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 June 2026
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Sat, Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 4 @ 6:00 pm
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Jul 04 - Jul 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 12:00 am
Sun, Jul 5 @ 12:00 am
Mon, Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 12:00 am
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Sunnyside Cemetery Tours
Jul 04 - Sep 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Aug 1 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm
Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Jul 04 - Sep 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 11 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 8 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 9:00 am
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Pikes Peak Sunrise Opening
Jul 04 - Sep 26
Sat, Jul 4 @ 4:15 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 4:15 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 4:30 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 4:30 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 4:30 am
Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Jul 06 - Jul 10
Mon, Jul 6 @ 3:00 pm
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 8:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Jul 8 @ 10:00 am
Yoga at Green Box
Jul 08 - Jul 19
Wed, Jul 8 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 11 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jul 12 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Jul 16 @ 9:00 am
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Jul 04, 2026
July 4th at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
The Cripple Creek Heritage Center will have vendors, food trucks, family craft activities, an art show, "spin the wheel" for prizes when you donate $5 or more to the Heritage Center and a 2 CITY WIDE scavenger hunt with some amazing prizes! After you've explored all the activities and museums in town, come back up and watch the best fireworks display in three counties! 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 04, 2026
Cripple Creek Heritage Center VIP 4th of July Event
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
The Cripple Creek Heritage Center is hosting a 4th of July event which includes exclusive access to the Heritage Center starting at 6:00 pm. Charcuterie boards will be available to tantalize your tastebuds and 2 complementary wine or beer beverages will be available for ticket holders. Spend time perusing the "Once Upon a Time in the West" art show and meet and greet with all the artists. Finally, when the sun sets, you will get a front row (indoor) view of the best firework show. 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 04, 2026
4th of July Celebration
Presented by Green Box at Green Box Farm Stand Green Mountain Falls, CO
In celebration of America250! 9 am-8 pm: Water Lantern Design Studio – Studio 2 of Green Box Workshop ($10.00 per lantern kit) Come into our design studio at the Green Box workshop anytime before 8PM to design your own paper lantern and join the hundreds to witness this light-filled expression of calm and serenity. Art supplies provided in Studio 2! 10am: 4th of July Parade – on the street between Sallie Bush Community Center and Gazebo Lake (FREE) In partnership with the Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation, join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary through this old-fashioned Independence Day parade. Over two dozen elements, led by the Southern Ute Veterans Association, will be featured, including horses, classic vehicles, community organizations and musical groups. Bring your own chair and line the street beginning at 9AM. Want to be part of the parade? We welcome all to join in at the end of the parade as part of our Red, White & Blue Brigade. Dress yourself (and your pooches) in your finest red, white and blue garb, grab an American Flag from any of our pick-up locations, and be part of the celebration with us! 11am: Community Performance Hour – Lakeview Terrace Amphitheater (FREE) Free performances from some of our favorite community partners. Don’t miss Ute Pass Elementary School’s Fife & Drum Corps and Choir along with astounding performances from Ormao Dance Company along with some special surprises. NOON: Community Hot Dog Lunch – Green Box Farm Stand (FREE) Free Hot Dogs with all the…
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Presented by Green Box at Gazebo Lake Park Green Mountain Falls, CO
Join us for the 18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, a spectacular celebration coinciding with two historic milestones: America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary! This year's festival promises an unforgettable fusion of arts and culture as we honor both our nation's semiquincentennial and Colorado's sesquicentennial. Experience 16 days of innovative performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings that reflect on our shared past while imagining our collective future. Join us in the stunning landscape of Colorado's mountains where Green Mountain Falls will come alive with artists, performers, and audiences from across the region and beyond, creating meaningful connections through the transformative power of the arts. 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 04, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Sunnyside Cemetery Tours
Presented by Victor Lowell Thomas Museum at Sunnyside Cemetery Cripple Creek, CO
Guided walking tours of the Sunnyside Cemetery near Victor, sponsored by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, will be held June 6 through Sept. 19 - the first Saturdays of each month at 10 am and third Saturdays of each month at 1 pm, weather allowing. Check VictorMuseum.com for schedules and information. Local historians Alicia Petri Harrington and Veldean Myers will be conducting the tours, sharing histories of families who pioneered the gold rush day, telling stories of resilient women, brave men, grave robbers, and unusual characters. Meet just outside the cemetery gate in Pauper’s Field (Teller County Road 87 southwest of Victor). This event highlights the importance of the people who lived through Cripple Creek Victor Gold Rush in the history of the western United States and Colorado during the 250/150 celebration this summer. 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 04, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Presented by Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation at Gateway Depot & Plaza Canon City, CO
Now in its second year, this growing market has quickly become a beloved local tradition, offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and a welcoming gathering space for residents and visitors alike. The market is a program of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, produced in collaboration with the Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) and its AgStart program, working together to support local agriculture and small business development. As a “rooted in community” initiative, the market is dedicated to strengthening connections between growers and consumers while fostering a lively and inclusive atmosphere. The Royal Gorge Farmers Market is also a proud member of the Colorado Farmers Market Association and Colorado Proud. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation and FEDC AgStart programs, further investing in the region’s economic vitality and agricultural 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.
Jul 04, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
Pikes Peak Sunrise Opening
Presented by Pikes Peak - America's Mountain at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Cascade, CO
Advance purchase is required. Each vehicle must have a timed-entry permit and Sunrise admission ticket purchased online before arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the Gateway, and access to the North Slope Recreation Area will not be available during event hours. Prefer to leave the driving to us? Shuttle tickets are available! Shuttles depart from the North Pole parking lot, located 0.3 miles before the Pikes Peak entrance, and travel directly to the summit. The Pikes Peak Gateway will open early for special sunrise events, so please take note of your arrival time when purchasing tickets. Before you go, please prepare for the mountain drive and summit conditions: • Avoid using air conditioning on the way up. • Know how to downshift and use engine braking on the way down. • Drink plenty of water before and during your visit. • Bring warm layers. The summit is usually about 30 degrees colder than in town and can be especially cold before sunrise. The Summit Visitor Center café and gift shop will be open for food and souvenirs. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to welcome the day from the top of America’s Mountain. All access is weather permitting. 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 06, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Presented by Mustang Wisdom at The Copper Lodge Florissant, CO
Whispers of the Herd is designed for depth, reflection, and embodied presence. Held in the mountains near Pikes Peak, the retreat brings together small-group work with rescued mustangs, mindfulness-based experiential practices, and time on the land. Participants spend mornings in guided equine sessions exploring presence, boundaries, attention, and relational awareness through ground-based interaction with the herd. Afternoons offer space for integration through movement, sensory immersion, and creative reflection. Experiences may include guided meditation, gentle mat Pilates, a mustang-guided sensory immersion hike, mandala work, artisan studios, and time for rest or journaling. Evenings are intentionally quiet, with optional circles for reflection and integration. Participants stay in private or shared cabins at Copper Lodge, surrounded by mountain land and trails. Meals are catered from local restaurants, and retreat programming includes all equine sessions, movement practices, and creative studio materials. No horse experience is required. Activities are adaptable and participation is always optional. Group size is intentionally limited to support meaningful engagement and depth of experience. 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 07, 2026
Headphone Yoga
Presented by Green Box at Green Box Farm Stand Green Mountain Falls, CO
DJ Taz Rashid and Adam Brous invite you into an immersive experience that blends yoga, live music, and conscious movement into a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection. The journey begins with a slow-flow somatic vinyasa practice guided by Adam Brous, E-RYT 500 and founder of Hineni Yoga School. Adam’s teaching emphasizes fluidity, presence, and the innate intelligence of the body. Enhancing the experience is the live music of DJ Taz Rashid, whose performances are celebrated around the world for blending electronic music, live instrumentation, and sacred sound into uplifting, high-vibrational journeys. Throughout the class, Taz performs live, weaving together electronic beats, melodic textures, and instruments such as guitar, flute, percussion, and atmospheric soundscapes. Participants will experience the entire practice through SoundOff wireless headphones, creating a deeply immersive sonic environment. Through the headphones, Taz’s live music and Adam’s voice become clear, intimate, and enveloping—allowing participants to fully drop into the rhythm of breath and movement while remaining surrounded by the quiet beauty of the mountain landscape. 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 08, 2026
Sharing the Spirit of America - Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Presented by The Exchange Club of Falcon at Falcon Fire Station 3 Peyton, CO
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed and distributed, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. Then, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence. Led by America 250 Hawai'i, Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence 'together' on July 8, 2026. America spans some 9.500 miles from one extreme to the other (the Caribbean across North America to the western edge of the Pacific). The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.There are 5 parts of the Declaration of Independence and we will have five people reading the Declaration. We will have community leaders, veterans, students, first responders and residents doing the public reading to reflect on the ideals of liberty, representative government, and civic responsibility that have shaped our nation for 250 years, 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 08, 2026
America at 250 - The Declaration of Independence, Then and Now
Presented by PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning at Chapel Hills Mall Colorado Springs, CO
Daryl Kuiper: MA in Mathematics from University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, Suite 847 (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead) 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.
Jul 08, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Yoga at Green Box
Presented by Green Box at Bear Crossing Studio Green Mountain Falls, CO
Join in these open air, all-level practices. Each class will feature dynamic sequences of postures that build strength, flexibility, and balance. Guided by the rhythm of your breath, you will leave feeling grounded, refreshed and connected to the beauty around you. Enjoy the fresh air, natural surroundings, and a chance to move with intention in a peaceful outdoor setting. Three different yoga instructors will provide hour-long morning sessions throughout the Festival. Vanessa Nassif (Wednesdays & Thursdays) For over two decades, Vanessa has been a dedicated full-time educator, supporting individuals, training programs, and corporations through the lens of yoga and anatomy. As the former Co-Director of Education for Bhakti Barn’s teacher training, she spent eight years developing comprehensive 200 and 300-hour certification programs with a multi-disciplinary faculty. Vanessa’s commitment to healing was forged at age 20. While a student at NYU, a life-altering medical crisis shifted her path from theater to wellness. Emerging with deep wisdom and a devotion to service, she now channels that resilience into her work as an advisor and educator. After 23 years in the NYC metro, Vanessa and her husband are grateful for a new chapter in Manitou Springs. Rebecca Burdick (Fridays) A E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, Rebecca is a native of east Tennessee, but currently resides in Colorado Springs where she teaches public yoga classes and teacher training programs with Cambio Yoga, a popular and award winning donation based studio in the heart of the Springs. She also teaches mindfulness and wellness for the global non-profit Center…
