Events in Downtown Colorado Springs

Sunday Market in Acacia Park

Fresh Food, Local Goods and Community. Every Sunday at Acacia Park, in Downtown Colorado Springs. Visit the market 9AM-2PM from May 10 - October 25.

Victory Garden Market: Fall Clean Up and Pollinator Protection

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is proud to announce an upcoming free community event celebrating local gardening, sustainability, and education: Victory Garden Market. This special edition of Victory Garden Market will feature everything fr

Southeast Farmers Market

As a market with a purpose, the Southeast Farmers Market focuses on strengthening the local economy while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement. Visitors can shop fresh produce, locally made products, handcrafted goods,

Come From Away

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks | September 10, 2026 – October 4, 2026 What began as an average day in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, turned into an international sleepover when 38 planes, carrying thou

Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Colorado State

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Women’s Soccer! Stick around post-game for autographs with the Tigers! Free admission, Division I action, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosph

Listening to Body Wisdom: Building Self-Trust

Our bodies are constantly communicating with us through sensations, emotions, images, feelings, and subtle inner knowing. In this interactive evening hosted by Megan Odom, you’ll be guided through a gentle embodied practice designed to help

Ask the Actors

Curious about the lifestyle of a theatre professional? What’s it take to slip into a character night after night? Stay in your seats after the show for a curated discussion with the cast and creatives and satiate your curiosity. This event

Tanasi concert

TANASI is a worldgrass trio based in Asheville, North Carolina, channeling global folk traditions through the drive, textures, and close harmonies of an Appalachian string band. With Billy Cardine on dobro and slide instruments, Anya Hinkle

Tanasi Worldgrass Trio

TANASI is a worldgrass trio based in Asheville, North Carolina, channeling global folk traditions through the drive, textures, and close harmonies of an Appalachian string band. With Billy Cardine on dobro and slide instruments, Anya Hinkle

Stronger Together

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

Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region

Throughout 2026, join the CSPM in the commemoration of America 250 – Colorado 150 – anniversaries observing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado’s entrance into the Union. Join a knowledgeable guide on this 1-hour tou

Vinyl DJ Nights at Golden Hour

Sip a cocktail at our gold-dusted bar, as DJ AstralSelector (KRCC radio host Jennifer Newman) takes the stage spinning an eclectic mix of buried treasures and infectious grooves.

Autumn Equinox Sound Bath

There are certain times of year that naturally invite us to notice what has changed. The Autumn Equinox marks one of those moments — a transition between seasons, when the pace of summer begins to soften and we start moving toward a quieter

Robert Plant w/ Saving Grace

Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian is bringing the Up The Sharp End Tour with special guest Rosie Flores to Pikes Peak Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7:30pm!

Lunch & Learn – Creating a Disturbance: Black Activism and Civil Rights in the Pikes Peak Region

Lunch & Learn Creating a Disturbance: Black Activism and Civil Rights in the Pikes Peak Region Wednesday, September 23 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ABOUT THE PROGRAM Focused on the early-mid-twentieth century, this work examines how Colorado’s civil r

Annalee Davis: 'More Tender Geographies

Barbadian artist Annalee Davis’s first solo museum exhibition in the United States, More Tender Geographies, brings together more than thirty works spanning a decade of the artist’s practice. Davis examines what she calls a “post-plantation

Gifts That Shape Us

From the museum’s earliest days, gifts of art have shaped this institution and the permanent collection it stewards. More than half of the collection arrived through the generosity of artists, donors, and others who gifted important works o

Lunch & Learn: Black Activism and Civil Rights in the Pikes Peak Region

Learn something new on your lunch break! During a CSPM Lunch & Learn program join a content expert to get a behind-the-scenes look into a fascinating subject. Take a deep dive into a variety of topics explored in CSPM’s exhibits and beyond.

Colorado Farm and Art Market

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.

Colorado Farm & Art Market

Located in Alamo Square Park Wednesdays through October 9, find local fruits, veggies, herbs and handcrafted artisan goods from a variety of vendors. SNAP and WIC accepted.

Todd Haller Acoustic Solo at Mash Mechanix

Todd Haller is bringing a laid-back acoustic set to Mash Mechanix Brewing. Come hang out in the taproom, grab your favorite Mash beer or another drink from the bar, and enjoy an evening of live music. Todd’s acoustic solo set is the perfect

Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Hawai'i

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Women’s Soccer! Free admission, Division I action, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosphere for all ages!  Be sure to stop by the CC informatio

Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series

Grab a picnic from your favorite local downtown restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket. Rotating local bands each week, 6-8 pm. June 4 Chronic Funk Disorder June 11 719 Band June 18 Funkology June 25 Rafiel and the Roomshake

Downtown Summer Music Series

The Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday night starting June 4th. The event is free, local, and right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Bring…

The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits

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Merr Shearn Retrospective 'Art as Play

Upcoming Exhibition: Merr Shearn Retrospective – “Art as Play” Open to the public: Friday, September 25th – Friday, October 23rd Reception: Friday, September 25th, 5-7pm

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour

Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations pai

40th Anniversary of Arte Mestiza

Join us in the Agents of Care gallery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Arte Mestiza at the Fine Arts Center! View archival materials from the mural’s creation, and hear artist Emanuel Martinez and Lucha Martínez de Luna, executive direc

Shakin’ Like Sammy – Live at Mash Mechanix

Shakin’ Like Sammy is bringing a full night of live music to Mash Mechanix Brewing! Expect a fun mix of classic rock, ’80s favorites, Southern rock, and country throughout the night. Grab a beer, cocktail, hard seltzer, or N/A drink from th

2026 Dead Man's Brewfest Presented by Switchbacks Entertainment

Dead Man's Brewfest returns to Weidner Field on September 25 from 7-10 pm for another unforgettable night of beverages, food, and fun. Sample unlimited beer, wine, and spirits from local…

Boogie Nights Disco

History Stroll: Seeing History in Place + Cocktail (21+)

HISTORY STROLL America 250/Colorado 150: Seeing History in Place September 26, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 *Please note that while all guests are welcome, this tour is designed for an adult audience ABOUT THE HISTORY STROLL Join the CSPM

Creek Week

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

Backpacks & Bites

Members: Make your backpack visit extra special with a creative outing the whole family will love! On select days, when you use the Family Activity Backpack, you can pick up a free snack pack for the kids to enjoy before or after. Cozy up w

Photographs by John Gudvangen

John Gudvangen shares his interest in capturing photographic images of urban life, architecture, nature, and social justice among other subjects in an exhibit at The Bridge Gallery during the month of September.  John is a Colorado Springs

Poor Richard's Kids Playground Grand Opening

Something new is waiting for your little ones! Poor Richard’s is bringing our kids’ playground back to life, all fresh and ready for play — and we want the whole family to be there for its first day. Join us Saturday, September 26, from 12–

America 250/Colorado 150: Seeing History in Place

Join the CSPM to critically reflect on the meaning of and connections to the commemoration of the America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries. In 2026, how can we make sense of the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and 150 years o

Meet the Real People Behind Come From Away

A Live Conversation with Gander, Newfoundland Heroes—At the FAC and Online Meet the real-life heroes whose story inspired the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away. On September 26, join us for an intimate, interactive webinar featuring

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Scheherazade

NOTICE: The Sunday (9/27) performance begins at 1:00pm. Our Centennial Season begins with pieces of rich lyricism, fairy-tale wonders, and a virtuosic composition from our very first composer-in-residence, Eunike Tanzil. Hear the orchestra

Scheherazade

NOTICE: The Sunday (9/27) performance begins at 1:00pm. Our Centennial Season begins with pieces of rich lyricism, fairy-tale wonders, and a virtuosic composition from our very first composer-in-residence, Eunike Tanzil. Hear the orchestra

Our Voice, Our Future 2026: Get Out the Vote Podcast Marathon

Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. UC Davis

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to fill the hill at Stewart Field and cheer on CC Women’s Soccer! Stick around post-game for autographs with the Tigers! Free admission, Division I action, incredible views, fun and engaging atmosph

Tucson Symphony Orchestra - Colorado Springs

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Harvest Full Moon in Aries Sound Bath

Full moons can offer a natural moment to slow down, take stock, and notice what has been building beneath the surface. The Harvest Full Moon arrives just as we move into a new season, making this an especially meaningful time to reflect on

Choral Compline at Grace & Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church

Join us for Compline, an ancient service of night prayer which offers a beautiful conclusion to the day. This candlelit service is sung entirely by the Compline Choir, with ancient plainchant and Renaissance polyphony offered with prayers f

My Hero Academia in Concert

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Talkback & Reception: David Mamet's Oleanna

Talkback & Reception Thursday, Oct. 1, 5–6:30 p.m. Following the afternoon performance of David Mamet's Oleanna, continue the conversation during a talkback moderated by Colorado College President Manya Whitaker, with refreshments and light

2026 D11 Community Classic

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Choral Evensong at Shove Chapel, Colorado College

Join us for Choral Evensong, a traditional Anglican service of evening prayer that beautifully combines chanted prayers, scripture readings, and beautiful choral music sung by the Taylor Choir.

Member Moments: Exhibition Preview Morning

Join us at our members-only preview for an exclusive first look at both Here and Now, Then and Always before it opens to the public and celebrate the newly opened Annalee Davis: More Tender Geographies. Enjoy brief remarks and explore the e

First Friday: Kick-Off Arts Month with the CSPM

First Friday: Kick-Off Arts Month with the CSPM Sponsored by the Lane Foundation Friday, October 2 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. October is Arts Month! Explore museum exhibits and enjoy new art. Check out the D11 Chalktober murals in our surrounding par

Couchella 2026

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 Co

First Friday: Kick-Off Arts Month with CSPM

First Friday Art Walk Downtown

First Friday and Opening Celebration of Here and Now, Then and Always

Join us for the opening of Here and Now, Then and Always, a new exhibition featuring the Fine Arts Center Museum’s permanent collection alongside new commissions by Colorado artists. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and community duri

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Music of the Knights

Elton John, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, four knights of generation-defining popular music, will have their works honored in full symphonic color featuring drummer and songwriter Carmine Appice.

Music of the Knights

Elton John, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, four knights of generation-defining popular music, will have their works honored in full symphonic color featuring drummer and songwriter Carmine Appice.

Colorado Springs Marathon

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 Colora

Walking Tour: Ghosts of Downtown

Stronger Together' Arts Month Artist Mixer and Open House

Kick-off Arts Month with an artist mixer and open house featuring the ‘Stronger Together’ art exhibition of 34 works by 21 local artists created with regional arts and cultural organizations as inspiration. Enjoy spending time with represen