6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Comics and Toy Con, Charis musical, MMA Battle, Luminova, Manitou parade and more
THURSDAY
A family holiday event, Starsmore Discovery Center Holiday Open Home, North Cheyenne Cañon Park, 4-6 p.m. with crafts and decorations. 2120 N. Cheyenne Cañon Road. tinyurl.com/ms8dk357
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
A full Christmas musical kicks off the season, The Heart of Christmas, this weekend at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park. Music and choreography and the story of the Messiah from across the ages to modern times. For information and tickets: HeartofChristmas.org
FRIDAY-JAN.2
Elitch Gardens in Denver has been transformed into Luminova Holidays with 3 million holiday lights, huge light displays and an amazing walk-through wall of lights along with activities. This is a first for the park and one of a number of lighted attractions in the city. Timed admissions for Luminova: elitchgardens.com
SATURDAY
Parade time in Manitou and at 6 p.m. townsfolk will walk along the decorated route, Ruxton to El Paso Boulevard. The hour-long Manitou Christmas Parade is a quirky fun family tradition. Restaurants and shops will be open before and after. manitouchristmasparade.com
SATURDAY
Holiday gift ideas aplenty at the annual Colorado Springs Comics and Toy Con, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Chapel Hills Mall. Cosplayers welcome, too. $5 at the door. facebook.com/events/298355885451730
SATURDAY
The Battle is on at the Mixed Martial Arts Championship in the Norris-Penrose Indoor Event Center, 6 p.m. General admission standing room, $40; other tickets if available $60-80. battlemmachampionships.com
NOTE: Check websites for last-minute changes or Covid restrictions.
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