Things to do in Pueblo: Pueblo chiles, Fire Fit Kids, summer solstice celebrations
Go to Puebloevents.net for an extensive list of things to do in and around Pueblo. We've selected a few that are happening in the coming days for you here. For the summer months, we've added to this list to include things to do within an hour's drive of Pueblo.
Friday, June 10
“Good Grief!” Kids Camp, Royal Gorge Bridge, 4218 County Road 3A, Cañon City | The first of Sangre de Cristo Community Care’s Bereavement Services' camps for kids dealing with grief will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Gorge. “Good Grief!” camps allow children to share their story with other children who have also lost a loved one, in an educational setting where they learn coping skills. Children participate in fun-filled activities such as tug of war, parachute team building and games. Space is limited. Kids camp is for children ages 4 to 14 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. After Cañon City on June 10, the camp will be in:
June 24, La Junta, Koshare Indian Museum, 115 W 18th St.
July 8: Pueblo, Pueblo Zoo, 3455 Nuckolls Ave
July 22: Trinidad, Trinidad State Park, 32610 Colorado 12
July 29: Walsenburg, Lathrop State Park, 70 Co Rd 502
To register, call 719-542-0032 or visit sangre.org/events/.
Shakespeare in the Sangres, Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts, 116 N. Second St., Westcliffe | Enjoy an evening of Shakespeare in an outdoor amphitheater, watching the sun set over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the dark-sky community of Westcliffe, about an hour west of Pueblo. The festival kicks off with a 3-day run of "Twelfth Night," starting at 6 p.m. Friday. Adults are $20; students 18 and younger and active military are $15; children 12 and younger are $5. Moliere's "The Misanthrope" will start its run on June 17. Go to jonestheater.com for a full schedule.
Saturday, June 11
Sip 'n' Plant Brunch, Pueblo Chile Growers Association, Peppe's @ Milberger Farms, 28570 US-50 BUS | Enjoy brunch while getting tips and tricks from Pueblo chile experts and pot your very own Pueblo chile plant. $50 per person includes plants, pot and soil, light brunch menu with a mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. There are door prizes, giveaways and discount coupons to local Pueblo chile farm stands, too. Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/chilebrunch. 10 a.m. to noon.
Superheroes at The Rides at City Park, 3425 Nuckolls Ave | Come dressed as your favorite superhero and take selfies with the superheroes who hang out at The Rides at City Park. This is one of the best deals in Pueblo — tickets cost 25 cents each. Adults need two tickets to ride and kids need one. Open 5-9 p.m.
Movies on the Riverwalk, Confluence Plaza, Historic Arkansas Riverwalk | Bring the family to see "Frozen II." The show will begin at dusk, between 8 and 9 p.m., weather permitting. Free. Sponsored by Pueblo Toyota.
Monday, June 13
Thunderwolves women's basketball youth camps, Massari Arena, CSU Pueblo | The women's hoops team at CSU Pueblo is hosting three-day youth camps for 1st to 5th graders, from 9 a.m. to noon, and 6th to 8th graders from 1-4 p.m. Register by midnight June 12 at www.packwomensbasketballcamps.com. Camps run June 13-15. Send any questions you might have to assistant coach Jalen Little — jalen.little@csupueblo.edu.
Tuesday, June 14
Fire Fit Kids, 2201 Lake Ave. | Pueblo Fire Department's monthly Fire Fit Kids night will include a presentation on the importance of reading with kids from EPIC Pueblo and the popular firefighter obstacle course and fire station tour. Free and open to all. Starts at 6 p.m. Let them know you're interested by going to www.facebook.com/events/778357259995178.
Saturday, June 18
Pueblo Railway Museum, Union Depot, 200 West B St. | The Pueblo Railway Museum is rolling out its new Patriot engine, the usual Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific cabooses, and Colorado & Wyoming caboose #3 to mark Father's Day. Rides in the engine are $15, or $8 in one of the cabooses. Kids three and under are free. Cash or check only. Each train ride lasts about 20 minutes. Volunteers will be on hand to talk trains, and there will be a hotdog stand for food — or walk a few yards to Union Ave. and grab a bit to eat at one of the restaurants there. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, call 719-544-1773.
Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo, Ray Aguilera Park swimming pool, 843 W. Northern Ave. | The Juneteenth Organization of Pueblo holds its 44th annual freedom celebration. The theme this year is fathers and freedom. There will be live music, a DJ, food trucks, other vendors, community resources and more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friends of the Arkansas River Summer Solstice Festival, Arkansas River Trail | The Pueblo Archaeological and Historical Society will have a booth and wants you to bring your archeological finds to show their volunteers and let them identify that special rock, piece of history, or object you've been wondering about. There will also be displays and information about regional archaeology and activities. The free event starts at the new pedestrian bridge downstream from the Fourth Street Bridge and Pillar Park on the bike trail. PAHS booth will be there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More summer solstice celebrations, Pillar Park, the Levee Trail, & the new pedestrian bridge | Learn about the river trail, safety, recreation opportunities, nature, and the arts.There will be a variety of organizations under tents promoting recreation on the trail and in the water, and over 50 booths selling art, crafts and more. Plus food trucks, live music all day, a late afternoon beer garden and wine. And it's free. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Lantern Parade along the Levee trail | Part of the summer solstice celebrations, this will take place from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Want us to include your event in this calendar? Send details by email, with "Things to do" in the subject line, to kzeitvogel@chieftain.com and zhillstrom@gannett.com. The calendar is updated online as we receive new events and is published in the paper on Fridays.
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