Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Colorado Springs. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Theater & film
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College · Colorado Springs, CO
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
You can catch this family stage show running matinees at the Fine Arts Center theatre in late July.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College · Colorado Springs, CO
Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
You can see the Cole Porter musical Kiss Me, Kate on the Fine Arts Center mainstage.
Tastings
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs, CO
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
You can sample bites and drinks with live music at this adults-only evening at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Community & civic
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
You can celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday with live music and activities at the Pioneers Museum.
Music & concerts
Pikes Peak Center · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Center
You can hear the rockabilly trio The Stray Cats bring their twang back to the stage.
Food festivals
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church · Colorado Springs, CO
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church
You can feast on Greek food and pastries with music and dancing at the annual three-day Greek Festival.
Food festivals
5 to 9:30 p.m.
Country Club of Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain Resort · Colorado Springs, CO
Country Club of Colorado, Cheyenne Mountain Resort
You can enjoy Latin-inspired music, cuisine and a poolside evening at this lakeside celebration.
Music & concerts
Ford Amphitheater · Colorado Springs, CO
Ford Amphitheater
You can hear the Philharmonic perform Danny Elfman's scores from Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman and Edward Scissorhands.
Community & civic
Memorial Park · Colorado Springs, CO
Memorial Park
You can watch more than 70 hot air balloons rise over Memorial Park at this free family festival each Labor Day weekend.
Classes & arts
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Park, Manitou Springs · Colorado Springs, CO
Memorial Park, Manitou Springs
You can browse handmade art and craft from regional makers at this Labor Day weekend festival in Manitou.
Community & civic
Mass liftoff 7 to 9 a.m.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dozens of hot air balloons fill the sky over Memorial Park on Labor Day weekend. Get there by 6:30 am to watch them inflate; the mass liftoff runs 7 to 9 am all three mornings.
Dance & fitness
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs
You can learn and dance contra to live music with a beginner lesson up front for ten dollars.
Music & concerts
Pikes Peak Center · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Center
You can hear Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade with a free 30-minute pre-concert talk one hour before the music.
Music & concerts
5 to 7 p.m.
First & Main Town Center · Colorado Springs, CO
First & Main Town Center
You can catch a free Friday-evening concert series in the plaza at First & Main all summer.
Music & concerts
6 to 9 p.m.
Goat Patch Brewing · Colorado Springs, CO
Goat Patch Brewing
You can fill the beer garden on summer Sundays with live local music and cold craft beer.
Dance & fitness
Garden of the Gods · Colorado Springs, CO
Garden of the Gods
You can roll out a mat for Friday morning yoga among the red rocks at Garden of the Gods.
Music & concerts
4 to 7 p.m.
Gold Hill Mesa Community Center · Colorado Springs, CO
Gold Hill Mesa Community Center
You can spread a blanket for a free Saturday concert at the Gold Hill Mesa community lawn.
Music & concerts
6 to 9 p.m.
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort · Colorado Springs, CO
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
You can hear free local live music with food trucks and Colorado drinks every Friday and Saturday night at the Buffalo Lodge.
Music & concerts
6 to 8 p.m.
Bristol Brewing Company · Colorado Springs, CO
Bristol Brewing Company
You can catch free live bands in the yard at Bristol Brewing on Friday evenings all summer.
Lifelong learning
Pikes Peak Library District (virtual) · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Library District (virtual)
You can tune in free to live author talks hosted by the library throughout the summer.
Classes & arts
Evening
W. Colorado Avenue, Old Colorado City · Colorado Springs, CO
W. Colorado Avenue, Old Colorado City
You can browse the local galleries and studios along Colorado Avenue in historic Old Colorado City on the first Friday of each month.
Music & concerts
5 to 7 p.m.
Colorado Springs, CO
This free summer concert series runs Fridays in June and July from 5 to 7 pm in the park at First & Main Town Center. There are local vendors and family stuff alongside the live music.
Classes & arts
Pikes Peak Artist Collective · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Artist Collective
You can take a four-week beginner pottery class learning handbuilding and the wheel starting in July.
Classes & arts
5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Colorado Springs galleries · Colorado Springs, CO
Downtown Colorado Springs galleries
You can wander downtown galleries for new art, live music and special events free on the first Friday of every month.
Lifelong learning
Pikes Peak Library District · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Library District
You can join a monthly library book club reading titles like The Road and All Systems Red.
Dance & fitness
Colorado Springs Senior Center · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Senior Center
You can dance to live bands playing hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s every Thursday afternoon with no cover charge.
Senior programs
Colorado Springs Senior Center · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Senior Center
You can share a hot weekday lunch for a suggested $3.50 donation if you are over 60 at the senior center cafe.
Food festivals
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Venetucci Farm · Colorado Springs, CO
Venetucci Farm
You can enjoy a brunch board with mimosas in the garden, then cut your own bouquet from the flower fields.
Markets
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City · Colorado Springs, CO
Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City
You can shop fresh produce and local crafts every Saturday morning in historic Old Colorado City.
Markets
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colorado Springs, CO
The downtown Sunday Market sets up in Acacia Park every other Sunday from June through late October, 9 am to 2 pm. Expect produce, makers, and food stands.
Pickleball & rec
City of Colorado Springs tennis and pickleball courts · Colorado Springs, CO
City of Colorado Springs tennis and pickleball courts
You can play pickleball free on a first-come basis at city courts open to the public year-round.
Markets
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Acacia Park, downtown · Colorado Springs, CO
Acacia Park, downtown
You can browse a downtown Sunday farmers and makers market in Acacia Park all season.
Markets
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd. · Colorado Springs, CO
Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd.
You can shop farm produce alongside local art at this Saturday market at Margarita at Pine Creek.
Music & concerts
Hillside Gardens · Colorado Springs, CO
Hillside Gardens
You can sip wine and beer with live music and food vendors in the gardens every Wednesday evening through summer.
Lifelong learning
2 to 3 p.m.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
You can attend a monthly Saturday lecture series exploring Colorado's history and voices for a five-dollar suggested donation.
Tastings
Uva Wine Bar · Colorado Springs, CO
Uva Wine Bar
You can taste four Colorado wines with charcuterie and a sommelier's stories in this monthly guided tasting.
Markets
1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 · Colorado Springs, CO
1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80916
Music & concerts
5:30 PM
Weidner Field · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
5:30 PM
Weidner Field · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
5:30 PM
Weidner Field · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
5:30 PM
Weidner Field · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
1:30 PM
UCHealth Park · Colorado Springs, CO
UCHealth Park
Music & concerts
1:30 PM
UCHealth Park · Colorado Springs, CO
UCHealth Park
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone 18+ and are a great opportunity to learn about new crafts, have a good conversation, and get to know more about PPLD. No registration required. All Fiber Arts groups are facilitated by PPLD staff.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Are you a fan of historical fiction and fantasy novels? Learn a new skill as we teach you the historic European 4-1 pattern (the most common pattern used in chainmail) to make a fun, slip on chainmail cuff bracelet. All supplies will be provided. Ages 16 – 24. Registration required.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Interested in stitching, knitting, crocheting, and more? Bring your stitching, knitting, crocheting project, or more and socialize with other crafters. Fiber Arts groups are open to everyone 18+ and are a great opportunity to learn about new crafts, have a good conversation, and get to know more about PPLD. No registration required. All Fiber Arts groups are facilitated by PPLD staff.
Classes & arts
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Whether you are just beginning your writing journey or refining your storytelling skills, this workshop explores the essential craft of fiction. We will dive into character development, plot structure, dialogue, point of view, and theme — the foundational elements that bring stories to life. Through practical exercises, examples, and discussion, you will learn how to shape ideas into engaging narratives that connect with readers. Leave with new tools, techniques, and confidence to craft compe...
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Need math help? Come work with our community volunteer tutors. All grade levels welcome. No reservations necessary. Tutors available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs. This month, join us to learn about and enjoy games.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Learn about the basics or estate planning and probate from Colorado Legal Services. Attorneys will not be able to give legal advice.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Join us for a monthly book group that meets the fourth Thursday from 10am to 12pm. This month we will be reading How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal. Book groups are open to everyone, and they are a great opportunity to discover new genres and titles, meet new people, have a good conversation, and get to know more about PPLD. All Book Groups are facilitated by PPLD Staff.
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
Library Explorers gives adults with differing physical and developmental abilities the opportunity to enjoy accessible Library programs that fit their abilities and individual needs. This month, join us to enjoy Pixar Short Films Collection. Volume 1 (2007). Pixar's unprecedented string of hit animated features was built on the short films in this collection. The shorts are: The Adventures of Andre and Wally B., Luxo, Jr., Red's Dream, Tin Toy, Knick Knack, Geri's Game, For The Birds, Mike's...
Community & civic
ppld · Colorado Springs, CO
ppld
This group is an informal English language conversation group for adults who speak some English. Classes are free and no registration is necessary.
Music & concerts
9 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
9 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
8 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
8 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
8 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
8 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
Music & concerts
7:30 PM
Black Sheep · Colorado Springs, CO
