Pikes Peak Region Events
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Regional event calendar
There’s always something happening in the Pikes Peak region. From festivals and live performances to family-friendly fun, our friends at Peak Radar keep track of it all. Explore what’s coming up on their community events calendar.
Events for June 2026
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Poetry and Pottery
Jul 01 - Jul 29
Wed, Jul 1 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 15 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm
'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Jul 03 - Dec 31
Fri, Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm
Sat, Jul 4 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Jul 5 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Jul 6 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 pm
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Sat, Jul 4 @ 3:00 pm
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Jul 04 - Jul 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 12:00 am
Sun, Jul 5 @ 12:00 am
Mon, Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 12:00 am
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Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Jul 04 - Sep 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 11 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 8 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 9:00 am
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Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Jul 06 - Jul 10
Mon, Jul 6 @ 3:00 pm
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 8:00 am
Jun 30, 2026
Pikes Peak Gals Walk
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrating Women’s History Month, come and learn about a few of the region’s incredible women. From Katharine Lee Bates to Nancy Lewis, southern Colorado women have left their mark. Join Park Guide Jennifer for this lively walk that is HERstory mixed with fun facts. This easy walk is on sidewalk trails and is around a mile in length. The walk begins at the trailhead for the Perkins Central Garden Trail at parking lot 2. Dress for the weather, and sturdy shoes and water are recommended. In the event of inclement weather, this program will become an indoor presentation at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 01, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Poetry and Pottery
Presented by Poetry Heals at Soda Springs Park Manitou Springs, CO
We provide all the materials, just bring your imagination and sense of fun. Pottery teachers will show you how to use a potting wheel. You can come back the next week to pick up your pot to glaze it and take it home! Hand building is available, too. Write poems with the support of writing mentors using our prompts and other materials to got started. Write group poems with the direction of the mentors. Contribute to a community poem that will be published at the end of July. All ages and abilities are most welcome to join in. There will soup available if you are hungry. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 03, 2026
Music in the Yard: The El Paso County Outlaw Band
Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Chill in the Schoolyard with us every Friday in June and July! Summer vibes abound with live music and Bristolicious beer as the day cools off and the week winds down. Come on over! BYO chairs, but no outside food or drinks Supervised kids and dogs are always welcome! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 03, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is excited to launch a new exhibit, “The Wall — A Montage of First Amendment Rights.” See this incredible and controversial collection showing hundreds of historical buttons, posters, images and ephemera representing our country’s right to Constitutional protections and expression under the First Amendment. The exhibit also will include Rhonda S. Van Pelt's photos of Manitou Springs protests. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026
Family Fourth
Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Colorado Springs, CO
Traditionally families gathered with their communities to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, games, music, and speeches. Rock Ledge Ranch continues this tradition with an event that has something for everyone. Join the kids’ patriotic parade, tour the historic homes, play festival games, and witness historic speeches and live music. Apple pie, lemonade, and food truck fare will be available for purchase around the Ranch. Refresh yourselves with old-fashioned soda and popcorn from the Pop Shed and grab a souvenir from the General Store. There’s something fun for the whole family all day long! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026
Banning Lewis Ranch July 4 Celebration!
Presented by Banning Lewis Ranch at Vista Park Pavilion Colorado Springs, CO
July 4 is a fabulous tradition in Banning Lewis Ranch - now featuring TWO live bands, 30 food trucks and fireworks at dusk! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026
Cripple Creek 4th of July
Presented by City of Cripple Creek at Cripple Creek Cripple Creek, CO
The day begins with a parade at 11:00 am, then enjoy a grid of food vendors and live music, courtesy of the American Legion Post 171, that will keep the energy high all day. As the sun sets, settle in for the Cripple Creek fireworks extravaganza. It’s a year to celebrate—Colorado’s 150th anniversary and the nation’s 250th birthday. Bring the whole family for a day of community, color, and patriotic pride. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026
Independence Day Celebration
Presented by The National Museum of WWII Aviation at The National Museum of WWII Aviation Colorado Springs, CO
The National Museum of WWII Aviation is full throttle for our 4th of July celebration! Vintage autos will be parked among our aircraft out on the museum's ramp, rides are available in the museum's vintage military vehicles, drawings for prizes will be held, children's activities are based on STEM learning, and live entertainment round out the day. Inside in cool comfort you can explore the museum's artifacts, exhibits, and videos that tell the story of when the nation went to war to preserve our way of life. It's an Independence Day Celebration you will remember. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Presented by Green Box at Gazebo Lake Park Green Mountain Falls, CO
Join us for the 18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, a spectacular celebration coinciding with two historic milestones: America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary! This year's festival promises an unforgettable fusion of arts and culture as we honor both our nation's semiquincentennial and Colorado's sesquicentennial. Experience 16 days of innovative performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings that reflect on our shared past while imagining our collective future. Join us in the stunning landscape of Colorado's mountains where Green Mountain Falls will come alive with artists, performers, and audiences from across the region and beyond, creating meaningful connections through the transformative power of the arts. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 04, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Presented by Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation at Gateway Depot & Plaza Canon City, CO
Now in its second year, this growing market has quickly become a beloved local tradition, offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and a welcoming gathering space for residents and visitors alike. The market is a program of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, produced in collaboration with the Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) and its AgStart program, working together to support local agriculture and small business development. As a “rooted in community” initiative, the market is dedicated to strengthening connections between growers and consumers while fostering a lively and inclusive atmosphere. The Royal Gorge Farmers Market is also a proud member of the Colorado Farmers Market Association and Colorado Proud. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation and FEDC AgStart programs, further investing in the region’s economic vitality and agricultural future. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Presented by Mustang Wisdom at The Copper Lodge Florissant, CO
Whispers of the Herd is designed for depth, reflection, and embodied presence. Held in the mountains near Pikes Peak, the retreat brings together small-group work with rescued mustangs, mindfulness-based experiential practices, and time on the land. Participants spend mornings in guided equine sessions exploring presence, boundaries, attention, and relational awareness through ground-based interaction with the herd. Afternoons offer space for integration through movement, sensory immersion, and creative reflection. Experiences may include guided meditation, gentle mat Pilates, a mustang-guided sensory immersion hike, mandala work, artisan studios, and time for rest or journaling. Evenings are intentionally quiet, with optional circles for reflection and integration. Participants stay in private or shared cabins at Copper Lodge, surrounded by mountain land and trails. Meals are catered from local restaurants, and retreat programming includes all equine sessions, movement practices, and creative studio materials. No horse experience is required. Activities are adaptable and participation is always optional. Group size is intentionally limited to support meaningful engagement and depth of experience. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Jul 10, 2026
PPLD Summer Adventure Celebration Concert featuring Steve Weeks
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Palmer Lake Library Palmer Lake, CO
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing its Summer Adventure Celebrations, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, to a series of concert celebrations spread throughout the two-month reading program. This exciting new line up kicks off June 1st at Library 21c and East Library with two concerts at each location. While you are there, don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure and pick up your registration prizes! The concert celebrations kick off opening day of Summer Adventure, Mon., June 1, at East Library and Library 21c. There will be a total of four concerts that day, at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at both locations. The celebrations continue at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Library on Sat., June 13, and at 6 p.m. on Fri., July 10, at Palmer Lake Library. Both concerts mark the mid-point of the program, which encourages families – adults and children alike – to read together to avoid the summer slump of lost reading skills during the break from school. The musical fun wraps up at Fountain Library at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 17, and at 6 p.m. on Wed., July 29 at Manitou Springs Library. The goal is to have more families celebrating together during the summer! Join us and Unearth a Story™! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
