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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 October 2026
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'Sweeney! Demon Barber of Cripple Creek'
Oct 23 - Nov 01
Fri, Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 1:00 pm
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HellScream Haunted House
Oct 23 - Nov 07
Fri, Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm
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The Fear Complex Haunted House
Oct 23 - Nov 13
Fri, Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm
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Art Activities in the Mountains!
Oct 23 - Nov 14
Fri, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Nov 6 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm
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'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Oct 23 - Dec 31
Fri, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm
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Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm
Sat, Oct 24 @ 5:00 pm
Oct 23, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026
'Sweeney! Demon Barber of Cripple Creek'
Presented by Green Glass Productions at The Butte Theater Cripple Creek, CO
World Premiere! Sweeney! Demon Barber of Cripple Creek by Chris Sorensen Taking inspiration from the story of Sweeney Todd, this brand new, spooky melodrama is set in Cripple Creek during the gold rush. Returning to the town that betrayed him after his escapes from Colorado State Penitentiary, Sweeney Todd finds things are no longer the same as when he left. His wife is dead and his daughter Johanna was raised by the very man who imprisoned him, Sheriff Thornton. Once Thornton’s plans to marry off Johanna to clear his debts come to light, Sweeney teams up with Mrs. Loveland of Loveland’s Tavern where an accidental kill turns into a lethal partnership, hiding dead bodies in vats of chili, while Sweeney pursues his final revenge against Thornton. Darkly funny with twists and songs galore, Sweeney! Proves that in Cripple Creek, justice, like chili, is best served hot. RATED PG 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 23, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026
HellScream Haunted House
Presented by Fear Worm at HellScream Haunted House Colorado Springs, CO
Explore the haunted estate of Dr. Stewart VonHellton at HellScream Haunted House. Live actors, detailed sets, creatures, and special effects bring a multi-story nightmare to life. Recommended for ages 13 and up; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. November 6–7 feature the Lights Out experience. 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 23, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Little Ranger World
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Meet with Jennifer in the Red Rocks Room for a touch table, nature story, and an activity or craft. This program changes topics every month. 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 23, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
The Fear Complex Haunted House
Presented by Fear Worm at The Fear Complex Colorado Springs, CO
Face The Sanitarium, Haunted Mines, Sinister Manor, and 3-D Carnival in one continuous journey through The Fear Complex. Check in on-site to join the virtual queue, then explore the Midway while you wait. Recommended for ages 13 and up; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Midway food, games, and merchandise are sold separately. November 6–7 feature Lights Out. 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 23, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Art Activities in the Mountains!
Presented by Reserve Our Gallery at Reserve Our Gallery Woodland Park, CO
Join Woodland Park in celebrating Arts Month in October. We have activities that begin on October 2 during First Friday Art Walk from 4 - 7 p.m. and you can continue the program through November 15. This gives you a chance to experience everything this quaint mountain town has to offer! Visit Reserve Our Gallery for the first step in the art projects. There are activities for kids and adults. Some people may prefer the sketchbook with art lessons. You learn step by step drawing as you visit each of the locations, which are park of Woodland Park Art Gallery. Or, for the younger generation, they can make a card or decorate a tree as kids visit the locations with their parents. Reserve Our Gallery has materials to begin the progressive art experience AND provides a map for where you want to go. Woodland Park Art Gallery has 8 locations in town. These are businesses who also sell other items, besides art. There's outdoor recreation, a coffee shop, two western clothing and hat shops, home decor, and vintage clothing. 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 23, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is excited to launch a new exhibit, “The Wall — A Montage of First Amendment Rights.” See this incredible and controversial collection showing hundreds of historical buttons, posters, images and ephemera representing our country’s right to Constitutional protections and expression under the First Amendment. The exhibit also will include Rhonda S. Van Pelt's photos of Manitou Springs protests. 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
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
Pumpkins in the Park Presented by The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Pumpkins in the Park – Old Colorado City’s Ultimate Fall Festival Join us in Historic Old Colorado City for Pumpkins in the Park — a must-do fall festival for families and friends! Enjoy a fun-filled day with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painters and fall crafts. Explore the whimsical Spooky Magic Town, shop seasonal fall fashions, discover special offers, win gifts & prizes, and indulge in delicious harvest cuisine. Cheer on your favorites at our costume contest and pumpkin carving contest, enjoy live music and a performance by the Peak School of Dance, sip a cold one at the beer garden, and say hello to some special animal visitors from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. 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 24, 2026
Switchbacks FC v FC Tulsa
Presented by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field Colorado Springs, CO
Switchbacks battle FC Tulsa at Weidner Field on Saturday, October 24, with kickoff at 7 pm for Fourth Wing Night. 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
Movies Under the Stars – 'Encanto'
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.
Oct 24, 2026
Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Wyoming
Presented by Colorado College at Stewart Field Colorado Springs, CO
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Women’s Soccer! Stick around post-game for autographs with the Tigers! Free admission, Division I action, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosphere for all ages! Be sure to stop by the CC information tent at the top of the hill to learn more about CC athletics. Stay connected and catch every Colorado College Women’s Soccer game by subscribing to MW+: https://watch.themw.com/colorado-college/. 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.
Oct 24, 2026
Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treating
Presented by Resonate Music Therapy at Resonate Music Therapy Clinic Colorado Springs, CO
We are so happy to announce that we will be hosting our second annual sensory-friendly trick-or-treating event at Resonate. Mark your calendars now and come enjoy an afternoon of refreshments, fall crafts, games, trick-or-treating, community connection, handouts of our neuroaffirming educational book about trick-or-treating, and fall fun with our team. Stay tuned in to our Instagram, Facebook, blog, and emails for more details about event accessibility features, behind-the-scenes tidbits with our team, parking and event information, and what to expect. We hope to see you there! Want to sponsor or volunteer? Email Marissa at [email protected]. The thing we’re most excited about: practice trick-or-treating! We’ve created a neuroaffirming educational book about the trick-or-treating process, which we’ll have printed and on hand, and 4 ‘houses’ (our rooms upstairs) for trick-or-treaters to stop at. Whether for practice or just for fun, it’ll be a safe and supportive way for folks to engage in fun Fall activities. Stop by to connect with our team and learn more about our speech therapy and music therapy services while enjoying hot cocoa, apple cider, and comforting food from local vendors. We will also provide games and activities for you and your loved ones. This event is for all ages! Local food trucks 4 trick-or-treating stations, an accessible way for all (the young and young at heart) to have fun and gather goodies Learn about music therapy and speech therapy at Resonate Fall crafts and games Hot cocoa and cider Music Drop by anytime between 3- 5 p.m.…
