Pikes Peak Region Events
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Events for February 2026
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Rainbow Falls - Winter Waterfall Viewing
Feb 14 - Feb 21
Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am
Cripple Creek Ice Festival
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am
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Ice Festival Art Show
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am
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Sun, Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm
Tue, Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm
Raptors of Colorado
Feb 17 - Mar 29
Tue, Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm
Sun, Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Feb 19 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Feb 19 @ 10:30 am
Colorado Dinosaurs
Feb 20 - Mar 26
Fri, Feb 20 @ 3:45 pm
Tue, Feb 24 @ 3:45 pm
Tue, Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Mar 26 @ 10:00 am
Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Rainbow Falls - Winter Waterfall Viewing
Presented by El Paso County Parks at Rainbow Falls Manitou Springs, CO
Take a ride with Adventures Out West down to Rainbow Falls this February for a winter experience like no other! For Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect romantic outing or a serene escape into nature’s splendor. Witness the falls transformed into a glittering cascade of ice—a rare chance to marvel at a frozen masterpiece. Bundle up and join us for this adventure! Reservations are not required but are available and highly recommended, as spots will fill quickly, and you may have to wait for the next shuttle. 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.
Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Cripple Creek Ice Festival
Presented by City of Cripple Creek at Cripple Creek Cripple Creek, CO
The head-to-head carving challenges will return to Ice Fest on Saturdays at 1:30 and 3:00. Carvers will compete in a stadium setting for a $1,000 cash prize each weekend. Carving teams will also be doing their best to win the People’s Choice Award for a huge cash prize. Plan your visit and cast your vote for the most impressive carving! As always, this event is FREE and open to the general public. Carvers will be working throughout the event on their sculptures. Activities, vendors, and head-to-head carving competitions will only take place on the weekends (Feb 14-16 and Feb 21-22), including President’s Day. Vendors and activities will happen between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Dress warm and enjoy this incredible event. Please note that Bennett Avenue will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on February 10th and 17th for ice delivery. 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.
Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Ice Festival Art Show
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
All local artists. Mediums include, pen & ink, watercolors, photography, jewelry, acrylics. 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.
Feb 15, 2026
Victory Garden Market
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
The Victory Garden Market is an indoor farmers market and educational gardening talk taking place in the main galleries of Cottonwood Center for the Arts. The market opens at 11 am and goes until 3pm. Come shop the delectable offerings of some of our local makers and bakers then join Master Gardener Maggie Walsh for a presentation on Gardening for Your Goals at 12:30pm in Spittler Gallery. 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.
Feb 15, 2026
Colorado College Women's Basketball vs. TLU
Presented by Colorado College at Reid Arena Colorado Springs, CO
Get ready for an exciting night of college basketball at Reid Arena located inside the El Pomar Sports Center on the campus of Colorado College! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to pack the stands and cheer on the Tigers as they defend their home court! 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.
Feb 15, 2026
Love Birds: Raptor Talk
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain State Park at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us on Valentines Day weekend to learn about the thrilling world of birds. Diana Miller from the Nature and Wildlife Discover Center will teach the science behind common Colorado raptor species. Live raptors will be shown at the event. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is 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.
Feb 15, 2026
Cribbagepalooza 3
Presented by Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium at Peak Pickleball Colorado Springs, CO
Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium Holds Cribbage Tournament for Nonprofit. All Proceeds Benefit Give ‘em Heaven. Get ready for the ultimate cribbage event — and help local Coloradans in need at the same time. Join Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium on Feb 15, 2026, for “Cribbagepalooza Iii,” at Peak Pickleball. All proceeds benefit Give ‘em Heaven, who provides direct support and connects underprivileged individuals, families, seniors and veterans with vital resources and opportunities they might not otherwise be able to access. “It’s a fun time for a great cause,” said Lynda Cink, executive director of Give ‘em Heaven. “Everything we make this night helps community members in need.” Money from ticket sales and the auction proceeds benefits community outreach at Give ‘em Heaven. “We host a charity cribbage night on the 15th of every month at Colonel Mustard’s Sandwich Emporium”, said Mark Jakusovszky, co-owner of CMSE, “but we can only seat 16-20 players at the restaurant. At CRIBBAGEPALOOZA, we can seat up to 100 players for THE BIGGEST cribbage event in Southern Colorado and do so much more for our local community.” Prior to the tournament, players will learn more about Give ‘ em Heaven’s mission of helping people live their best lives - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This is a friendly tournament with no “muggins,” which is the scoring variant that awards the opponent for any unclaimed points. The grand prize winner will take home a special cribbage board. Cribbagepalooza is great fun and great food for a great cause. This…
Feb 17, 2026
MeadowGrass Music Festival 2026 Lineup Release Party
Presented by Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative at Goat Patch Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
MeadowGrass Music Festival Lineup Release Party. 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.
Feb 17, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Raptors of Colorado
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Have you ever wondered what makes falcons the fastest animals in the world? Can owls really turn their head all the way around? Birds of prey have fascinated humans for thousands of years and have been important symbols (both positive and negative) in cultures throughout the world. This program on raptors in Colorado will introduce participants to these fascinating animals by discussing their unique adaptations, their individual hunting strategies, and their conservation challenges. This program will take place on the second floor of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Please note that 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.
Feb 19, 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 Development and explore friendships, sharing, and joint play. 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.
Feb 20, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026
Colorado Dinosaurs
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Designed for elementary school ages, but open to all. Colorado is famous for its dinosaurs. Come learn more about these amazing animals and why so many species have been found here. Join Park Guide Jennifer and explore a different dinosaur or learn about the history of fossil hunting. This fun and informative program includes an activity and/or craft on the featured dinosaur. This indoor program meets in the Red Rocks room on the second floor. 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.
Feb 21, 2026
Super Saturday - Geology Day
Presented by Western Museum of Mining and Industry at Western Museum of Mining and Industry Colorado Springs, CO
Watch live machine demonstrations, enjoy guided museum tours, and learn about the fascinating history of geology in an engaging way for all ages. Kids and adults alike can try gold panning and take home a shiny treasure of their own. A perfect day of learning, exploration, and family fun—don’t miss 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.
