Pikes Peak Region Events
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Dates: Throughout the holiday season!
Location: Small businesses throughout the region
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
Nov 21, 2026
PPBC Holiday Craft Fair
Presented by Pikes Peak Bikers Church at East United Methodist Church & Pikes Peak Bikers Church Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrate the joy of the season and make a meaningful difference in our community at the annual Holiday Craft Fair! Hosted by the Pikes Peak Bikers Church, this beloved neighborhood tradition returns. Whether you are hunting for the perfect festive decorations, unique holiday gifts, or cozy seasonal goods, you will find it here. The fair highlights a wonderful gathering of local makers, hobbyists, and crafters showcasing their beautiful, hand-crafted wares. Beyond a vibrant shopping experience, this event is deeply rooted in giving back. Be sure to stop by our delicious charity bake sale—every single dollar raised goes straight to funding the local community pantry and spreading joy through the High Country Toy Run. Event Highlights: When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Where: 1505 E. Monument St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Admission: Free entry for everyone Accessibility: Fully handicapped accessible venue Good Cause: Bake sale proceeds directly benefit the local food pantry and the High Country Toy Run Skip the big box stores this year and support local craftsmanship while helping neighbors in need. We look forward to seeing you there! 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 26, 2026
Turkey Toss
Presented by Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center at Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center Divide, CO
Be a part of feeding our wolf, coyote and fox families and watch them enjoy their turkey dinners while taking a tour of the center. Bring your best howl so you can howl with the wolves at the end of the tour! 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 27, 2026
Irish Christmas in America
Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Experience the magic of an Irish Christmas at Stargazers Theatre! Irish Christmas in America brings together the rich traditions of Ireland with the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Featuring world-class Irish musicians, singers, and dancers, this spectacular show captures the spirit of Christmas through beautiful traditional melodies, lively Celtic tunes, heartfelt songs, and the unmistakable energy of an Irish celebration. From hauntingly beautiful ballads to spirited reels and jigs, Irish Christmas in America is a holiday experience filled with music, culture, laughter, and plenty of Christmas cheer. The hugely popular Holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2026, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this year’s show features an incredible line-up of talented artists including vocalists Laura Jo and Jack Warnock, Gráinne Hambly (Irish harp, concertina), Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl (uilleann pipes, flute), and Samantha Harvey (piano, dance). Exceptional Irish music, song and dance combined with evocative photographic images, provide the perfect backdrop to a heartwarming celebration of the Christmas traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2026. 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 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…
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.
