Events

Join us for the 13th Annual Colorado Springs Marathon on Saturday, October 3, 2026!

Each course highlights the stunning beauty of Colorado Springs - winding past historic landmarks, through scenic parks, and finishing downtown at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, where a lively post-race celebration awaits. This premier, family-friendly event draws participants from across the country and has sold out four years in a row...secure your spot today!

Race sells out - secure your spot today.

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The Old Colorado City Farmers Market operates seasonally from June 6th through October 17th. Located in Bancroft Park, The market has been serving Colorado Springs for over 40 years. Join us each week help sustain local agriculture and small businesses. Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local vendors offer the freshest produce, handcrafted products, and unique goods.

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Cyclists are taking over America's Mountain! Riders get early access to the Pikes Peak Highway from 7–9 AM!

-Riders must go single file in the right lane

-Wear reflective clothing

-Fasten blinking lights to the front and back of their bike

Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available at the Summit starting at 8:30 AM, and restrooms will be available along the route.

We encourage you to carpool with fellow cyclists to the Pikes Peak Highway. In the event that the parking stalls near the gateway reach capacity, we have teamed up with the North Pole Santa's Workshop to provide overflow parking in their northwest lot. Parking attendants will be on site starting at 6:00 AM.

*During the hours of 7-9am, cyclists may encounter PPAM staff vehicles on the highway. However, we assure you that any potential traffic disruption caused by these vehicles will be kept to a minimum, allowing cyclists to navigate the route smoothly.

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Creek Week is the largest watershed-wide clean-up in the state of Colorado. Creek Week volunteers remove litter along a creek, trail, park, or open space throughout the Fountain Creek Watershed and beyond. All ages and abilities are invited to join a clean-up crew. Get outdoors, get active, and get busy creating positive change for your community and those living downstream.

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BuffaloGrass is entering its third year in 2026! This year's headliners are Big Hooray, Stillhouse Junkies and The PickPockets, and the festival features 10+ more great local Bluegrass bands. With music, events and fun all weekend, this should be our best year yet!

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This family-friendly event will include live musical performances from Brutha Q and Jessica Branham. Live cultural dances, local vendors, silent auction, prayer walks, food and beverage and a Kid Zone! Join us for a day of community and celebration!

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The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting our 15th Annual Falcon Craft Fair.

This event is at the Falcon High School and all proceeds go to support our service club's programs and various non-profit agencies in El Paso County, CO. The four areas we support are Community, Youth, Americanism and our national project of Child Abuse Prevention. We are also collecting non-perishable foods and winter clothing/blankets for the Eastern Plains Community Pantry in Calhan, CO.

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Celebrate fall at Gather Mountain Blooms with pumpkins, flowers, hayrides, local vendors, and beautiful mountain views. It’s the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn day with family and friends.

Stroll the farm, pick out the perfect pumpkin, explore the maze, enjoy food trucks and drinks, and soak in all the cozy fall vibes.

Themed Weekends

Oct 3–4: Oktoberfest
Oct 10–11: Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
Oct 17–18: Great Pumpkin Beer Festival
Oct 24–25: Witches & Wine
Oct 30–31: Costume Party & Pup-Kin Fest

Grab your sweaters, bring your friends, and make it a fall tradition at the farm.

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Sip on local craft beers, enjoy authentic German-inspired food, and raise a stein while taking in sweeping mountain views. Wander through blooming flower fields, pick pumpkins, hop on a hayride, and get lost in the corn maze—with plenty of activities to keep all ages smiling.

This lively autumn gathering blends cozy farm charm with classic Oktoberfest energy, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it back for year two. To make it even more special, we’ll have limited-edition Oktoberfest steins available—perfect for toasting the season and taking home a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Prost to fall at the farm.

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Take the breathtaking leaf-peeping drive along scenic Highway 67, where the mountains glow with brilliant golden aspens, and discover a magical autumn weekend waiting for you in historic Cripple Creek!
Join us for the grand finale of our 2026 Summer of Donkey Fun as we wrap up our 95th Anniversary year with a wholesome, family-friendly celebration filled with fall magic, mountain charm, and unforgettable memories.

Whether you’re chasing Colorado’s spectacular fall colors, enjoying live entertainment, shopping local artisans, meeting our famous long-eared ambassadors, relaxing in the Beer Garden, or making unforgettable memories with your family, there’s something for everyone!

Bring the whole family… and don’t forget your four-legged family members, too!
- Crisp mountain air. Brilliant golden aspens. Friendly long ears. Small-town magic around every corner!

What awaits you?

- Meet Cripple Creek’s famous donkey ambassadors- Visit Burro Base Camp and meet their incredible burro ambassadors.

- Shop unique vendors and local shops- Enjoy amazing food vendors and local restaurants.

- Live music throughout the weekend -Relax in our Beer Garden- Saturday Night Outdoor Movie under the stars (Family Friendly)

- Step into our legendary Fall Fest Photo Booth, returning bigger, better, and even more magical this year! It’s a fan favorite every year, and we’re adding a little extra autumn magic for 2026.

- Pet Parade because this is a pet-friendly event!

- Pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, contests, and family activities

- Hay Treasure Hunt for the kids

- Watch Professional Woodcarvers transform logs into incredible works of art with live demonstrations, carving competitions, and pieces available for purchase!

- NEW for 2026! Professional Pumpkin Carvers will be joining the festival with amazing live carving demonstrations and jaw-dropping creations!

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The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air!

Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit the Blacksmith and purchase Ranch-made souvenirs at the General Store.

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Enjoy live local music, brunch options, an espresso bar, and a full drink bar on the Margarita’s beautiful patio.

Meanwhile, our market comes to life just behind the restaurant, featuring: local growers, ranchers, and farmers with fresh produce, meats, and more. Artisanal food vendors offering sweet treats, pickled veggies, jams, and baked goods. A wide variety of hand-crafted art, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind items.

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Concrete Couchella 2026 is Concrete Couch’s annual music and arts fundraising festival, bringing our community together for an evening of creativity, music, celebration, and connection.

Join us Friday, October 2, 2026, at Concrete Coyote Community Park in Colorado Springs for a family-friendly celebration featuring live bands, performances, art, activities, games, food, drinks, local vendors, poetry, contests, face painting, meet-and-greets, and more!

The festival celebrates the artists, volunteers, partners, families, and community members who help make Concrete Couch’s work possible. Proceeds support Concrete Couch and our ongoing mission to build community through creative projects.

Come enjoy the music, experience the art, meet your neighbors, and help us kick off Arts Month with an unforgettable night at the Coyote!

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The experiential exhibit debuts in the Museum’s newly renovated Bill Daniels Gallery of Inspiration and celebrates the athletes, achievements and moments that have shaped one of the most demanding competitions in sport. Presented with support from the Daniels Fund and the Boettcher Foundation, A Legacy of Victory: U.S. Olympic Decathletes highlights the enduring legacy of U.S. Olympic decathletes and the determination required to compete across 10 events over two days.

Visitors can explore artifacts including Jim Thorpe’s reissued Olympic gold medal, the Stockholm 1912 decathlon scorebook, Rafer Johnson’s 1960 Olympic warm-up suit, Dan O’Brien’s 1996 Olympic podium uniform and Bryan Clay’s 2004 uniform top and bib.

The exhibit also features a Champions Mural honoring every U.S. Olympic decathlon champion, interactive video game simulations, athlete footage and tactile experiences.

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The Cripple Creek Art Alliance is celebrating its 10th annual Autumn & Art show and sale.  These local artists bring pen and ink, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, photography and jewelry to the show.  All artwork is for sale.

The Cripple Creek Heritage Center is proud to host this event and it is FREE to the public.

There will be an artist reception and celebration on Saturday, September 26th starting at noon.  Light refreshments will be served.

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Enjoy FREE pickleball from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, explore local vendors, and experience everything Picklefest has to offer.

We'll also have exciting giveaways, including a chance to win a Hotel Polaris overnight stay, plus special membership opportunities throughout the event.

Whether you're an experienced player, brand new to pickleball, or just stopping by to enjoy the atmosphere, Picklefest is the perfect opportunity to bring your friends, meet new people, and celebrate the pickleball community at Peak.

Event Details:
Picklefest at Peak Pickleball
FREE Pickleball: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Social Open Play
• Local Vendors
• Giveaways
• Hotel Polaris Overnight Stay Giveaway
• Membership Specials
• Fun for Players and the Community

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Join us October 3rd for a community potluck, blessings, and film festival (1:30-3:20pm).

Sunwater Spa will have free soaks for indigenous folk from 6 to close (reservations strongly encouraged 719-302-4241 TEXT PLEASE).

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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.

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The magic of Colorado shines in the Fall. Hillsides turn golden, rivers reflect the brilliant blue of high country skies and falling leaves open long distance views that play hide and seek during the summer. With more than 3 decades of capturing iconic Colorado colors, Laura's enduring love for her beloved Aspens brings a freshness to her joyful impressionist landscapes.

Her annual “The Aspen Show” welcomes you on First Friday Art Walk in Old Colorado City on October 3rd and runs through October 31st.

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Join Woodland Park in celebrating Arts Month in October. We have activities that begin on October 2 during First Friday Art Walk from 4 - 7 p.m. and you can continue the program through November 15. This gives you a chance to experience everything this quaint mountain town has to offer!

Visit Reserve Our Gallery for the first step in the art projects. There are activities for kids and adults. Some people may prefer the sketchbook with art lessons. You learn step by step drawing as you visit each of the locations, which are park of Woodland Park Art Gallery. Or, for the younger generation, they can make a card or decorate a tree as kids visit the locations with their parents. Reserve Our Gallery has materials to begin the progressive art experience AND provides a map for where you want to go.

Woodland Park Art Gallery has 8 locations in town. These are businesses who also sell other items, besides art. There's outdoor recreation, a coffee shop, two western clothing and hat shops, home decor, and vintage clothing.

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World Premiere!
Sweeney! Demon Barber of Cripple Creek
by Chris Sorensen

Taking inspiration from the story of Sweeney Todd, this brand new, spooky melodrama is set in Cripple Creek during the gold rush.  Returning to the town that betrayed him after his escapes from Colorado State Penitentiary, Sweeney Todd finds things are no longer the same as when he left. His wife is dead and his daughter Johanna was raised by the very man who imprisoned him, Sheriff Thornton. Once Thornton’s plans to marry off Johanna to clear his debts come to light, Sweeney teams up with Mrs. Loveland of Loveland’s Tavern where an accidental kill turns into a lethal partnership, hiding dead bodies in vats of chili, while Sweeney pursues his final revenge against Thornton. Darkly funny with twists and songs galore, Sweeney! Proves that in Cripple Creek, justice, like chili, is best served hot.

RATED PG

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