A Black Forest Christmas
2023-12-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
We are so exited to host our third annual A Black Forest Christmas at the Black Forest Community Center on Saturday, December 2nd from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
This will be a great event for the entire family with a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, music and carols, children’s crafts, free hot food and drinks, and Christmas cookies!
Again this year, we are serving food to the community. Volunteers active within the Black Forest are spreading Christmas love to our community this holiday season by preparing their favorite soup, stew, or chili recipe or bringing a finger-food to share during this event. We invite the community to bring Christmas cookies to share. Food and hot drinks will be served during the entire event from 3pm – 6pm.

Black Forest Line Dance Boot Camp
2024-02-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Hot News!
Black Forest Line Dance Boot Camp!
Spread the word to all your friends! You do NOT want to miss this special intro to line dance steps class.
What: Unlike no other, an absolute beginner-level 90 minute line dance bootcamp!
When: Feb 7, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Where: Black Forest Community Center
Why: This bootcamp is very helpful for those who have little to no line dance experience, BUT have a desire to learn. The class will focus primarily on 20 or so of the most common and basic steps in line dance. We will learn one line dance at the end of the instructional phase of camp. No one has left these boot camps without being able to do at least one dance. So come have fun!!
Who: All are welcome but must be physically able to stand, walk, kick, turn, and do other dance steps. Check with your physician beforehand!!
We specialize in those who claim to have “2 left feet”!
Cost: $10 per person to be donated to the Black Forest Community Center
*Disclaimer: No 1st aid/CPR equipment or person is on hand. The fire department is within 5 minutes. Please note that neither the instructors nor the club are liable for injuries, losses, etc, However, we will take responsibility for all happiness felt, fun had and skills learned during the bootcamp!
Thank you.
Mack Sharp, Instructor

Winter Fun at Fox Run
2024-02-10 10:00 - 14:00
Winter Fun at Fox Run
Saturday, February 10
10am – 2pm
$5.00 per person, cash only if paid the day of
Fox Run Regional Park
2110 Stella Drive, Colorado Springs
Join your friends and neighbors for a fun time at Fox Run! Activities include a Campfire with Hotdogs and Marshmallows, Wagon Rides, Games, Crafts, and More!
View the Brochure: Winter Fun at Fox Run Brochure

Canceled Due to Weather - BFCC Valentine Dessert Social, February 10th
2024-02-10 19:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Due to the inclement weather, the Valentine Social scheduled for this evening has been CANCELED. We hope everyone stays warm and safe.
Join your Black Forest friends and neighbors for our Community gathering and Dessert Social in celebration of Valentine’s Day!
This is a good time to get out of the cold weather blues and enjoy interesting company at the BFCC hall for a fun evening. Show off your culinary skills and bring your favorite dessert to share. Chocolate or cherry would be wonderful, but it’s always Chef’s Choice! Coffee and punch are provided, or bring your favorite beverage. Please come and spend a pleasant winter evening with fellow Black Foresters.
We also want to hear what you want from the BFCC Community Events. Come ready to share ideas of what you would like to see for programs in 2024.
We hope to see you all there!
Date: Saturday, February 10th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road

CANCELLED - Black Forest Family Game Night
2024-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Black Forest Family Game Night – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Friday, March 15
5pm – 7pm

Snacks and Beverages Provided
Free with Paid BFCC Membership!
The Black Forest Community is invited to another night of family fun hosted by the Black Forest Community Club.
Come out to the Community Center and challenge your family, friends, and neighbors in a variety of games including Jenga, Twister, Exploding Kittens, Operation, Quirkle, Killer Bunnies, Battleship, plus card games, and more.
If you have a favorite game, you are welcome to bring it!
Sodas and adult beverages and snacks will be provided. Come ready for some fun and entertainment. All ages are welcome.
FREE to BFCC Members!
$5 per person at the door OR purchase a 2024 BFCC Membership for your entire household for only $15
P.S. We are working to make the best use of our time SO, we are also inviting members of the community to stuff Easter Eggs for the Black Forest Community Easter Egg Hunt. If you need a break from any competitive games, stuff some Eggs! If you have candy to donate, you are invited to bring it!

Flat Broke After Taxes Spaghetti Dinner
2024-04-13 18:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Who else is Flat Broke After Taxes?
If you are flat broke after taxes, you can join us for the Black Forest Flat Broke After Taxes Spaghetti Dinner.
Our very own Dawn Sciarotta will be making homemade red Pasta Sauce and cooking up some Pasta for the Black Forest Community to enjoy.
Pasta, meat sauce and meatless sauce, salad and drinks will be provided. Please bring bread or a dessert to share. You are welcome to bring a beverage of your choice.
This event is hosted by the Black Forest Community Club.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm.
The dinner is Free, but donations are always welcome and go toward ongoing maintenance of the Black Forest Community Center.
Flat Broke After Taxes Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
6:00pm
Black Forest Community Center (12530 Black Forest Road)

2024 Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting
2024-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
2024 Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting
Wednesday, May 8
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in the Black Forest Community?
Do you have talents and expertise that could be put to good use?
Do you like making new friends?
We have the solution for you!
Our fantastic volunteer group, the BFF’s (Black Forest Festival) can always use new people to help with planning the annual Black Forest Festival.

Can you contribute in any of the following areas?

Volunteer Coordination
Family Beer Garden
Music & Entertainment
Pancake Picnic Breakfast
Set-up and Tear-down
Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser

All interested volunteers are welcome.
The Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting is being held at a private residence. If you are interested in attending, please email WeAreBlackForestCO@gmail.com for information.
Questions? Please email WeAreBlackForestCO@gmail.com

Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in the Black Forest Community?
Do you have talents and expertise that could be put to good use?
We have the solution for you!
The Black Forest Festival Volunteer Planning Team can always use new people to help with planning the annual Black Forest Festival.

Can you contribute in any of the following areas?

Volunteer Coordination
Set-up and Tear-down
Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser

All interested volunteers are welcome!
Please join us on June 5th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The meeting is held at a private residence. If you would like to attend, please email weareblackforestco@gmail.com.
Questions? Please email WeAreBlackForestCO@gmail.com

2024 Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00
2024 Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in the Black Forest Community?
Do you have talents and expertise that could be put to good use?
We have the solution for you!
The Black Forest Festival Volunteer Planning Team can always use new people to help with planning the annual Black Forest Festival.

Can you contribute in any of the following areas?

Volunteer Coordination
Set-up and Tear-down
Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser

All interested volunteers are welcome!
The Black Forest Festival Planning Meeting is being held at a private residence. If you are interested in attending, please email WeAreBlackForestCO@gmail.com for information.
Questions? Please email WeAreBlackForestCO@gmail.com

Summer Jazz Series, Thursday Evenings
2024-07-11 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Join Us for Music in the Park
The Black Forest Summer Concert Series returns to Thursday evenings in June, July and August.

Festival Fundraiser at The Firehouse on the Run
2024-07-13 11:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Festival Fundraiser on July 13th!

An open invitation to a family-friendly fundraiser!
Come out to The Firehouse on the Run to help us raise the funds we need to keep our beloved Black Forest Festival and Parade alive and well!!

All are welcome!

6th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser
2024-08-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
We are looking forward to the 6th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser!
Friday, August 9th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Special VIP access from 5:00pm – 6:00pm.
Tickets are now on sale via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-black-forest-biergarten-fundraiser-tickets-943595919797
More details at https://coa.oni.mybluehost.me/website_30ea15fb/2024-biergarten-fundraiser/

2024 Black Forest Festival
2024-08-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
The Black Forest Festival has been a tradition in the Black Forest for 55 years. The event is a favorite among the Black Forest Community and is attended by thousands of people every year.

The Black Forest Festival offers live music, shopping from community artisans, food from local vendors, demonstrations on rural traditions such as bee-keeping, a petting zoo and pony rides for the young at heart, and the popular Black Forest Festival Parade.
2024 Black Forest Festival
55 Years of Tradition
Saturday, August 10th
8:00am – 3:00pm
Pancake Breakfast starts at 6:30am
More details at: https://coa.oni.mybluehost.me/website_30ea15fb/2024-black-forest-festival-weekend/

Black Forest Community Giveaway
2024-09-28 12:00 - 14:00
A Local Black Forest Social Group, the Women Warriors of the Woods, is hosting a Black Forest Community Giveaway and the entire community is invited to join!
What: A free market, a bit like a garage sale, but everything is free versus being sold.
Where: 7779 Grace Hills Pt., Shoup & Herring
When: Saturday, September 28, 11am for set up, 12pm – 2pm for giveaway/event. Clean up after.
Who: Members of the Women Warriors of the Woods and the Black Forest Community can sign up to give away items from our homes, yards, barns, storage units, and closets. These items will then be displayed in a garage-sale format, which is open to the general public. It’s a yard sale without money!
Why: To get rid of our clutter while blessing others.
There are 15 remaining spots available for a giveaway tables. You must bring your own tables or blanket to display your items. Set up will start at 11am, with doors opening to the public at 12pm. If you would like to participate as a “vendor”, please sign-up using the form below, and let us know in the comments whether you would like to reserve the equivalent of one 8‘ x 3‘ space or two 8‘ x 3‘ spaces. If you plan to bring a blanket for your items, please request two spaces. Please sign up by Friday, September 27th.
You do not need to stay with your belongings during the event (because everything is free) but you must stay on the property. Feel free to wander around, socialize, pick up a few things for yourself, and enjoy!
Let’s give back to our wonderful community!

Line Dance Classes - Wednesdays at 11:30am
2024-10-23 11:30 - 2024-11-27 13:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Beginner-level line dance classes, taught by Mack Sharp and assisted by Yong Sharp and Denny Hassey.
This is a Black Forest Community-focused activity that is going into its 4th year!

Come join us in learning and doing multiple genres of line dance, i.e. Hip-Hop, Country, Latin, Ballroom etc. We look forward to seeing you come and have fun with us and becoming part of the…Black Forest Line Dancers.

Who Can Attend: Black Forest Line Dancers as well as anyone else who would like to learn and have fun doing line dance! All are welcome to participate.*

When: Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Where: Your Black Forest Community Center , 12530 Black Forest Road (at the intersection of Shoup and Black Forest Road).

Why: For the fun of socializing and learning beginner-level line dance!

Cost: The classes are donation-based and all donations go toward the ongoing maintenance and development of the Black Forest Community Center and surrounding property. The community-built log building is over 90 years old (built in 1927) and we work to maintain the building and land so the Black Forest Community Center can last another 90 years.

Thank you and we hope to see you all there!

Mack

*All are welcome to participate, but do so at their own risk. Before attending, we recommend you discuss this activity with your physician or other care provider. Neither the instructors nor the community center assumes responsibility for injuries or loss of property.

Black Forest Community Club Board & Officers & Membership Meeting
2024-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
The Black Forest Community Club was chartered in 1929 as a social organization for families living in the Black Forest north of Colorado Springs.
The purpose of the BFCC is to promote community among the residents of the Black Forest; to promote interaction among its members; to provide a place: for social and intellectual growth, for the dissemination of information, for discussion of public affairs, and for entertainment and social activities; to obtain local improvements; to assist in the preservation of the Black Forest; and to provide a point of contact for issues affecting the Black Forest.
The BFCC Board and Officers meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at the Black Forest Community Center.
The BFCC Board and Officers Meeting is open to the public.
We hope you will join us to be a part of the discussions regarding the BFCC and upcoming contributions to the Black Forest Community.

Line Dance Classes - Wednesdays at 11:30am
2024-10-30 11:30 - 2024-12-04 13:00
Beginner-level line dance classes, taught by Mack Sharp and assisted by Yong Sharp and Denny Hassey.
This is a Black Forest Community-focused activity that is going into its 4th year!
Come join us in learning and doing multiple genres of line dance, i.e. Hip-Hop, Country, Latin, Ballroom etc. We look forward to seeing you come and have fun with us and becoming part of the…Black Forest Line Dancers.
Who Can Attend: Black Forest Line Dancers as well as anyone else who would like to learn and have fun doing line dance! All are welcome to participate.*
When: Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm.
Where: Your Black Forest Community Center , 12530 Black Forest Road (at the intersection of Shoup and Black Forest Road).
Why: For the fun of socializing and learning beginner-level line dance!
Cost: Classes are donation-based and all donations go toward the ongoing maintenance and development of the Black Forest Community Center and surrounding property. The community-built log building is over 90 years old (built in 1927) and we work to maintain the building and land so the Black Forest Community Center can last another 90 years.
Thank you and we hope to see you all there!
Mack
*All are welcome to participate, but do so at their own risk. Before attending, we recommend you discuss this activity with your physician or other care provider. Neither the instructors nor the community center assumes responsibility for injuries or loss of property.

A Black Forest Christmas and Log School Fundraiser
2024-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Save the Date for the 2024 A Black Forest Christmas featuring the Black Forest Log School
Saturday, December 7
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road
Join us for A Black Forest Christmas featuring the Black Forest Log School. This event is not just a community gathering, it is a fundraiser and 100% of the net proceeds go toward the renovation costs for the historic Black Forest Log School. This will be a great event for the entire family. A full dinner will be served thanks to generous donations from local businesses.
We are also hosting drink service with beer, wine, and some special Christmas drinks. Soda and hot chocolate will also be available. Coffee and water will be provided at no cost by the Black Forest Community Center. As this is a fundraiser for the Log School, we kindly request that no outside beverages are brought into the event.
The Log School will be decorated for Christmas as it would have been decorated 100 years ago shortly after it was first built. The Log School will be open for tours with a guided talk by local docents knowledgeable of the Black Forest Log School. The Log School docents will have a special old-time Christmas gift for each child at the end of the tour! Tours will be available on a donation basis.
There will also be a silent auction, christmas carols, christmas cookies, and visits with Santa! And, of course, we will host the annual Black Forest Christmas Tree Lighting.
Please bring cookies to share!
Schedule:
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Drink service, visits with Santa, and Log School tours will run during the entire event
5:00pm – 7:00pm – Dinner and acoustic music (dinner will be served buffet-style from 5pm – 7pm)
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Cookies, tree lighting, and music from Pine Creek High School Choirs*
*If you are not planning to attend the dinner event, the tree lighting with cookies will run from 7pm – 8pm.
Suggested Donation Amounts:
Adult Dinner – $20/person*
Child Dinner (12 and under) – $8/child
Log School Small Group Tour with docent – $10/person OR $20/family, 12 and under free
We hope you and your family will join the Black Forest Community for this fun event and help to protect and restore a valuable part of Black Forest history.
More details can be found at https://coa.oni.mybluehost.me/website_30ea15fb/2024-christmas/
Dinner Seating is Available for 100 People. Small Group Tours are Limited.

Black Forest Community Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Black Forest Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12th
11:00am – 1:00pm
Black Forest Community Center

Schedule:
11:00am – 11:30am: Check-in at the back deck of the Community Center
(volunteers will then send kids to their area by age group)

11:30am: Easter Egg Hunt
(until all eggs have been found)

Join us on Saturday, April 12th at 11:00am at the Black Forest Community Center for this kid-focused and age-appropriate event.
Start at the back deck of the Black Forest Community Center to find out where each age group is located, then send your kids off to hunt for candy-filled Easter Eggs!
New! We are excited to host the Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the 2025 Black Forest Community Easter Egg Hunt! Click here for more details.
We are excited to host this fun and safe event for the children of the Black Forest Community!
The Black Forest Easter Egg Hunt is a free community event hosted by the Black Forest Community Club and run by a team of dedicated volunteers.
This event cannot take place without the support of our community.
We are asking for donations from the community to purchase bulk candy at a discount and volunteers to help us fill Easter Eggs.
Donations can be securely made through the Black Forest Community Club online Square store.
OR
Candy donations can be dropped off to Firehouse on the Run or Mountain View Cafe.
Thank you for your interest in helping to make this event possible.

Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road

7th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser
2025-08-08 17:00 - 21:00
7th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser

Online ticket sales begin Monday, July 7th!

Event Details:
Friday, August 8th5:00pm – 9:00pmBlack Forest Log School Park

We are excited to bring the 7th Annual Biergarten Fundraiser to the Black Forest again this year. The 2025 Black Forest Biergarten is a night out with music, beer, and fun. We are turning our fundraising efforts to the Black Forest Community Center and installing some much-needed AC!! As you may know, it can get quite hot in the center during the summer months. Our friends at the Black Rose Society are kindly offering to fund a portion of the new system so that all may enjoy the center throughout the year.

Thanks to our fundraising efforts last year, the backyard area of the community center is getting some attention and care. These fundraising efforts keep our community center vibrant and available to our community.

We hope you will join us for the 7th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser for a fun night out in the beautiful Black Forest.

Ticket information
2025 Black Forest Biergarten tickets are $35 and include entrance to the event from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, musical entertainment from Wirewood Station and a local artist Terry Spence, and a custom pint glass!

Featured Breweries:
Storybook Brewing
JAKs Brewing Company
Bristol Brewing Company
Wackadoo Brewing
Latigo Winery

**Interested in being a featured brewery? Contact us at weareblackforestco@gmail.com

2025 Black Forest Festival
2025-08-09
Black Forest Festival Saturday, August 9, 2025

Your Guide to the 2025 Black Forest Festival

Saturday, August 9 · 6:30 AM–3:00 PM

Let the forest wake with flavor, music, and community! The 2025 Black Forest Festival kicks off bright and early in the Community Center parking lot with breakfast by our beloved Boy Scout Troop 70. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, and OJ—made with love and served with smiles. Donations are appreciated. A Special Thanks to Our Breakfast Sponsors:
The Omelette Parlor · Golden Pines Coffee Roaster · Dawn & Louie

From sunup to the last encore, festival live music starts at 6:30 AM and keeps the energy flowing all day!

6:30–8:15 AM · The Ghost of Cash
Classic country, easy rock, and beloved hits of the ’60s–’80s at the Log School Pavilion, pausing for the Flag Raising Ceremony at 6:30 AM by Troop 70.

8:00 AM–Parade · Paul-David Almond
Americana, blues & folk from this soulful storyteller at the Backyard Western Storefront.

8:30 AM–Parade · Bare Bones Trombone Quartet
Enjoy vibrant brass harmonies at the Log School Pavilion, perfect for all ages!

10:30 AM · Parade Kickoff
Pine Creek High School A Acappella Choir performs the National Anthem with harmony and heart. This year’s parade is stacked with school pride, classic cars, horses, tractors and of course lots of candy for the children. It will start at 10:30 AM and moved west on Shoup, round the corner at Black Forest and then head North past the Community Center.

Post-Parade – 3:00 PM · The Ashtōnz
At the Backyard Beer Garden, smile through acoustic rock, country, and pop—Monument’s favorite band brings the groove!

Additional Festival Highlights & Activities

Kids Crafts & Games
9:00–10:00 AM & 11:30 AM–2:00 PM

Pony & Tractor Rides
8:00–10:00 AM & 12:00–3:00 PM

Petting Zoo & Live Demonstrations with Vogl Sheep Demo, Hidy Honey Bee Demo, and Wolf Freedom Coffee Demo/Meet and Greet Wolves
8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Food Truck Lineup (from 9:30 AM):
Firehouse on the Run · Pies and Grinders · Dr. Taco Truck · Kabob Kaboose · Ice Cream Truck · Churro Trailer

Vendor Booths Galore

8:00 AM–3:00 PM · Backyard Booth Fair

Featuring 92 vendors and 42 Children’s Entrepreneurial Booths, offering services, gifts, art, and more. A special thanks to Munson Landscape & Excavating for the grading of the backyard and huge improvement to our festival grounds.

Family Beer Garden

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM New Location Under the Pines! Family Beer Garden

Catch shade, sip a cold one, and stay for the music.

Craft & domestic beer, hard lemonade, seltzers, ciders – $5
Soft drinks & bottled water – $1
A big “Cheers!” to KEG 1 Colorado for sponsoring this refreshing forest oasis!

Festival Central

Find it all at the Black Forest Community Club Parking Lot. This year the park lot is brimming with non-profits and demonstration booths. You will also find our Community Center booth with:

T-Shirts, reusable bags, pint glasses (while supplies last!)
Past festival merch
Community Club info & sign-up
Lost & Found and general festival info
Parking and Shuttles

The festival has increased the number of available shuttles. Attendees are encouraged to park in designated lots and utilize shuttle services for more efficient access to the event. We extend our gratitude to Mountain View Café for their sponsorship of festival transportation. Their valuable support enables Special Kids Special Families shuttles and Academy District 20 buses to provide attendees with a safe and reliable means of traveling to the festival this year.

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SAVE THE DATE! HALLOWEEN
2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
SAVE THE DATE!
HALLOWEEN Saturday October 25, 2025
We hope you can join the Black Forest Community for a Trunk-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 25th. *Trunk-Or-Treat from 2:00pm – 4:00pm*
The event takes place in the Backyard Area of the Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road.

6th Annual Community Trunk-or-Treat
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Join your friends and neighbors for the Black Forest Community Trunk-Or-Treat!
Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
*Trunk-Or-Treat from 2:00pm – 4:00pm*
Black Forest Community Center Backyard
We hope you can join us for the 2025 Black Forest Community Trunk-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 25th from 1:30pm – 4:00pm. All donations benefit the Black Forest Community Club for the event itself and ongoing maintenance of the Community Center.
The event takes place in the Backyard Area of the Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road.
This is our 6th Annual Black Forest Community Trunk-Or-Treat and the kids love it!
We anticipate it will be as well attended this year as prior years.
This is a community event, so families and businesses host a trunk and provide candy to pass out to our Black Forest Trunk-Or-Treaters.
Thank you to all of those that participate to spread Halloween cheer to our local kids that typically have to visit other neighborhoods to trick-or-treat.

Please note that pets are not allowed at this event as the Black Forest Community Center is private property and
the BFCC insurance does not allow for pets during events.

There are several ways to participate in the Black Forest Community Trunk-Or-Treat:

1. We need trunks! We need families, businesses, and organizations to sign-up to host a trunk and provide candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters. If you can decorate your vehicle, it adds to the fun (however, decorating is not required). Please pre-register your vehicle so we can plan the spacing.
Trunk setup and decorating begins at 12:00am on Saturday, October 25th. For safety reasons trunks must be parked by 1:30pm and have to stay until the Trunk-Or-Treat ends at 4pm. Having a ton of young, excited kids running around alongside moving cars is a situation we want to avoid.
2. We need donations! We need donations of candy, or donations of money to buy candy, to help supplement those that volunteer to host a trunk. Candy can be dropped off to Mountain View Cafe and Catering or to the Firehouse On The Run or to the Chicken Coop. Please drop off candy by Friday, October 24th.
3. We need volunteers! We need all the help we can get as this is a highly attended community event.
Sign up to Host a Trunk or Volunteer!

2025 Trunk or Treat Sign UpPrimary Contact Name *Group or Business NamePhone *Email Address *Please share if you are signing up to provide a Trunk with candy for the event and or if you wish to be a volunteer for the event. *Submit Form

2025 Black Forest Community Giving Drive & Potluck Event
2025-11-16 15:00 - 19:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Announcing the 2025 Black Forest Community Potluck Event! Join us for an afternoon with family, friends, and neighbors. Spread the word! It’s definitely a come one, come all!

Share your favorite Soups and Side dishes.

Sunday, November 16, 2025
3:00 – 7:00 pm

Black Forest Community Club
12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

This event promises to be a fun community celebration of friendship, as well as giving support to people who are struggling to make ends meet. Clean out your closets and your pantries, or even enjoy shopping to fulfill item(s) on the wish lists below:

Three agencies will benefit from the generosity of our community: Because We Choose To, TriLakes Cares, and Fresh Start. Let’s overwhelm them with an outpouring of care from our community! Representatives from each agency will be joining us and will share their history and visions.

Because We Care To will be collecting and distributing new and used clothing — Coats, Hats, Gloves, Socks, and any items that can be layered to provide warmth, as their population are the unhomed in the Colorado Springs area.

TriLakes Cares Wishlist:
Canned Pineapple
Canned Peaches
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Canned Diced Tomatoes
Canned Mixed Veggies
Canned Refried Beans
Canned Pinto Beans
SpaghettiO’s
Flour
Sugar
Vegetable Oil

Fresh Start Wishlist:
Paper Towels
Dish Soap
Body Wash
Tampons
Feminine Hygiene Pads
Tampons
Women’s Deodorant
Pull-ups Size 2T/3T, 3T/4T, and 4T/5T

We will have jars for each agency for your generous cash/check donations as well!

The Black Forest Community Club will have bins available outside the doors at 9 am on the morning of 11/16/26 for anyone to drop off donations or non-perishable potluck items early. Prior to that time, feel free to contact the agencies directly with any donations.

Hosting the event, Women Warriors of the Woods will be setting up tables and chairs, organizing the buffet and donation tables, and cleaning up after the event.

A HUGE thank you the Black Forest Community Club! As the sponsors they will be providing all the tables, chairs, paper products and eating utensils, as well as Coffee, Tea, and Lemonade!!!

Helping the less fortunate is truly going to be a team effort! Thank you to all who come!

BFCC Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00
Santa visit, Cookies & Ornament Crafting: 2–4 PM
Community Tree Lighting: 4–5 PM

Boy Scouts of America Troop 70 Black Forest Chili Dinner and Silent Auction
2026-02-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Boy Scout Troop 70 of Black Forest presents
Chili Dinner & Silent Auction Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, February 21th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Black Forest Community Center (12530 Black Forest Road)
Enjoy a bowl of hot chili with baked cornbread, fresh salad, homemade desserts and drinks.
$7 – Adults and kids over 12
$5 – Seniors 55+
$4 – Kids 11 and under & all scouts in uniform
100% of proceeds benefit Troop 70 Scouting Program
For silent auction previews please go to www.facebook.com/Troop70BlackForest

FLAT BROKE AFTER TAXES SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER
2026-04-15 17:00 - 21:00

Black Forest Arts & Craft Show
2026-04-29 16:00 - 2026-05-04 14:00 | Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80908
Wednesday 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 7 pm
Sunday 10 am – 2 pm
for more information bfacg.org or facebook.com/BFACG
