Outdoor Activities & Adventures in Colorado Springs

Star Party at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Join us and Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) for an after-hours, lights-out star party in our parking lot! Our CSASTRO Members will be bringing out their personal telescopes and other observing instruments to share views of the night sky with attendees. The Moon will be half full (1st Quarter) and we should also be able to view the planets Jupiter and Venus as well as colorful stars, star clusters, nebula and perhaps a galaxy or two. Free, Family Friendly Event Event is Weather Dependent, check this page or our home page on night of the event for updates More Parking available in Garden of the Gods Park parking lot 1/overflow across from the Visitor & Nature Center until 10pm. Take Foothills Trail to access Visitor & Nature Center.

Movies Under the Stars - 'Zootopia

Join us for another season of FREE outdoor movies in the Schoolyard every Saturday evening in September and October. Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us. September shows start: 7:30pm October shows start: 6:30pm 9/12: A League of Their Own (PG) 9/19: Zootopia (PG) 9/26: School of Rock (PG13) 10/3: Wicked (PG) 10/10: The Dark Knight (PG13) 10/17: A Minecraft Movie (PG) 10/24: Encanto (PG) 10/31: Hocus Pocus (PG)

Outdoor Accessibility Day

This free community event will highlight organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region that are helping make outdoor recreation more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about accessible outdoor spaces, inclusive outdoor programs, explore adaptive equipment, and connect with many organizations.

Movies Under the Stars – 'School of Rock

Join us for another season of FREE outdoor movies in the Schoolyard every Saturday evening in September and October. Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us. September shows start: 7:30pm October shows start: 6:30pm 9/12: A League of Their Own (PG) 9/19: Zootopia (PG) 9/26: School of Rock (PG13) 10/3: Wicked (PG) 10/10: The Dark Knight (PG13) 10/17: A Minecraft Movie (PG) 10/24: Encanto (PG) 10/31: Hocus Pocus (PG)

Whooo's in the Park? The Owls of the Garden of the Gods

Descover the hidden lives of owls in this family-friendly program. Find out what species you might see in the Garden of the Gods and how they live in the Park. Learn what makes owls some of the coolest birds around, and discover what they eat when you dissect a real owl pellet! All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note there are no live animals in this indoor program. No refunds.

Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema

Experience an evening where dance, film, and community meet. Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema, a local nonprofit dance film festival, and the Dance Alliance of the Pikes Peak Region are collaborating on a special screening featuring Colorado-based films and artists alongside international films. This curated lineup highlights work representing the diverse dancers of the Front Range and beyond, of various ages, abilities, and styles. The screening will run approximately 60 minutes with no intermission, followed by a 15–20 minute Q&A with local filmmakers — a chance to hear the stories behind the films and connect with the artists shaping our region’s creative landscape. You can also experience a Screendance Workshop with Rosely Conz the day prior to this event. See more details here.

The Long Run - Colorado's Tribute to the Eagles

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of timeless California rock as The Long Run, Colorado’s premier tribute to the Eagles, returns to  Stargazers Theatre this September 2026. Celebrating the music of one of America’s best-selling bands of all time, The Long Run delivers the soaring harmonies, masterful musicianship, and authentic sound that made the Eagles a defining voice of the 1970s. From crowd favorites like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” and “Life in the Fast Lane” to deep cuts beloved by longtime fans, this high-energy concert captures the spirit, sound, and soul of a classic era of rock and roll. Known throughout the Front Range for their faithful recreations and dynamic live performances, The Long Run has built a reputation as one of Colorado’s top tribute acts, appearing at major theaters, festivals, and venues across the region. Whether you’re reliving the soundtrack of your youth or discovering these legendary songs for the first time, this is a night made for singing along, dancing in your seat, and sharing great music with friends and family under the dome at Stargazers. Don’t miss this celebration of Eagles classics performed with…

Woodland Park Wind Symphony 'City Above the Clouds

Honoring the Ute Pass Historical Society. Enjoy historical displays and browse items for purchase. Music to be performed includes “City Above the Clouds,” commissioned by craig harms and the woodland park wind symphony to tell the story of the Ute Pass area and Woodland Park. A special feature of the concert will be wind symphony musicians playing vintage brass instruments while wearing civil war jackets. These civil war brass instruments are from the collection of fred feinsod, who will be playing tuba. We hope you will join us for this celebration of Colorado, Woodland Park and our Ute Pass history.

Cathartic Fall in the Park | Live Outdoor Headphone Concert in Colorado Springs

Put on a pair of wireless headphones and settle into an immersive experience of music and self-reflection. Through ambient piano, guitar, layered instrumentation, voice, and cinematic soundscapes, the outside world begins to fade into the background. Rather than sitting in rows watching a performance, you’re invited to experience the music in whatever way feels natural to you. Find a place in the grass. Sit, lay down, stretch, journal, dance, or simply close your eyes and listen. There isn’t a right way to experience the evening—only an opportunity to slow down, step away from distraction, and spend a little time fully present. Because every performance is improvised, no two evenings are ever the same. The Experience A live cinematic performance of piano, voice, ambient textures, and layered instrumentation, created entirely in real time An intimate listening experience delivered through wireless headphones The freedom to experience the music however feels right—whether that’s resting, reflecting, journaling, moving, or simply listening A shared evening with others that still feels deeply personal An opportunity to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with the present moment Before…

Greenways Park: Free Summer Concert

Celebrate summer with the free concert series at Greenways at Sand Creek Park. Concerts presented by Classic Homes.

Hands-On Homeschool: Slick and Slimy

Family Star Party: September 2026

Join us for some spectacular viewing of the night sky with local astronomy experts CSASTRO. No telescope required, just come out and enjoy the dark sky. Remember to keep your lights off as you approach the event! NOTE: The location for this event is the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Activities include: FREE Telescope Viewing Enjoy Discovery Center Passport Membership benefits! Passport Member Benefit — Complimentary Admission! Become a Passport Member Discovery Center Passport