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Wed 12 Colorado Farm & Art Market August 12 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring The Meanwhile Block 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 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. Thu 13 Penrose Library Open House August 13 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States Come dig for fossils, create a mural, go on a scavenger hunt, and celebrate Penrose Library and the bookmobiles from 3 to 5 p.m. On Thursday, August 13. The event […] Thu 13 Mash Dashers Run Club August 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Thu 13 Downtown Summer Music Series August 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring Acacia Park 115 E Platte Ave,, Colorado Springs, CO, United States 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 […] Fri 14 Weenies & ‘Tinis August 14 - August 30 Downtown Colorado Springs is serving up the ultimate summer pairing! From August 1 to 17, sip and snack your way through 11 Downtown restaurants, each offering their own unique take on a gourmet hot dog paired with a handcrafted martini. Earn points for each item you order and be entered to win fun prizes! The free passport will be available to download beginning July 21. Be sure to join our kickoff party 4-6 PM on July 31 at Icons! Enjoy lively entertainment by the Icons team, fun giveaways, and more. Free to attend. Fri 14 Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring 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 paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group! Sat 15 Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour August 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring 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 paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group! Sun 16 Sunday Market in Acacia Park August 16 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring Acacia Park 115 E Platte Ave,, Colorado Springs, CO, United States 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. Sun 16 Victory Garden Market August 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E Colorado Ave. The monthly Victory Garden Markets at Cottonwood Center for the Arts are an opportunity for you, the local community, to engage with and learn from the CSU Master Gardener Extension […] Tue 18 Food Truck Tuesdays August 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Recurring Alamo Square Park LUNCH PLANS? Food Truck Tuesdays are officially back on the South side of Alamo Square Park! Ten food trucks serve a variety of meals, snacks, and desserts throughout the summer. Wed 19 Colorado Farm & Art Market August 19 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring The Meanwhile Block 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO 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. Previous Events Today Next Events Subscribe to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file See more events Additional downtown events brought to you by: Current & Upcoming Ongoing Double Header Blues Night Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at Louie Louie's Piano Bar, Colorado Springs Aug 10, 2026 Mon, Aug 10 @ 5:30 pm Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Creighton University - Home Opener Presented by Colorado College at Stewart Field, Colorado Springs Aug 12, 2026 Wed, Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm Into the Shadow: Solar Eclipse Sound Bath Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs Aug 12, 2026 Wed, Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm Penrose Library and Bookmobiles Celebrate with Open House Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Penrose Library, Colorado Springs Aug 13, 2026 Thu, Aug 13 @ 3:00 pm Heart Coherence: A New Moon Sound Bath for Breath, Connection & Renewal (CANCELLED) Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs Aug 13, 2026 Thu, Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm Penrose Library and Mobile Library Services Open House Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Penrose Library, Colorado Springs Aug 13, 2026 Thu, Aug 13 @ 3:00 pm Jazz Thursdays: Susan Rissman Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs Aug 13, 2026 Thu, Aug 13 @ 5:00 pm Alpaca Fest Presented by Alpaca Health at The Meanwhile Block, Colorado Springs Aug 14, 2026 Fri, Aug 14 @ 2:00 pm Heart's Release: Sound Bath for Letting Go Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs Aug 15, 2026 Sat, Aug 15 @ 10:30 am Switchbacks FC v Birmingham Legion Presented by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field, Colorado Springs Aug 15, 2026 Sat, Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm Todd Williams Trio at the Lounge Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs Aug 15, 2026 Sat, Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm Self-Care Sunday Sound Bath: A Path to Wellness and Peace Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Singing Bowls of the Rockies, Colorado Springs Aug 16, 2026 Sun, Aug 16 @ 4:30 pm Pat Travers Presented by Louie Louie's Piano Bar at Louie Louie's, Colorado Springs Aug 16, 2026 Sun, Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm Victory Garden Market: Seed Collection & Storage Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs Aug 16, 2026 Sun, Aug 16 @ 11:00 am Colorado College Women's Soccer vs. Drake University Presented by Colorado College at Stewart Field, Colorado Springs Aug 16, 2026 Sun, Aug 16 @ 12:00 pm ZZ Top Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs Aug 19, 2026 Wed, Aug 19 @ 7:30 pm Jazz Thursdays: Jazzytones Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs Aug 20, 2026 Thu, Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm Jazz in the Garden Presents Wayne Wilkinson Trio Presented by Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs Aug 21, 2026 Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm Little Feat Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs Aug 21, 2026 Fri, Aug 21 @ 7:30 pm Taproom Takeover Presented by Mash Mechanix Brewing Co. at Mash Mechanix Brewing Co, Colorado Springs Aug 22, 2026 Sat, Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm Switchbacks FC v El Paso Locomotive Presented by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field, Colorado Springs Aug 22, 2026 Sat, Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm Matt Brooker Jazz at the Lounge Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs Aug 22, 2026 Sat, Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm Food Truck Tuesdays Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs Jun 02 - Aug 25, 2026 Tue, Aug 11 @ 11:00 am Tue, Aug 18 @ 11:00 am Tue, Aug 25 @ 11:00 am Jazz Thursdays: Poole & the Gang Presented by Dizzy Charlie's Music & Events at The Mining Exchange Hotel, Colorado Springs Aug 27, 2026 Thu, Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm August Exhibits: Jon Francis, Juan Morales, Dick Patrick and Rosario Weston Presented by Auric Art Gallery at Auric Gallery, Colorado Springs Aug 07 - Aug 28, 2026 Tue, Aug 11 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 12 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Aug 18 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm ... 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Rocky Mountain 5K Presented by Colorado Springs Sports Corporation at America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 29 @ 8:00 am 'Baggage' Presented by Bridge Gallery at Bridge Gallery, Colorado Springs Aug 07 - Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Aug 29 @ 12:00 pm Thunder From Down Under Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, Colorado Springs Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 29 @ 8:00 pm Kids Market at Olympic City Field Day Presented by Whealthy Unlimited at Acacia Park, Colorado Springs Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 29 @ 10:00 am Rocky Mountain 5k Presented by YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region at America the Beautiful Park, Colorado Springs Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 29 @ 8:00 am The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs Aug 29, 2026 Sat, Aug 29 @ 2:00 pm See Full List