Colorado Springs Metro - South Central Colorado


Colorado Springs Metro Calendar of Events


For more information on these events you may contact:
Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center


January May June July August September October December

May - 2023

May 6
Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ ProRodeo Hall of Fame – Watch the Derby with Friends at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Pavilion: race excitement, hats, music, Smokin Js BBQ Food Truck and drinks: 2-5pm May 6, 2023

May 19
An Evening with Richard "Goose" Gossage @ ProRodeo Hall of Fame - An Evening with the Baseball Legend a Colorado Springs Native and Member of Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame: Storytelling, Q&A, Conversation: Beginning at 6pm, May 19, 2023

May 25
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) Public Meeting – HUNTERS, we want to hear from you. Attend our public meeting to share your perspective and opinions on possible changes for the 2025-2029 Big Game Season Structure: 6:00-7:30pm, Colorado Springs Town Hall @ CPW Southeast Regional Office

July - 2023

July 13
35th Annual ProRodeo Hall of Fame Colorado Springs Golf Tournament @ The Country Club at Woodmoor – Four Person Scramble, Shot Gun Start, Entry includes gree Fees, Cart and Range Balls, Breakfast, Lunch, Player giveaways, skills contest, framed photo of foursome with Miss Rodeo America, handcrafted trophy buckles for winner and more: 2pm-3:30pm, July 13, 2023

July 14
35th Annual Cowboy Ball @ ProRodeo Hall of Fame – Evening Includes live and silent Auction, sit-down plated dinner, open bar, inductee jacket presentation, Liver Entertainment After Dinner: Doors Open 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm, July 14, 2023

July 15
35th Induction Ceremony and Luncheon @ ProRodeo Hall of Fame: Hall of Champions and Garden – A Tradition that Only Happens Once a Year Where PRCA and WPRA Members Honor the Best of Professional Rodeo: 9am doors open, 10am Ceremony Starts, July 15, 2023

October - 2023

October 21
The LAST Haunted Brew Fest @ Norris Penrose Event Center, Colorado Springs - Our LAST Halloween Bash, unlimited sampling of breweries, distilleries and wineries, DJ, costume contest & prizes to win: Saturday October 21, 5-9pm

December - 2023

December 1-3
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5:30-8:30pm. December 1-3, 2023 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

December 1-2
Holiday Teas and Tour @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Celebrate the holiday season in the 1907 Orchard House at the annual Holiday Teas! Experience a traditional English Tea and tour of the country estate decorated with fresh greens in a festive style. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette: Friday and Saturday from 1-3pm, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2023

December 8-23
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5:30-8:30pm. December 8-23, 2023 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

December 8-9
Holiday Teas and Tour @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Celebrate the holiday season in the 1907 Orchard House at the annual Holiday Teas! Experience a traditional English Tea and tour of the country estate decorated with fresh greens in a festive style. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette: Friday and Saturday from 1-3pm, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2023

December 15-16
Holiday Teas and Tour @ Rock Ledge Ranch - Celebrate the holiday season in the 1907 Orchard House at the annual Holiday Teas! Experience a traditional English Tea and tour of the country estate decorated with fresh greens in a festive style. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette: Friday and Saturday from 1-3pm, December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2023

December 25
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5:30-8:30pm. December 25, 2023 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

January - 2024

January 1
ELECTRIC SAFARI @ CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO - The Zoo reopens in the evening, stroll through a million sparkling lights and animated animal sculptures. Visit Santa and linger over warm fires throughout the Zoo. A holiday tradition not to be missed: from 5:00-7:30pm. January 1, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

May - 2024

May 25-27
TERRITORY DAYS @ OLD COLORADO CITY - Every Memorial weekend Commemorates Colorado’s first capitol of the Colorado Territory in 1861. Territory Days began as a barbecue and parade and has grown into a three-day street festival. Streets will come alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Located in the historic district on Colorado Avenue: May 25-27, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

June - 2024

June 21
Pikes Peak Fun Fest @ Downtown Colorado Springs - A family-friendly street fest brings race cars, drivers, action and excitement to the heart of the city the Friday evening before Race Day, join the drivers, witness high flying stunts, Freestyle Motocross Demos, vendors, food trucks and live music: Friday from 5-9pm June 21, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

June 23
102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb @ Pikes Peak Toll Road - AKA The Race to the Clouds, is an annual automobile and motorcycle hill-climb to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. It is the second oldest auto race in the US; this 12.42 mile course has 156 turns ending at the 14,115 foot summit: All Day Sunday June 23, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

July - 2024

July 9-13
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo @ Norris Penrose Event Center - The weekend kicks off with a parade in the true hometown tradition; you'll see floats and equestrian groups as they head south on Tejon. There are four performances of the invitational championship rodeo and a final championship Shoot Out on Saturday night. The best athletes in rodeo are competing for top prize money in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. It's edge of your seat excitement from the first event to the last: July 9-13, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

August - 2024

August 31
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 31 - September 2, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

September - 2024

September 1-2
Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off @ Memorial Park - Hot air ballooning in Colorado Springs started in 1976 bringing fun and excitement throughout the Labor Day Weekend for the entire family. The Opening ceremony starts at 6:30am, with the first wave of inflation's beginning at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. After all the launches are complete, stick around to enjoy watching the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team Demonstration. Later each morning there is an Ultimate Frisbee Exhibition and then Paddle Boarding sessions on Prospect Lake. You can even purchase a ride from Rainbow Ryders for an experience of a lifetime: Early morning to evening August 31 - September 2, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

October - 2024

October 1-31
ARTS MONTH Orchestrated by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region - Annual celebration that raises awareness for the quality, diversity, and value of the arts in our community; it coincides with National Arts & Humanities Month, which has been observed throughout the United States for several decades. Plan to have at least one new cultural experience with family or friends this #ArtsOctober: October 1-31, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

October 26
Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Festival in Manitou Springs - Since October 1995, Manitou Springs, in honor of Emma Crawford, has coffin races. This is a fun and crazy event, honoring her dying wish to be buried on top of Red Mountain; 12 men carried her coffin up the 7,200 foot slope. Some say she haunts Red Mountain to this day. A parade and awards for the best Emma, the most creative coffin, and the best overall entourage complete the day-long event. All month long Manitou Springs celebrates with Skeleton Craze and ghost tours of Old Manitou each weekend: Friday October 26, 2024 - Colorado Springs - Olympic City USA

Colorado Springs is Olympic City USA! Pikes Peak inspired the song America the Beautiful. Visitors find plenty to explore and experience: outdoor adventures, affordable lodging, mountains, and 55 attractions!

 

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