Pikes Peak Region Events
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Dates: Throughout the holiday season!
Location: Small businesses throughout the region
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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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Sun, Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm
Tue, Oct 27 @ 5:30 pm
Wed, Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm
Wed, Oct 28 @ 12:15 pm
Thu, Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm
Oct 25, 2026
Bookies & Cookies
Presented by Colorado Springs Writers Guild at Creekside Middle School - Woodmoor Barn Monument, CO
Bring your family and friends and join us for a time of shopping, community, and free raffles! At the Bookies & Cookies event, you can meet incredible local authors and small business owners while shopping for books, baked goods, antiques, clay earrings, and more! Get some holiday shopping done early and find new stories you and your kids will love. We’ll also have a small scavenger hunt for fun for 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.
Oct 25, 2026
UFL Colorado Launch Party
Presented by United Football League at Weidner Field Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for our official UFL Colorado launch party! We’ll showcase the team name and brand identity in our new home at Weidner Field. Meet the coach, select your seats in the stadium, play games and get official team swag! More details to come. RSVP at UFLColorado.com to reserve your spot. 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 25, 2026
Trunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Presented by Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Bring the whole family for spooky fun at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center! Dress up and join us and our partners out in the parking lot to trick or treat and learn more about some awesome local organizations! We’ll also have live animal programs featuring Animals of Halloween from our friends at Nature’s Educators happening inside the Visitor Center! More details coming soon! Programs Schedule: Animals of Halloween with Nature’s Educators Red Rocks Room Join Nature’s Educators to meet and learn about some of the animals we associate with this spooky holiday including a vulture, crow, raven, insects, herptiles, and more! These programs are free and first come first served during the following times: 10:00 – 11:00 AM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 2:00 PM 2:00 – 3:00 PM No registration required, seating is first come, first served . Trick or Treating Visitor Center Parking Lot 1 PM – 4 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.
Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026
Tarot & Tea
Presented by Mining Exchange at The Mining Exchange Hotel Colorado Springs, CO
Join us on Sundays in October at The Mining Exchange for a cozy in person event hosted by Psychic Medium, Dana Preshous, paired with delicious teas, savory & sweet bites. It’s a perfect way to relax, enjoy some tasty treats, and get some insight. Come sip, snack, and discover what's in store for you! Each Ticket Includes: Complimentary Valet Parking Afternoon Tea with Sweet & Savoy Bites Reading by Psychic Medium, Dana Preshouse *Tax & 20% Gratuity Included MENU OFFERINGS Selection from five teas Savory Offerings of Smoked Salmon Crostini, Deviled Eggs, Truffled Mushroom & Beef Tartlet, Cucumber Sandwhich and a Sausage Wrap. Sweet & Confection Offerings of Chocolate Truffle Vanilla Cheesecake Bites, Assorted French Macarons, White Chocolate Financier A BIT ABOUT DANA Dana is an internationally Certified Psychic Medium and Life coach with almost twenty years of experience. Born and raised in England, she is currently located in Colorado Springs and serves the local community as well as clients all over the world. With her appearances on FOX21 News, Loving Living Local, and Star 102.5, Dana has chosen to share her gifts with you, as well as teach others how to develop their abilities. She looks forward to connecting you with guidance and what's beyond the veil on the other side. 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 27, 2026
Party at the Polls with Hey Neighbor!
Presented by Hey Neighbor at One Body ENT Colorado Springs, CO
Join us or free food, good vibes, music, and opportunities to connect with neighbors. Drop off your ballot at the box nearby, then celebrate with us at One Body ENT for Party at the Polls—a celebration of community, civic participation, and the power we share when we show up together. We may not all think alike or see every issue the same way, but we can still gather, share a meal, sing a song, and invest in the communities we call home. Enjoy soulful eats from Stix & Soul Kitchen and Karaoke with DJ Younity Building community takes more than good intentions. It takes showing up, creating opportunities for people to connect, and helping neighbors see themselves as part of something bigger. We hope you’ll join us—and consider inviting the neighbors in your network, too! 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 28, 2026
Fall Homeschool Day
Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Colorado Springs, CO
Make a cornhusk doll at the Homestead Cabin as you learn about 1860s pioneer life. How did the railroad transform settler life in Colorado? Discover what it took to be a farmer or rancher in the Pikes Peak region in the 1880s. Why was a blacksmith essential to ranch operations in the 1890s? Explore all these ideas and more while chomping down on some popcorn from the General Store at Homeschool Day. Designed for homeschoolers. Everyone welcome! 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 28, 2026
Community and Business Expo
Presented by Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at Tri-Lakes YMCA Monument, CO
Discover local businesses, nonprofits, and resources at the Tri-Lakes Community & Business Expo! This free community event is a wonderful opportunity to make personal connections, find trusted local organizations, and get helpful direction for your family, home, or business. Explore engaging booths, meet the people behind the organizations serving the Tri-Lakes area, collect free swag, and enter drawings for free gifts and services! Whether you are searching for a service, looking for volunteer opportunities, or simply want to learn more about what our area has to offer, there will be something for everyone. Come hungry! The Original Dr. Taco will be parked outside with delicious snacks and lunch available for purchase. 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 28, 2026
Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Air Force - City for Champions Cup
Presented by Colorado College at Weidner Field Colorado Springs, CO
Join us Wednesday at Weidner Field to witness the 5th annual City for Champions Cup as your CC Tigers take on the Falcons! Help paint Weidner Field black and gold – GO TIGERS! 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 28, 2026
Colorado College's Live from Packard Hall: Faculty Artists Concert
Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall Colorado Springs, CO
Performances by our talented Music Department faculty! Violin and Harpsichord Sonata in A minor, Op. 6 No. 6 - Albinoni Deux Mélodies Hébraïques - Debussy Horn Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 40 - Brahms Steve Barta Jazz Trio selections announced from the stage. 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 29, 2026
International Robinhood Day
Presented by Sherwood Showdown at Sherwood Showdown Colorado Springs, CO
Join us to play a game of Archery Dodgeball, meet the owners and hang out with your community. Food trucks, giveaways & fun! Tickets are $10 and include a game of Archery Dodgeball and a giveaway. Get yours before we sell out! Tickets: https://square.link/u/w0N0Jj7l 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 29, 2026
Opening Reception for F.E.A.R.S. Visiting Artist Shanah Leaf: Ode to Pages
Presented by UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art at University of Colorado Gallery of Contemporary Art Colorado Springs, CO
The Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) in collaboration with the UCCS Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Department at the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS proudly announces the opening of Ode to Pages, a new installation by Colorado-based artist Shanah Leaf, on view October 29 – December 19, 2026, in GOCA’s Project Space at the Ent Center for the Arts. In addition, Leaf will be unveiling the new mural she created on the wall of the mezzanine at the Ent Center on Thursday, October 29th from 5 - 8 PM. She will speak about all of her work at the Chapman Recital Hall at Ent the same evening, from 6 - 7PM. All events are free and open to the public. This exhibition is part of VAPA’s Female Emerging Artists Residency Series (F.E.A.R.S.), a program designed to support early to mid-career female-identifying artists across the United States. Now in its 7th year, the residency provides space, time, and resources for artists to expand their practices, engage the Colorado Springs community, and present new work at GOCA. For more information, please contact the Gallery of Contemporary Art at [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.
Oct 29, 2026
'The Spanish Consort'
Presented by Colorado College Music Department at Colorado College: Packard Hall Colorado Springs, CO
Jon Wasserman, Archlute/Baroque Guitar, Voice and Direction Elisa Wicks, Baroque Violin Willow Stracuzzi, Viola da Gamba Pam Chaddon, Baroque Cello Victor Gallego, Traditional Percussion PROGRAM - A revival of music that is often forgotten in modern programming of Historical Performance "Cachua la despedida" - Códice Trujillo (Peru 18c.) "Yo sé que no he de ganar" - Códice Zuola (Peru 17c.) "Flow My Tears" – John Dowland "Jota Tradicional" – Anónimo (Salamanca, Spain) "In Darkness Let Me Dwell" – John Dowland "Las lanchas para baylar" - Códice Trujillo "Entre dos álamos" - Códice Zuola "Prealudium" - John Dowland (Lute Solo) "It Was A Time When Silly Little Bees" - John Dowland "Now O Now" - John Dowland "Fandango" - Santiago de Murcia (Códice Saldivar. Guanajuato, Mexico) "Marizápalos" - Santiago de Murcia/Codice Zuola/Henri du Baily "When I am Laid in Earth" – Henry Purcell "Yo Me Enamore De Un Aire" - Anonimo (Sephardic Traditional) "Tonada el Diamante" - Códice Trujillo 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.
