Colorado Springs Area Events Support Local Community Services

Colorado Springs area events feature silent auctions, seasonal home tours, and giving campaigns to support local community services and parks.

Silent Auctions and Holiday Home Tours Benefit Local Causes

The Apartment Association of Southern Colorado hosts its 2026 Silent Auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the COS City Hub located at 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit Grecco Housing. Those looking to attend can find registration details on the AASCHQ events page.

For home and holiday enthusiasts, the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club presents the Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, guiding visitors through five homes. Tickets and tours begin at the Hospitality House inside the Woodmoor Barn at 1691 Woodmoor Drive in Monument. Additional ticket information is available through joysoftheseasonht.org.

Concerts and Galas Support Local Literacy Efforts

The Shivers Concert Series presents its ’26 Fall Concert from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the Antlers hotel located at 4 S. Cascade Ave. The performance features vocalist Amber Rogers accompanied by pianist Darrell Grant to benefit the Shivers Fund at Pikes Peak District Library. Tickets can be purchased directly via PPLD’s ticketing portal.

On Saturday evening, We Fortify hosts its Gala, Not Gala from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Generations Ballroom at Hotel Polaris, located at 8989 North Gate Blvd. Registration details for the benefit are hosted on wefortify.org.

State Park Tree Sales and December Benefits

Outdoor supporters can purchase fresh-cut Christmas trees to benefit the friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Sales take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 28-30 and again on Dec. 5-6 at the park’s Visitor Center at 410 JL Ranch Heights Road. Trees cost $65, with inquiries directed to the park’s support email.

Musical charity continues into December with the Hope for the Homeless Christmas concert on Dec. 3. Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Chapman Foundation Recital Hall inside the Ent Center for the Arts at 5225 N. Nevada Ave., the event supports the Marian House Kitchen – Catholic Charities of Central Colorado and the Springs Rescue Mission. Tickets are available through the Ent Center box office.

Additional downtown festivities include the Go Elf Yourself gathering, scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Benny’s Restaurant and Lounge at 517 W. Colorado Ave. Proceeds benefit the Downtown Creative District, with tickets listed on downtowncs.com.

Long-Running Giving Campaigns and Tree Recycling

The broader regional donation drive centers on Colorado Gives Day, which runs through Dec. 8 via the Colorado Gives Foundation platform. Meanwhile, donors can contribute to the Empty Stocking Fund at emptystockingfundco.org.

Colorado Springs Area Events Support Local Community Services

December also brings the Bob Telmosse’ Foundation 44th Annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 14 at the Colorado Springs Event Center at 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Operating from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last, the event requires children to be present.

Each child receives a book, stuffed animal, age-appropriate toy, and a chance to win a bike, while participating families receive a bag of food. Organizers are accepting donations and seeking volunteers through santa-bob.org.

Finally, Cheyenne Mountain State Park will host its Christmas Tree Recycling event. Real trees only can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 30, Jan. 2-3, and Jan. 9-10 at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center parking lot. All decorations, tree stands, tinsel, wires, and nails must be removed beforehand, and organizers suggest a $5 donation per tree.