Father’s Day Activities in Colorado Springs: 2026 Activities and Free Admissions for Dads

Quick answer: Father’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, June 21. In Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, dads can enjoy free admission to Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, special offers at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Miramont Castle, and Flying W Ranch, plus free year-round access to Garden of the Gods. Whether your dad is a thrill-seeker, an outdoorsman, or a sit-back-and-relax type, there’s a perfect way to celebrate him.

Father’s Day specials in Colorado Springs at a glance

Father’s Day is almost here, and we know you can’t wait to celebrate the dads in your life with a fun day out. Because there are all kinds of fatherly figures out there, we’ve broken our ideas down by adventure type — so whether your dad wants to dangle over a gorge or sip bourbon in a garden, you’ll find his perfect day below.

Father’s Day specials and deals

Several local attractions think dads are extra special, so they’ve created these Father’s Day offers:

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain: In a long-standing tradition, dads get in free for Father’s Day on Pikes Peak. (See the free activities below for ideas on how to spend the day.)

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center: Dads receive free admission to one of the top dinosaur museums in the country.

Flying W Ranch: Dads get a free hat — complete with branding — on their special day. We highly recommend grabbing a matching one so everyone knows you’re Team Dad.

Free Father’s Day activities for frugal fathers

Plenty of Colorado Springs attractions offer free admission for dads on Father’s Day, so the dad in your life can relax and put his wallet away. He won’t even be able to feel bad about it — he’s free!

Free admission for dads on Pikes Peak: Take dad fishing, hit the hiking trails, pack a picnic, or head straight to the summit for the world-famous high-altitude donuts. It’s Dad’s call on this adventure.

Free admission for dads at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center: Explore 12,000 square feet dedicated to fossils from North America’s Cretaceous Period — the perfect setup for dad’s joke about riding a dinosaur to school back in his day.

Garden of the Gods (free for everyone): Hit the paved, accessible trails or bring a picnic and stop by the Garden of the Gods Trading Post for fresh fudge or ice cream. Want to upgrade? Book a one- or two-hour horseback ride with Academy Riding Stables — because every dad secretly wants to be a cowboy.

Nature experiences for Outdoorsy dads

For dads who love the outdoors, Red Rock Canyon Open Space offers a quieter alternative to the region’s busier parks, with trails winding through an old quarry that connect to longer, more challenging hikes. Afterward, reward the effort with a post-hike beer at one of the breweries in nearby Manitou Springs.

Thrill-seeking activities for adventurous dads

For fathers who settled down but never slowed down, the Pikes Peak region is packed with heart-pumping adventures.

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park has two above-ground thrill rides — the Bat-a-Pult and the Terror-dactyl — that let you sit side by side with dad, because nothing bonds a parent and child like dropping off a cliff together. There’s also a ropes course, three cave tours ranging from mild to muddy, and the Via Ferrata climbing route.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, a short drive from Colorado Springs, offers the Skycoaster (a shared-harness swing 100 feet up over the 1,200-foot gorge), the Cloudscraper ZipRider edge-to-edge zip line, and a canyon-wall Via Ferrata — a full thrill-seeker hat trick.

 Adventures Out West offers zip-lining, Segway tours, Jeep tours, mountain bike tours down Pikes Peak, and hot-air balloon rides throughout the region. And Echo Canyon River Expeditions runs everything from easy family floats to pulse-pounding white water rafting trips.

Relaxing fun for you and dad

If your pops is more of a sit-back-and-relax type, the region has plenty to suit him, too. Take a scenic Sunday drive to Cripple Creek and ride the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad through the mountains, then tour the historic buildings and artifacts at the Cripple Creek District Museum.

The Flying W Chuckwagon is another easygoing way to celebrate, with hearty food, western songs, and plenty of laughs — and a free branded hat for every dad on Father’s Day. Or take a leisurely stroll through Manitou Springs, where you can wine and dine dad at local restaurants, challenge him to a few rounds of Skee-Ball at the arcade, and sip from the town’s famous mineral springs.

The Pikes Peak region is bursting with activities for fathers of all sorts. Gather up the dads in your life and take them on an adventure this Father’s Day!

Frequently asked questions about Father’s Day in Colorado Springs

When is Father’s Day 2026? Father’s Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21.

What attractions offer free admission for dads on Father’s Day in Colorado Springs? Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain and the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center offer free admission for dads around Father’s Day, and Garden of the Gods is free for everyone year-round.

What can you do for Father’s Day in Colorado Springs? Popular Father’s Day activities include driving Pikes Peak, hiking Garden of the Gods or Red Rock Canyon Open Space, thrill rides at Cave of the Winds and Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, white water rafting, the Flying W Chuckwagon dinner show, and a scenic train ride in Cripple Creek.

Are there Father’s Day deals at Colorado Springs attractions? Yes. Participating attractions have offered specials such as free admission for dads on Pikes Peak and a free branded hat for dads at Flying W Ranch. Confirm current offers and dates directly with each attraction.

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