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Free Events in Colorado Springs
No-cost concerts, community gatherings, library programs, art walks and family events happening in Colorado Springs over the next two weeks. For year-round free attractions, see our guide to free things to do.
Wednesday, September 16
1 eventThursday, September 17
3 events
Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
UCCS Men's Soccer vs. MSU Denver
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Mountain Lion Stadium
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Sep 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
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…
Acacia Park
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Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
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
30 West Dale Street
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Friday, September 18
5 eventsSep 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
The Useful Yucca
Unveil the wonders of the narrowleaf yucca plant and learn how it thrives in our semi-arid landscape. Join interactive demonstrations to learn ancient uses, like turning yucca into cordage or soap. This is a drop-in style program, so feel f
1805 N 30th St
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Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
UCCS Volleyball vs. Westminster
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Gallogly Events Center
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Sep 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
LIVE at the Lodge - Melody Ranch + Dr Taco Food Truck
LIVE at the Lodge is a weekly concert series happening every Friday and Saturday night at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. Join us for free local live music, Colorado crafted drinks, and a friendly community of regulars. This Friday’s arti
2 El Paso Blvd
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Sep 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
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 t
1805 N 30th St
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Sep 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
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
Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
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Saturday, September 19
8 events
Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
Nature’s Educators: Falcon Frenzy
Join us for a full day of learning and fun with our friends from Nature's Educators! Meet amazing falcon ambassadors and learn more about these special birds. This event is open to the public, no registration required! Falcon Frenzy Program
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
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Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
Dahlia Days
By September, the dahlia field is absolutely bursting with bold, joyful color, and we love opening it up for you to experience it with us. If you’ve been wanting a reason to gather your friends, sip something good, and wander through flower
5210 S. US
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Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM
Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest
Join Rocky Mountain PBS at Panorama Park in Colorado Springs for KIDS FEST! This free family event offers opportunities to meet beloved PBS KIDS characters like Daniel Tiger, Arthur, Clifford, Nature Cat, and Luna. Enjoy many kid-friendly a
4540 Fenton Road
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Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Kids Zone: Animals on Coins
Animals have appeared on money since the first coins, both as a part of a country’s coat-of-arms and as nature-based portraits. Once familiar with the more common types of animals displayed on coinage, students will then design a coin or ba
Money Museum
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Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Westfest
FREE community potluck picnic with live music, family events and more
Westside Community Center
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Sep 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
UCCS Volleyball vs. Colorado Mesa
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Gallogly Events Center
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Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Greenways Park: Free Summer Concert
Celebrate summer with the free concert series at Greenways at Sand Creek Park. Concerts presented by Classic Homes.
3641 Greenways Main Boulevard
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Sep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
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
1604 S. Cascade Ave.
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Sunday, September 20
4 eventsSep 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
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
427 E Colorado Ave.
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Sep 20, 2026, 2:00 PM
Prologue Forums on American Theatre: Ben Brantley
For over twenty years, Ben Brantley was the chief theatre critic for The New York Times. In that capacity he was the go-to person in this country for theatre criticism and wrote some of the most important reviews of our time. He has also wr
Ent Center for the Arts
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Sep 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
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
44 W. Cache La Poudre St.
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Sep 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
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
Fine Arts Center
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Tuesday, September 22
3 events
Sep 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nikola Tesla's Toolbox: Laser Maze
Explore the world of lasers and reflection in this Nikola Tesla’s Toolbox. Bounce a laser through a maze and try to get it to the finish. Join us for a 1-hour workshop featuring STEM lessons aimed at students ages 10+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
East Library
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Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
He Gave Us This Garden: Learn About Charles Elliot Perkins
The Garden of the Gods would not exist without the efforts of one man and his family. Learn the life story of philanthropist Charles Elliot Perkins and his drive to ensure this Garden remained forever free to the public.
1805 N 30th St
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Sep 22, 2026, 4:30 PM
Cafe Scientifique - The Truth About Wolves with Becca Sue
Cafe Scientifique The Truth About Wolves ColoradoWild is excited to offer a free, educational event where we present the science behind wolves and offer a discussion about collaborative solutions that work for us all. Wolves are deeply misu
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway University Center
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Wednesday, September 23
1 event
Thursday, September 24
3 eventsSep 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
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
429 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
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
44 W. Cache La Poudre St.
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Sep 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
UCCS Women's Soccer vs. Colorado Christian
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Mountain Lion Stadium
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Friday, September 25
5 eventsSep 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Celebrate Dolly Parton Day With a FREE Book for Kids!
We’ve heard that Friday, September 25, is going to be known as Dolly Parton Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by doing something Dolly has championed for years: putting books into the hands of children! Through her i
2450 Montebello Square Dr
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Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
UCCS Majors Fair
UCCS Majors Fair: Your Future Called... It Wants to Meet You! 🎓✨ Not sure what to major in? Curious about what you can actually do with a degree? Join us at the UCCS Majors Fair and explore the possibilities! Meet faculty, advisors, curren
The Spine
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Sep 25, 2026, 5:30 PM
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
Fine Arts Center
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Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
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
429 E Pikes Peak Ave
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Sep 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
LIVE at the Lodge - John Spengler and Frienemies + Good Grub Food Truck
LIVE at the Lodge is a weekly concert series happening every Friday and Saturday night at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. Join us for free local live music, Colorado crafted drinks, and a friendly community of regulars. This Friday is Joh
2 El Paso Blvd
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Saturday, September 26
8 eventsSep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Forest Bathing
This free program is much more than a walk in the woods! It is about connecting with the natural world through sensory experiences. It is about being in nature rather than just moving through it.
2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road
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Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
5th Annual Falcon Harvest Festival
🍂 5th Annual Falcon Harvest Festival 🍂 Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy one of the community’s favorite annual events packed with entertainment, shopping, delicious food, and activities for all ages. Enjoy: 🛍️ 140+ Local
10255 Lambert Rd.
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Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
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 outdo
245 Bear Creek Rd.
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Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
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
Fine Arts Center
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Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Rock on The Mesa
Rock on the Mesa is a FREE one day music festival featuring the top rock bands from Colorado. • Steely Dead • Zeppelin Alive • Grizzly Gopher This free event is fun for the whole family. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit
142 S. Raven Mine Drive
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Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
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–
Poor Richard’s
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Sep 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
UCCS Volleyball vs. Colorado State Pueblo
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Gallogly Events Center
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Sep 26, 2026, 7:30 PM
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
1604 S. Cascade Ave.
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Sunday, September 27
3 events
Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Cosmo’s Beauty Grand Opening/Free car seat checks, giveaways
Come celebrate with us! 🎉 Join us for the Grand Opening of Cosmo’s Extensions & Beauty Lounge & Ooh La La Beauty on Sunday, September 27th from 11 AM–3 PM at 5314 Montebello Ln., Colorado Springs! We’re celebrating with a fun afternoon for
Co Springs Mom Collective
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Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
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
44 W. Cache La Poudre St.
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Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM
UCCS Women's Soccer vs. MSU Denver
FREE admission to all UCCS Faculty, Staff & Students (with UCCS ID)! Go Mountain Lions!
Mountain Lion Stadium
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Tuesday, September 29
1 event
Free Things to Do in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers an abundance of free activities. From the always-free Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to community concerts in Acacia Park, open houses at local galleries, and free outdoor events at Garden of the Gods — there is always something to do without spending a dime.
We update our free events listings daily, pulling from community calendars, the Pikes Peak Library District, and local organizations. Find free family events, free concerts, free outdoor activities, and more right here.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide an event is free?
An event is listed as free when the organizer's listing says so or shows a $0 price. Some free events still ask you to register, so check the event page before you go.
Is Garden of the Gods free?
Yes. Garden of the Gods Park is free to enter and open daily; guided tours and some special events at the visitor center may charge a fee.