πŸ₯‚ Date Night? Girls Night? Hillside Gardens Has You Covered

Issue #25-155 6/4/25

COS Town Tidings #25-155

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🀣 Today’s Chuckle

🌟Local Feature: πŸ₯‚ Date Night? Girls Night? Hillside Gardens Has You Covered

πŸ“° Big Changes on the Road This MonthπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ

πŸ“° Gasoline, Fire, and a Mental Health Call🧯

πŸ“° Colorado Springs Is on the List for Our WalmartsπŸ“

πŸ“† Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Foggy start, cooler temps with PM storms

 

Why did the hot dog go to the gym?

πŸ‘‰To get better buns 🀣

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πŸ₯‚ Date Night? Girls Night? Hillside Gardens Has You Covered

Hillside Gardens

🎡 Enjoy Music, Friends, and Scenic Beauty

Step into Hillside Gardens and you're instantly transported to a peaceful oasis that feels miles away from the stresses of daily life. For over 20 years, this four-acre garden paradise has been a beloved Colorado Springs destination, and now, under the fresh perspective of siblings Donavan and Ashlee Kennedy, it's blossoming in exciting new ways.

Fueled by a passion for their hometown and a desire to cultivate community, the Kennedys are adding their own unique touches to the venue. Every Wednesday from May through October, Hillside Gardens transforms into a mini music festival! Three stages come alive with diverse musical acts, ensuring there's a rhythm for every soul. Each stage boasts a distinct vibe and a selection of local food trucks, allowing guests to wander and discover new favorites or settle into one spot for the evening – the garden's design ensures each area feels intimate and self-contained.

For plant lovers, the seasonal Garden Center, open daily 9am-2pm through Oct, is a must-visit. Browse a variety of annuals, perennials, hanging plants, and chat with knowledgeable staff, bringing their expertise from the dearly missed, Good Earth Garden Center.

With award-winning scenery, mountain vistas, and a laid-back atmosphere, Hillside Gardens is perfect for a relaxing day or evening. Enjoy live music, garden inspiration, a morning pick-me-up, or start planning your dream wedding or event against this picturesque backdrop.

Committed to sustainability, community, and creating a space both familiar and refreshingly new, Donavan and Ashlee warmly invite you to experience the magic of Hillside Gardens, an affordable, relaxing distraction from the moment you enter its welcoming gates.

For more information or to plan your visit, contact Hillside Gardens:

🎸 Summer Concert Series

Every Wednesday, May-Oct, 5:00-8:30pm:

$18 for entry. Ages 16+. No outside food or drinks. No pets

  • Pavilion

  • Cactus Jack's Stage 

  • Boneyard

 

Nature's Start Bread Company

🍞 Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries 
πŸ“3312 Austin Bluffs (Inside The Cupcake Doctor): M-Sat, 9am-6pm

 

πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Big Changes on the Road This Month

Colorado Springs is celebrating Bike Month

Colorado Springs is celebrating Bike Month with free bike clinics and the return of Bike to Work Day on June 25, when riders can grab a free breakfast at more than 30 spots across the city.

The clinics, hosted by local businesses, cover topics like safety, maintenance, and gearβ€”all open to the public. Whether you're biking or driving, now’s a good time to stay alert and share the road, as more cyclists are expected to be commuting throughout June.

 

Baskin Financial Planning

 

🧯 Gasoline, Fire, and a Mental Health Call

 East Platte and North Murray

Police responded to an unusual and potentially dangerous situation at East Platte and North Murray, where a man poured gasoline on the street and started a fire.

Fortunately, no one was injured. The individual was cited for illegal burning and placed on a mental health hold. This incident highlights the importance of community awareness and compassion, especially when mental health is involved. Full Story  

 

🌟Pendleton Heating & Cooling

🌑️ Why Your Neighbors Are Raving About This Local Company
Thinking about air conditioning yet??

 

πŸ“ Colorado Springs Is on the List for Our Walmarts

Wienerschnitzel

Rendering of a Walmart Wienerschnitzel restaurant. Retrieved from PR Newswire

Wienerschnitzel has announced plans to open six new restaurants inside Walmart stores across the US, and Colorado Springs is one of the lucky locations (well, if you eat hot dogs 😏) Shoppers here can expect to see a new spot to grab hot dogs, fries, and floats while running errands by fall of 2025. It’s part of a larger expansion by the chain to bring its nostalgic, West Coast menu to more communitiesβ€”and now, you won’t even need a club membership to enjoy it. Full Story

 

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