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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The SpongeBob Musical
Sep 24 - Sep 26
Thu, Sep 24 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm
The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show
Sep 24 - Oct 17
Thu, Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 5:00 pm
Mon, Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm
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Haunted Manitou Historic Downtown Ghost Tour
Sep 24 - Oct 31
Thu, Sep 24 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Sep 24 @ 9:00 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 9:00 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 9:00 pm
Sun, Sep 27 @ 7:30 pm
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Cripple Creek and Victor Mine Tours
Sep 24 - Oct 31
Thu, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 24 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 25 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am
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Fri, Sep 25 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Sep 25 @ 8:00 pm
10th Annual Autumn & Art Show and Sale
Sep 25 - Oct 04
Fri, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Sep 29 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 30 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am
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Little Ranger World
Sep 25 - Oct 23
Fri, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 9 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Sep 24, 2026
Ute Pass Library Open House
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Ute Pass Library Cascade, CO
Did you know the Ute Pass Library was once a schoolhouse for the children in Cascade? Visit the Library for the Open House for fun, food, and games. Bring a friend and make crafts in the children's area, visit the fire truck in the parking lot, and play a scavenger hunt to win a prize. Come find out why YOU belong at the Library and help us celebrate the joint birthdays of Colorado and the United States! 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 24, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
The SpongeBob Musical
Presented by Discovery Canyon Campus at Discovery Canyon Campus Theatre Colorado Springs, CO
What is that ominous rumbling coming from Mount Humongous?! SpongeBob and his friends must find a way to save Bikini Bottom in this high energy, colorful musical. 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 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 25, 2026
Celebrate Dolly Parton Day With a FREE Book for Kids!
Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited at Wild Birds Unlimited Colorado Springs, CO
We’ve heard that Friday, September 25, is going to be known as Dolly Parton Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by doing something Dolly has championed for years: putting books into the hands of children! Through her incredible Imagination Library, Dolly Parton has helped millions of children discover the joy of reading. We share that same passion for encouraging kids to be curious, learn, explore, and fall in love with books. So, inspired by Dolly, we’re inviting local families to bring your little ones to Wild Birds Unlimited on Friday, September 25, and let them choose a FREE book to take home! Come browse, visit with us, and let your little reader find a story that catches their imagination. Whether it’s about birds, animals, adventure, friendship, or something completely unexpected, we hope they find a new favorite! One free book per child. Let’s celebrate Dolly Parton Day by sharing something that can last a lifetime: the love of a good book! 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 25, 2026
Boogie Nights: 70's Themed Disco Dance Party
Presented by Boogie Nights at Lulu's Downtown Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for another 1970's themed disco dance party at Lulu's Downtown. DJ Skye is back on the decks playing the best of 1970's disco, funk, and soul and sure to keep you moving and grooving. We'll also have all your favorite "interactivities" including a 70's living room selfie station, temporary tattoo station, prepaid postcards, mystery trinket gumball machine, free SWAG, and themed cocktails. Disco attire *highly* encouraged! Tickets are $20 ahead, and $25 day-of. Ages 18+ welcome. 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 25, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
Bristol's Oktoberfest
Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Friday, Sept. 25, 6-10pm (21+) Our 21+ night kicks off with Bavarian dancers, drinking games and contests, and a lively polka DJ to keep you entertained all night long under the lights of our festival tent. Saturday, Sept. 26, 11am-3pm (Family-friendly) On Saturday, bring the whole family for a large-scale, family-fun celebration. Enjoy delicious German food, join contests for prizes, and dance to the tunes of a live polka band. Another incredible Bavarian dance team will take the stage to showcase traditional moves everyone will love. 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 25, 2026 - Oct 04, 2026
10th Annual Autumn & Art Show and Sale
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
The Cripple Creek Art Alliance is celebrating its 10th annual Autumn & Art show and sale. These local artists bring pen and ink, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, photography and jewelry to the show. All artwork is for sale. The Cripple Creek Heritage Center is proud to host this event and it is FREE to the public. There will be an artist reception and celebration on Saturday, September 26th starting at noon. Light refreshments will be served. 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 25, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Little Ranger World
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Meet with Jennifer in the Red Rocks Room for a touch table, nature story, and an activity or craft. This program changes topics every month. 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 26, 2026
America 250/Colorado 150: Seeing History in Place
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at The Mining Exchange Hotel Colorado Springs, CO
Join the CSPM to critically reflect on the meaning of and connections to the commemoration of the America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries. In 2026, how can we make sense of the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and 150 years of Colorado statehood? Join a knowledgeable guide on this 90-minute walking tour, exploring how we have marked time throughout the history of Colorado Springs. Consider different regional anniversaries through the built environment and reflect on your own memories and observations of important events and dates. 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.
