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 May 2026
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Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Oct 24, 2026
32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races
Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development at Downtown Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
Celebrate 32 years of racing at the Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs! In 1995, the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce launched the nation’s first ever coffin races to honor a beloved local resident, Emma Crawford. What began as a tribute has grown into a signature Manitou Springs tradition—which has inspired other coffin races across the country! The story dates back to 1889, when Emma Crawford arrived in Manitou Springs seeking relief from tuberculosis in the town’s famed mineral springs, fresh mountain air, and sunshine. Defying those who said she was too ill, she summited Red Mountain and tied her red scarf at the peak—later asking to be laid to rest there, forever overlooking the charming mountain community she had come to love. After her passing in 1891, her fiancé, Wilhelm Hildenbrand—a civil engineer with the Pikes Peak Cog Railway—fulfilled her final wish. Joined by 11 townspeople, he carried her coffin up the 7,200-foot slope to a gravesite near the summit. Decades later, in 1929, years of severe winters and heavy spring rains sent Emma’s coffin sliding down the mountainside. When local children discovered the remains, only the casket handles, a nameplate, and a few bones remained—cementing a legend that continues to inspire the annual races today. 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 24, 2026
Pumpkins in the Park
Presented by Historic Old Colorado City at Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Enjoy a fun-filled day with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, balloon animals, face painters, fall crafts, and tie-dye activities. Explore the whimsical Spooky Magic Town, shop seasonal fall fashions, discover special offers, win gifts & prizes, and indulge in delicious harvest cuisine. Celebrate the magic of autumn in one of Colorado Springs' most charming neighborhoods! 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 25, 2026
Howl O Ween
Presented by Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center at Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center Divide, CO
Howl O Ween is our most popular event of the year! You will take a tour and join us as we pass out meat filled pumpkins to all the wolves, fox and coyotes. Come and sit by the bonfire and enjoy refreshments and listen to the wolves! Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation. 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Homeschool Day
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us at the Garden of the Gods for our Homeschool Day event! Hosted at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, this special event is designed with homeschool families in mind. It offers personalized nature walks, hands-on geology and history activities, and live animals! Explore towering red rock formations, discover fascinating wildlife, and connect with other homeschool families in a fun, engaging environment. Advanced Registration Includes: One Geo-Trekker movie ticket. A 60-minute guided nature walk with a Park Naturalist (nature walk topics can be customized to your group’s interest!) Free Event Activities Include (no registration required): Meet live animals with Nature’s Educators. Explore Rock Types and Processes with Hands-on Geology. Learn about the History of the Pike’s Peak Region with Hands-on History. And more! 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Yappy Hour
Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel Colorado Springs, CO
The Mining Exchange Hotel presents Yappy Hour! In honor of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, join us in the Golden Hour Courtyard with Tito's Vodka and Karl's Canine Krew. Featuring Dog Tag Engraving, adorable pups for adoption, Tito's Cocktails and Bites 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Colorado College Bluegrass Ensembles Concert
Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall Colorado Springs, CO
Don't miss this opportunity to see the legendary Colorado College Bluegrass Ensembles. You will leave with a song in your heart and a smile on your face! 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.
