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 August 2026
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2026 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Sep 11 - Sep 27
Fri, Sep 11 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
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Sat, Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Sep 12 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
2026 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Presented by Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs at Multiple Homes in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate more than 70 years of stunning, local homes with the Colorado Springs Parade of Homes. Whether dreaming, designing, or ready to buy, this annual builder showcase is an all-access pass to what’s possible right here in El Paso County. Discover local neighborhoods, stunning new homes, and walk away inspired. This year will feature 33 homes across every budget from El Paso to Teller County. Because good living starts here. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
No Child Left Inside
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain State Park at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Colorado Springs, CO
No Child Left Inside is a movement in the U.S. that encourages children between kindergarten and 12th grade to learn about environmental education and to get them out in nature! To take part Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting a day of events for kids to get back outside. Kids of all ages are encouraged to try some crafts, play games and try new activities. Audience: Everyone is welcome! Fee: Free (with valid park pass) Time duration: 4 Hours Location: Limekiln Parking area Contact for questions: Cheyenne Mountain State Park: (719) 576-2016 Sam Owens: [email protected] 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Boots on The Mesa
Presented by A Music Company Inc. at Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Colorado Springs, CO
Boots on the Mesa is a FREE one day music festival featuring the top Country Music bands from Colorado. • Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts • Ashlee and the Longshot Revival • The Jason Wulf Band This free event is fun for the whole family. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. There will be food trucks and for those 21+ alcohol will be available. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Pawtoberfest
Presented by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at Union Printers Home at Printer's Hill Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Pawtoberfest, a dog-friendly festival featuring craft brews and spirits tasting, pet contests, activities for the whole family, and plenty of tasty food from local food trucks! Pawtoberfest is one of HSPPR's annual signature fundraising events, where all proceeds benefit the homeless and abused animals at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! We’ve made entering the festival even easier, so you and Fido can get straight to the fun! Save the QR code sent to your email after you register, and our friendly staff and volunteers will scan your QR tickets at the entrance. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Pikes Peak Challenge
Presented by Brain Injury Association of Colorado at Fields Park Manitou Springs, CO
The Pikes Peak Challenge has a summit for everyone! Whether you’re racing the sun up to the summit of Pikes Peak, lacing up your boots for the 13-mile round trip Barr Camp Hike, readying your wheels and sneakers for the two-mile Manitou Springs Walk, or participating in the Virtual Challenge, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado offers a fun-filled, inclusive event to inspire every participant, and challenge every ability while raising money to support those living with an injury to the brain in Colorado. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
2026 SoCo Recovery Rally
Presented by Serenity Recovery Connection at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Everyone deserves support. Everyone deserves connection. 2026 SoCo Recovery Rally—a day dedicated to hope, healing, and community for individuals and families across Southern Colorado and the Heart of the Rockies. Family-friendly, games, speakers, music, and vendors. You belong here. Recovery. Community. Connection. Show up. Get connected. Be part of something bigger. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Movies Under the Stars - 'A League of Their Own'
Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Walk for Epilepsy
Presented by Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming at Memorial Park, Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
WALK for epilepsy COLORADO is all about coming together, having fun, and helping ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. In 2025 our walkers helped raise over $200,000 to support critical programs and services in our community! Funds raised from the Walk provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as improved access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 65,000 people affected by epilepsy in Colorado and Wyoming. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Gleneagle Spirit 5k Run, Walk, Kid's Run and Finish Line Festival
Presented by Mark Rudolph (ERA Shields Real Estate) at Antelope Trails Elementary School Colorado Springs, CO
The 2026 Gleneagle Spirit 5k is the Fifth annual 5k event held in the Gleneagle community. The event is organized and presented by two neighborhood Realtors (Blair Dinkins and Mark Rudolph) with volunteer assistance from other resident neighbors. The running portion of the event is professionally chip-timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. The Gleneagle Spirit Fun Run starts and ends at the Antelope Trails Elementary School Parking Lot and winds its way through the hilly Gleneagle neighborhood. The course has various elevation changes, featuring the famed “Heartbreak Hill” on Copperfield Drive, toward the beginning of the run/walk. The route is clearly marked with signage and volunteer personnel at every turn. One Water station will be manned along the route. Emergency support services are provided by the Monument Fire Department and private Security by Jamaru, LLC. Proceeds go to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, go to www,gleneaglespiritrun.com for details. Following the Run/Walk, participants and their families are treated to a special celebration (Finish Line Festival) that brings the participants and the community together: · Food Trucks serving after-race entrees. · Vendor/ Sponsor (Finish Line Festival.) · Music: Celebrity DJ James Brown. · Fire Engine Display by the Monument Fire District. · Leg and ankle massages by the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. · Presentation of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to the top Male and Female Runners in various age classifications. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and…
Sep 12, 2026
2026 Palmer Lake Wine Festival
Presented by Palmer Lake Wine Festival at Palmer Lake Recreation Area Palmer Lake, CO
The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free Palmer Lake Wine Festival souvenir tasting glass and wine tote! VIP tickets give you early access to the festivities, exclusive tastings, private bathrooms, and a private tent. For the seventh year in a row, the Palmer Lake Wine Festival is thrilled to partner with Tri-Lakes Cares. A portion of the event proceeds will go to Tri-Lakes Cares. Tri-Lakes Cares is a community-based, volunteer-supported resource center whose purpose is to improve people’s lives through emergency, self-sufficiency and relief programs. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Open House – Cheyenne Mountain Library
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Cheyenne Mountain Library Colorado Springs, CO
Explore the library with a building-wide scavenger hunt for all ages, crafts, entertainment, and more to celebrate the Library and Colorado's 150th anniversary. Enjoy delicious Asian treats compliments of the Golden Lotus Foundation and coffee, pastries, and muffins from Caffeinated Cow. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Dot Days Community Festival - Feeling Place
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at UCCS - The Heller Center Colorado Springs, CO
The Truth About 250/150 visiting exhibit all day long. Art and writing from the high school competition will be on display around campus. 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.
