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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Southeast Farmers Market
Aug 16 - Oct 11
Sun, Aug 16 @ 11:00 am
Wed, Aug 19 @ 11:00 am
Sun, Aug 23 @ 11:00 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 11:00 am
Sun, Aug 30 @ 11:00 am
Wed, Sep 2 @ 11:00 am
Sun, Sep 6 @ 11:00 am
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Mon, Aug 17 @ 10:00 am
Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series
Aug 18 - Sep 29
Tue, Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 1 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 8 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Sep 29 @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday Morning Walks in the Garden of the Gods (CANCELLED)
Aug 19 - Sep 02
Wed, Aug 19 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Sep 2 @ 9:30 am
Wednesday Morning Guided Walks in the Garden of the Gods
Aug 19 - Sep 02
Wed, Aug 19 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Aug 26 @ 9:30 am
Wed, Sep 2 @ 9:30 am
Big Band in the Park
Aug 19 - Sep 23
Wed, Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Aug 19 - Oct 21
Wed, Aug 19 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Aug 26 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 2 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 16 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm
Wed, Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm
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Thu, Aug 20 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Aug 20 @ 10:30 am
Aug 16, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Southeast Farmers Market
Presented by Southeast Food Coalition at Southeast Food Coalition Colorado Springs, CO
As a market with a purpose, the Southeast Farmers Market focuses on strengthening the local economy while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement. Visitors can shop fresh produce, locally made products, handcrafted goods, and specialty foods while enjoying food trucks, family-friendly activities, educational opportunities, and community resources. 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 17, 2026
Clever Corvids: The Secret Lives of Crows and Their Cousins
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Are you smarter than a crow? Is your memory better than a blue jay? Come find out in this family-friendly program exploring the fascinating corvids of Colorado. Participants will have the chance to learn about the many corvids that live in the Garden and compete against them in problem solving competitions. This indoor program meets in the Red Rock Room on the second floor. Please note there are no live animals in this program. 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 18, 2026 - Aug 25, 2026
Food Truck Tuesdays
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Line Up A Food Trucks: Cowgirl Kettle Corn & Lemonade, Crepes-N-Go, Down South Louisiana Cooking, Gossip Point COS, Heng Heng Thai Co, High Grade Foods, Lumpia House, The Meltdown, Miggy’s Meltdown, Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go, Sapo Guapo Tacos, Sosa’s Pupuseria Line Up B Starts Rotating on June 9th: Bowl in the City, Chef Bob’s Lobster Trap, Ciao Down, Courthouse Co Handcrafted Food + Drink (Starting June 23), Creole Roots, Josh & John’s Homemade Ice Cream, Mateo’s, Miami Sandwich Machine, Ricky’s Island Cafe, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (Attending on June 9), The Grilled Cheese Food Truck 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 18, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026
Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Weekly music 6-8 pm with blues, jazz and rock cover bands rotating each week. Grab a picnic from your favorite local OCC restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket. Brought to you by Dizzy Charlie’s and Pikes Peak Blues Community, Inc. June 2 Heavy Devils June 9 Stevie P and the Hard Road June 16 Treo June 23 Hurricane Dave and the Stormchasers June 30 Ute Pass Playboys July 7 Johnny Long July 14 High Drive Bluegrass July 21 StoneFish July 28 The Truth Project Band August 4 Dina Baker and the King Stan Band August 11 el paso county outlaw band August 18 Hoodoo Honey August 25 Randy Stephens & the Groovemakers Sept 1 Deep End Sept 8 Grapefuit Moon Sept 15 UTurn Brass Sept 22 PPJASS Sept 29 Runners Band 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 19, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Story and Crafts with Cynde
Presented by Reading at the Rock Library at Reading at the Rock Library Colorado Springs, CO
Story and Crafts with Cynde engages children through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement, provides literacy and language development opportunities, and helps foster socialization skills. “Miss Cynde” worked for many years in a public library setting, focusing on programming and services for children, teens, and families, and is excited to share her love of stories and reading. It is appropriate for children ages 4-7, along with their caregiver. Story and Crafts with Cynde is a free program held at Reading at the Rock Library, a community-run library run by COS Reads, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On Wednesday afternoons at 3:45 pm, during the summer. All materials are included, so come on by for some literacy and crafty 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 19, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Wednesday Morning Walks in the Garden of the Gods (CANCELLED)
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. 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 19, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Wednesday Morning Guided Walks in 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
Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Weather dependent. Additional parking is available across the street in Parking Lot #1. Please give yourself time to park and walk to the Visitor and Nature Center. 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 19, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
Big Band in the Park
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Rain delays posted on Facebook. 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 19, 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.
Aug 20, 2026
Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? This year, Colorado is turning 150, and America is turning 250! The Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series is for children (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup. Learn and celebrate the whole year through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring history! This month we'll dive into the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines for Social & Emotional Development and explore emotional expression. 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 20, 2026
French for Kids
Presented by PPLD: Library 21c at PPLD: Library 21c Colorado Springs, CO
Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling. 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 20, 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.
