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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Forest Bathing
May 30 - Nov 28
Forest Bathing
Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center
May 30 - Nov 28
Sat, May 30 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 27 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 9:00 am
Mon, Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jun 1 @ 3:30 pm
Mon, Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jun 1 @ 3:30 pm
Tue, Jun 2 @ 9:00 am
Old Colorado City Summer Concert Series
Jun 02 - Sep 29
Tue, Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jun 16 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jun 23 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jun 30 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jul 7 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
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Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series
Jun 04 - Sep 24
Thu, Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jun 25 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jul 2 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jul 9 @ 6:00 pm
Thu, Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm
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Colorado Senior Games
Jun 05 - Jun 07
Fri, Jun 5 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jun 6 @ 9:00 am
Sun, Jun 7 @ 9:00 am
Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Jun 05 - Jun 07
Fri, Jun 5 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jun 6 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Jun 7 @ 10:00 am
First and Main Summer Concert Series
Jun 05 - Jul 17
Fri, Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jun 12 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jun 26 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jul 3 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jul 10 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm
May 30, 2026
2026 Paddling Film Festival
Presented by UpaDowna at Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Colorado Springs, CO
Event Details: Join UpaDowna & Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates for the Paddling Film Festival on the lawn at Medicine Wheel! Before the screening, enjoy a beverage, hit up the food truck & do some shopping! There will be local vendors, other nonprofits, yard games & prize giveaways. All ages are welcome. All proceeds support UpaDowna, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to outdoor adventure and accessibility & Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, a team that works hard for sustainable trail access, preserving Colorado’s natural landscapes, and fostering a welcoming mountain bike community. Thank you to our event sponsor Colorado Whitewater! 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.
May 30, 2026
Family Adventure Day
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Enjoy live aerialist performances by Elizabeth Fluharty, explore art-making stations like pinwheel and sunflower wand crafting, rock painting inspired by Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard, and a Colorado-themed activity led by Linda Sagastume. Watch wheel-throwing and ceramics demonstrations with Jeremiah Houck and Nitra Olsen, paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature, and enjoy yard games, chalk art, and more—plus concessions available for purchase throughout the day! 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.
May 30, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Forest Bathing
Presented by Starsmore Discovery Center at Starsmore Discovery Center Colorado Springs, CO
This free program is much more than a walk in the woods! It is about connecting with the natural world through sensory experiences. It is about being in nature rather than just moving through it. 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.
Jun 01, 2026
PPLD Summer Adventure Celebration Concert featuring Katherine Dines
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing its Summer Adventure Celebrations, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, to a series of concert celebrations spread throughout the two-month reading program. This exciting new line up kicks off June 1st at Library 21c and East Library with two concerts at each location. While you are there, don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure and pick up your registration prizes! The concert celebrations kick off opening day of Summer Adventure, Mon., June 1, at East Library and Library 21c. There will be a total of four concerts that day, at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at both locations. The celebrations continue at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Library on Sat., June 13, and at 6 p.m. on Fri., July 10, at Palmer Lake Library. Both concerts mark the mid-point of the program, which encourages families – adults and children alike – to read together to avoid the summer slump of lost reading skills during the break from school. The musical fun wraps up at Fountain Library at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 17, and at 6 p.m. on Wed., July 29 at Manitou Springs Library. The goal is to have more families celebrating together during the summer! Join us and Unearth a Story™! 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.
Jun 01, 2026
PPLD Summer Adventure Celebration Concert featuring Jodi Koplin
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: East Library Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing its Summer Adventure Celebrations, presented by Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, to a series of concert celebrations spread throughout the two-month reading program. This exciting new line up kicks off June 1st at Library 21c and East Library with two concerts at each location. While you are there, don’t forget to register for Summer Adventure and pick up your registration prizes! The concert celebrations kick off opening day of Summer Adventure, Mon., June 1, at East Library and Library 21c. There will be a total of four concerts that day, at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at both locations. The celebrations continue at 10:30 a.m. at High Prairie Library on Sat., June 13, and at 6 p.m. on Fri., July 10, at Palmer Lake Library. Both concerts mark the mid-point of the program, which encourages families – adults and children alike – to read together to avoid the summer slump of lost reading skills during the break from school. The musical fun wraps up at Fountain Library at 10:30 a.m. on Fri., July 17, and at 6 p.m. on Wed., July 29 at Manitou Springs Library. The goal is to have more families celebrating together during the summer! Join us and Unearth a Story™! 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.
Jun 02, 2026
Arts Education Symposium: 'United by Creativity'
Presented by Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region at Penrose House Colorado Springs, CO
Arts educators, if you’re needing inspiration, resources, and connection, this is where you belong! The Cultural Office and community partners invite you to the inaugural Arts Education Symposium: United by Creativity, a focused day of collaboration and professional growth at the beautiful Penrose House. Come together in this unique and serene location and find a renewed sense of purpose. This interactive, full day experience recognizes the essential role of arts education, strengthens connections between schools and local resources, and supports a more unified and creative arts education community in the Pikes Peak region! All participants will attend every session below throughout the day. Sessions include: Advocating for and Sustaining your arts Program: Create sustainable arts programs through advocacy featuring a panel of arts education leaders, school administrators and seasoned arts teachers. Developing Community Partnerships: Discover the path to generating relationships with local arts organization partners through a panel discussion and 10 arts organizations tabling. Teacher Wellness: Join the Mindfulness and Positivity Project in renewing your own artistry and wellness through a calm workshop designed for reflection and growth. Trade Secrets - Skill and Lesson Swap: Generate artform-specific ideas for your classroom. Speak to seasoned teachers to understand what a strong lesson looks like then share and get lesson ideas and activities. Keynote: TBD PeakArtsEd Tables and Performances: 10 arts organizations from the community will be present to talk about school-based programs and creating partnerships. Performances from several arts organizations will take place during the opening and closing. This calendar listing is…
Jun 02, 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. 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.
Jun 04, 2026
'Stars & Stripes'
Presented by Rachael's School of Dance at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Country with this Patriotic and Exciting Ballet! Bonus pre-show to include performances from The Greatest Showman. Military and Veterans are free, bring the whole family! 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.
Jun 04, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series
Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Grab a picnic from your favorite local downtown restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket. Rotating local bands each week, 6-8 pm. 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.
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026
Colorado Senior Games
Presented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation at Downtown YMCA Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado Senior Games is a vibrant, multi-sport event designed to celebrate and encourage active living among older adults. Participants of all skill levels come together to compete in a wide range of sports, from track and field to tennis, swimming, and more, fostering a sense of community and wellness. The games not only offer a fun and competitive environment but also promote the importance of physical fitness, social connection, and lifelong health. This event provides seniors the opportunity to challenge themselves, stay active, and showcase their talents while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just getting started, the Colorado Senior Games are a wonderful way to stay engaged, motivated, and inspired to live a healthy and active lifestyle. 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.
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026
Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Presented by Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society at Norris Penrose Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
For three days in early June, the Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society sponsors the annual Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, where show-goers can explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, fossils, and unique hand-crafted jewelry pieces. Join us June 5-7, 2026, and discover stunning pieces from talented artisans and vendors, learn about the fascinating worlds of minerals, fossils, jewelry making, and rockhounding, and maybe even find the perfect piece to add to your collection! Young prospectors will enjoy gold panning, exploring, and learning through a scavenger hunt, and connecting with our Pebble Pups group. 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.
Jun 05, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
First and Main Summer Concert Series
Presented by First & Main Town Center at First & Main Town Center Colorado Springs, CO
A beloved tradition returns this summer as the First & Main Summer Concert Series brings FREE live music and community connection to Friday evenings in June and July. Held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the park across from Cinemark at First & Main Town Center, the series has been a hallmark of summer in Colorado Springs for over 25 years. Each week features a different local band, offering a diverse mix of sounds and genres for all ages. More than just a concert, the series creates a welcoming, family-friendly environment where residents can gather and unwind. Enjoy balloon animals by Marvelous Marc, local pop-up vendors, prizes, and more, all set within one of the city’s most vibrant gathering spaces! Attendees are encouraged to make an evening of it by shopping, dining, or catching a movie before or after the show. 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.
