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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 July 2026
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Wed, Jul 22 @ 6:00 pm
Colorado Z Fest
Jul 22 - Jul 25
Wed, Jul 22 @ 8:00 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 7:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 6:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 6:00 am
Handball Futures Festival
Jul 22 - Jul 25
Wed, Jul 22 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Jul 23 @ 1:30 pm
Fri, Jul 24 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Jul 25 @ 1:30 pm
Wed, Jul 22 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Jul 23 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm
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'America 250': Group Show
Jul 22 - Jul 31
Wed, Jul 22 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 10:30 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 10:30 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 10:30 am
Sun, Jul 26 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Jul 28 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:30 am
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Curious George: 'The Golden Meatball'
Jul 22 - Aug 02
Wed, Jul 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Jul 25 @ 3:00 pm
Sun, Jul 26 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Jul 26 @ 3:00 pm
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Summer Living History Program
Jul 22 - Aug 15
Wed, Jul 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am
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Story and Crafts with Cynde
Jul 22 - Aug 31
Wed, Jul 22 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Jul 29 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 5 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 12 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 19 @ 3:45 pm
Wed, Aug 26 @ 3:45 pm
Manitou Market & Mineral Spring Tasting Tour
Jul 22 - Aug 31
Wed, Jul 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Jul 24 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Jul 27 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Jul 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am
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Jul 22, 2026
Manitou Springs Library Summer Lawn Concert Series
Presented by PPLD: Manitou Springs Library at Manitou Spring Library Manitou Springs, CO
Concerts will be on Wednesdays in June and July, 6 - 7:30 p.m., and will be held outdoors on the lawn of the Manitou Springs Carnegie Library. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be canceled, with announcements on ppld.org. 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 22, 2026
Switchbacks FC v Miami FC
Presented by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field Colorado Springs, CO
Join Switchbacks. 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 22, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
Colorado Z Fest
Presented by Z Car Club Association at City of Cripple Creek, Bennett Ave Cripple Creek, CO
Presented by LEGA-Z, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and proudly held in collaboration with the Z Car Club Association (ZCCA), Colorado Z Fest is a premier four-day celebration of all things Nissan Z. This annual gathering brings together Z enthusiasts from across the Rocky Mountain Region and beyond to honor the iconic Z car’s past, present, and future. Whether you're a longtime collector, a new fan, or simply passionate about automotive culture, Colorado Z Fest offers an unforgettable experience, including: Scenic mountain drives through Colorado’s breathtaking landscapes. Curated car showcases featuring classic and modern Z models. Community meetups, special events, and networking opportunities. Z-focused education and preservation initiatives. Welcome to Colorado Z Fest — we’re glad you found us! Whether you're a longtime enthusiast or just discovering the Z community, we're excited to have you here. Join us for an epic celebration of Z heritage—and be part of what drives the 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 22, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
Handball Futures Festival
Presented by Handball Futures at Fountain Valley School - Penrose Athletic Center Colorado Springs, CO
Handball Futures brings a multi-day celebration of women's Team Handball to Colorado Springs with the Handball Futures Festival. The event showcases 48 selected female athletes competing across four regional teams — East, North, West, and South — as part of Handball Futures' mission to identify and develop the next generation of Team Handball talent. The festival is rooted in the tradition of the original Olympic Festival, which was founded to introduce new athletes to the sport and connect emerging competitors with the champions who paved the way. This event honors that legacy by bringing Colorado Springs — home of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee — back to the center of American Team Handball. Opening Day (Wednesday, July 22) kicks off with Opening Ceremonies and the start of competitive match play. Round-robin play continues Thursday and Friday, July 23–24, before the festival concludes Saturday, July 25 with the Bronze Medal Match, Championship Medal Match, and Awards Ceremony. The festival is presented with support from the USATH Foundation and connects to Colorado Springs' identity as Olympic City USA. Sanctioned by USA Team Handball Opening Day Schedule – Opening Ceremony — 1pm – Matches — 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm – “Try-It” Clinic for local youth — Begins at 3:45PM between the matches and an Olympian autograph signing. Open to Girls and Boys 10-16 Years Old. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE8ongulyv_DzM15SixEE9TykQxSe_b5kOuBfyKMqJqcUK-Q/viewform?usp=header July 22-24 – Handball Futures Secured Discounted tickets to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum for festival participants, family and friends. Get tickets. “We…
Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Concerts in the Park
Presented by Town of Monument at Limbach Park Monument, CO
Join us in Limbach Park in Downtown Monument, every Wednesday in June and July (excluding July 1st) from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm for a free, family-friendly concert! A different band every week, along with some great food trucks! See you out there. 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 22, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Poetry and Pottery
Presented by Poetry Heals at Soda Springs Park Manitou Springs, CO
We provide all the materials, just bring your imagination and sense of fun. Pottery teachers will show you how to use a potting wheel. You can come back the next week to pick up your pot to glaze it and take it home! Hand building is available, too. Write poems with the support of writing mentors using our prompts and other materials to got started. Write group poems with the direction of the mentors. Contribute to a community poem that will be published at the end of July. All ages and abilities are most welcome to join in. There will soup available if you are hungry. 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 22, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
July Exhibits: Annaliese Allen, Ramon Aguirre, Kevin Johnson & Nate Travis
Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
Auric Gallery is proud to present 4 solo exhibits featuring: Annaliese Allen - Offcuts Ramon Aguirre - Wither Kevin Johnson - Rebirth Nate Travis - Left to Write 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 22, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
'America 250': Group Show
Presented by 45 Degree Gallery at 45 Degree Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
The show is intentionally open to interpretation. Artists were invited to engage with the theme however they choose — historical, patriotic, political, nostalgic, or something more personal. The result is a conversation in many voices about what America means, where we've been, and where we're going. This exhibition is part of America 250, a city-wide initiative through Peak Radar highlighting events across the Pikes Peak region celebrating this national milestone. 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 22, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Curious George: 'The Golden Meatball'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Second Stage Music by John Kavanaugh | Book and Lyrics by Jeremy Desmon George had been waiting all month for All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! But this year, the hungry crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away… something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy Meatballs-o-Matic machine. In despair, George’s friend Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help him, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef’s meatballs in the world-famous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome. Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and his friend in the yellow hat sing and dance up a storm in this adventure-filled musical. Curious George is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com 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 22, 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.
Jul 22, 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.
Jul 22, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
Manitou Market & Mineral Spring Tasting Tour
Presented by Rocky Mountain Food Tours at Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
Stroll through charming Manitou Springs as you sip and savor your way through five culinary tastings and three ancient mineral springs. This relaxed morning experience blends local flavors with the town’s rich history, from artisanal bites to refreshing spring water. Perfect for a laid-back start to your day, this tour offers a glimpse into the artistic culture and unique character that make Manitou a must-visit town at the base of Pikes Peak. You will receive exclusive discounts should a souvenir tempt you along the way! This is a tasting tour and may not offer enough food for a meal replacement. However, our guides (aka “Taste Buds”) will be happy to point you toward a delicious lunch following your experience. What's Included: Five curated tastings featuring local bites and specialty items Guided visit to sample Manitou Springs’ famous natural mineral waters Engaging local history and storytelling from an expert guide Relaxed, small-group walking experience through Manitou Springs Insider recommendations for shopping, dining, and exploring Corporate or Group Event - This tour makes a great corporate or group event! Explore More - Rocky Mountain Food Tours offers more food and drink experiences in downtown Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs! Check out more at www.rockymountainfoodtours.com. 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.
