4 Festive New Year's Eve Ideas From Our 2021 Guide

4 Festive New Year’s Eve Ideas From Our 2021 Guide

There is no shortage of ways to ring in the new year in Southern Colorado! Explore these 4 New Year’s Eve ideas in Colorado Springs.

Fireworks off Pikes Peak (Photo Credit John Skiba)

1. AdAmAn Fireworks from Pikes Peak

A Pikes Peak tradition since 1922, climbers from the AdAmAn club traverse the icy slopes of “America’s Mountain” on December 31 to set off a spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight. Moreover, you can enjoy this spectacular view from your backyard! In fact, on a clear night these fireworks can be seen for hundreds of miles along the Front Range and eastern plains. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. and midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Glen Eyrie New Year’s Eve Gala

2. NYE Gala at Glen Eyrie Castle

Next, the Glen Eyrie Castle puts on one of their most distinguished events this time of year: their New Year’s Eve Gala. At this event, you’ll find wholesome entertainment, live music by the George Sisneros Band of Colorado Springs, and dancing. Guests will also enjoy an exceptional dinner menu carefully crafted by their executive chef. The price for this evening is $125 per person.

noon year's eve pikes peak children's museum

3. Noon Year’s Eve

Celebrating with little ones this year? Let them get in on the fun by joining the Noon Year’s Eve celebration at the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum. The whole family can enjoy balloon artists, face painting, scientific experiments, and a countdown to the balloon drop at noon. Early bird tickets are $25 for the family, so don’t wait to buy them!

Colorado Springs Philharmonic

4. Colorado Springs Philharmonic New Year’s Eve

As the Springs’ longest running NYE bash, you won’t want to miss the celebration at the Colorado Springs Philharmonic New Year’s Eve! This year you’re in for an unforgettable night of jazz classics and romantic Broadway hits followed by a countdown to the new year. Tickets range from $28-$70 and the event begins at 7:30 p.m.

Glass dining table beside an open white kitchen

Ring in the New Year with a new home

After you’re done celebrating New Year’s Eve in Colorado Springs, check out Challenger Homes! We have a number of quick move-in homes across Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado. Contact us today to start your new year with a high-quality new home or townhome from Challenger Homes.

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Principal & interest + estimated property taxes + homeowners insurance + applicable HOA/metro charges.

Our advertised estimated lowest payments use a 30-year VA loan example for an eligible buyer with full entitlement and 0% down. The featured payment option is 3-2-1 Buydown. Advertised amounts are year-one estimates; payments increase in years 2, 3 and 4. The note rate is fixed at 6.5%. Home price, estimated taxes, and HOA/metro charges vary by property and community. Open the asterisk beside a payment for that home’s figures and assumptions.

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The advertised amount is the Year 1 estimated payment. A builder-funded 3-2-1 buydown reduces the buyer's principal and interest payments during the first three years; the underlying note rate remains fixed. Payments are based on a rate 3 percentage points below the note rate in Year 1, 2 points below in Year 2, and 1 point below in Year 3. Full note-rate payments begin in Year 4. Taxes, insurance and HOA/metro charges are estimates and may change. Interest rate is not APR. Financing costs are modeled through a higher contract price and seller credits, subject to lender approval and appraisal support. Contact the lender for a complete Loan Estimate.

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