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Air Force Academy's new visitor center soon to arrive

The academy's new visitor center marks the end of a major economic push.

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The U.S. Air Force Academy&#x27;s new Hosmer Visitor Center off of North Gate Boulevard will open on May 16, marking the final piece of Colorado Springs&#x27; decade-long City for Champions push.Why it matters: The center is designed as a front door to the academy and the city, closing out a state-backed economic development bet meant to boost tourism and economic growth.

Strong stage presence for Colorado Springs comedy scene

More big-name comics are performing locally, boosting your chances to see acts without driving to Denver, and also giving the local comedy scene a boost.

Culture

Big-name comedians are coming to Colorado Springs in growing numbers — a sign that the city has made it onto the national comedy map.Why it matters: The momentum means bigger shows for fans and more opportunities for local comics to get noticed.

CityServe returns for spring volunteer weekend

Thousands will volunteer across the city, helping nonprofits, schools and neighbors in need.

Expect volunteers to fan out across Colorado Springs — along trails, in church parking lots and inside homes — for this weekend&#x27;s springtime CityServe event.Why it matters: The twice-yearly effort, now in its 10th year, is built on a simple idea: get residents out of their routines to show up for their neighbors in need.

Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start

Dry, warm weather is forcing gardeners to rethink planting and watering this season.

Climate

Colorado Springs gardeners face a tricky start this season after an unusually <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot and dry beginning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/winter-temperature-records-western-us" data-vars-content-id="f1fd9d8a-2b01-4bac-b407-7a0e292484e2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/16/winter-temperature-records-western-us" target="_self">hot and dry beginning</a> to the year.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Limited mountain runoff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.csu.org/water-wise-rules/" data-vars-content-id="f1fd9d8a-2b01-4bac-b407-7a0e292484e2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs gardeners face a dry start" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.csu.org/water-wise-rules/" target="_blank">Limited mountain runoff</a> could strain the city&#x27;s water supply as residents head into peak planting season.

Manitou board game convention enters its final year

The sixth edition of the convention in Manitou Springs, April 10–12, will be its last.

The Pikes Peak Gaming Convention is taking one last turn, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="April 10–12" data-vars-click-url="https://pikespeakgamers.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4354289-8d9d-4b86-998e-4313d84fe5f2" data-vars-headline="Manitou board game convention enters its final year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pikespeakgamers.com/" target="_blank">April 10–12</a>.Why it matters: The board game gathering is the only one of its kind outside of the Denver metro area, and offers an annual draw to Manitou Springs.

Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods

"This is the second biggest market in the state," Springs food journalist Matthew Schniper said.

Colorado Springs restaurants are officially on Michelin&#x27;s radar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for the first time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/23/michelin-guide-colorado-expansion-reaction/" data-vars-content-id="63849a21-172b-4b3a-b0d2-69d92fa60934" data-vars-headline="Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/23/michelin-guide-colorado-expansion-reaction/" target="_blank">for the first time</a>, and discreet inspectors may already be slipping into dining rooms around town.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide" data-vars-click-url="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/colorado/restaurants" data-vars-content-id="63849a21-172b-4b3a-b0d2-69d92fa60934" data-vars-headline="Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/colorado/restaurants" target="_blank">Michelin Guide</a> recognition can boost a restaurant&#x27;s profile, draw foodie tourism and elevate the city&#x27;s culinary reputation.

The weekend is now

Music, comedy, motorless morning in Garden of the Gods

🍱 1 pic to go: A colorful platter of fish

A prime-time Springs sushi spot

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