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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Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Sep 13 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm
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.
Sep 13, 2026
Pikes Peak Outdoors Hoedown
Presented by Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
This family-friendly event brings together the outdoor community for one of our largest fundraisers of the year, supporting work that strengthens outdoor recreation, stewardship, volunteerism, and regional collaboration across the Pikes Peak region. This year’s Hoedown theme honors the 150/250 celebrations and the rich heritage of Old Colorado City, creating a meaningful backdrop for a day of connection and celebration. Attendees can enjoy: Live band performance Line dancing and square dancing Outdoor recreation awards and celebration Silent auction Live auction Food trucks Beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase Whether you come to dance, bid, celebrate local partners, or simply enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the park, the Hoedown is a chance to connect with community and support the future of outdoor recreation in the 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 13, 2026
Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Kansas State
Presented by Colorado College at Stewart Field Colorado Springs, CO
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Women’s Soccer! Stick around post-game for autographs with the Tigers! Free admission, Division I action, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosphere for all ages! Be sure to stop by the CC information tent at the top of the hill to learn more about CC athletics. Stay connected and catch every Colorado College Women’s Soccer game by subscribing to MW+: https://watch.themw.com/colorado-college/. GO TIGERS! 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 13, 2026
Dot Days Community Festival - Connected Futures
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at UCCS - The Heller Center Colorado Springs, CO
A full day of nature themed activities. 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 17, 2026
Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? This year, Colorado is turning 150, and America is turning 250! The Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series is for children (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup. Learn and celebrate the whole year through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring history! This month we'll dive into the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines for Social & Emotional Development and learn about the past, present, and 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.
Sep 17, 2026
Palmer Lake Historical Society presents John Anderson: "Anza vs. Cuerno Verde, The 1779 Comanche Campaign"
Presented by Palmer Lake Historical Society at Palmer Lake Town Hall Palmer Lake, CO
Palmer Lake Historical Society is Honored to Present John Anderson: “Anza vs. Cuerno Verde, The 1779 Comanche Campaign" This event is part of the America 250 / Colorado 150 celebration in 2026. Commemorating Colorado’s shared history, honoring our unique people, cultures, and communities. Comanche Campaign, is a story about two fearless men, Spanish Governor Juan Bautista de Anza and the Comanche Warchief Cuerno Verde (Green Horn), both determined to protect their people and preserve their cultural way of life. While the legacy of Juan Bautista de Anza is well established in much of the American Southwest, his influence during the 18th Century remains relatively unknown across today’s Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. To punish the Comanche, Governor Anza left Santa Fe with a combined force of 600 mounted soldiers, who were joined enroute by 200 Ute and Jicarilla Apache. They traveled north around Sierra del Almagre (Pikes Peak), down the Ute Pass, and attacked the Comanche base camp on August 31, 1779, near present-day Colorado Springs, Colorado. John Wesley Anderson, MBA, is a published author, storyteller and TEDx speaker. He is retired from a 30-year law enforcement career, including 22 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department and eight years serving as the elected Sheriff for El Paso County, Colorado. After being term-limited as Sheriff John worked for Lockheed Martin for ten years. In 2012, he retired from the corporate world to launch a small consulting business allowing him the freedom to pursue his love of history, writing…
Sep 19, 2026
The Tony Luke Band
Presented by A Music Company Inc. at Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Colorado Springs, CO
Based in Denver. Built for Any Stage. Blues-Driven & Born to Perform, The Tony Luke Band delivers a soul-stirring, passion-driven musical sound stretching from gritty, classic blues, rhythm & blues, funk, rockabilly and jump! Led by guitar slinger Tony Luke, whose larger-than-life stage presence turns any show into a full-blown concert, A Denver, CO based high-energy jump blues & rockabilly trio with kat kool bassist Jodie Woodward & hip drive pockets Kevin Thomas on drums. A rockin’, swingin’, rhythm & blues experience!! This band offers the kind of infectious energy that ignites dance floors and keeps the crowd fired up… all. night. long! 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 19, 2026
Garden of the Gods Annual Powwow
Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Colorado Springs, CO
Bringing together an esteemed head staff, many wonderful dancers, drummers, singers, and participants provides an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. Handmade crafts and delicious food add beauty and nourishment to the day. 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 19, 2026
2026 Pikes Peak Athletics Masters Sprint Spectacular
Presented by Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center at Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center Colorado Springs, CO
Register to compete as an athlete or just show up to watch and cheer on your neighbors! Pikes Peak Athletics Masters is one of the top USMS clubs in the country, and our home meets draw adult athletes from around the country. 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 19, 2026
Switchbacks FC v New Mexico United
Presented by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field Colorado Springs, CO
Switchbacks battle New Mexico United at Weidner Field on Saturday, September 19, with kickoff at 7 pm for Noche Latina presented by Sunbelt. 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 19, 2026
Movies Under the Stars - 'Zootopia'
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.
