Family Activities & Kids Events in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is one of the best cities in Colorado for families. From the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and North Pole Santa's Workshop to free story times at the Pikes Peak Library and outdoor adventure programs — there's no shortage of family-friendly fun.

Below you'll find the latest family events and kids activities happening this week, pulled from 10+ local sources and updated daily.

Upcoming Events

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Presents Gershwin: Porgy and Bess — Colorado Springs event
May 17, 2026, 2:30 PM

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Presents Gershwin: Porgy and Bess

America@250 shines a spotlight on two titans of American music. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide Overture dazzles, while George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess delivers songs that have become part of our cultural DNA. This is the music of a nation finding its voice — bold, soulful, and unforgettable. Program Bernstein Candide Overture Gershwin Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs Artists Chloé Dufresne conductor Colorado Springs Chorale Soli Deo Gloria Choir Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale 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.

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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour — Colorado Springs event
May 4, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

We’ll handpick five of our favorite eateries – from tucked-away treasures to artisan stops – where you will enjoy purposefully selected, interactive tastings. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger, savor Colorado green chiles, and relax with cool mountain-churned ice cream, all with Pikes Peak overhead. Say goodbye to your planning anxiety as we promise to lead you straight to the culinary highlights. This tour is food-forward but does feature Colorado craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Elevate your experience by adding the drink package ($20), which includes three pre-paired alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages. 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. 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.

4 S. Cascade Avenue
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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour — Colorado Springs event
May 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

We’ll handpick five of our favorite eateries – from tucked-away treasures to artisan stops – where you will enjoy purposefully selected, interactive tastings. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger, savor Colorado green chiles, and relax with cool mountain-churned ice cream, all with Pikes Peak overhead. Say goodbye to your planning anxiety as we promise to lead you straight to the culinary highlights. This tour is food-forward but does feature Colorado craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Elevate your experience by adding the drink package ($20), which includes three pre-paired alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages. 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. 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.

4 S. Cascade Avenue
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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour — Colorado Springs event
May 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

We’ll handpick five of our favorite eateries – from tucked-away treasures to artisan stops – where you will enjoy purposefully selected, interactive tastings. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger, savor Colorado green chiles, and relax with cool mountain-churned ice cream, all with Pikes Peak overhead. Say goodbye to your planning anxiety as we promise to lead you straight to the culinary highlights. This tour is food-forward but does feature Colorado craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Elevate your experience by adding the drink package ($20), which includes three pre-paired alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages. 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. 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.

4 S. Cascade Avenue
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Drag Trivia Night — Colorado Springs event
May 6, 2026, 12:30 PM

Drag Trivia Night

8 East (Featuring Salad or Bust and Cocktails After Dusk) and “Not Rocket Science Trivia” is proud to bring you Drag Trivia hosted by the fabulously talented ‘X the Drag Thing’! Drag trivia is open to everyone and family friendly (although it may get a little racy *wink!*) Open to teams and individuals.  Grab a bite to eat from Salad or Bust and a fantastic cocktail from Cocktails after Dusk. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place finishers. 8 East is proud to host this event and loves to support our local artists and performers. 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.

8 E Bijou St
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Weekly Trivia — Colorado Springs event
May 6, 2026, 12:30 PM

Weekly Trivia

Put your thinking caps on and paws at the ready! Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 pm for Pub Dog’s Weekly Trivia Night—where brains meet barks and good times flow as freely as our craft beers. Bring your crew, sip on your favorites, and let’s see who’s top dog in trivia! 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.

2207 Bott Ave
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Lucy Fitz Gibbon — Colorado Springs event
May 6, 2026, 1:00 PM

Lucy Fitz Gibbon

EPIC Concerts welcomes soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon for a captivating evening of voice, piano, and clarinet—an intimate program that bridges tradition and innovation. Praised for her “dazzling, virtuoso singing” by the Boston Globe, Fitz Gibbon is recognized for her expressive range and commitment to expanding the classical canon. Her work brings together music from across eras, creating space for both timeless masterpieces and evolving artistic voices. The program features Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock, a beloved work for soprano, clarinet, and piano, alongside selections by Bartók and Spohr. Fitz Gibbon is joined by pianist Qing Jiang and EPIC Artistic Director Sergei Vassiliev on clarinet, creating a dynamic and richly textured performance. As with all EPIC concerts, audiences are invited to engage directly with the artists during a post-concert Q&A—offering insight into the music, the process, and the performers themselves. About EPIC: At EPIC Concerts (Education • Partnerships • Immersive Concerts), we bring world-class chamber music to Colorado Springs—melding national-level masters with outstanding local talent. By collaborating with arts and educational institutions, we cultivate innovative performances that elevate our community’s cultural presence and connect audiences with music in meaningful ways. More than just concerts, EPIC strives to create warm, welcoming experiences: patrons interact with musicians before, during, and after performances, making every show feel like a gathering of friends and family. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we are dedicated to enriching lives through artistic excellence, educational outreach, and a deep commitment to 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.

5225 N Nevada Ave
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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour — Colorado Springs event
May 7, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

We’ll handpick five of our favorite eateries – from tucked-away treasures to artisan stops – where you will enjoy purposefully selected, interactive tastings. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger, savor Colorado green chiles, and relax with cool mountain-churned ice cream, all with Pikes Peak overhead. Say goodbye to your planning anxiety as we promise to lead you straight to the culinary highlights. This tour is food-forward but does feature Colorado craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Elevate your experience by adding the drink package ($20), which includes three pre-paired alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages. 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. 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.

4 S. Cascade Avenue
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Jahida Esperanza — Colorado Springs event
May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

Jahida Esperanza

Born into a musical Puerto Rican and Cuban family in Jersey City, New Jersey, she infuses each song with deep emotion and storytelling, captivating audiences with her dynamic range and heartfelt delivery. 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.

8 S Nevada Ave.
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Jagged Little Pill — Colorado Springs event
May 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

Jagged Little Pill

Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical Mainstage Lyrics by Alanis Morissette | Music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard | Book by Diablo Cody Details & Tickets The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family — but looks can be deceiving. When the cracks beneath the surface begin to show, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community, and the world around them. Based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning jukebox musical about a perfectly imperfect American family is brimming with joy, strength, love, courage, and life. 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.

30 West Dale Street
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French for Kids — Colorado Springs event
May 8, 2026, 4:00 AM

French for Kids

Join Madame Barbara from Springs French Music Lingua for a unique program that teaches French and sign language to children ages 8 and under using a fun mix of music, movement, art, drama and storytelling. 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. 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.

5550 N. Union Blvd.
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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour — Colorado Springs event
May 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour

We’ll handpick five of our favorite eateries – from tucked-away treasures to artisan stops – where you will enjoy purposefully selected, interactive tastings. Sink your teeth into a juicy burger, savor Colorado green chiles, and relax with cool mountain-churned ice cream, all with Pikes Peak overhead. Say goodbye to your planning anxiety as we promise to lead you straight to the culinary highlights. This tour is food-forward but does feature Colorado craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Elevate your experience by adding the drink package ($20), which includes three pre-paired alcoholic or premium non-alcoholic beverages. 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. 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.

4 S. Cascade Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best family attractions in Colorado Springs?

Top family attractions include the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Garden of the Gods, North Pole Santa's Workshop, Space Foundation Discovery Center, and Manitou Cliff Dwellings.

Are there free kids activities in Colorado Springs?

Yes! The Pikes Peak Library District runs free story times and craft programs, Garden of the Gods is free to visit, and many community events offer free kids activities.

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