Free Events in Colorado Springs

Discover free things to do in Colorado Springs — no-cost concerts, outdoor activities, community gatherings, open houses, and family-friendly events. Updated daily.

SCHEELS Bike Rodeo — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

SCHEELS Bike Rodeo

Bring the kids and their bikes, trikes, and helmets for some fun with Colorado Springs SCHEELS and Kids on Bikes! We will have obstacle courses and other activities for the family to enjoy! The Bike rodeo is a fun, interactive, and educational event to teach youth how to be safer pedestrians and bicyclists. ➡️ Ages: 4-11 years old ➡️ All participants must be accompanied by an adult during the event. ➡️ Registration is required for a 30-minute time slot. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4sBjLOS 🚲 DONATE A BIKE during the event 🏁 FREE swag bag for each participant

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Family Adventure Day — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

Family Adventure Day

Bring the whole family for a FREE day of creativity, play, and hands-on discovery at Family Adventure Day! Enjoy live aerialist performances by Elizabeth Fluharty, explore art-making stations like pinwheel and sunflower wand crafting, rock painting inspired by Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard, and a Colorado-themed activity led by Linda Sagastume. Watch wheel-throwing and ceramics demonstrations with Jeremiah Houck and Nitra Olsen, paint your own Dungeons & Dragons miniature, and enjoy yard games, chalk art, and more—plus concessions available for purchase 10 a.m.-1 p.m.! RSVP

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Forest Bathing — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 3:00 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. 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.

2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road
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PILLAR 30th Anniversary Party and Open House — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM

PILLAR 30th Anniversary Party and Open House

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of lifelong learning in the Pikes Peak region! Established May 28, 1996 as the University Called Life, Inc., PILLAR has grown and evolved over three decades, and through every name change, the mission has stayed the same: lifelong learning for all. Come see our brand-new home at Chapel Hills Mall, meet our instructors and staff, explore upcoming classes such as art and history, and enjoy refreshments with the community that makes it all possible. Whether you’re a longtime member or curious about what PILLAR is all about, this is your invitation to come explore, connect, and celebrate with us. Free and open to everyone. We’d love to see you there. Location: Chapel Hills Mall, (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard’s and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead) About PILLAR: PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning is a dynamic hub for curious minds seeking intellectual growth and meaningful community connections. Through an array of engaging programs, thought-provoking lectures, and enriching activities, PILLAR fosters a culture of continuous learning for adults of all ages. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learners by providing opportunities to explore diverse topics, cultivate critical thinking, and connect with others who share a passion for discovery. At PILLAR, learning is not just a pursuit—it’s a way of 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.

1710 Briargate Blvd
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Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 4:00 AM

Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard

Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. Building upon existing scholarship on Yard Art, artwork created to exist in the transitional space between the home and wider world, artist and art historian Josh T Franco examines the lineage of this robust American art form. Featuring over 30 works, the exhibition spotlights both community and academically taught artists over the past five decades including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, revealing connections across communities in creative world-building with what is available. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard was originally produced by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was made possible by the Katherine and Keith L. Sachs Guest Curator Program, and is supported at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard is curated by artist and art historian Josh T Franco in partnership with Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. The curatorial concept was developed by artist and art historian Josh T Franco and Hallie Ringle, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, Chief Curator for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. Explore Our Free Digital Guide Explore the Fine Arts Center’s museum with our free digital guide! Our guide offers digital access to works in our collection, including exclusive audio from curators, suggested tours, and more. Browse the guide on the web or enjoy our optimized guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. 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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Beers & Gear Expo — Colorado Springs event
May 30, 2026, 5:00 AM

Beers & Gear Expo

Gear up for the third annual Beers & Gear Expo! Join us for gear shopping, environmental education, sign up for local clubs and nonprofits to volunteer with, listen to live music, try free axe throwing, and of course Drink Beer! We host dozens of groups and businesses specializing in running, climbing, camping, biking, fishing, water sports, winter sports, and all things outdoor. Join the adventure! 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.

1604 S. Cascade Ave.
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Free Things to Do in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs offers an abundance of free activities. From free admission days at the 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.