Upcoming Cooking Classes and Culinary Events in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs residents face a packed calendar of cooking classes and community fundraising events, according to local event schedules.
Cooking Classes at The French Kitchen and Chefs’ Kitchen
The French Kitchen, located at 4771 N. Academy Blvd., hosts a diverse slate of culinary lessons throughout October. According to its schedule, classes include Pizza at Home and Worldwide Curry, followed by sessions covering croissants, Louisiana cuisine, and Greek dishes. Prices and registration details are available through the venue by calling 719-528-6295 or visiting tfkcc.com. Meanwhile, the source states that general cooking experiences across Colorado Springs typically range from $59 to over $100 per person depending on group size, seasonality, and menu complexity.
Chefs’ Kitchen, located at 1753 S. Eighth St., caters to younger culinary enthusiasts with specialized youth events listed on chefskitchencos.com/events. Offerings include the No Tricks, Just Treats! Boo-tiful Cupcakes class for ages 4-12 on October 17 and 24 for $39, alongside a Ghoulishly Gooey Lava Cakes & Caramel workshop for ages 7-14 on the same dates priced at $69.
Charity Luncheons and Wine Tastings
Community events begin immediately with the Fostering Hope Luncheon on Thursday, running from noon to 1 p.m. at the DoubleTree hotel at 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., to benefit the Fostering Hope Foundation. On October 14, The Margarita at Pine Creek at 7350 Pine Creek Road hosts an Oregon Trail Wine Tasting Dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $90, with reservations managed at 719-598-8667.
Peak Vista Community Health Centers hosts its Breakfast of Champions on October 15 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Broadmoor Hall at 1 Lake Ave. Later that day, culinary programming continues at The French Kitchen with Louisiana and Greek classes, leading into weekend events like Paella on the Patio at Tapateria, located at 2607 W. Colorado Ave., which offers seatings at noon, 2:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. on October 18 for $49 per person.
NAMI Colorado Springs Holds Community Breakfast
NAMI Colorado Springs holds its 2026 Community Breakfast on October 22 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree hotel, accepting donations for its programs. The French Kitchen rounds out the month’s early schedule with classes on Mediterranean cooking, Spanish flavors, and Dubai truffles.
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