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 July 2026
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Story and Crafts with Cynde
Jul 29 - Aug 31
Wed, Jul 29 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 5 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 12 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 19 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 26 @ 3:45 pm
Wednesday Morning Walks in the Garden of the Gods (CANCELLED)
Jul 29 - Sep 02
Wed, Jul 29 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 5 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 12 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 19 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Sep 2 @ 9:30 am
Wednesday Morning Guided Walks in the Garden of the Gods
Jul 29 - Sep 02
Wed, Jul 29 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 5 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 12 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 19 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Sep 2 @ 9:30 am
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Jul 29 - Oct 21
Wed, Jul 29 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Aug 5 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Aug 12 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Aug 19 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Aug 26 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 2 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 3:00 pm
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Thu, Jul 30 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jul 30 @ 7:00 pm
History of the Garden of the Gods Hike
Jul 30 - Aug 27
Thu, Jul 30 @ 9:30 am
Thu, Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm
Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series
Jul 30 - Sep 24
Thu, Jul 30 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 6 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 3 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm
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Tails, Tunes & Tastes
Jul 30 - Sep 24
Thu, Jul 30 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Jul 29, 2026
Poetry and Pottery
Presented by Poetry Heals at Soda Springs Park Manitou Springs, CO
We provide all the materials, just bring your imagination and sense of fun. Pottery teachers will show you how to use a potting wheel. You can come back the next week to pick up your pot to glaze it and take it home! Hand building is available, too. Write poems with the support of writing mentors using our prompts and other materials to got started. Write group poems with the direction of the mentors. Contribute to a community poem that will be published at the end of July. All ages and abilities are most welcome to join in. There will soup available if you are hungry. 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.
Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
Early Bird Hike & Bike
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
All normal park rules will be enforced. For safety and per normal park rules, skateboarding and longboards are not allowed. As always, entrance to the park is free. Free Parking. Parking is available at Parking Lot #1, near the park’s main entrance on 30th Street. Additional and accessible parking available at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center as well as the Trading Post. 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.
Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Story and Crafts with Cynde
Presented by Reading at the Rock Library at Reading at the Rock Library Colorado Springs, CO
Story and Crafts with Cynde engages children through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement, provides literacy and language development opportunities, and helps foster socialization skills. “Miss Cynde” worked for many years in a public library setting, focusing on programming and services for children, teens, and families, and is excited to share her love of stories and reading. It is appropriate for children ages 4-7, along with their caregiver. Story and Crafts with Cynde is a free program held at Reading at the Rock Library, a community-run library run by COS Reads, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On Wednesday afternoons at 3:45 pm, during the summer. All materials are included, so come on by for some literacy and crafty fun. 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.
Jul 29, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Wednesday Morning Walks in the Garden of the Gods (CANCELLED)
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. 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.
Jul 29, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Wednesday Morning Guided Walks in the 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
Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Weather dependent. Additional parking is available across the street in Parking Lot #1. Please give yourself time to park and walk to the Visitor and 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.
Jul 29, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Presented by Colorado Farm and Art Market at The Meanwhile Block Colorado Springs, CO
Local growers, ranchers, and farmers with fresh produce, meats, and more. Artisanal food vendors offering sweet treats, pickled veggies, jams, and baked goods. A wide variety of hand-crafted art, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind items. 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.
Jul 30, 2026
Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concert Series: The Martini Shot
Presented by Banning Lewis Ranch at Vista Park Pavilion Colorado Springs, CO
The Martini Shot is a fan-favorite Southern Colorado band with horns up front, performing original music and lively covers for festivals, concert series, weddings, private events, and national act support across Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and throughout Colorado. 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.
Jul 30, 2026
Quiz for a Cause: Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains Trivia Night!
Presented by Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains at Goat Patch Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Fun for a good cause! Bring a team. Snacks provided | Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase. 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.
Jul 30, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
History of the Garden of the Gods Hike
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us on a trip back through time as you discover the human history of the Garden of the Gods. We will discuss the people and events that have shaped the park into the place we know today. Distance is about 1 mile along paved, easy trails that are stroller friendly. Please note that dogs are not permitted on this program. 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.
Jul 30, 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.
Jul 30, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Tails, Tunes & Tastes
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Colorado Springs, CO
Tails, Tunes & Tastes tickets now include unlimited small plates. Enjoy a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for ages 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood as you explore the Zoo. Tickets include unlimited small plates and two drink tickets. Cash bars also available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.) Visit cmzoo.org/tails for all the details. 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.
Jul 30, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Yoga in the Barn
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
After yoga, you will wander the farm cutting flowers to make a fresh and seasonal bouquet to bring home. Enjoy a beautiful Thursday evening on the farm with yoga and flowers. In partnership with Root Center for Yoga 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.
