EVENTS
EVENTS
Upcoming MWB & Community Events
Upcoming events.
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Vendor Takeover
Welcome to Day 1 of the Vendor Takeover event, where excitement starts right at noon! As you walk into Meanwhile Block, you'll be greeted with music, energetic vibes, and over 60 unique vendors offering incredible products and services. Our $20 balloon pop will be in full swing—every time you spend $20, you get to pop a balloon and win a mystery prize. On top of that, look out for the flash sales, happening every 10 minutes at various vendor booths. There’s always a surprise waiting for you!
The main event of the day is the Pitch Royale, starting at 12:30 PM, where 10 businesses will pitch their hearts out in 60 seconds to impress a panel of judges. The winner takes home a free booth for our next event! This high-stakes showdown is bound to keep you at the edge of your seat.
Afterward, you’ll be treated to performances from some incredible local talent, with the first act kicking off at 1:00 PM. Stay engaged and keep the energy high, as you’ll also have a chance to participate in the Dance-Off at 3:00 PM. Show off your best moves, and you could win awards for "Best Couple" or "Best Individual" dancer.
Don't forget to explore the silent auction throughout the day, where you can bid on experiences like the Yard Takeover and Clarity Experience. The day wraps up with awards for the most creative, most engaging, and most popular vendor booths at 3:30 PM, as well as audience awards for the best-dressed attendees. Trust us, Friday is going to be an unforgettable start to the weekend!
Vendor Takeover Day 2
Get ready for the runway! Day 2 of Vendor Takeover is all about fashion, creativity, and fierce competition. The event starts at noon, with doors opening to a dazzling array of vendors and the continuation of our $20 balloon pop and flash sales. Stroll through over 60 unique vendor booths, where exclusive deals and treasures await you.
At 12:30 PM, we shift gears into full glam mode with Colorado’s Next Top Model competition. Aspiring models will walk the runway in two parts—one show at 12:30 PM and another at 2:00 PM. With the crowd cheering and the silent auction in full swing, it's the perfect time to explore what our vendors have to offer, from unique fashion pieces to custom artwork. Performances between runway walks will keep the atmosphere lively, with music filling the air and encouraging everyone to soak in the vibrant energy.
As always, our vendor awards will be announced at 3:30 PM, including honors for the most popular, most creative, and most engaging booths. Stick around for the audience awards for best dressed and the silent auction winners. Saturday is the day to shine—whether you’re strutting down the runway or finding that perfect item from one of our vendors, this will be a day you don’t want to miss!
Vendor Takeover Day 3
It’s Family Day at the Vendor Takeover, and we’re finishing off the weekend with the ultimate LEGO-building competition! Doors open at noon, where you’ll be met with the buzz of families gearing up for some creative building. As always, the $20 balloon pop and flash sales continue, and over 60 vendors will be ready to showcase their products for one last day.
At 12:30 PM, four families will go head-to-head in the Family LEGO Competition, with two rounds to determine the ultimate LEGO champions. The first round will feature all four families battling it out to impress the judges with their builds, but only two will move on to the final round at 2:00 PM. In between, performances will keep the energy high, while you can explore vendor booths, participate in the silent auction, or just relax and enjoy the fun.
The day wraps up at 3:30 PM with the final awards ceremony, including the vendor and audience awards. We’ll also announce the silent auction winners and celebrate the LEGO champions, who not only get to take home their creations but will also be invited back to compete next month. This fun-filled, family-friendly event will leave you feeling inspired and excited for what’s to come!
Very Merry Market
Join us for the SECOND of two holiday shopping events at The Meanwhile Block in Park Union on Sunday December 1st from 10am-4pm!
We will have over 50 food and artisan vendors, knife sharpening, food trucks, music, Photo Booth, coffee and adult drinks to warm you up and more! Kick off the Holiday season with us and get some shopping done early at our 2nd Annual Sip N' Shop event!
FREE parking onsite. FREE to attend. This is an indoor event in the Barrel Building at The Meanwhile Block 108 W Cimarron St.
We can't wait to welcome the season with you!
Kahle Fitness
Welcome to K3 [Kahle Kid Kare] a service offered specifically for Members who have Littles. We believe that community and accessibility are the quickest ways to overall wellness, and we know that finding childcare can be a challenge. Let us take some of the pressure off by allowing us to look after them, so that Members can look after themselves.
Kahle Fitness Strenth & Align
We believe that there are 2 sides to every coin, and a definite yin and yang. So we've crafted the perfect counterpart to our Strength + Resist class, by building Strength + Align- where we take mobility and flexibility to the next level. Don't worry, you don't have to be a gymnast to join, just come with an open mind, and leave with open hips!
Kahle Fitness K3
Welcome to K3 [Kahle Kid Kare] a service offered specifically for Members who have Littles. We believe that community and accessibility are the quickest ways to overall wellness, and we know that finding childcare can be a challenge. Let us take some of the pressure off by allowing us to look after them, so that Members can look after themselves.
Kahle Fitness K3
Welcome to K3 [Kahle Kid Kare] a service offered specifically for Members who have Littles. We believe that community and accessibility are the quickest ways to overall wellness, and we know that finding childcare can be a challenge. Let us take some of the pressure off by allowing us to look after them, so that Members can look after themselves.
Kahle Fitness K3
Welcome to K3 [Kahle Kid Kare] a service offered specifically for Members who have Littles. We believe that community and accessibility are the quickest ways to overall wellness, and we know that finding childcare can be a challenge. Let us take some of the pressure off by allowing us to look after them, so that Members can look after themselves.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Public Market
The Public Market at Park Union is a year round, weekly market support ing a healthier community by providing an opportunity for local farmers, food producers, and artisans to sell their products directly to the consumer in an educational, friendly, and community-oriented environment.
The market is produced by Backyard Markets
Halloween Sew-Along (Day 2)
Join us for cozy crafting, but make it slightly spooky! We will be sewing a patchwork ghost style quilt over the course of two weekends. The first weekend will include cutting, and reviewing the pattern to get you started on early piecing. The second weekend will include putting together the blocks to create our finished tops.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Public Market
The Public Market at Park Union is a year round, weekly market support ing a healthier community by providing an opportunity for local farmers, food producers, and artisans to sell their products directly to the consumer in an educational, friendly, and community-oriented environment.
The market is produced by Backyard Markets
Halloween Sew-Along
Join us for cozy crafting, but make it slightly spooky! We will be sewing a patchwork ghost style quilt over the course of two weekends. The first weekend will include cutting, and reviewing the pattern to get you started on early piecing. The second weekend will include putting together the blocks to create our finished tops.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Fitness
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Cars & Coffee
Join Blackhand Entertainment for Cars & Coffee from 7am-10am in the Fowler Lot.
More information here: https://blackhandentertainment.com/cars-%26-coffee
Kahle Fitness Strength & Fitness
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Rhea Lana's
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be! Rhea Lana's is your one-stop shop for everything you need for your little one—under one roof and at a fraction of retail prices!
Public Market
The Public Market at Park Union is a year round, weekly market support ing a healthier community by providing an opportunity for local farmers, food producers, and artisans to sell their products directly to the consumer in an educational, friendly, and community-oriented environment.
The market is produced by Backyard Markets
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.
Public Market
The Public Market at Park Union is a year round, weekly market support ing a healthier community by providing an opportunity for local farmers, food producers, and artisans to sell their products directly to the consumer in an educational, friendly, and community-oriented environment.
The market is produced by Backyard Markets
Cars & Coffee
Join Blackhand Entertainment for Cars & Coffee from 7am-10am in the Fowler Lot.
More information here: https://blackhandentertainment.com/cars-%26-coffee
UpaDowna Folk'n'Flannel
Wear your best flannels and join us for UpaDowna's annual Folk'n'Flannel Festival & Fundraiser at a new urban location, The Meanwhile Block, in Colorado Springs! This family-friendly event kicks off with a silent disco on Friday, September 20. Enjoy live music from 5 local artists, an amazing race scavenger hunt through America the Beautiful Park, crafts, games, a mini pumpkin patch, vendors, a beer garden, and more. Don't miss this exciting celebration of Fall fun while supporting UpaDowna and their mission of providing access to outdoor adventures for all.
Various ticket options available.
Where: The Meanwhile Block, 425 S. Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
When: Friday, September 20 from 7-10pm & Saturday, September 21 from 4-11pm. See schedule under the Agenda.
Tickets: Tickets available in advance and at the door. Limited quantity available for the Amazing Race and Pie Eating Contest.
Friday Only - $20 - Admission to Friday Silent Disco
Saturday Only - $30 - Admission to Saturday live music
Friday + Sunday Bundle Deal - $45 - Admission to Friday Silent Disco and Saturday live music. x1 Drink ticket and Folk swag included.
All-Inclusive Pass - $65 - Admission to Friday Silent Disco and Saturday live music. Includes all access to games including unlimited axe throwing, crafts (x3 differents crafts between Fri/Sat), and pumpkin patch. Does not include the Amazing Race Entry or Pie Eating Competition. x1 Drink ticket and Folk swag included.
Youth Friday Only - $10 - Admission to Friday Silent Disco for festival goers <18 years of age.
Youth Saturday Only - $15 - Admission to Saturday live music for festival goers <18 years of age.
Ticket Ad-Ons:
Amazing Race Entry - $5 - Entrance to the Amazing race on Saturday from 4-5pm. Up to 2 participants per team.
Pike Ride Rental for Amazing Race - $10 - Need a bike for the Amazing Race? Take an eBike, brought to you by Pike Ride. Reservation in advance required.
Pie Eating Competitiong - $5 - Entrance to the Pie Eating Competition on Saturday at 7:30pm
Activity Tickets - $3/ticket - Purchase at the event only. Includes entrance to games incuding axe throwing, crafts, and pumpkin patch.
Volunteers Needed! Volunteer with us to receive 50% off an All Inclusive Pass: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA8AA22ABF9C70-50507689-2025
Thank you to our Title Sponsor: Arc'Teryx Castle Rock, our Day 1 Sponsor: Mackenzie Jackson Real Estate, our Day 2 Sponsor: Duluth Trading Company, and our Band Sponsors: MetroNet Fiber and PB&T.
Questions: Contact christina@upadowna.org
Kahle Fitness Strength & Resist
This class is everything you need all in one place. With movement that gives you the very best of barre, strength training, resistance training, and elements of HIIT, this is a true fusion that will have you ready to tackle anything, and keep you coming back for more.