Pikes Peak Region Events
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Dates: Throughout the holiday season!
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Forget the big-box stores. Find one-of-a-kind gifts from local shops and artisans – from handcrafted treasures to local flavors, we’ve curated a list of unique gifts from our attractions.
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 October 2026
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'The Nutcracker'
Nov 27 - Nov 29
Fri, Nov 27 @ 2:00 pm
Fri, Nov 27 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 28 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Nov 28 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 29 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Nov 28 @ 4:00 pm
Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket
Dec 04 - Dec 23
Fri, Dec 4 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm
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Sat, Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm
Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
'The Nutcracker'
Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Step into a realm of holiday magic this Thanksgiving with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the wicked Mouse King. Tchaikovsky’s magical score takes the stage with the University of Oklahoma School of Dance and Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale. Program Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker Artists Thomas Wilson | conductor Colorado Springs Children's Chorale | Marcia Hendricks, Exec University of Oklahoma School of Dance Principal Dancers from the Oklahoma City Ballet | Ryan T. Jolicoeur-Nye, Artistic Director Student Dancers 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.
Nov 28, 2026
Old Colorado City Christmas Stroll
Presented by Historic Old Colorado City at Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Special offers, sales, giveaways, and gifts at shops all day along W. Colorado Ave. Dickens Carolers will be strolling the avenue with song and live holiday skits! Live street musicians. Costumed characters. Free Parking. Merchant and restaurant specials all day. You can find one-of-a-kind gifts. 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.
Nov 28, 2026
'The Nutcracker'
Presented by Rachael's School of Dance at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Bring the whole family for this traditional timeless holiday classic, performed in its entirety by over 60 young Colorado Springs dancers. Visions of sugar plums will dance in your heads! Bonus Pre-show to include featurette performances of Michael Jackson classics! A thriller theatrical experience the entire family will love! 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.
Nov 28, 2026
Holiday Art & Gift Market
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Our community favorite event is back for its 11th birthday in 2026! Cottonwood's Holiday Art & Gift Market is the perfect one-stop-shopping event for even the most difficult people on your gifting list, or even yourself. Browse vendor tables full of 100% handmade fine art and craft items from 40 local artisans. Enjoy crafted caffienated beverages with Good Gracious Coffee, boozy hot chocolate at the gallery bar, stay for lunch with Crepes-N-Go and Susanna's Comfort Cuisine food trucks, and make a day of it touring open studios throughout the building. Kids are invited to make a free craft and make chalk drawings in the Alley courtyard. 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.
Nov 28, 2026
The Marshmallow Speakeasy
Presented by 45 Degree Gallery at 45 Degree Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
The Christmas Stroll fills West Colorado Avenue with carolers, reindeer, and holiday shoppers. But behind our gallery door, there's something the crowds walking by won't see. Step inside, give the password, and follow our narrow back hallway to a door most visitors never notice. It opens onto a secret courtyard lit with strings of twinkle lights and surrounded by walls painted by our very own Brenda Jones. Grab a stick, pick your marshmallow, and toast it just the way you like it. It's cozy, a little mysterious, and a chance to slow down and chat with neighbors between stops on the Stroll. Kids love the secret entrance, and grown-ups love the hidden-away feel. The password: "Lightly Toasted" Whisper it at the front desk and we'll show you the way. (Forgot it? We'll let you in anyway, but it's more fun if you say it.) Free and open to all ages. Limit one marshmallow per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult while roasting. We're sorry, but the courtyard is not wheelchair accessible. While you're here, take a look around the gallery and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. The Marshmallow Speakeasy is part of the Old Colorado City Christmas Stroll, a free neighborhood celebration with shop specials, Dickens Carolers, live reindeer in Bancroft Park, and photos with Santa. Make us your sweetest stop of the night. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and…
Nov 28, 2026
Harrison Holiday Market
Presented by Harrison High School at Harrison High School Colorado Springs, CO
Harrison Holiday Market is taking place on November 28th from 9am-3pm. We will have live music from our jazz band, our art department selling goodies, a food truck, and a few local vendors. We are looking forward to this being our first of many holiday markets. Please come out and support us this holiday season! 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.
Dec 04, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket
Presented by German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado Chapter at Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
The Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket returns in 2026 with an even bigger holiday celebration! Following a successful inaugural season, the market expands to 16 festive days with more handcrafted wooden vendor huts, a larger footprint, and twice the holiday spirit. Enjoy authentic German food and drinks, unique holiday shopping, live entertainment, and festive traditions in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Free and open to the public, the OCC Christkindlmarket continues to bring the magic of a traditional German Christmas market to the heart 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.
Dec 05, 2026
Harp Twins Rockin' Christmas Concert
Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Harp Twins Rockin’ Christmas Concert! Join the world-renowned Harp Twins for this family-friendly concert full of magical winter music, Christmas classics, comedy, stories, and a sprinkling of classic rock favorites! Plus, you won’t want to miss the exciting show finale featuring the Volfgang Twins on double drums! Identical twin harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt, known as the HARP TWINS, have achieved extraordinary success by taking Electric Harps and Concert Grand Harps to unprecedented levels and smashing boundaries between different genres of music. The twins’ ability to reinvent the harp has given them the opportunity to represent the United States at four World Harp Festivals, tour worldwide as a duo, and be featured guests on the national PBS special, Celtic Heart. The duo has amassed over 2.5 million fans across their social media sites and over 160 million views on their YouTube music videos, making Camille and Kennerly the most followed and recognizable harp duo in the world. The Harp Twins have headlined countless concert series, festivals, fairs, comic-cons, and conventions – with audiences that include former U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents, tech titans, fashion moguls, dignitaries, and world leaders. Mixing their virtuoso harp skills with their stunningly complex arrangements of classic rock, metal, Celtic, and soundtrack hits – as well as original songs inspired by their Nordic heritage – the Harp Twins deliver exciting, comedic, and interactive family-friendly performances that audiences cannot forget! Free meet & greet with the Harp Twins and Volfgang Twins immediately following the concert. This calendar…
Dec 05, 2026
Candy Cane Course
Presented by Bodies Race Company at El Pomar Youth Sports Park Colorado Springs, CO
Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! The Fun Includes Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & under are only $22! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to…
Dec 05, 2026
Seventh Annual Christkindl Fest
Presented by Ascension Lutheran Church at Ascension Lutheran Church Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate the holidays with an authentic German–style Christmas market at Ascension Lutheran Church. This event features warm fires, holiday lights, craft vendors, German food and drink, friendly people, caroling and something for the whole family. Food available for purchase includes: brats, chips, and pretzels. Sample gluhwein, hot cocoa, s'mores, cheese and more! Enjoy the sounds of the season and even a petting zoo. There is no admission cost for this event. Shop at the mini Christmas Market to get unique gifts for friends and family and warm up outside by the fires as you listen to the sounds of the season. 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.
Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
2026 PPAM December Dash
Presented by Pikes Peak Athletics Masters at Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center Colorado Springs, CO
This event is held at Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center. There is no fee for spectators and tickets are not needed. This event is open to all athletes age 18 & up. Registration is required for all competitors, and either an annual USMS membership or One-Event membership is required. 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.
Dec 06, 2026
PopUp Choir
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Choir at The Meanwhile Block Colorado Springs, CO
What is a PopUp Choir? A PopUp Choir is a one-night event where people who love to sing (amateurs, professionals, karaoke masters) get together and sing! Everyone is welcome! (It is not a concert - we sing for the pleasure of singing - a joyful experience and connection are the goal - not perfection.) Every event is unique. The dynamics change depending on the singers, song choice, and facilitator. It simply is something you must experience to truly understand. Everyone is Welcome! Yes, everyone! Come as you are. Even if you don’t want to sing but just want to hang out and have a really cool experience, we would love to have you there. Reserve your sport today and get to know some incredible Springs’ residents. Before the Event! Once you register for the PopUp choir you will receive an email with your practice track and access to your sheet music. For the month of December we will be singing, "O Magnum Mysterium", Victoria. Evening of the Event On the evening of the event signers will arrive at the Meanwhile Block. Once we have settled in we will warm up, spend some time getting to know each other, and practice in sections (based on voice part.) The evening will conclude with everyone signing together as a choir. Don’t forget to bring your sheet music, a water bottle, and a pencil with you. Where do the proceeds from the event go? The proceeds of event will benefit the Colorado Springs Youth…
