Events

The Pikes Peak Challenge has a summit for everyone! Whether you’re racing the sun up to the summit of Pikes Peak, lacing up your boots for the 13-mile round trip Barr Camp Hike, readying your wheels and sneakers for the two-mile Manitou Springs Walk, or participating in the Virtual Challenge, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado offers a fun-filled, inclusive event to inspire every participant, and challenge every ability while raising money to support those living with an injury to the brain in Colorado.

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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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The 2026 Gleneagle Spirit 5k is the Fifth annual 5k event held in the Gleneagle community.

The event is organized and presented by two neighborhood Realtors (Blair Dinkins and Mark Rudolph) with volunteer assistance from other resident neighbors. The running portion of the event is professionally chip-timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. The Gleneagle Spirit Fun Run starts and ends at the Antelope Trails Elementary School Parking Lot and winds its way through the hilly Gleneagle neighborhood.

The course has various elevation changes, featuring  the famed “Heartbreak Hill” on Copperfield Drive, toward the beginning of the run/walk. The route is clearly marked with signage and volunteer personnel at every turn. One Water station will be manned along the route.

Emergency support services are provided by the Monument Fire Department and private Security by Jamaru, LLC.

Proceeds go to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, go to www,gleneaglespiritrun.com for details.

Following the Run/Walk, participants and their families are treated to a special celebration (Finish Line Festival) that brings the participants and the community together:
· Food Trucks serving after-race entrees.
· Vendor/ Sponsor (Finish Line Festival.)
· Music: Celebrity DJ James Brown.
· Fire Engine Display by the Monument Fire District.
· Leg and ankle massages by the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy.
· Presentation of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to the top Male and Female Runners in various age classifications.

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Join Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain for the Youth Fishing Derby at Crystal Reservoir, located 6 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway.

This event is open to kids ages 6 to 15, with a $1 registration fee per participating child. Parents, guardians, and younger siblings can attend at no additional cost.

This small fee helps reduce no-shows and allows us to plan more accurately for participating families. Advance registration is required so we can prepare the right amount of lunch, supplies, staffing, and other event resources. If you register, please make every effort to attend, as this event takes significant time and resources to organize. If the registration fee is a barrier to participation, please email pikespeakinfo@coloradosprings.gov.

Fishing equipment will be available for participants who need it. If you already have your own fishing gear, please bring it, as loaner equipment is reserved for families who may not otherwise have access to the necessary gear.

Youth participants do not need a fishing license.

Prizes will be awarded in several fish categories, followed by a brief awards ceremony. A free hot dog lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Followed by awards at 12:30 p.m.

Thank you to our event sponsors and partners: Aramark, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Sportsman's Warehouse and Scheels.

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Stop by Unity to enjoy meeting and greeting our holistic vendors who will be available for healing, psychic readings, crystals, reiki, tarot cards, presentations, yoga and more. We will also have crafters available with beautiful blankets, quilts, home decor, jewelry and more.

We'll have great things for everyone to enjoy including the purchase of special treats from HIPPOP Ice Cream from 1p-4p.

We have plenty of parking available and handicap parking. Tell your friends and family!

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Cruise Above the Clouds 2026 is here!

Woodland Park: September 12.

Cripple Creek: September 13.

Registration proceeds benefit Teller County charities.

Giving Back, it’s What Drives Us! Since it’s inception the Cruise Above the Clouds has been all about giving back to the communities we live in. Through the continued generosity of our supporters, sponsors, participants, and club members we have given back over $320,000.00. This year alone we presented checks totaling $26,000.00. Some of those amazing organizations included: Adoptable Animal Rescue Force Aspen Mine Center American Legion Community Cupboard Community Partnership Center Cripple Creek High School Industrial Arts Scholarship Daybreak Adult Respite Day Program Focus on the Forest Help the Needy Kiwanis Mountain Top Cycling Little Chapel Food Pantry Prospect Home Care & Hospice Rotary Symphony Above the Clouds Teller County Search & Rescue Teller County Regional Animal Shelter Teller Senior Coalition Woodland Park Senior Center Woodland Park High School Industrial Arts Scholarship, and others.

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Junktique Off-Main
A bigger vision. A new monthly experience.

Junktique Off-Main — a new monthly event located on private property just off downtown Florence. Designed to give both shoppers and vendors more room, more convenience, and more opportunity, Off-Main expands the Junktique experience beyond Main Street while keeping the same spirit of discovery that people love.

This new location creates space for growth and flexibility, with room for vendors who want to participate monthly and room for customers to enjoy an easy, comfortable shopping experience.

Visitors can expect:

A monthly market experience.
Easy access just off downtown Florence.
Free parking (off street, in the front of the property.)
$2 parking (off-street, next to the event gate).
VIP ($5) (on concrete, inside the event gates.)
Free handicapped parking (must have license plate or hanging tag, on concrete, inside the event gates.)

For vendors, Junktique Off-Main offers flexible ways to be part of the event, including full-time vendor spaces and per-event rentals.

Full-time vendor spaces are an especially attractive option for sellers who want to simplify setup and reduce the constant work of moving inventory. Instead of hauling merchandise back and forth for each event, vendors can store their inventory on site and simply open their doors each month.

Less hauling. Less hassle. More selling.

Junktique Off-Main is built for growth, convenience, and a new kind of market experience in Florence — one that gives vendors more flexibility and gives shoppers more reasons to come back again and again.

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The Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is celebrating a milestone year as it returns for its 10th Anniversary, bringing 80 bold, inspiring, and always entertaining short films to the big screen.

Presented by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), this three-day celebration showcases the creativity, diversity, and talent of filmmakers from across the Centennial State. Audiences can enjoy an unforgettable weekend of independent films, filmmaker conversations, networking opportunities, and community celebration.

A Weekend of Colorado Stories

This year's festival features 11 themed film blocks representing a wide range of genres and voices, including:

Comedy

Drama

Horror & Sci-Fi

Documentary

Young Filmmakers (Narrative & Documentary)

Women in Film

Animation

Experimental

Music Video

Following each screening block, audiences are invited to participate in the festival's popular live filmmaker Q&A sessions, offering a chance to hear directly from the writers, directors, producers, and actors behind the films.

Celebrate Like a VIP

Festival-goers can enhance their experience with a VIP Pass, which includes admission to the Friday Night Filmmaker Reception. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages while mingling with filmmakers, actors, producers, and fellow film enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Featured Filmmakers

The festival proudly welcomes this year's Award -Winning Featured Filmmakers:

Adam Raynes

Tyler Holme

Nick Gatsby

Skye Armenta

Opening Night will feature screenings of their work, followed by an extended conversation and audience Q&A moderated by Festival Director Ralph Giordano.

New for 2026

To mark the festival's 10th Anniversary, organizers are introducing the Breakout & Meet-Up Room, a dedicated space designed to foster conversation, collaboration, and creative connections.

Throughout the weekend, attendees can meet Featured Filmmakers, industry professionals, festival organizers, and fellow creatives while learning about IFSOC programs, regional film festivals, upcoming projects, and opportunities within Colorado's growing independent film community. A schedule of Meet-Up sessions will be available during the festival.

Celebrating Colorado Independent Film

For ten years, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival has championed homegrown storytelling and provided filmmakers with a platform to share their work with enthusiastic audiences.

"Independent film gives us the opportunity to tell authentic stories that might never be heard anywhere else," said Festival Director Ralph Giordano. "As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, we're proud to showcase the incredible talent that continues to make Colorado one of the most exciting places for independent filmmaking."

About the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival

Founded in 2016, the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival is dedicated exclusively to showcasing the best short films created by Colorado filmmakers. Produced by the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC), the festival has become one of the region's premier celebrations of independent cinema, bringing together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals from across the state.

From breathtaking mountain landscapes to bold new voices, Colorado stories come alive on the big screen during one unforgettable weekend each September.

See Colorado Shorts. Celebrate Colorado Filmmakers. Experience the Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival.

Media Contact

Ralph Giordano
Festival Director
peakfilmforum@gmail.com

Learn more about the Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC

https://ifsoc.org/

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Celebrate more than 70 years of stunning, local homes with the Colorado Springs Parade of Homes. Whether dreaming, designing, or ready to buy, this annual builder showcase is an all-access pass to what’s possible right here in El Paso County.

Discover local neighborhoods, stunning new homes, and walk away inspired. This year will feature 33 homes across every budget from El Paso to Teller County. Because good living starts here.

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WALK for epilepsy COLORADO is all about coming together, having fun, and helping ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. In 2025 our walkers helped raise over $200,000 to support critical programs and services in our community!

Funds raised from the Walk provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as improved access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 65,000 people affected by epilepsy in Colorado and Wyoming.

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No Child Left Inside is a movement in the U.S. that encourages children between kindergarten and 12th grade to learn about environmental education and to get them out in nature! To take part Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting a day of events for kids to get back outside. Kids of all ages are encouraged to try some crafts, play games and try new activities.

Audience: Everyone is welcome!

Fee: Free (with valid park pass)

Time duration: 4 Hours

Location: Limekiln Parking area

Contact for questions:

Cheyenne Mountain State Park: (719) 576-2016

Sam Owens: sam.owens@state.co.us

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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.

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Explore the library with a building-wide scavenger hunt for all ages, crafts, entertainment, and more to celebrate the Library and Colorado's 150th anniversary. Enjoy delicious Asian treats compliments of the Golden Lotus Foundation and coffee, pastries, and muffins from Caffeinated Cow.

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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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Join us for the 5th annual Fiestas Patrias Colorado Springs, a free, family-friendly festival celebrating Hispanic culture, heritage, and community.

Experience a vibrant day filled with live music, dancing horses, cultural entertainment, delicious Latin American food, and local vendors. Fiestas Patrias brings families and people from diverse backgrounds together to honor the traditions, creativity, and spirit of Colorado’s Latino community.

Guests of all ages are welcome!

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Everyone deserves support. Everyone deserves connection.

2026 SoCo Recovery Rally—a day dedicated to hope, healing, and community for individuals and families across Southern Colorado and the Heart of the Rockies. Family-friendly, games, speakers, music, and vendors.

You belong here. Recovery. Community. Connection.
Show up. Get connected. Be part of something bigger.

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The Truth About 250/150 visiting exhibit all day long.

Art and writing from the high school competition will be on display around campus.

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Join us for a free two-day community event celebrating 7 years of Pikes Peak Indian Motorcycle!

Free and open to the public.

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Join us for Pawtoberfest, a dog-friendly festival featuring craft brews and spirits tasting, pet contests, activities for the whole family, and plenty of tasty food from local food trucks! Pawtoberfest is one of HSPPR's annual signature fundraising events, where all proceeds benefit the homeless and abused animals at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region!

We’ve made entering the festival even easier, so you and Fido can get straight to the fun! Save the QR code sent to your email after you register, and our friendly staff and volunteers will scan your QR tickets at the entrance.

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With over a dozen installations on display at Green Box this summer, join us for a 90-minute walkabout through town and learn about the artists and artwork located throughout Green Mountain Falls, including two works that are only accessible during these guided tours.  With a range of topography, come prepared with hiking shoes and a bottle of water.  Hikes are guided by Air Force Academy Associate Professor of English and Fine Arts, Dr. José Antonio Arellano.

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The first 1,000 attendees will receive a free Palmer Lake Wine Festival souvenir tasting glass and wine tote! VIP tickets give you early access to the festivities, exclusive tastings, private bathrooms, and a private tent.

For the seventh year in a row, the Palmer Lake Wine Festival is thrilled to partner with Tri-Lakes Cares. A portion of the event proceeds will go to Tri-Lakes Cares. Tri-Lakes Cares is a community-based, volunteer-supported resource center whose purpose is to improve people’s lives through emergency, self-sufficiency and relief programs.

Purchase and leave with your favorite bottles of wine, most at discounted festival prices! Use our snappy wine tote to slog around all your great finds. Bring a wagon to leave with enough delicious wine for the rest of the year and shop early for Christmas presents!

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