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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 October 2026
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Sun, Oct 18 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm
Sun, Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Oct 18 @ 11:00 am
Jeepers Creepers Haunted History Tour
Oct 18 - Oct 30
Sun, Oct 18 @ 5:45 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 5:45 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 5:45 pm
Sun, Oct 25 @ 5:45 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 5:45 pm
Haunted Manitou Historic Downtown Ghost Tour
Oct 18 - Oct 31
Sun, Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Oct 18 @ 9:00 pm
Thu, Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 9:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
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Pumpkinfest
Oct 18 - Oct 31
Sun, Oct 18 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Oct 24 @ 9:30 am
Sun, Oct 25 @ 9:30 am
Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:30 am
Cripple Creek and Victor Mine Tours
Oct 18 - Oct 31
Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 22 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 23 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
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Oct 18, 2026
BARKS & BOOS FALL FEST
Presented by Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare at Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare Colorado Springs, CO
Get ready for the HOWL-iest event of the year! 5th Annual BARKS & BOOS FALL FEST Sunday, October 18 | 11 AM–3 PM FREE Admission Bring your pup for an afternoon packed with fall fun, including: • Halloween Pup Parade & Costume Contest • Spooky games and enrichment activities • Pumpkin maze & photo opportunities • Bobbing for hot dogs • Dog-friendly vendors, food trucks, coffee, treats, giveaways, and more! Dress up your pup (and yourself!) and join us for a tail-wagging celebration the whole family will love. Well-mannered, leashed dogs are welcome. Costumes encouraged! Save the date—this is one fall event you and your pup won't want to miss! 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.
Oct 18, 2026
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival
Presented by Rocky Mountain Women's Film at Colorado College: Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Colorado Springs, CO
Now in its 39th year, the Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival is the longest-running women's film festival in North America. Each October, filmmakers and audiences gather in Colorado Springs for screenings, post-film conversations, and filmmaker forums that spark dialogue long after the credits roll. Every festival-goer fests differently — some dive in headfirst and catch as many films as the schedule allows, while others prefer to dip in and out and mix in other weekend activities. However you like to fest, there's a pass or ticket option to help you enjoy the Festival at your own pace. In-person festival: October 16–18, 2026 Can't make it in person? A virtual encore runs October 22–25, 2026 - watch anytime, anywhere! 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.
Oct 18, 2026
Legends and Lore of Fairview Cemetery
Presented by Old Colorado City Historical Society at Fairview Cemetery Colorado Springs, CO
Beneath the October sky, Fairview Cemetery splits into two worlds. Step beyond the gates and leave the present behind. For our annual Legends & Lore Cemetery Crawl, the paths of Fairview will be transformed into two very different sides of town. Follow the red lights into the darker streets……the side of town where temptation, trouble, murder and secrets were never far away. Then cross into the white lighted streets of the respectable side of town, where shopkeepers, business owners, families and ordinary citizens built their lives and tried to keep order. DON’T ASSUME THE “BAD SIDE” OF TOWN WAS AS SHADY AS IT SEEMED OR THAT THE “GOOD SIDE” OF TOWN WAS AS INNOCENT AS IT LOOKED! 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.
Oct 18, 2026
'Elephants & Me'
Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre Colorado Springs, CO
Weaving poignant, true-life accounts of elephants with childhood memories of growing up in Africa, Birgitta reveals the power of “story” and how our own stories and of those of the majestic pachyderms might not be so far apart after all. Funny, surprising, and heartwarming. Great for ages 5 and 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.
Oct 18, 2026
Pikes Peak Historical Societies Chautauqua
Presented by Pikes Peak Historical Society at Lake George Charter School Lake George, CO
Soiled Doves: The Working Women of Colorado's Boom Days is the topic of the October Chautauqua, presented by Pikes Peak Historical Society (PPHS). Prostitution in the Old West was widespread. In every mining camp, railroad stop, trading outpost, boom town, or military fort, a lonely man looking for love could find a woman willing to tend to his needs... for a price. The stories of the often-forgotten women who came out to the Wild West inspired Julie Blanda, and avid history enthusiast, to create her Soiled Doves presentation. Blanda enjoys researching various aspects of Leadville's past. The Soiled Doves presentation encompasses a brief mining history of Leadville and Summit and Chaffee Counties, and those who came out West to seek riches, including the women, and many who did not find fortune. Blanda will discuss the varied aspects of prostitution in the mid to late-1800's and into the 1900s, from their day-to-day lives to an in-depth description of differences between a parlor girl and a crib girl, and from their clientele to their housing. There will be numerous fun facts and humorous accounts throughout the presentation. This presentation is not suitable for young children. About the Presenter: Blanda hails from Indiana and her parents still live in her hometown of Mishawaka. She attended Indiana University at Bloomington, graduating in 2002 with a General Studies degree, minoring in History and English. In June 2016 she moved to Leadville from Asheville, North Carolina, where she worked as a civil litigation paralegal. Blanda is…
Oct 18, 2026
Fall Festival at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain State Park at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Colorado Springs, CO
Fall Festival is the ultimate community Trunk or Treat! Join us at Cheyenne Mountain State Park as important local organizations bring out their coolest displays. Participants of all ages are welcome to come and meet the people working in our community. Candy will be given out, decorations will be spooky, and costumes are encouraged. Don't miss out, fall festival only comes once a year! Ages: Everyone is Welcome! Start Time: 2:00 PM Free With Valid Park Pass Duration: 2 Hours Location: Limekiln Parking Area Contact for questions: Cheyenne Mountain State Park: 719-576-2016 Sam Owens: [email protected] 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.
Oct 18, 2026
Remixed & Reimagined Free Concert
Presented by Little London Winds at Pine Creek High School Auditorium Colorado Springs, CO
Selections will include a variety of band literature, including jazz, Americana, and a modern take on folk music. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Pine Creek High School auditorium, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. This is not a ticketed event. Ample parking is available on the east side of the school. This concert is free and open to the public. 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.
Oct 18, 2026
Victory Garden Market: Winter Care (CANCELLED)
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Cottonwood Center for the Arts is proud to announce an upcoming free community event celebrating local gardening, sustainability, and education: Victory Garden Market. This special edition of Victory Garden Market will feature everything from delectable pickled goods and pastries to local spa products and carved natural stones. The free event is open to the public and welcomes gardeners, families, and anyone interested in learning more about sustainable gardening practices. The month of October will feature a presentation by Master Gardener Fredricka Bogardus on best practices for caring for your flower and vegetable garden beds over the winter at 12pm. Visitors are encouraged to explore the expansive collection of artworks and visit with artists in open studios on both floors. 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.
Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Jeepers Creepers Haunted History Tour
Presented by Adventures Out West at Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
This tour was built for the explorers, the investigators, and those that want to know the history of the unexplained. Our tour guides have curated a selection of tales from throughout the years, all the way from Native American lore, the settling of the west and the wild events that took place, up to the unexplained that happened not so long ago. This tour will showcase selected sites from the City of Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City, and a taste of Garden of the Gods, all while your tour guide tells you about the mysterious happenings and stranger-than-fiction stories of this western town. Just the facts here, but we’ll let you decide, what is just a story, and what could be going on underneath? Come out and experience the Haunted History of Manitou 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.
Oct 18, 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.
Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Pumpkinfest
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate fall at Gather Mountain Blooms with pumpkins, flowers, hayrides, local vendors, and beautiful mountain views. It’s the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day with family and friends. Stroll the farm, pick out the perfect pumpkin, explore the maze, enjoy food trucks and drinks, and soak in all the cozy fall vibes. Themed Weekends Oct 3–4: Oktoberfest Oct 10–11: Great Pumpkin Beer Festival Oct 17–18: Great Pumpkin Beer Festival Oct 24–25: Witches & Wine Oct 30–31: Costume Party & Pup-Kin Fest Grab your sweaters, bring your friends, and make it a fall tradition at the farm. 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.
Oct 18, 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.
