Kid-friendly and family-focused events happening around Colorado Springs over the next three weeks, from library story times to festivals and museum days.
Bring your little superhero, princess, or pirate to Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 16, 17, 23–25, or 30, 31 from 4 to 8:30 p.m., as Cheyenne Mountain Zoo comes alive for Halloween! It’s the wildest alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, givi
Dress in your Halloween best and join us for a family-friendly evening of decorated trunks, food trucks, bouncy house fun, face painting, raffle prizes and more.
AME Industries & Dreamspace Studios present The Creative Exchange, a night built for creativity, connection and community. Whether you’re an artist, dancer, musician, photographer, model, entrepreneur or simply someone who loves being aroun
Weaving poignant, true-life accounts of elephants with childhood memories of growing up in Africa, Birgitta reveals the power of “story” and how our own stories and of those of the majestic pachyderms might not be so far apart after all. Fu
First Company Theatre, First United Methodist Church’s longtime community drama group, presents the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof this fall. Set in a small Russian village in the early 1900s, the story follows Tevye, a Jewish milkman,
Come out for a morning of safe, accessible Halloween fun hosted for the Colorado Springs and Fountain communities! This event is explicitly sensory and family-friendly, making it a perfect environment for children of all abilities. Bring yo
Cursive writing is more than just a fancy form of handwriting, it’s functional! Understanding cursive can help you read old letters, historic documents, signatures, and paper money. In this class, students will learn the basics of cursive h
Join us for the Annual Harvest Festival at Living Hope Creekside Church! Enjoy a fun-filled day of family-friendly games, candy and toy prizes, face painting, and our exciting Pumpkin Walk, where everyone has a chance to win a pumpkin! This
Join us in celebrating the art of the zine! Pikes Peak Zine Fest is a free annual indie art market where you can shop human-made zines, books, art, prints, stickers & more from nearly 60 local & national zinesters at our biggest fest yet! M
ACCESS Christian Church invites the community to a free Special Needs Community Resource Fair and Open House on October 17 from 1:00–4:00 PM at the CORE Community Center in Peyton, Colorado. This family-friendly event is designed to connect
🎃 Trunk-or-Treat & Community Food Drive 🎃 Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun, community connection, and giving back! Saturday, October 17, 2026 2–4 p.m. 1125 North Newport Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80916 Midwest Garage Door Colorado
The Folk’n’Flannel Festival returns featuring live music, a chili cook-off, games, crafts and brews while supporting outdoor access for all! Put on your favorite flannel and join us for UpaDowna’s annual Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser
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
Little Learners (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup are invited to learn and play through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills,
Little Learners (ages 3-5) and their favorite grown-up are invited to the Monster Mash party! Enjoy spooky story-time, a monster dance party, and decorate a monster a cookie! Look for mini monsters in the museum exhibits and leave with a Ha
Help us honor our incredible CC Men’s Soccer seniors! Gather your family, friends, neighbors and soccer fans to fill the hill and make some noise for the Tigers! Enjoy free admission, mountain views and a family-friendly game day atmosphere
Experience Japanese culture at the 2026 Japanese Cultural Bazaar, featuring food vendors, artisan booths, cultural demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages. We are planning a fun and engaging day with a wide variety of vendors –
Join featured artist Cal Duran for a creative and cultural exploration of Día de los Muertos. Participants will begin with a blessing of the space and an introduction to Cal’s artwork before learning about the meaning, history, and symbolis
Gather the whole family for a cozy weekend dedicated to the very best of autumn! Our Fall Festival Weekend is a completely non-scary, family-friendly Halloween alternative packed with good old-fashioned fun. Children are invited to dress up
USAFA Family Movie Event The Nightmare Before Christmas Thursday, Oct 29 at 6 p.m. Join us for this Halloween family favorite! The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown’s beloved pumpkin king, who has become bore
Help us honor our incredible CC Women’s Soccer seniors! Gather your family, friends, neighbors and soccer fans to fill the hill and make some noise for the Tigers! Enjoy free admission, Division I soccer, mountain views and a family-friendl
Whose scat is that? Become a nature detective in this fun, hands-on program that introduces participants to the art of reading the landscape. Learn how to identify tracks, scat, and other animal signs left behind by species that live in the
Colorado Springs is one of the best cities in Colorado for families. From the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Space Foundation Discovery Center to story time at the Pikes Peak Library District and hands-on fun at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, there are kid-friendly activities every day of the week.
Our family events calendar is updated daily with activities for children of all ages. Find things to do with kids in Colorado Springs, including free events, outdoor adventures, educational programs, and weekend activities.
Pikes Peak Library District story times and programs, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Garden of the Gods, and city parks are free. Our Free Events page lists no-cost events each day.
Look at the Friday, Saturday and Sunday groups on this page, or see This Weekend in Colorado Springs for every category.
