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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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Fri, Oct 9 @ 4:30 pm
Fri, Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
Booo with the Bugs
Oct 09 - Oct 30
Fri, Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Oct 15 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Oct 15 @ 10:30 am
Oct 09, 2026
Colorado College Men's Soccer vs. St. Thomas
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 Men’s Soccer! Free admission, 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. 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.
Oct 09, 2026
Nerd Nite COS Horror Edition: Would You Survive A Horror Movie?
Presented by Storyfull Matchmaking at Avenue 19 Colorado Springs, CO
🔪 NERD NITE HORROR EDITION: COULD YOU SURVIVE A HORROR MOVIE? The killer is in the house. Your car won’t start. Your friend just said, “I’ll be right back.” What do you do? For one night, Nerd Nite Colorado Springs is turning into an interactive horror movie survival experiment. We’re teaming up with the hosts of Slasher & The Final Girls for a night of horror, psychology, crime scene investigation, audience participation, and some very questionable life-or-death decisions. Throughout the night, you and your team will be dropped into classic horror movie scenarios and asked to decide what you would do to survive. Run upstairs or out the front door? Investigate the mysterious noise or absolutely not? Split up or stay together? And what does actual science, psychology, and investigative experience say about your odds? Between scenarios, our speakers will dig into the real-world ideas behind horror movie survival, including crime scene investigation, human behavior, psychology, and the ways movies get all of it spectacularly right or wrong. Come with your own Survivor Squad of four or grab an individual ticket and we’ll place you with a team when you arrive. No horror expertise required. Just bring your best instincts, a willingness to argue with your teammates, and perhaps a healthy distrust of basements. This is not a traditional Nerd Nite. Expect audience participation, team challenges, expert commentary, and a night that gets progressively more ridiculous as we find out who actually has what it takes to make it to…
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Booo with the Bugs
Presented by May Natural History Museum at May Natural History Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for our 3rd Annual Booo with the Bugs at the May Museum. Hang out with Herkimer and 7,000 of his friends under purple and orange lights. There will be free face painting! Costumes are encouraged! 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.
Oct 10, 2026
Manitou 5K
Presented by Manitou Springs School District 14 at Fields Park Manitou Springs, CO
Run, Walk, and Party in the Park: 2nd Annual Manitou 5K! Celebrate the natural and artistic beauty of Manitou Springs! Manitou Springs, CO - Get ready for a morning of fun, fitness, and community celebration at the 2nd annual Manitou 5K Run and Walk. This 5K isn’t just a race—it’s a community celebration! Organized by Manitou Springs High School Cross Country team, it brings running to the community! Why It Matters: The Manitou 5K offers a chance to get active, support local schools, and enjoy the best of Manitou Springs. All proceeds will benefit Manitou Springs School District, directly impacting our students. This event also showcases the power of community collaboration, involving local businesses, advisory boards and the city! “We’re excited to bring the community together for a day of fun and fitness,” said Cassandra Bresnahan, Manitou 5K organizer. “This race is about celebrating everything that makes Manitou Springs special—our people, our environment, and our vibrant local culture.” After the Race: Party in the Park! The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Join us at Fields Park for a post-race party featuring: Live announcers and music. Delicious snacks provided by Manitou Springs Elementary School. High school club booth. Games and more! Whether you're a runner, walker, or just here for the festivities, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our schools and connect with the community in a meaningful way. Let’s come together to celebrate Manitou Springs—one step at a time, followed by a party in…
Oct 10, 2026
Nightmare on the Range: Halloween 3D Shoot
Presented by Valor Archery Challenge at Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Fort Carson, CO
👻🏹 ENTER... IF YOU DARE! 🏹👻 The Valor Archery Challenge Haunted Hunt is back—and our 3D targets are getting a Halloween makeover! 🎃🕷️👻 Take on 25+ haunted targets, enjoy spooky novelty shots, compete for prizes, and close out the 2026 Valor Archery Challenge season with our most entertaining event of the year! 📅 October 10, 2026 📍 Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex 💲 $40 Adults | $20 Teens | Kids 12 & Under FREE with a paid adult 🎯 Costumes are encouraged. Great shots are required. 👻 Spots are disappearing fast—register today at ValorArcheryChallenge.com! #HauntedHunt #ValorArcheryChallenge #3DArcheryEvent #ColoradoArchery #HalloweenShoot #Bowhunter 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.
Oct 10, 2026
Fall Fest at the Flying W
Presented by Flying W Ranch at Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate the season at Fall Fest at the Flying W with a crisp, autumn evening on the Ranch. In addition to the Chuckwagon Dinner Show that includes a petting zoo and the new fall show featuring the famous Flying W Wranglers, there will be hundreds of pumpkins adorning the main lawns, a caramel apple station, and a special fall dessert with dinner! Don’t forget to grab your pumpkin as you leave down the star-studded trail at the end of the night! 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.
Oct 10, 2026
Movies Under the Stars – 'The Dark Knight'
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.
Oct 10, 2026
Family Christian Book Fest
Presented by Family Christian Book Fest at Covenant Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Christian Family Book Fest Brings Authors, Books, Workshops and Family Fun to the Community Colorado Springs-area families and book lovers will have an opportunity to connect with Christian authors, discover books for readers of all ages, and enjoy a day of family-friendly activities at the 2026 Christian Family Book Fest on Saturday, October 10. The event is designed to bring families, readers, authors, and the local community together for a day centered on books, faith, learning, and community. Attendees can browse and purchase books across genres, participate in workshops, enjoy food trucks, enter raffles, and take part in activities designed for the whole family. The 2026 Book Fest will feature an impressive lineup of Christian authors representing a variety of genres and audiences. These include Dan Daetz, Hallee Bridgeman, Beth K. Vogt, Katy Lee, and many others. FEATURES: Authors, books, workshops, food trucks, raffles, and family activities Media Contact: Tammy Kennington Christian Family Book Fest Email: [email protected] Phone: (719)323-7669 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.
Oct 10, 2026
Fossil Day Celebration at Garden of the Gods
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us to celebrate National Fossil Day at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. The folks at the Garden of the Gods park and the Western Interior Paleontological Society (WIPS) are partnering with several other local organizations to bring you this FREE family event. There will be several fossils, dinosaur and natural history themed activities for all ages with lots of giveaways. Live animals from Naure's Educators will be onsite! 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.
Oct 11, 2026
Colorado College Women's Volleyball vs. St. Thomas
Presented by Colorado College at Reid Arena Colorado Springs, CO
Get ready for an exciting afternoon 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.
Oct 11, 2026
PopUp Choir
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Choir at The Meanwhile Block Colorado Springs, CO
What is a PopUp Choir? A PopUp Choir is a one-night event where people who love to sing (amateurs, professionals, karaoke masters) get together and sing! Everyone is welcome! (It is not a concert - we sing for the pleasure of singing - a joyful experience and connection are the goal - not perfection.) Every event is unique. The dynamics change depending on the singers, song choice, and facilitator. It simply is something you must experience to truly understand. Everyone is Welcome! Yes, everyone! Come as you are. Even if you don’t want to sing but just want to hang out and have a really cool experience, we would love to have you there. Reserve your sport today and get to know some incredible Springs’ residents. Before the Event! Once you register for the PopUp choir you will receive an email with your practice track and access to your sheet music. For the month of October we will be singing, “Sleep” by Eric Witacre. Evening of the Event On the evening of the event signers will arrive at the Meanwhile Block. Once we have settled in we will warm up, spend some time getting to know each other, and practice in sections (based on voice part.) The evening will conclude with everyone signing together as a choir. Don’t forget to bring your sheet music, a water bottle, and a pencil with you. Where do the proceeds from the event go? The proceeds of event will benefit the Colorado Springs Youth…
Oct 15, 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 explore art, movement, and self-expression. 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.
