Colorado Springs Community Events & Calendar

Find out what Colorado Springs community events are happening around the region. The Colorado Springs Community Events Calendar has more information on events and festivals occurring around the Pikes Peak region, please visit our Calendar of Events

Here is a short list of some of our annual events.

January

Great Fruitcake Toss - Cake tossers compete for trophies and bragging rights as the hapless dessert is launched into space by a variety of mechanical and pneumatic devices.

February

Cripple Creek Ice Festival - Local and world-famous sculptors create beautiful displays of ice.

March

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Bring the whole family to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, 5K Race, kids’ Leprechaun Fun Run and 50K Pedalin’ for St. Pats Bike Ride.

St. Patrick's Day Activities & Sepcials - find special menus, activities and deals that all involve the color green.

Easter Brunch & Activities - find Easter brunch options, Easter egg hunt locations and other fun Easter day activities for the family.

May

Canon City Music & Blossom Festival - Four days of a variety of events including the Blossom Carnival, Blossom Parade, a national band competion and the Royal Gorge Rodeo.

Mother's Day Specials - Treat Mom to something special this Mother's Day. Find brunch and attraction ideas.

Territory Days - Celebrate the heritage of the Old West with entertainment, crafts and delicious food.

U.S. Air Force Graduation - See more than 1,000 cadets toss their hats into the Colorado sky to mark the accomplishment.

Memorial Day Weekend Activities - Find attraction and restaurant specials for this fun weekend.

June

Donkey Derby Days - Enjoy a festive parade and cheer on your favorite donkey as they participate in a 12-mile race from Victor to Cripple Creek.

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb - What takes the average tourist about an hour to drive, the professional drivers make in 10 minutes! Witness the world's highest auto race and one of the most grueling events in all of motor racing.

Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival - With twenty different challenges to choose from, this adventurous festival has something for everyone. Spectators have just as much fun as participants watching the wet and wild events.

Manitou Springs Wine Festival - Enjoy tastings from over 20 different Colorado wineries, yummy food and live entertainment in this mountain town.

Springs Spree - Celebrate the beauty of Colorado Springs with a carnival, car show, BMX bike stunt show, live music and much more in Memorial Park.

Father's Day Specials - Find things to do with Dad on his special day.

July

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo - A premier rodeo competition sanctioned by the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association. Hoot 'n holler for steer wrestling, bareback broncs, tie-down roping, bull riding and women's barrel racing.

Rocky Mountain State Games - Colorado's largest sports festival, the Rocky Mountain State Games offers athletes of all ages and abilities the opportunity to compete in one or more of the 35+ sports offered.

4th of July Celebrations - Plan your 4th of July 4 activities with these ideas.

August

Mountain Arts Festival - Browse a variety of quality art in Woodland Park from artists from around the nation.

Vino & Notes Wine Festival - Celebrate jazz, food & wine at this festival held in Woodland Park
Mountain Music Festival - This Manitou Springs tradition is a weekend full of live music, arts & crafts and delicous food.

Pikes Peak Marathon - Runners tackle Pikes Peak via Barr Trail in what is one of the toughest marathons in the U.S.

September

Colorado Balloon Classic - It's an amazing sight to see over 75 hot air balloons ascend into the deep blue Colorado sky. Weather permitting, balloons ascend each morning during the Labor Day weekend. Catch the BalloonGlo on Saturday & Sunday evenings.
Oktoberfest in Woodland Park - The two-day German-style festival is a great way to enjoy this beautiful mountain town

October

Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival - This week long celebration of everything science includes hands-on activities, open laboratories, student research presentations and science demonstrations that are fun for all ages.
Colorado Springs Oktoberfest - Authentic German music, dancing, food and beverages, entertaining contests and more.

Emma Crawford Coffin Race - The legend of Emma Crawford lives on in the wacky Coffin Race in Manitou Springs.

December

Festival of Lights - Everyone loves an old-fashioned parade with floats, animals, lights, music and of course, Santa!