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 September 2026
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Thu, Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm
Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series
Sep 03 - Sep 24
Thu, Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 17 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Sep 03 - Oct 17
Thu, Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Sep 6 @ 5:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Sep 10 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm
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Haunted Manitou Historic Downtown Ghost Tour
Sep 03 - Oct 31
Thu, Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Sep 3 @ 9:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 9:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 9:00 pm
Sun, Sep 6 @ 7:30 pm
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Cripple Creek and Victor Mine Tours
Sep 03 - Oct 31
Thu, Sep 3 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 3 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 4 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 5 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Sep 6 @ 10:00 am
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'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Sep 03 - Dec 31
Thu, Sep 3 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Sep 6 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Sep 8 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm
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Fri, Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Sep 4 @ 6:30 pm
'Stronger Together'
Sep 04 - Sep 23
Fri, Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Sep 8 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 9 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 10 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 11 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
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You-Pick Fridays
Sep 04 - Sep 25
Fri, Sep 4 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Sep 11 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Sep 18 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Sep 25 @ 8:00 am
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 03, 2026
Grand Opening + Block Party
Presented by Love Your Space at Love Your Space Colorado Springs, CO
Love Your Space, a new interior design studio, home décor shop and window covering gallery at 18 E. Rio Grande Street, will celebrate its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting followed by a free community block party. The celebration begins at 4:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting at Love Your Space, followed by the Block Party from 5–8 p.m. in the VFW parking lot directly across the street. Free parking in Orly’s and Kae’s back parking lots – first come, first served. The idea behind the event is simple: celebrate the opening of Love Your Space while bringing neighbors, local businesses and the Colorado Springs community together for an easygoing evening of food, music and fun. The block party will feature live music, food trucks, games, and activities, with plenty of room to gather and enjoy the evening. Several neighboring businesses are also participating in and supporting the celebration. Huge thank you to Kae Event Studio & Floral Boutique, The Living Room, Skintelligent, the VFW, One Body Fitness Studio, and Orly’s for their participation! 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 - Sep 24, 2026
Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Grab a picnic from your favorite local downtown restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket. Rotating local bands each week, 6-8 pm. June 4 Chronic Funk Disorder June 11 719 Band June 18 Funkology June 25 Rafiel and the Roomshakers July 2 Soapdish July 9 Deborah Stafford and The Night Stalkers July 16 Dizzy w a Dame July 23 Tasty House July 30 Shakin Like Sammy August 6 Jacob Larson Band August 13 Delta Sonics August 20 Reid Poole & the Night Owls August 27 Collective Groove Sept 3 Blue Delta- Air Force Sept 10 Good For Nothin Band Sept 17 Falconaires Sept 24 Val Chilmer 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 - Oct 17, 2026
The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Presented by Flying W Ranch at Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs, CO
For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been welcoming guests of all ages to Colorado Springs’ only Chuckwagon Dinner Show—a Western tradition unlike anything else in the region. Loosen your belt and fill up your tin plate with a hearty cowboy-style barbecue dinner with all the fixins’ – served the classic chuckwagon way. Then get ready for a lively evening of stirring Western music and humorous tall tales from the Flying W Wranglers, the second-oldest Western band in the world. The show this year features a special 150/250 celebration of our State's and Nation's birthday. Arrive early to explore the Western Grounds, meet our friendly ranch animals, try your hand at roping and other cowboy skills, do some shopping, and see vibrant demonstrations by Osage Nation dancers. It’s a night of food, music, and frontier charm your family will never forget. 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 - Oct 31, 2026
Haunted Manitou Historic Downtown Ghost Tour
Presented by Haunted Manitou at Manitou Springs Memorial Park Manitou Springs, CO
Step beyond the veil and wander the shadowed streets of Manitou Springs on a 75-minute haunted walking tour filled with chilling legends, forgotten history, and restless spirits that refuse to leave the mountains behind. As twilight settles over downtown, your guide will lead you through dimly lit alleyways and streets to view historic buildings, and explore hidden corners where strange encounters have been whispered about for generations. Hear tales of ghostly apparitions, curses, witchcraft, and the lingering energy said to haunt the springs themselves. From eerie Victorian-era stories to spine-tingling paranormal sightings, every stop reveals another layer of Manitou’s haunted past. You may feel a cold breath at your shoulder… hear footsteps where no one walks… or catch a glimpse of something watching from the darkness. Perfect for believers, skeptics, thrill-seekers, and curious wanderers alike, this spirited adventure blends history, mystery, humor, and just the right amount of fear into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadow of the Rockies. Come walk with the spirits… if you dare. 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 - Oct 31, 2026
Cripple Creek and Victor Mine Tours
Presented by Victor Lowell Thomas Museum at Victor Lowell Thomas Museum Victor, CO
Visitors to the historic gold camps of Cripple Creek and Victor now have an opportunity to explore the region’s rich mining legacy through exciting modern mine tours that showcase both historic traditions and today’s large-scale gold mining operations. Set high in the scenic mountains west of Pikes Peak, the Cripple Creek & Victor Mining District remains one of Colorado’s most productive gold regions. Guests can experience firsthand how modern mining technology works while learning about the district’s legendary gold rush history that transformed the area in the late 1890s. 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 - 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.
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 04, 2026
Colorado College Women's Volleyball vs. Calvin University
Presented by Colorado College at Reid Arena Colorado Springs, CO
Get ready for an exciting evening of college volleyball at Reid Arena located inside the El Pomar Sports Center on the campus of Colorado College! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers as they defend their home court! For more information visit, CCTigers.com. 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 04, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
'Stronger Together'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Cottonwood Center for the Arts in partnership with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is thrilled to present a juried exhibition for the month of September: STRONGER TOGETHER. This installation features artworks created in response to an open call to the public celebrating the 20th anniversary of COPPR, underwritten by Herman Tiemens. This project was designed to foster a deeper connection between local creative organizations and local creatives, to benefit our community at large. As inspiration for this call, COPPR and Herman Tiemens selected a diverse spectrum of creative brands from our community as subject matter. We asked artists to create artworks honoring the ethos and unique character of their chosen organization(s), highlighting their vital role in our region’s cultural identity. Entries of all mediums and styles were accepted. This exhibition is sponsored by Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. Photo credit: Juan Morales for Poetry 719 - "Word Salad" Come experience this exhibit and enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries this First Friday from 5-8 pm, and all month during normal business hours. 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 - Sep 25, 2026
You-Pick Fridays
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
Our Friday You-Pick Flowers at our farm in Colorado Springs was created around one simple idea: spending a sunny summer morning exactly how we’d want to—surrounded by flowers and good company. Picture this: sipping coffee, strolling the fields, and cutting a beautiful bouquet to take home. It’s slow, joyful, and just about perfect. Farm Hours: The farm is open from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. With your ticket, you’re welcome to arrive anytime during those hours. General Admission — $5 Each guest entering the farm for you-pick will pay a flat $5 admission fee. Flowers are purchased separately and purchased at the farm. Your admission includes access to: The you-pick flower field Our on-site gift shop Picnic tables and seating Concessions Wander the garden and fill your cup with 20 flower stems. The biodegradable cup is yours to keep, making it easy to transport your flowers home or share them with a friend. We provide the cup, water, and snips for cutting. 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.
