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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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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
Sat, Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm
Sat, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 1:30 pm
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 16, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Big Band in the Park
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Rain delays posted on Facebook. 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 17, 2026
Nerd Nite COS
Presented by Storyfull Matchmaking at Ivywild School Auditorium Colorado Springs, CO
🤓 NERD NITE COLORADO SPRINGS: PREDATORS, PARTICLES & PECULIARITIES Three talks. Three wildly different rabbit holes. One very nerdy night. This month, we’re exploring the science of predators, the mysteries of the universe, and the chemistry hiding in plain sight in the colors around us. 🦅 FALCONRY How do you hunt alongside a wild predator you don’t actually control? We’ll hear from an experienced falconer about the history of falconry, the relationship between human and bird, and what a real hunt looks like from beginning to end. 🌌 SPACE & THE UNIVERSE We’re going big. Really big. Expect a trip into space, physics, and some of the strange questions that come up when you start thinking about how the universe actually works. 🎨 THE CHEMISTRY OF COLOR Before you could grab any color you wanted off a store shelf, creating vibrant dyes could involve rare materials, complicated chemistry, foul-smelling concoctions, and an astonishing amount of work. We’ll trace the science of color from ancient pigments and dyes to the synthetic chemistry that transformed what we wear and see today. Nerd Nite is like the Discovery Channel with beer: short, entertaining talks from people who know a lot about something fascinating, with plenty of time to grab a drink, meet other curious humans, and ask questions. You do NOT need to be a scientist, academic, or professional nerd to come. Curiosity is enough. Come alone. Bring a friend. Bring the person who always says, “Wait, but how does that actually work?”…
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.
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.
