Linda Navarro

The magic word for more than 30 years has been “chocolate,” and 2025 was no different. The May 10 Kidpower Colorado Chocoholic Frolic almost immediately sold out as quickly as

The first official weekend of summer kicks off Friday with the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest, featuring race cars and FMX Freestyle Motocross riders. On Saturday, enjoy

See a free showing of author Jacqueline Lundquist’s Vietnam War “Letters From The Battlefield” documentary. Penrose House Garden Pavilion, 5-7 p.m. Monday. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2ryz8394 — Linda Navarro, The Gazette

A fun annual day on Aug. 13. Free In-N-Out burgers for donations to United Way, and cornhole in the street, 11 a.m., Bank of Colorado parking lot, 421 N. Tejon

These beignets are closer than New Orleans. The ones at Rocky Mountain Beignets are served hot with powdered sugar. Tiny beignet bites are perfect to share with lots of friends.

Rising Voices honors local diverse cultures with a changemakers’ panel discussion, 6 p.m. Aug. 20, East Library, and a Cultural Celebration, 11 a.m. Aug. 23, Library 21c. Dance, art, food

Snow and shredding aren't that far off and student Ski Passports are available now for kindergarten through sixth graders. Visit 19 Colorado areas for four days each for $75. ColoradoSki.com

New-season tickets for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and a time to meet new maestro Chloé Dufresne. All-concerts tickets, all- Pops or your choice. csphilharmonic.org — Linda Navarro, The Gazette

The Bar and Grill at Patty Jewett is known for yummy all-you-can-eat nights. Now, Wednesdays at 4 p.m. ‘til close, it’s all about snow crab legs. $59.99 per person. facebook.com/pjbarandgrill

PIKES PICK: Marigold's double chocolate mousse cake a winner