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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Thu, Aug 13 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13 @ 3:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13 @ 3:00 pm
Mah Jongg Strategies
Aug 13
Mah Jongg Strategies
Presented by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning at Chapel Hills Mall
Aug 13
Thu, Aug 13 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Aug 13 @ 5:30 pm
Summer Living History Program
Aug 13 - Aug 15
Thu, Aug 13 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Aug 14 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:00 am
Woodland Park Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show
Aug 13 - Aug 16
Thu, Aug 13 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Aug 14 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Aug 16 @ 9:00 am
2026 Bear Creek Plein Air
Aug 13 - Aug 18
Thu, Aug 13 @ 6:00 am
Fri, Aug 14 @ 6:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 6:00 am
Sun, Aug 16 @ 6:00 am
Mon, Aug 17 @ 6:00 am
Tue, Aug 18 @ 6:00 am
'As You Like It'
Aug 13 - Aug 23
Thu, Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm
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'Dames at Sea'
Aug 13 - Aug 23
Thu, Aug 13 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm
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History of the Garden of the Gods Hike
Aug 13 - Aug 27
Thu, Aug 13 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Aug 27 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Aug 18 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm
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Aug 13, 2026
Launch of the Fall Show at The Flying W Ranch
Presented by Flying W Ranch at Flying W Ranch Colorado Springs, CO
Usher in fall at the Ranch with a fall-inspired menu and the launch of the new, fall western music show by the famous Flying W Wranglers! You won’t want to miss the fall twist on this beloved Western tradition. 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 13, 2026
Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services Open House
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Penrose Library Colorado Springs, CO
Join the Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services staff for a fun-filled afternoon of crafts, prizes, food, and fun. Step inside Penrose Library and get your face painted, take part in friendly competition in the game room, and dig for fossils with the Pebble Pups from the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society. If you're feeling creative, stop by the Teen area to make a button or visit our pop-up makerspace and create a zine to take home with you. While you're here, learn about our Community Resources, take a self-guided tour of the library, and discover a few surprises along the way. Then let the fun take you outside where you can explore Booksy, our new bookmobile! The Mobiles team will have a scavenger hunt, giant yard games, and fun crafts for the whole family. Meet our amazing drivers and learn about all the places we bring our library on wheels. 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 13, 2026
Penrose Library and Bookmobiles Celebrate with Open House
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Penrose Library Colorado Springs, CO
Step inside Penrose Library and get your face painted, take part in friendly competition in the game room, and dig for fossils with the Pebble Pups from the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society. If you're feeling creative, stop by the Teen area to make a button or visit our pop-up makerspace and create a zine to take home with you. While you're here, learn about our Community Resources, take a self-guided tour of the library, and discover a few surprises along the way. Then let the fun take you outside where you can explore Booksy, our new bookmobile! The Mobiles team will have a scavenger hunt, giant yard games, and fun crafts for the whole family. Meet our amazing drivers and learn about all the places we bring our library on wheels. 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 13, 2026
Mah Jongg Strategies
Presented by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning at Chapel Hills Mall Colorado Springs, CO
Do you need better Mah Jongg game play? Come to this class and learn new strategies to play and to win. Sandy Halby: BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska. Sandy plays at Mah Jongg tournaments around the country. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead) PILLAR Member-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *Dates, times, location are subject to change, please check registration link for up-to-date details. About PILLAR PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning is a dynamic hub for curious minds seeking intellectual growth and meaningful community connections. Through an array of engaging programs, thought-provoking lectures, and enriching activities, PILLAR fosters a culture of continuous learning for adults of all ages. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learners by providing opportunities to explore diverse topics, cultivate critical thinking, and connect with others who share a passion for discovery. At PILLAR, learning is not just a pursuit—it's a way of life. 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 13, 2026
'The Incident' Film Screening & Conversation
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and Colorado 150 Film Festival proudly present a special screening of The Incident in the historic Division I Courtroom on Thursday, August 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The historic 1903 El Paso County Courthouse served as the set for this acclaimed World War II Drama. "The Incident" follows a small-town lawyer Harmon Cobb who is reluctantly assigned to defend a German POW accused of murdering the local doctor. As the trial unfolds, Cobb uncovers deeper corruption within the POW camp, testing his ethics and resolve. With strong performances from Walter Matthau and an engaging mystery, critics praise it as a well-acted, historically grounded TV movie worth watching. Experience this powerful story in the very room where key scenes were captured. After the screening, join us for a conversation with extra actors and historians who will explore the film's historical context and behind-the-scenes insights. Free admission, registration required at https://secure.qgiv.com/.../cos150theincidentscreeningco.../. About Colorado 150 Film Festival: Colorado turns 150 this year -- and we're marking it with the biggest cinematic celebration the state has ever seen. 150 films. 150 screenings. Historic venues from the mountains to the plains. Watched together, in person, the way movies are meant to be seen. The CO150 Film Festival is a collection of the best cinema ever made in Colorado, about Colorado, or by Coloradans -- past and present. It's a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. And it's a genuinely good excuse to get off the couch. See the statewide list of screenings at Colorado150film.com This calendar…
Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Summer Living History Program
Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Colorado Springs, CO
Visit us and experience Colorado history in style here at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Learn about Native American trade at the American Indian Area. Make a cornhusk doll at the Homestead Cabin. Discover the hard-working and ingenuous spirit of early pioneer homesteaders and farmers in our 1880s Garden. Perfect your skills at Victorian games and tour the 1870s Rock Ledge House. Listen to the rhythmic ‘clink, clink’ of the blacksmith’s hammer hitting the anvil as you immerse yourself in the life of an 1890s blacksmith. Explore the 1907 Orchard House while you learn about life for Edwardian servants and upper-class citizens of Colorado Springs. 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 13, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Woodland Park Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show
Presented by Woodland Park Rock, Gem, and Jewelry Show at Ute Pass Saddle Club Grounds Woodland Park, CO
Come escape the heat and join the 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.
Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026
2026 Bear Creek Plein Air
Presented by Peak & Palette Events - Plein Air in the Shadow of Pikes Peak - at Bear Creek Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Artist will be painting any time of day within Bear Creek Nature Center property August 8-18. 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 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
'As You Like It'
Presented by Star Bar Players at Onaledge at Smokebrush Farm Manitou Springs, CO
Star Bar Presents: "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare at Onaledge at Smokebrush Farm. Colorado Springs' oldest Theatre Company brings Shakespeare to the historic Onaledge property in Manitou Springs! Come enjoy a beloved classic in the warmth of a Colorado mountain evening. "As You Like It" is the delightful combination of wit and farce that is sure to be enjoyed by all. 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 13, 2026 - Aug 23, 2026
'Dames at Sea'
Presented by Green Glass Productions at The Butte Theater Cripple Creek, CO
The delightfully campy show revels in nostalgia for Hollywood musicals of the '30s. Sweet little Ruby from faraway Hometown, U.S.A. has come to the big city make her mark on Broadway. Who should she chance to meet but another boy from Hometown, U.S.A.: Dick, a sailor, who also has ambitions as a songwriter. Ruby begins in the chorus, and by the end of the day, in true Hollywood fashion, Dick saves her doomed Broadway show with a smash tune and Ruby becomes a star on the deck of a battleship, which just happens to be passing by. RATED PG 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 13, 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.
Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 28, 2026
August Exhibits: Jon Francis, Juan Morales, Dick Patrick and Rosario Weston
Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
Auric Gallery is proud to present 4 solo exhibits featuring the works of Jon Francis, Juan Morales, Dick Patrick and Rosario Weston. Jon Francis "719Alleys and Oddities" Juan Morales "Bajo Construcción (Under Construction)" Dick Patrick "Fragments" Rosario Weston "All Together Now" 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.
