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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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Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle 7-Year Anniversary Weekend
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Fri, Sep 11 @ 6:00 pm
Sat, Sep 12 @ 11:00 am
2026 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Sep 11 - Sep 27
Fri, Sep 11 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am
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Sat, Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Sep 17 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle 7-Year Anniversary Weekend
Presented by Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle at Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for a free two-day community event celebrating 7 years of Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle! Free and open to the public. 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.
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
2026 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes
Presented by Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs at Multiple Homes in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate more than 70 years of stunning, local homes with the Colorado Springs Parade of Homes. Whether dreaming, designing, or ready to buy, this annual builder showcase is an all-access pass to what’s possible right here in El Paso County. Discover local neighborhoods, stunning new homes, and walk away inspired. This year will feature 33 homes across every budget from El Paso to Teller County. Because good living starts here. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
No Child Left Inside
Presented by Cheyenne Mountain State Park at Cheyenne Mountain State Park Colorado Springs, CO
No Child Left Inside is a movement in the U.S. that encourages children between kindergarten and 12th grade to learn about environmental education and to get them out in nature! To take part Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting a day of events for kids to get back outside. Kids of all ages are encouraged to try some crafts, play games and try new activities. Audience: Everyone is welcome! Fee: Free (with valid park pass) Time duration: 4 Hours Location: Limekiln Parking area Contact for questions: Cheyenne Mountain State Park: (719) 576-2016 Sam Owens: [email protected] 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Boots on The Mesa
Presented by A Music Company Inc. at Gold Hill Mesa Community Center Colorado Springs, CO
Boots on the Mesa is a FREE one day music festival featuring the top Country Music bands from Colorado. • Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts • Ashlee and the Longshot Revival • The Jason Wulf Band This free event is fun for the whole family. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. There will be food trucks and for those 21+ alcohol will be available. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Pawtoberfest
Presented by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at Union Printers Home at Printer's Hill Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Pawtoberfest, a dog-friendly festival featuring craft brews and spirits tasting, pet contests, activities for the whole family, and plenty of tasty food from local food trucks! Pawtoberfest is one of HSPPR's annual signature fundraising events, where all proceeds benefit the homeless and abused animals at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region! We’ve made entering the festival even easier, so you and Fido can get straight to the fun! Save the QR code sent to your email after you register, and our friendly staff and volunteers will scan your QR tickets at the entrance. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Pikes Peak Challenge
Presented by Brain Injury Association of Colorado at Fields Park Manitou Springs, CO
The Pikes Peak Challenge has a summit for everyone! Whether you’re racing the sun up to the summit of Pikes Peak, lacing up your boots for the 13-mile round trip Barr Camp Hike, readying your wheels and sneakers for the two-mile Manitou Springs Walk, or participating in the Virtual Challenge, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado offers a fun-filled, inclusive event to inspire every participant, and challenge every ability while raising money to support those living with an injury to the brain in Colorado. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
2026 SoCo Recovery Rally
Presented by Serenity Recovery Connection at Acacia Park Colorado Springs, CO
Everyone deserves support. Everyone deserves connection. 2026 SoCo Recovery Rally—a day dedicated to hope, healing, and community for individuals and families across Southern Colorado and the Heart of the Rockies. Family-friendly, games, speakers, music, and vendors. You belong here. Recovery. Community. Connection. Show up. Get connected. Be part of something bigger. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Movies Under the Stars - 'A League of Their Own'
Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company Colorado Springs, CO
Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us. 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.
Sep 12, 2026
Walk for Epilepsy
Presented by Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming at Memorial Park, Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
WALK for epilepsy COLORADO is all about coming together, having fun, and helping ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. In 2025 our walkers helped raise over $200,000 to support critical programs and services in our community! Funds raised from the Walk provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as improved access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 65,000 people affected by epilepsy in Colorado and Wyoming. 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.
Sep 13, 2026
Pikes Peak Outdoors Hoedown
Presented by Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
This family-friendly event brings together the outdoor community for one of our largest fundraisers of the year, supporting work that strengthens outdoor recreation, stewardship, volunteerism, and regional collaboration across the Pikes Peak region. This year’s Hoedown theme honors the 150/250 celebrations and the rich heritage of Old Colorado City, creating a meaningful backdrop for a day of connection and celebration. Attendees can enjoy: Live band performance Line dancing and square dancing Outdoor recreation awards and celebration Silent auction Live auction Food trucks Beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase Whether you come to dance, bid, celebrate local partners, or simply enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the park, the Hoedown is a chance to connect with community and support the future of outdoor recreation in the 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.
Sep 17, 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 learn about the past, present, and 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.
Sep 17, 2026
Palmer Lake Historical Society presents John Anderson: "Anza vs. Cuerno Verde, The 1779 Comanche Campaign"
Presented by Palmer Lake Historical Society at Palmer Lake Town Hall Palmer Lake, CO
Palmer Lake Historical Society is Honored to Present John Anderson: “Anza vs. Cuerno Verde, The 1779 Comanche Campaign" This event is part of the America 250 / Colorado 150 celebration in 2026. Commemorating Colorado’s shared history, honoring our unique people, cultures, and communities. Comanche Campaign, is a story about two fearless men, Spanish Governor Juan Bautista de Anza and the Comanche Warchief Cuerno Verde (Green Horn), both determined to protect their people and preserve their cultural way of life. While the legacy of Juan Bautista de Anza is well established in much of the American Southwest, his influence during the 18th Century remains relatively unknown across today’s Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. To punish the Comanche, Governor Anza left Santa Fe with a combined force of 600 mounted soldiers, who were joined enroute by 200 Ute and Jicarilla Apache. They traveled north around Sierra del Almagre (Pikes Peak), down the Ute Pass, and attacked the Comanche base camp on August 31, 1779, near present-day Colorado Springs, Colorado. John Wesley Anderson, MBA, is a published author, storyteller and TEDx speaker. He is retired from a 30-year law enforcement career, including 22 years with the Colorado Springs Police Department and eight years serving as the elected Sheriff for El Paso County, Colorado. After being term-limited as Sheriff John worked for Lockheed Martin for ten years. In 2012, he retired from the corporate world to launch a small consulting business allowing him the freedom to pursue his love of history, writing…
