A Thanksgiving Weekend in Colorado Springs Without Alcohol

A Thanksgiving weekend in Colorado Springs can include a meal with friends, a scenic outing when conditions allow, an indoor activity, and an alcohol-free evening together. The useful planning rule is to confirm each stop's holiday hours before building the rest of the day around it.

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with the long weekend running through Sunday, November 29. Use the ideas below to make a plan that fits your visitors, budget, and travel schedule. Kava Works' Thanksgiving Day hours are not confirmed here; check directly before including a lounge stop that day.

Thursday: let the main gathering be enough

If you are hosting, give guests a realistic start and finish time. If you are visiting, ask what would help rather than arriving with a second plan that the host has to manage.

An alcohol-free meal does not need elaborate drink pairings. Make the choices clear, include water, and avoid presenting a particular drink as part of the admission price for belonging at the table.

For a separate gathering with friends, use the small-group planning guide to organize one meal and one optional activity. A second event later in the weekend may work better than fitting everyone into Thursday.

Friday: choose a neighborhood and stay flexible

Visitors often try to fit too many parts of the city into one afternoon. Choose the area that makes sense for where you are staying, check individual business hours, and keep time for a meal.

A Downtown outing can finish near Kava Works at 111 E Pikes Peak Ave., if the lounge's holiday-week hours fit. For plans centered on North Academy or the north side, North at 6820 N Academy Blvd. may be the more convenient option.

Do not assume a holiday weekend means a special discount. Use the menu for current pricing and ask the bar team about any offer before ordering.

Saturday: pick one shared activity

A movie, a booked performance, a game, or a confirmed community event gives the group a reason to meet without requiring a long itinerary. Buy tickets only after the people attending have agreed on the time and cost.

If you want to visit Kava Works for an event, check the live calendar and the latest announcement for your exact date. Karaoke, pool, trivia, and creative activities have all appeared in the lounges' programs. Choose from the confirmed holiday-week listings when making your invitation.

For broader options, the alcohol-free activities guide can help you choose a type of outing. Confirm individual venue details before leaving.

Sunday: leave room for travel

If someone is driving home, keep the final meetup short and close to their route. A late brunch, a brief visit, or a takeaway meal may suit the group better than another evening event.

Check COtrip for state-road conditions and leave a travel buffer based on the current weather and your route.

If weather makes an outdoor plan inconvenient, move the conversation indoors or reschedule. An alcohol-free weekend does not need to be a full weekend of scheduled activities.

Bring visiting friends to the right lounge

Before sending a Kava Works invitation, confirm these details with the chosen location:

• Opening and closing hours on the exact holiday-week date
• Any event taking place during your visit
• Whether your group can reasonably sit together
• Food availability and outside-food policies
• Entry rules and any accessibility needs

North can be reached at (719) 698-9037; Downtown at (719) 394-4907. The locations page identifies the open lounges and provides directions. Do not plan a visit to COS East based only on a coming-soon announcement.

Keep the first drink low-pressure

Friends visiting a kava bar for the first time may have questions. Let staff explain the ingredients and available options, and give guests room to decline kava or other active botanicals.

Kava ordering is 18+ with valid ID. Do not mix kava with alcohol or sedating substances, and do not drive if impaired. An alcohol-free outing should never become a reason to experiment with an unfamiliar product before a long drive.

The first-visit guide can provide menu context, but individual health questions belong with a clinician.

Is Kava Works open on Thanksgiving Day?

Holiday hours are not confirmed in this guide. Call the lounge or check a current dated announcement before traveling there. Regular opening patterns and past holiday posts are not confirmation for November 26, 2026.

Can we use this plan with children?

Some activities may suit families, but a kava lounge's entry rules need direct confirmation. Do not treat "alcohol-free" as an all-ages label. Choose a venue and activity that welcome every person you plan to invite.