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 August 2026
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Mon, Aug 24 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm
Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Aug 26 - Sep 23
Wed, Aug 26 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 8:00 pm
Sat, Aug 29 @ 10:00 am
Aug 24, 2026
Wings at Work: Pollinators of 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
Join Park Staff for an adventure into the world of the creatures that keep our world blooming! In this presentation you'll discover how bees, butterflies and other winged friends work behind the scenes to help flowers thrive. Get ready to explore pollinator biodiversity, learn the fascinating ways they live, and discover the real heroes of the ecosystem! 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. 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.
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.
Aug 26, 2026
The Green Mountain Falls Summer Music Series
Presented by Building Ute Pass Community at Green Box Arts Farmstand Green Mountain Falls, CO
Building Ute Pass Community (BUPC) is at it again on Wednesday, August 26, with the next installment of our Green Mountain Falls Music Series! This time, we’re thrilled to welcome the fantastic and lively LOOK’EE HERE! Also hailing from Manitou Springs, these guys know exactly how to get you grooving - whether you’re tapping your toes in your seat or dancing the night away. Their unique blend of old-time jazz, blues, and swing is sure to have you moving! So grab a blanket, bring a picnic, and join your neighbors for an evening of free music under the stars. You won’t want to miss this one! Come ready to listen, laugh, and dance! 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.
Aug 26, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band
Presented by Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Bring your chairs. 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.
Aug 27, 2026
Welcome Back Outdoor Movie Night at the Heller Center
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at UCCS - The Heller Center Colorado Springs, CO
Come join us as we welcome back students, faculty, and staff to our Outdoor Movie Night showing of Superman. PG ‧ 1978 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 2h 7m Limited themed snacks will be available. Event is free & open to the public. Please bring chairs & blankets. Heller Center Directions 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.
Aug 27, 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.
Aug 27, 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Rocky Mountain 5k
Presented by YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region at America the Beautiful Park Colorado Springs, CO
The Rocky Mountain 5K will be giving back to families through the YMCA’s life changing programs and supporting CSSC’s Rocky Mountain State Games initiatives to provide sport opportunities for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Kids Market at Olympic City Field Day
Presented by Whealthy Unlimited at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Olympic City Field Day is a fun filled day of activity and excitement. This special event invites kids to try entrepreneurship - showcasing their handmade goods, practicing real-life business skills, and proudly running their own booths. In a welcoming, kid-friendly environment, young makers can connect with customers, gain confidence, and keep the profits they earn. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Puzzle Palooza
Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for an evening of fast-paced puzzling and pints! Competition begins right at 6 pm. Beginner Puzzlers and Advanced Puzzlers categories (300pc/500pc) Team up in pairs and compete. Don’t miss this ultimate puzzle showdown, get your tickets before they sell out! Please be sure to arrive prior to 6pm to ensure enough time to check in and get set up. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
Pikes Peak Trolleys
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Imagine the streetcars along Ruxton Avenue and connections with Stratton Park or Patty Jewett Golf Course in Colorado Springs. Haney has miles of stories about trolleys and streetcars and hundreds of images depicting the region’s history of trolleys. During the presentation, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and refreshments. 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.
Aug 29, 2026
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Presented by Green Box at Sallie Bush Community Building Green Mountain Falls, CO
Performed by a trio of artists—Danny Sherrard as poet-performer, alongside classical vocalist, Rocky Duval, and composer and multi-instrumentalist, Doug Balliett—this performance will invite audiences into an immersive reimagining of an epic that still speaks with urgency to questions of love, mortality, grief, resilience, and human connection. Myth and epic stories often feel locked behind academic or cultural barriers, but this performance seeks to break those down. Spoken word has always been a form rooted in access—it thrives in clubs, classrooms, and community spaces as much as in theaters. Pairing this with classical singing voice and reconstructed Sumerian and Babylonian music situates the performance within traditions that are often considered “elite” or inaccessible, but reframes them in a way that is immediate and embodied. In this way, Gilgamesh models equity and inclusion by blending forms across cultural and historical divides and offering them to a broad audience. 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.
