Name: Howard/Cotopaxi Community Potluck
Start: 2026-08-02T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-08-02T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Christ Chapel of the Sangres

Events Schedule Last Updated: 05/11/26

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		0 events 1 0 events, 1	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	2 events 4 2 events, 4 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Western Fremont Historical Society – Open House July 4 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Western Fremont Historical Society – Open House The Western Fremont Historical Society invites the community to an Open House at the Howard History Center on Sunday, June 28 from 1–3 p.m. or on July 4 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at 70 CR 56 in Howard. Admission is free. This month’s featured exhibit showcases new additions to the Society’s historic map collection, including the Colorado Territory map, early ownership maps from Coaldale, Hardscrabble, and Penrose, detailed maps of Colorado and Kansas, and Nancy Colvin Hirleman’s historical map of Custer County. Visitors are encouraged to explore the displays, chat with the Society’s historian, and share local memories. (Click on the event title above for more info.), 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Howard Hall’s July 4th Celebration — Food, Fun & Balloon Animals July 4 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Howard Hall’s July 4th Celebration — Food, Fun & Balloon Animals Celebrate the Fourth at Howard Hall on July 4th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Enjoy $2 hot dogs, a bake sale, ice cream sundaes, kids’ games, and a special appearance by Uncle Ed, who’ll be crafting balloon animals starting at 11. Free, family‑friendly fun at 5510 CR 45 in Howard. (Click on the event title for more info:)	1 event 5 1 event, 5 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mud Bug Hoedown at Dark Sky River Lodge July 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mud Bug Hoedown at Dark Sky River Lodge Get ready for a true Colorado summer evening at the Mud Bug Hoedown hosted by Dark Sky River Lodge and Ragged Mountain Bluegrass Sunday, July 5th at 4:00 pm. (Click on the event title above for more info.)
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0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Coaldale Schoolhouse Mountain Market: Midweek Magic in the Valley July 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Coaldale Schoolhouse Mountain Market: Midweek Magic in the Valley Every Wednesday from 4–6 p.m. starting June 10th, the historic Coaldale Schoolhouse comes alive with fresh produce, garden starts, baked treats, and handcrafted goods from the talented makers of Pleasant Valley. It’s the perfect midweek stop to stock up, catch up, and soak up the charm of our mountain community. (Click on the event title above for more info)	0 events 16 0 events, 16	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18	1 event 19 1 event, 19 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Ice Cream Social & Bake Sale at Howard Hall July 19 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Ice Cream Social & Bake Sale at Howard Hall Howard Hall is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a community ice cream social and bake sale on Sunday, July 19, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Expect sundaes and floats by donation, plus cornhole and balloon animals to keep things lively. If you’d like to contribute baked goods, drop them off after 10:30 AM the morning of the event. All proceeds support Howard Hall’s general operations. (Click on the event title above for more info)
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