Pikes Peak Region Events
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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 June 2026
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Sat, Jul 4 @ 7:45 pm
Sat, Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 4 @ 6:00 pm
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Jul 04 - Jul 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 12:00 am
Sun, Jul 5 @ 12:00 am
Mon, Jul 6 @ 12:00 am
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 12:00 am
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Sunnyside Cemetery Tours
Jul 04 - Sep 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Aug 1 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 1:00 pm
Sat, Sep 5 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm
Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Jul 04 - Sep 19
Sat, Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 11 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 8 @ 9:00 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 9:00 am
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Pikes Peak Sunrise Opening
Jul 04 - Sep 26
Sat, Jul 4 @ 4:15 am
Sat, Jul 18 @ 4:15 am
Sat, Aug 1 @ 4:30 am
Sat, Aug 15 @ 4:30 am
Sat, Sep 26 @ 4:30 am
Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Jul 06 - Jul 10
Mon, Jul 6 @ 3:00 pm
Tue, Jul 7 @ 12:00 am
Wed, Jul 8 @ 12:00 am
Thu, Jul 9 @ 12:00 am
Fri, Jul 10 @ 8:00 am
Fencing for Beginners
Jul 07 - Jul 28
Tue, Jul 7 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm
Tue, Jul 21 @ 6:00 pm
Tue, Jul 28 @ 6:00 pm
Jul 04, 2026
4th of July Glow Sup & Fireworks
Presented by Dragonfly Paddle Yoga at Quail Lake Park Colorado Springs, CO
Our illuminated paddleboards glow with vibrant LEDs that cast a shimmering orb of color beneath you, gently lighting your way into the night. As the night sky bursts into color, the reflections ripple softly across the still water. From your glowing board, far from the crowds on shore, you'll witness the magic of Independence Day in a unique, nature-immersed way. Our exceptional GLIDE hardboards offer the best in comfort and stability. No prior experience paddleboarding required - just an open heart and a sense of wonder. 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.
Jul 04, 2026
Sunset Viewing on Pikes Peak
Presented by Pikes Peak-America's Mountain at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Cascade, CO
Experience sunset from the summit of Pikes Peak — America’s Mountain! The Gateway to the Pikes Peak Highway will reopen at 7:00 pm, giving guests the opportunity to drive their personal vehicle to the summit or ride a shuttle to the top of Pikes Peak. Sunset is expected at 8:29 pm, offering a rare chance to take in the evening views from 14,115 feet — and see the city’s fireworks from above. Important details: Advance purchase is required for timed entry permits and sunset admission, OR shuttle tickets. Same-day admission will not be available. Availability is limited. Guests must begin descending from the summit no later than 9:10 pm.. Reserve your spot early and enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening on Pikes Peak! Please note: Fireworks will not be launched from the summit of Pikes Peak. The only fireworks launched from Pikes Peak take place on New Year’s Eve. Guests may be able to view fireworks being set off down in the city from the summit area. 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.
Jul 04, 2026
July 4th at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
The Cripple Creek Heritage Center will have vendors, food trucks, family craft activities, an art show, "spin the wheel" for prizes when you donate $5 or more to the Heritage Center and a 2 CITY WIDE scavenger hunt with some amazing prizes! After you've explored all the activities and museums in town, come back up and watch the best fireworks display in three counties! 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.
Jul 04, 2026
Cripple Creek Heritage Center VIP 4th of July Event
Presented by Cripple Creek Heritage Center at Cripple Creek Heritage Center Cripple Creek, CO
The Cripple Creek Heritage Center is hosting a 4th of July event which includes exclusive access to the Heritage Center starting at 6:00 pm. Charcuterie boards will be available to tantalize your tastebuds and 2 complementary wine or beer beverages will be available for ticket holders. Spend time perusing the "Once Upon a Time in the West" art show and meet and greet with all the artists. Finally, when the sun sets, you will get a front row (indoor) view of the best firework show. 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.
Jul 04, 2026
4th of July Celebration
Presented by Green Box at Green Box Farm Stand Green Mountain Falls, CO
In celebration of America250! 9 am-8 pm: Water Lantern Design Studio – Studio 2 of Green Box Workshop ($10.00 per lantern kit) Come into our design studio at the Green Box workshop anytime before 8PM to design your own paper lantern and join the hundreds to witness this light-filled expression of calm and serenity. Art supplies provided in Studio 2! 10am: 4th of July Parade – on the street between Sallie Bush Community Center and Gazebo Lake (FREE) In partnership with the Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation, join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary through this old-fashioned Independence Day parade. Over two dozen elements, led by the Southern Ute Veterans Association, will be featured, including horses, classic vehicles, community organizations and musical groups. Bring your own chair and line the street beginning at 9AM. Want to be part of the parade? We welcome all to join in at the end of the parade as part of our Red, White & Blue Brigade. Dress yourself (and your pooches) in your finest red, white and blue garb, grab an American Flag from any of our pick-up locations, and be part of the celebration with us! 11am: Community Performance Hour – Lakeview Terrace Amphitheater (FREE) Free performances from some of our favorite community partners. Don’t miss Ute Pass Elementary School’s Fife & Drum Corps and Choir along with astounding performances from Ormao Dance Company along with some special surprises. NOON: Community Hot Dog Lunch – Green Box Farm Stand (FREE) Free Hot Dogs with all the…
Jul 04, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival
Presented by Green Box at Gazebo Lake Park Green Mountain Falls, CO
Join us for the 18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, a spectacular celebration coinciding with two historic milestones: America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary! This year's festival promises an unforgettable fusion of arts and culture as we honor both our nation's semiquincentennial and Colorado's sesquicentennial. Experience 16 days of innovative performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings that reflect on our shared past while imagining our collective future. Join us in the stunning landscape of Colorado's mountains where Green Mountain Falls will come alive with artists, performers, and audiences from across the region and beyond, creating meaningful connections through the transformative power of the arts. 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.
Jul 04, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Sunnyside Cemetery Tours
Presented by Victor Lowell Thomas Museum at Sunnyside Cemetery Cripple Creek, CO
Guided walking tours of the Sunnyside Cemetery near Victor, sponsored by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, will be held June 6 through Sept. 19 - the first Saturdays of each month at 10 am and third Saturdays of each month at 1 pm, weather allowing. Check VictorMuseum.com for schedules and information. Local historians Alicia Petri Harrington and Veldean Myers will be conducting the tours, sharing histories of families who pioneered the gold rush day, telling stories of resilient women, brave men, grave robbers, and unusual characters. Meet just outside the cemetery gate in Pauper’s Field (Teller County Road 87 southwest of Victor). This event highlights the importance of the people who lived through Cripple Creek Victor Gold Rush in the history of the western United States and Colorado during the 250/150 celebration this summer. 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.
Jul 04, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Royal Gorge Farmers Market
Presented by Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation at Gateway Depot & Plaza Canon City, CO
Now in its second year, this growing market has quickly become a beloved local tradition, offering fresh produce, handmade goods, and a welcoming gathering space for residents and visitors alike. The market is a program of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, produced in collaboration with the Fremont Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) and its AgStart program, working together to support local agriculture and small business development. As a “rooted in community” initiative, the market is dedicated to strengthening connections between growers and consumers while fostering a lively and inclusive atmosphere. The Royal Gorge Farmers Market is also a proud member of the Colorado Farmers Market Association and Colorado Proud. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance Foundation and FEDC AgStart programs, further investing in the region’s economic vitality and agricultural 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.
Jul 04, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026
Pikes Peak Sunrise Opening
Presented by Pikes Peak - America's Mountain at Pikes Peak - America's Mountain Cascade, CO
Advance purchase is required. Each vehicle must have a timed-entry permit and Sunrise admission ticket purchased online before arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the Gateway, and access to the North Slope Recreation Area will not be available during event hours. Prefer to leave the driving to us? Shuttle tickets are available! Shuttles depart from the North Pole parking lot, located 0.3 miles before the Pikes Peak entrance, and travel directly to the summit. The Pikes Peak Gateway will open early for special sunrise events, so please take note of your arrival time when purchasing tickets. Before you go, please prepare for the mountain drive and summit conditions: • Avoid using air conditioning on the way up. • Know how to downshift and use engine braking on the way down. • Drink plenty of water before and during your visit. • Bring warm layers. The summit is usually about 30 degrees colder than in town and can be especially cold before sunrise. The Summit Visitor Center café and gift shop will be open for food and souvenirs. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to welcome the day from the top of America’s Mountain. All access is weather permitting. 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.
Jul 06, 2026 - Jul 10, 2026
Whispers of the Herd - 5-Day Women's Retreat
Presented by Mustang Wisdom at The Copper Lodge Florissant, CO
Whispers of the Herd is designed for depth, reflection, and embodied presence. Held in the mountains near Pikes Peak, the retreat brings together small-group work with rescued mustangs, mindfulness-based experiential practices, and time on the land. Participants spend mornings in guided equine sessions exploring presence, boundaries, attention, and relational awareness through ground-based interaction with the herd. Afternoons offer space for integration through movement, sensory immersion, and creative reflection. Experiences may include guided meditation, gentle mat Pilates, a mustang-guided sensory immersion hike, mandala work, artisan studios, and time for rest or journaling. Evenings are intentionally quiet, with optional circles for reflection and integration. Participants stay in private or shared cabins at Copper Lodge, surrounded by mountain land and trails. Meals are catered from local restaurants, and retreat programming includes all equine sessions, movement practices, and creative studio materials. No horse experience is required. Activities are adaptable and participation is always optional. Group size is intentionally limited to support meaningful engagement and depth of 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.
Jul 07, 2026
Headphone Yoga
Presented by Green Box at Green Box Farm Stand Green Mountain Falls, CO
DJ Taz Rashid and Adam Brous invite you into an immersive experience that blends yoga, live music, and conscious movement into a vibrant celebration of creativity and connection. The journey begins with a slow-flow somatic vinyasa practice guided by Adam Brous, E-RYT 500 and founder of Hineni Yoga School. Adam’s teaching emphasizes fluidity, presence, and the innate intelligence of the body. Enhancing the experience is the live music of DJ Taz Rashid, whose performances are celebrated around the world for blending electronic music, live instrumentation, and sacred sound into uplifting, high-vibrational journeys. Throughout the class, Taz performs live, weaving together electronic beats, melodic textures, and instruments such as guitar, flute, percussion, and atmospheric soundscapes. Participants will experience the entire practice through SoundOff wireless headphones, creating a deeply immersive sonic environment. Through the headphones, Taz’s live music and Adam’s voice become clear, intimate, and enveloping—allowing participants to fully drop into the rhythm of breath and movement while remaining surrounded by the quiet beauty of the mountain landscape. 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.
Jul 07, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Fencing for Beginners
Presented by Front Range Fencing Club at Chinook Elementary School Gym Colorado Springs, CO
Monthly classes are available for children ages 6-14, teens and adults at Front Range Fencing Club. Students need only wear gym pants, gym shoes, and a t-shirt. Equipment use in class is provided. Note that class size is limited and usually fills early. Intermediate and advanced on-going classes and competitive lessons are offered.
