It’s Arts Month in the Springs with lots of cultural events on the calendar to enjoy. And the hillsides around town are coming alive with fall color. Check here to see where you can catch the glow. Or get out to these favorite pumpkin patches. You can also have a full weekend of fun with these 5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs this weekend.
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5 Best Things to Do in Colorado Springs Through Oct. 12
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Oct. 9
Pikes Peak Center
The power of rock and metal meets the grace and magnitude of classical in a uniquely formidable mashup. The music pulses, and the candles glow, creating ethereal gothic visuals and vibes. The Rock Orchestra breathes beautifully dark energy into your favorite songs and presents them in a wholly unique way.
Colorado Springs Comedy Festival
Oct. 7-11
Loonees Comedy Corner
Looking to laugh this week? Loonees is taking its fourth annual comedy festival to a bigger and better level. The local comedy club has narrowed hundreds of submissions from across the country to 20 top performers. And national headliners close out each show. Headliners include Mike Stanley, Chelsea Bearce and Billy Anderson. The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday with a fresh lineup every night.
Dwight Yoakam
Oct. 9
Ford Amphitheater
Country legend Dwight Yoakam will close out Ford Amphitheater’s annual season on Friday night. With his trademark low-slung cowboy hat and honky-tonk guitar riffs, Yoakam has made country hits in his own style, with a mix of rock, blues and alt-country swagger.
The Great Pumpkin Weekend at Venetucci Pumpkin Fest
Oct. 10-11
Gather Mountain Blooms at Venetucci Farm
Head to the farm for a classic fall weekend. Enjoy pumpkin beer, including Bristol Brewing’s Venetucci Pumpkin Ale, pumpkin lemonade and pumpkin bourbon cocktails. Try the pumpkin weight guess contest. Chill with the kids in the Charlie Brown reading nook. And pick your pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
Banana Cat Bar Crawl
Oct. 11
Downtown Colorado Springs
The playful Bananacat mural by Cymon Padilla has inspired its own fun event. Reserve your spot and meet at the mural on Sunday at 2 p.m. Dress up as a banana, a cat or a Bananacat and crawl downtown spots including Counterfeit Cowboy, Icons and Colorado Craft Social for drink specials. There’s a costume contest, with the winners and prizes announced at Shame and Regret at 5 p.m.
