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, Aug 29 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm
Forest Bathing
Aug 29 - Nov 28
Forest Bathing
Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center
Aug 29 - Nov 28
Sat, Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Nov 28 @ 9:00 am
Author Visit: Megan Kate Nelson
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c
Sep 02
Wed, Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 7:30 pm
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Sep 05 - Sep 07
Sat, Sep 5 @ 6:00 am
Sun, Sep 6 @ 6:00 am
Mon, Sep 7 @ 6:00 am
Aug 29, 2026
Kids Market at Olympic City Field Day
Presented by Whealthy Unlimited at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Olympic City Field Day is a fun filled day of activity and excitement. This special event invites kids to try entrepreneurship - showcasing their handmade goods, practicing real-life business skills, and proudly running their own booths. In a welcoming, kid-friendly environment, young makers can connect with customers, gain confidence, and keep the profits they earn. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Bernieman- Pure Distilling Anniversary Festival
Presented by Pure Distilling at Pure Distilling Colorado Springs, CO
Pure Distilling is a local, all natural, veteran owned distillery. All of our adventurous, high quality spirits are made with organic, locally-sourced ingredients and Rocky Mountain Spring water. Portions of all proceeds go to military and working dogs. "Bernieman" is a summertime festival celebrating the one-year anniversary of our tasting room. The event is free for all, and will feature delicious local food options, beverages from local breweries, ski and snowboard tuning from Rocky Mountain Ski + Sport, free tastings of all Pure spirits and the opportunity to win bottles to take home! The event is dog friendly- try one of our signature puptails- and will feature yard games for furry friends and their humans alike. All alcohol is 21+ only, but minors are welcome to take part in the food and games. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Pikes Peak Trolleys
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Imagine the streetcars along Ruxton Avenue and connections with Stratton Park or Patty Jewett Golf Course in Colorado Springs. Haney has miles of stories about trolleys and streetcars and hundreds of images depicting the region’s history of trolleys. During the presentation, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and refreshments. 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.
Aug 29, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
'As You Like It'
Presented by Star Bar Players at Creekside Event Center at Elephant Rock Palmer Lake, CO
Star Bar Presents: "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare at Onaledge at Smokebrush Farm. Colorado Springs' oldest Theatre Company brings Shakespeare to the Creekside Event Center at Elephant Rock in Palmer Lake! Come enjoy a beloved classic in the warmth of a Colorado mountain evening. "As You Like It" is the delightful combination of wit and farce that is sure to be enjoyed by all. 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.
Aug 29, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Forest Bathing
Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center Colorado Springs, CO
This free program is much more than a walk in the woods! It is about connecting with the natural world through sensory experiences. It is about being in nature rather than just moving through it. 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 02, 2026
Author Visit: Megan Kate Nelson
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c Colorado Springs, CO
Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome author and historian Megan Kate Nelson to discuss her new book The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier. After the discussion, Nelson will answer audience questions and sign books. Copies of her book will be sold by Poor Richard's Books & Gifts during the event. This is being offered in junction with All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR), and to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries. About the author: Megan Kate Nelson is a historian, cocktail enthusiast, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and the author of five books. Her newest book, The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier tells two richly detailed and interwoven stories. The first reveals the captivating lives of women and men moving through the American West — Indigenous peoples, Black Americans, Mexican Americans, and Canadian and Asian immigrants—in the nineteenth century. The second tracks the attempts of many Americans to remove these westerners from history, through a frontier myth that lionized individualism and conquest and celebrated white settlers traveling west in search of prosperity. The Westerners is one of LitHub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026! 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 03, 2026
Dot Days Community Festival - Seeds of a Planetary Future
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Seeds of a Planetary Future with Dornith Doherty. 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 04, 2026
Dot Days Community Festival - Speaking of Nature
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at UCCS Downtown Colorado Springs, CO
Dot Days Community Festival - Speaking of Nature with UCCS researchers. 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 05, 2026
Night Under the Stars at the Flying W Ranch
Presented by Flying W Ranch at Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado sky sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. Gather with friends and family to indulge in a Colorado Cowboy BBQ dinner and enjoy the riveting western stage show outside under a sky full of stars. The show will also pay homage to 150/250 our State's and Nation's birthdays. Don’t forget your jacket – when the sun sinks behind the front range, nights can get chilly fast! This night is weather dependent. 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 05, 2026
Soapdish
Presented by A Music Company Inc. at Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Colorado Springs, CO
Ain’t no party like a SOAPDISH party! SOAPDISH delivers an exciting and lively show of ceaseless, high energy dance music by melding the sounds of power-pop and rock music spanning the 80s to today. Voted “Best Local Band” Gold in 2023 and “Best Local Band” Bronze in 2022 by Colorado Springs voters, their interactive performances directly connect their crowds with the band and each other...resulting in a frenzy of fun, vibrant energy, and NONSTOP dancing. Playing together a number of years has allowed SOAPDISH to fiercely refine their formula of putting fun and entertainment first in a performance, making them the #1 party band in Colorado Springs! SOAPDISH’s lineup consists of Keely Stringer (vocals), James Tagawa (guitar/vocals), Eel Anderson (bass/vocals), and Erik Schroeder (drums/vocals). We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 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 05, 2026
Movies Under the Stars - 'Thor: Ragnarok'
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 05, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Presented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation at Memorial Park, Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is an annual hot air balloon festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful balloons taking flight at dawn. This family-friendly event, held in Memorial Park, attracts thousands of visitors each year to witness the vibrant lift-offs, as well as enjoy various activities, including live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive experiences. Pilots from across the country gather to participate in the lift-off, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the balloons ascend into the sky against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to the balloon launches, the festival features balloon glows in the evenings, where the balloons are illuminated by their burners, creating a stunning sight as the sun sets. The event is not only a celebration of hot air ballooning but also a tribute to the community and the spirit of the holiday weekend. With its mix of breathtaking views, local culture, and family fun, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off has become a beloved tradition that draws both locals and tourists alike to the heart of 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.
