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 October 2026
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Wed, Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Oct 07 - Oct 21
Wed, Oct 7 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Oct 14 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Oct 21 @ 3:00 pm
Disaster GamingCon 2026
Oct 08 - Oct 10
Thu, Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Oct 9 @ 8:00 am
Sat, Oct 10 @ 8:00 am
Fri, Oct 9 @ 4:30 pm
Fri, Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm
'Elephants & Me'
Oct 09 - Oct 18
Fri, Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 11:00 am
Sun, Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm
Fri, Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 17 @ 11:00 am
Sun, Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm
Friday Pumpkinfest
Oct 09 - Oct 30
Fri, Oct 9 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Oct 16 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Oct 23 @ 9:30 am
Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:30 am
Booo with the Bugs
Oct 09 - Oct 30
Fri, Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 10 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm
Oct 07, 2026
Arts Month Concert at Icons
Presented by Colorado Springs Conservatory at ICONS Colorado Springs, CO
Take the night off and enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and incredible musical performances by the talented staff of Icons and Conservatory mentors. Space Is Limited & We Expect Tickets to Sell Quickly – Don’t Wait to Get Yours! About Colorado Springs Conservatory: The Colorado Springs Conservatory is the premier multidisciplinary arts education space in the Pikes Peak region, where students are encouraged to find their voice and pursue their creative vision. Through performing arts education, CSC helps shape empathetic, confident young people prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities. CSC offers a vibrant, inclusive environment where students can explore theatre, music, and recording—all under one roof. With a thoughtfully designed, age-based curriculum and expert mentors, students are guided from their earliest experiences through high school graduation, gaining skills that grow with them. 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 07, 2026
Cheesman Park: From Denver's City Cemetery to City Park
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c Colorado Springs, CO
Denver was founded in 1858 after gold was discovered along Cherry Creek, helping fuel the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. Some who came seeking fortune stayed to build the city. Others never left. In this presentation, author Erin Taylor explores the story of City Cemetery, Denver's first burial ground. Learn how the cemetery fell into neglect, was eventually abandoned, and later transformed into a public park, despite many graves remaining beneath the grounds. Through historical records, photographs, and local legends, this presentation traces the development of Riverside Cemetery, uncovers enduring mysteries surrounding Denver's early dead, and examines stories of possible hauntings that continue to intrigue visitors today. Throughout Woman of Light, a 2026 All Pikes Peak Reads selection, author Kali Fajardo-Anstine weaves fiction with reality, often times using actual places and landmarks in Denver. Learn more about what main character Luz "Little Light" Lopez would have seen on one of her frequent walks through Cheesman Park in the 1930s. This program is offered in conjunction with the All Pikes Peak Reads (APPR) program and the CO 150 and US 250 anniversaries. 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 07, 2026
Music at Midday
Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall Colorado Springs, CO
Take a break at midday to enjoy a variety of live performances by Colorado College music students. From classical music to bluegrass to Indonesian gamelan to musical theatre numbers, you just never know what you might hear! 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 07, 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.
Oct 08, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026
Disaster GamingCon 2026
Presented by EM Disaster Gaming at COS City Hub Colorado Springs, CO
Get Ready for Disaster GamingCon 2026. Disaster GamingCon is where emergency management, military & defense, and gaming innovation collide creating a one‑of‑a‑kind experience you won’t find anywhere else. This year’s convention brings together the best in: Disaster Gaming immersive learning through play. Serious Games & advanced exercise design. Modeling & Simulation. Defense Tech, AI, and cutting‑edge tools shaping the future. Plus: Next Generation Leaders Track, Practitioner & Academic Workshops, Industry Innovators Showcase, Live tech demos and panels. And the best part? The entire event will be livestreamed thanks to Matt Green at State of Disaster! Whether you're an EM professional, a defense strategist, a simulation nerd, or a gamer who loves pushing boundaries, this is your con. 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 09, 2026
Colorado College Men's Soccer vs. St. Thomas
Presented by Colorado College at Stewart Field Colorado Springs, CO
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Men’s Soccer! Free admission, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosphere for all ages! Be sure to stop by the CC information tent at the top of the hill to learn more about CC athletics. For more information visit, CCTigers.com. GO TIGERS! 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 09, 2026
Nerd Nite COS Horror Edition: Would You Survive A Horror Movie?
Presented by Storyfull Matchmaking at Avenue 19 Colorado Springs, CO
🔪 NERD NITE HORROR EDITION: COULD YOU SURVIVE A HORROR MOVIE? The killer is in the house. Your car won’t start. Your friend just said, “I’ll be right back.” What do you do? For one night, Nerd Nite Colorado Springs is turning into an interactive horror movie survival experiment. We’re teaming up with the hosts of Slasher & The Final Girls for a night of horror, psychology, crime scene investigation, audience participation, and some very questionable life-or-death decisions. Throughout the night, you and your team will be dropped into classic horror movie scenarios and asked to decide what you would do to survive. Run upstairs or out the front door? Investigate the mysterious noise or absolutely not? Split up or stay together? And what does actual science, psychology, and investigative experience say about your odds? Between scenarios, our speakers will dig into the real-world ideas behind horror movie survival, including crime scene investigation, human behavior, psychology, and the ways movies get all of it spectacularly right or wrong. Come with your own Survivor Squad of four or grab an individual ticket and we’ll place you with a team when you arrive. No horror expertise required. Just bring your best instincts, a willingness to argue with your teammates, and perhaps a healthy distrust of basements. This is not a traditional Nerd Nite. Expect audience participation, team challenges, expert commentary, and a night that gets progressively more ridiculous as we find out who actually has what it takes to make it to…
Oct 09, 2026
Colorado College Music Ensembles Showcase
Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall Colorado Springs, CO
A showcase of some of Colorado College's most beloved music ensembles - Bluegrass, Indonesian Gamelan, Tiger Jazz, and Collegium Musicum. 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 09, 2026 - 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 09, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Little Ranger World
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Meet with Jennifer in the Red Rocks Room for a touch table, nature story, and an activity or craft. This program changes topics every month. 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 09, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Friday Pumpkinfest
Presented by Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm at Venetucci Farm Colorado Springs, CO
Grab your sweaters and make Friday at the farm your new fall 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.
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Booo with the Bugs
Presented by May Natural History Museum at May Natural History Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for our 3rd Annual Booo with the Bugs at the May Museum. Hang out with Herkimer and 7,000 of his friends under purple and orange lights. There will be free face painting! Costumes are encouraged! 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.
