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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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Cruise Above the Clouds - Woodland Park and Cripple Creek
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Sat, Sep 12 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Sep 13 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Sep 13 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Sep 13 @ 2:00 pm
Military Appreciation Week
Sep 14 - Sep 20
Mon, Sep 14 @ 9:00 am
Tue, Sep 15 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Sep 16 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Sep 18 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Sep 20 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm
Fri, Sep 18 @ 7:30 pm
Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Cruise Above the Clouds - Woodland Park and Cripple Creek
Presented by Cruise Above the Clouds at Downtown Woodland Park Woodland Park, CO
Cruise Above the Clouds 2026 is here! Woodland Park: September 12. Cripple Creek: September 13. Registration proceeds benefit Teller County charities. Giving Back, it’s What Drives Us! Since it’s inception the Cruise Above the Clouds has been all about giving back to the communities we live in. Through the continued generosity of our supporters, sponsors, participants, and club members we have given back over $320,000.00. This year alone we presented checks totaling $26,000.00. Some of those amazing organizations included: Adoptable Animal Rescue Force Aspen Mine Center American Legion Community Cupboard Community Partnership Center Cripple Creek High School Industrial Arts Scholarship Daybreak Adult Respite Day Program Focus on the Forest Help the Needy Kiwanis Mountain Top Cycling Little Chapel Food Pantry Prospect Home Care & Hospice Rotary Symphony Above the Clouds Teller County Search & Rescue Teller County Regional Animal Shelter Teller Senior Coalition Woodland Park Senior Center Woodland Park High School Industrial Arts Scholarship, and others. 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 - Sep 19, 2026
Dahlia Days
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
By September, the dahlia field is absolutely bursting with bold, joyful color, and we love opening it up for you to experience it with us. If you’ve been wanting a reason to gather your friends, sip something good, and wander through flowers before the season shifts, this is it. Dahlia Days always feels like summer’s grand finale — vibrant, relaxed, and full of beauty in every direction. Admission $10 General Admission Each guest entering the farm for Dahlia Days will pay a flat $10 admission fee to enjoy our farm space. Children under 6 are free. While you’re here, linger a little longer — visit our farm shop, relax at the picnic tables, and soak in the magic of peak flower season. Enjoy: • Floral-inspired cocktails • Coffee from Good Gracious Coffee • Brunch from 4th Avenue Crepes • A mini makers market featuring local artisans Your Dahlias Experience Cup of Flowers — $30 Perfect for your kitchen table or a heartfelt gift. Stroll through the dahlia field and fill your biodegradable cup with 5 dahlias plus 10 additional seasonal blooms from the fields. We provide the cup, fresh water, and snips — you bring the joy. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, a casual flower lover, or simply looking for a relaxing morning outdoors, Dahlia Days is one of the most vibrant flower experiences in Colorado Springs. NOTE: Dahlia Days on September 5 has been postponed to only September 12 & 19 this year. Our dahlia patch is delayed in…
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 13, 2026
TEDxManitouSprings ECHOES
Presented by TEDxManitouSprings at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park Manitou Springs, CO
This extremely intimate event will feature a local poet, local performer, two TEDx speakers, entrance to the large room in the Cave of the Winds, and a post-event sound bath hosted by Singing Bowls of the Rockies. This event is one-of-a-kind and we're only selling TEN tickets to the community (the rest are invite only), as seating is extremely limited. Please note that entrance to the cave requires walking, stepping on uneven ground, and ducking slightly for a short distance to get into the large room in the caves. Attendance to this event will be BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) or BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat), and bringing cozy items (such as jackets, blankets, hats, and gloves) is highly recommended as the cave temperature remains about 54 degrees F year-round. We will send more details to ticket holders closer to the event so you can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event fully! A portion of the ticket proceeds will go directly to Singing Bowls of the Rockies. Please note: By purchasing tickets all attendees accept the details of the two waivers listed on the event page. 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 14, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Military Appreciation Week
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Military Appreciation Week at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! It’s a week of even bigger thanks to those who have served our great country. This week’s military discount features 50% off the base admission price, which is offered to all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household. March on up to the Zoo with your advance tickets for a weeklong celebration of stars and stripes! 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. The Palmer Lake Historical Society is honored to present John Wesley Anderson who will speak about Anza vs. Cuerno Verde, the 1779 Comanche Campaign. This 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 has a MBA, and is a TEDx speaker, published author and storyteller. 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. John has a love of history, writing and the arts and has published eight…
Sep 18, 2026
Cathartic Fall in the Park | Live Outdoor Headphone Concert in Colorado Springs
Presented by Cathartic Fall at Memorial Park - Criterium Cricket Ground Colorado Springs, CO
Put on a pair of wireless headphones and settle into an immersive experience of music and self-reflection. Through ambient piano, guitar, layered instrumentation, voice, and cinematic soundscapes, the outside world begins to fade into the background. Rather than sitting in rows watching a performance, you’re invited to experience the music in whatever way feels natural to you. Find a place in the grass. Sit, lay down, stretch, journal, dance, or simply close your eyes and listen. There isn’t a right way to experience the evening—only an opportunity to slow down, step away from distraction, and spend a little time fully present. Because every performance is improvised, no two evenings are ever the same. The Experience A live cinematic performance of piano, voice, ambient textures, and layered instrumentation, created entirely in real time An intimate listening experience delivered through wireless headphones The freedom to experience the music however feels right—whether that’s resting, reflecting, journaling, moving, or simply listening A shared evening with others that still feels deeply personal An opportunity to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with the present moment Before You Arrive Please arrive a few minutes early to check in and receive your wireless headphones. Headphones are included with your ticket and are available in limited quantity, so we recommend reserving your spot in advance. What to Bring Bring whatever will help you settle in comfortably for the evening: A blanket, meditation cushion, or low lawn chair Water to stay hydrated A light layer as the evening cools Is…
Sep 18, 2026
Star Party at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Presented by Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us and Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) for an after-hours, lights-out star party in our parking lot! Our CSASTRO Members will be bringing out their personal telescopes and other observing instruments to share views of the night sky with attendees. The Moon will be half full (1st Quarter) and we should also be able to view the planets Jupiter and Venus as well as colorful stars, star clusters, nebula and perhaps a galaxy or two. Free, Family Friendly Event Event is Weather Dependent, check this page or our home page on night of the event for updates More Parking available in Garden of the Gods Park parking lot 1/overflow across from the Visitor & Nature Center until 10pm. Take Foothills Trail to access Visitor & 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.
Sep 19, 2026
Greenways Park: Free Summer Concert
Presented by Classic Homes at Greenways Park Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate summer with the free concert series at Greenways at Sand Creek Park. Concerts presented by Classic Homes. 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.
