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 September 2026
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Mon, Sep 7 @ 6:00 am
Mon, Sep 7 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Sep 7 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm
Mon, Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm
'The Wall' — A Montage of First Amendment Rights
Sep 07 - Dec 31
Mon, Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Sep 8 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Sep 10 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Sep 12 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm
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Tue, Sep 8 @ 4:00 pm
'Stronger Together'
Sep 08 - Sep 23
Tue, Sep 8 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 9 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Sep 10 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Sep 11 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Sep 15 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am
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Sep 07, 2026
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Presented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation at Memorial Park, Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is an annual hot air balloon festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful balloons taking flight at dawn. This family-friendly event, held in Memorial Park, attracts thousands of visitors each year to witness the vibrant lift-offs, as well as enjoy various activities, including live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive experiences. Pilots from across the country gather to participate in the lift-off, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the balloons ascend into the sky against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to the balloon launches, the festival features balloon glows in the evenings, where the balloons are illuminated by their burners, creating a stunning sight as the sun sets. The event is not only a celebration of hot air ballooning but also a tribute to the community and the spirit of the holiday weekend. With its mix of breathtaking views, local culture, and family fun, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off has become a beloved tradition that draws both locals and tourists alike to the heart of Colorado. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
6th Annual Quilt Showcase & Boutique
Presented by Piecing Partners Quilt Guild at Memorial Hall in City Hall Manitou Springs, CO
“We’re so excited to offer our annual fundraising event again, for the sixth year, in this beautiful venue. We have gained a presence over the last few years and hope those who have visited us before will come again! It’s across the street from the Commonwheel Art Festival in Memorial Park on the same weekend,” says PPQG Silent Auction Co-Chairperson, Janie Levanger. There will also be a display of this year’s PPQG quilt challenge entries, plus educational presentations about quilts in general (including vintage quilts). Carol Flax, Boutique Co-Chairman, also comments that “we have so much to offer for those interested in hand-crafted and unique gift items. Our PPQG Quilt Show, and the Commonwheel Art Festival are a perfect complement to view artistic talents.” For more information, contact Piecing Partners Quilt Guild by email at [email protected], our website at www.ppqguild.com, or Piecing Partners Quilt Guild group on Facebook. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
Labor Day Vintage Base Ball
Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Colorado Springs, CO
Cheer on our Camp Creek Cloud Busters (the Rock Ledge Ranch home team) and members from the Vintage Base Ball Association at our annual Labor Day vintage 1880s style base ball match. The Cloud Busters are no “farm team,” but need your support to cheer them on to victory! Influence the umpire’s call in your team’s favor! Enjoy the sights and sounds of an American historic pastime. Bring small bills for refreshing old-fashioned sodas, peanuts, popcorn, and crackerjacks! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The General Store will be open for Ranch-made goodies and gifts, and all historic homes will be open from 10am until the base ball game begins. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
Kids Market
Presented by Fountain Chamber of Commerce at Metcalfe Park Fountain, CO
Watch your child find their place in a day full of laughter and encouragement! They’ll meet new people, share what they’ve created, and enjoy moments that turn into lasting memories. Be part of the Kids Markets pop-up at Fountain’s Labor Day Fall Festival, packed with families ready to support young entrepreneurs! Register your kids today to join in. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Memorial Park, Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
Commonwheel is considered the premiere art festival in the Pikes Peak Region. Art patrons come to enjoy this celebration of original fine art and contemporary crafts, talented local musicians and specialty food items. For 52 years, a diverse group of potters, jewelers, painters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, and more, have been displaying their artwork that the Commonwheel jury selects. These artists apply from the Pikes Peak Region and all around the country to share their creations with art appreciating visitors at this juried art festival. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
Victor Celebrates the Arts
Presented by Victor Celebrates The Arts at Victor Elks Lodge Victor, CO
Join us in commemorating 26 years of Victor Celebrates the Arts at our Labor Day Weekend Show & Sale, September 5-7, 2026, in Victor, CO – the City of Mines. We are excited to have visitors in Victor as plein air artists from around the country gather to paint on location in our historic town. Professional and emerging artists paint various scenes in and around the City of Victor and many nearby legendary 1890s gold mining sites. Students from the Cripple Creek-Victor School also paint for our show as part of our Young at Art Program. Our gallery is in the historic Victor Elks Lodge, 181 N. 3rd Street in Victor. Original artwork and VCTA merchandise are available for sale at the gallery. 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.
Sep 07, 2026
JONGO: Afro-Brazilian Circle Dance
Presented by Heart in Motion at Movement Arts Community Studio Colorado Springs, CO
Afro-Brazilian tradition that involves music, dance and singing. An ancestor of Samba, full of joy and empowerment. Jongo is a traditional Brazilian dance and musical style with strong African roots, especially associated with communities in southeastern Brazil. It combines drumming, singing, and dancing, often performed in a circle. Jongo was historically practiced by enslaved Africans and their descendants and has played an important role in preserving African cultural traditions in Brazil. Jongo, a form of expression using singing, dancing and drumming, was created by enslaved African men and women. Forced to work on coffee farms in southeastern Brazil, these slaves offered up their injustices to Catholic saints and African deities in hopes of being granted divine protection. About the Teacher: Comunidade Jongo Dito Ribeiro 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.
Sep 07, 2026
Capoeira Open House
Presented by Quilombolas de Luz Capoeira at Movement Arts Community Studio Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for a FREE Capoeira Open House and experience the movement, music, culture, and community that make Capoeira unlike any other martial art. Come by anytime between 2:00–5:00 PM and stay as long as you like! This event is open to kids, adults, and families, and no previous Capoeira or martial arts experience is needed. During the Open House, you’ll have the opportunity to: 🥋 Learn basic Capoeira kicks and dodges 🤸 Explore movement and acrobatics 🥁 Play traditional Capoeira instruments 🎶 Learn songs and rhythms 👨👩👧👦 Experience Capoeira together as a family ⭕ Discover the energy and community of the Capoeira roda Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines movement, self-defense, acrobatics, music, and culture. Training can help build strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, confidence, creativity, and connection with others. ⭐ SPECIAL GUEST We are excited to welcome a World-Renowned Capoeira Mestre and 3× World Champion GUGU QUILOMBOLA to share his experience, energy, and passion for Capoeira with our community! 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.
Sep 07, 2026
Labor Day BBQ Bash | Peak Pickleball
Presented by Peak Pickleball at Peak Pickleball Colorado Springs, CO
Labor Day BBQ Bash at Peak Pickleball 🥒🔥 Celebrate Labor Day with a day of pickleball, BBQ-style food, drinks, and good times at Peak Pickleball! Join us for social pickleball play in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Never played before? Come anyway! We’ll have paddles and balls available on all courts, so you can jump in and give pickleball a try. 🍔 BBQ Food We’ll be serving up BBQ-style food while supplies last. Food is first come, first served, and you must be registered for the event to be served. We have limited quantities, so come ready to eat! 🍹 Whistle Pig Bar Our Whistle Pig Bar will be open with plenty of drink options available for purchase, making it the perfect spot to grab a drink and enjoy the day. 🎾 Social Pickleball + 🍔 BBQ + 🍹 Drinks = The perfect Labor Day! $15 per person Bring your friends, bring the family, and come spend Labor Day at Peak! 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.
Sep 07, 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.
Sep 08, 2026
Dot Days Community Festival - Sustaining Communities
Presented by Heller Center for Arts and Humanities at UCCS at Hillside Hub Neighborhood Food Center Colorado Springs, CO
Dot Days Community Festival - Sustaining Communities at Hillside Hub. 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.
Sep 08, 2026 - Sep 23, 2026
'Stronger Together'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Cottonwood Center for the Arts in partnership with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is thrilled to present a juried exhibition for the month of September: STRONGER TOGETHER. This installation features artworks created in response to an open call to the public celebrating the 20th anniversary of COPPR, underwritten by Herman Tiemens. This project was designed to foster a deeper connection between local creative organizations and local creatives, to benefit our community at large. As inspiration for this call, COPPR and Herman Tiemens selected a diverse spectrum of creative brands from our community as subject matter. We asked artists to create artworks honoring the ethos and unique character of their chosen organization(s), highlighting their vital role in our region’s cultural identity. Entries of all mediums and styles were accepted. This exhibition is sponsored by Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. Photo credit: Juan Morales for Poetry 719 - "Word Salad" Come experience this exhibit and enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries this First Friday from 5-8 pm, and all month during normal business hours. 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.
