Diego Zoo: Amazing videos, activities, and games.
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Seattle Aquarium: Sea Otters and harbor seal cams
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Smithsonian National Zoo https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Select a zoo to view its live cameras
https://zoocamerasaroundtheworld.com/list-of-zoos-with-webcams/
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