Updated: October 7, 2025
Fall Events
For those looking to branch out of the regular routine or discover their newest passion, look no further.
We’ve put together a list of some of the must-see smaller events going on around the Pikes Peak Region this autumn.
September 2025 Events
Stranger Side of Victor & Spirits of Sunnyside Walking Tours
1st and 4th Saturdays, June-October 2025
Downtown Victor: Local historian, Alicia Petri, will lead a walking tour of downtown Victor, highlighting some of the stranger, little-known history of the town – from the Labor wars to gunfights and shootouts and more. In addition, learn about the historic buildings that line the streets, and discover stories about some of the town’s citizens.
Sunnyside Cemetery: Local historian Alicia Petri will guide you through the cemetery telling stories of grave robbers, insurance fraud, and unusual characters.
The Shark is Broken @ Springs Ensemble Theatre
August 28 - September 14, 2025
In this comedy set during the 1974 filming of Jaws, the lead actors Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss are stuck on a fishing boat waiting for the mechanical shark to be fixed. The play explores their interactions as delays drag on. Performances will be held August 28 - September 14, 2025, at The Fifty Niner, located at 2409 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904. (Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.) Tickets are $25, with $15 military, senior, and student tickets. Seating is limited, so SET recommends purchasing tickets prior to the performance.
Dahlia Brunch
Sundays in September | 10am - 12pm
Enjoy brunch and pick farm-fresh dahlias with Gather Mountain Blooms! Over 30 varieties of dahlias will be in bloom at the flower farm.
Nature Adventures: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Detritivores
September 4 - 5, 2025
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Bear Creek Restoration Crew
September 6, 2026 | 9am - 12pm
The Bear Creek Restoration Crew conducts quarterly restoration projects including fire mitigation, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project. Email KyleeTaylor2@ElPasoCO.com to join upcoming workdays!
Pikes Peak Challenge
September 6, 2025
This is a fundraising event that encourages registered participants to experience hiking to the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. Survivors of brain injury, family members and community supporters start their ascent at the base of Barr Trail in Manitou Springs. There are additional challenges, for those seeking less intense opportunities to get involved, such as a two-mile walk around Manitou Springs or the Virtual Challenge.
Walking Tour: Law & Disorder
September 6, 2025
Get the lowdown on how Colorado Springs officials fought to keep the city dry during prohibition and other captivating law enforcement stories on this tour led by staffers of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. Tickets are $15 and available here.
4 Year Anniversary Party @ OCC Brewing
September 7, 2025 | 2pm
Come celebrate this big milestone! We’re going big with $4 pint specials, food specials and a Barrel Aged Old Trash Panda Imperial Stout bottle release. Enjoy live music from The 719 Band from 3–6pm.
Mark your calendars and come raise a glass with us — cheers to 4 years of great beer and community!
Military Appreciation Week at the Zoo
September 8 - 14, 2025
Join us for Military Appreciation Week at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! It’s a week of even bigger thanks to those who have served our great country. This week’s military discount features 50% off the base admission price, which is offered to all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household. March on up to the Zoo with your advance tickets for a weeklong celebration of stars and stripes! Advance timed tickets required; purchase tickets at cmzoo.org/military. Verification of military ID will be required during admission. Tickets are limited and subject to selling out.
After-Hours Gallery Tour at True North Art Gallery
September 10, 2025 | 6pm - 8pm
True North invites you to the very first After-Hours Gallery Tour! Experience a private viewing of 19 artists’ work revealing little-known details and process insights. The ticket price of $25 includes admission, an after-hours guided tour, glass of wine, nibbles and opportunity to win door prizes. Gain a deeper understanding of artist techniques as well as create a stronger connection between you and your admiration for art. Get your tickets for this limited-capacity event today!
2's & 3's Outdoors: Bye Bye Birdie
September 11 - 12, 2025
Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fall Bird Count
September 13, 2025 | 7:30am - 10:30am
Join the annual tradition and help record the number of bird species and populations found in Fountain Creek Regional Park during fall migration. $5/person donation. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Youth Fishing Derby
September 13, 2025
Join Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain for a Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 14th from 8:30am to 11:00am at Crystal Reservoir. Open to kids ages 6 - 15. No admission charge for registered child participants and their parents or guardians. Fishing equipment will be provided and a short demonstration will be held to teach casting, knot tying, baiting, and fish handling before being released to the reservoir. Fishing licenses are not required for youth participants. Prizes will be awarded for several fish categories. A brief awards ceremony will be held at the end of the derby and a free lunch will be served at 11:30am. Register here.
Fountain Creek Restoration Crew
September 13, 2025 | 9am - 12pm
Become a steward of our parks and join the new Fountain Creek Nature Center Restoration Crew. This group will conduct quarterly restoration training and projects including native landscaping, trail maintenance and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project. Email andytalley@elpasoco.com to join.
Pawtoberfest
September 13, 2025
Pawtoberfest is one of Colorado’s ONLY dog-friendly festivals, featuring craft brews and spirits tasting with three different pet contest, sponsors and vendors, demonstrations, activities for the whole family and plenty of scrumptious food from local food trucks!
Dahlia Days
September 13 & 20, 2025
Join this celebration of dahlias at Gather Mountain Blooms! There will be over 30 varieties of this beautiful flower in full bloom for guests to enjoy. Roam the farm fields, marvel at the scenery and take photos of all the dahlias.
Fiestas Patrias
September 14, 2025
On September 16, 1810 - Mexico won its Independence from Spain and Fiestas Patrias (Patriotic Festival) became a national celebration, a patriotic holiday in Mexico. Fiestas Patrias is a family festival in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, bringing people from diverse Hispanic origins to create a cultural fusion! This full-day event will provide live music & dancing, Mexican wrestling, vendor booths and plenty of food.
Happy Trails BBQ Fundraiser: Hoot-enanny
September 16, 2025 | 6pm
Hoot & holler with fellow nature supporters at Bear Creek Nature Center for an evening of dinner, drinks, art, music, live owls, and more!Birds of a feather flock together to raise funds for community programs and camp scholarships at the El Paso County Nature Centers. $75 per ticket, $400 per 6-person table
Nature Explorers: Birding for Tots
September 17, 2025 | 9am - 10:30am OR 1pm - 2:30pm
Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows or stories, crafts, and a hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Cabaret | Theatreworks
September 18 - October 12, 2025
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome. Step into the crumbling decadence of 1920s Weimar Germany as Theatreworks transforms the Dusty Loo into the infamous Kit Kat Club. This immersive new production of Cabaret—first staged by Theatreworks in 1987—blurs the line between audience and performance, revealing the musical’s raw energy, haunting beauty and chilling relevance. With a live band and a fearless vision by director Scott RC Levy (Green Box Arts Festival), the Emcee, Sally Bowles and the ensemble of Berlin’s nightlife invite you to toast, laugh and reckon with a world on the brink.
Bird Walk | Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
September 20, 2025 | 9am
Learn to identify common breeding birds by sight and sound in addition to learning about the plants and trees that form the habitat where the birds live. Meet at the Gift Shop at Crystal Reservoir, 6 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway, for a walk of about one mile on relatively flat terrain. The Highway access fee for Crystal Reservoir is $5 per person. In addition to your entry fee, you will need to reserve a $1 North Slope Parking Permit in advance. It's recommended that you arrive at the entrance to Pikes Peak at 8:30am to allow ample travel time up the highway.
Sustainability Fair
September 20, 2025 | 10am - 2pm
From fashion to gardening to lowering bills, this FREE event will connect the public with local businesses and organizations that can help everyone live sustainably with joy and ease in every facet of life. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Farm & Art Market
September 20, 2025
Green Box along with Auric Gallery present the 3rd annual Farm & Art Market! Spend an afternoon perusing a unique variety of specially curated regional and national vendors, offering goods such as Farm Fresh produce, artisanal pasta, gourmet breads, and jewelry. Enjoy a cup of coffee by Colorado Springs’ Loyal Coffee while immersing yourself in inspirational art exhibitions by Colorado Springs-based Auric Gallery. Join us for this fun and festive fall celebration!
Annual Powwow
September 20, 2025 | 10am - 5pm
The annual powwow at Rock Ledge Ranch celebrates and honors Native American cultures and history through song, dance, and traditions. It is a gathering that brings people together to see old friends and make new ones. Before the grand entry of dancers, a storyteller and dance troupe will perform. Enjoy an Indian taco, or other delicious food, and explore the vendors who will sell an assortment of items, mostly homemade.
Doyennes, Disputes, and Woman's Political Domain in Early Colorado Springs
September 20, 2025 | 2pm - 3pm
Chris Nicholl will introduce Elizabeth Cass Goddard and Bertha Webb Fowler, who held radically opposing ideas of woman's public roles and influenced female political opportunities up to and including the present. This program will examine the lives of these fascinating ladies and the ways they contributed to our region's complex social and political story. Tickets are $15.00 and all proceeds go to benefit the McAllister House Museum! Pre-registration required.
Pikes Peak Ascent
September 20, 2025
The Pikes Peak Ascent consists of a 13.3 mile race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. With a grueling vertical climb of 7,800 feet up the historic Barr Trail, this is NOT your typical half marathon! Spectators can watch a live stream on the jumbo screen at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs. Pikes Peak Marathon officials encourage spectators to watch the race from the park and celebrate with runners upon their return to Manitou Springs.
Pikes Peak Marathon
September 21, 2025
This race is like no other! With a 7,800 foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet, and back down for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles. Spectators are welcome to join the runner celebration at Soda Springs Park (1016 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829). Spectators can also cheer at the finish line off Ruxton Avenue. The Soda Springs Park post-race party begins at 10:00am with merchandise sales, beer, and runner food and finisher item distribution.
Wine Dinner | Evergreen Restaurant
September 21, 2025 | 5pm
Evergreen Restaurant presents "Celebrating the Best of Sonoma’s Boutique Wines." Dive into five unforgettable courses with wine pairings: enjoy Panzanella, crab cakes, roast chicken & vegetables, filet mignon and French macarons. Limited spots available, so reserve your seat today! Call 719-715-3756
Little Wonders: An Apple a Day
September 24, 2025 | 9am - 10:15am OR 1 - 2:15pm
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Nature's Classroom—Homeschool Field Trips: Foothills Field Experience (ages 8+) & Foothills Habitats (ages 5-7)
September 25, 2025 | 1pm - 3:30pm
These programs are for homeschooling families! Programs will run simultaneously so you can bring the whole family. Children 8+ may be dropped off, children 7 & under must have a caregiver attend with them. $4/person. Prepaid registration required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Tails, Tunes & Tastes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
September 25, 2025
Have a wild night for a worthy cause at Colorado Springs' nationally-ranked mountain zoo, at Tails, Tunes & Tastes on Thurs., Sept. 25th! Enjoy a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for the grown-ups, 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo until 9:30 p.m. Tickets include two drink tickets and unlimited small plates! Visit select animal habitats and see scheduled animal demonstrations and keeper talks! Each ticket supports our nonprofit Zoo and frontline conservation efforts worldwide. Advance tickets required: cmzoo.org/tails.
Harvest Hootenanny
September 25, 2025
Join Gather Mountain Blooms for an end-of-summer celebration! Come out and celebrate the end of You-Pick Flower Season with flowers, music, makers, food and the first pumpkins of the season.
Homeschool Fridays: Awesome Arthropods
September 26, 2025 | 2pm - 4pm
Not “bugs” - arthropods! Learn about insects, spiders, and their relatives with a puppet show, arthropod activity, and guided hike to catch arthropods. Designed for grades K-2. Prepaid registration required. $4 per person. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Kids' Night Out—Cosmic Quest
September 26, 2025 | 5pm - 9pm
Caregivers, drop off your child (ages 7–11) for an evening of out-of-this-world fun exploring the wonders of the night sky through astronomy-themed activities, games, and a guided astronomy hike. Dinner is included.$25 per child /$20 per member child. Prepaid registration required.
Sunrise on the Summit
September 27, 2025
Experience the sunrise on the Summit of Pikes Peak! The Gateway will open at 5am with last entry at 6:30am. A timed entry permit per vehicle and admission fees must be purchased in advance online to guarantee your spot on the summit. Admission sales will be offered at the Gateway based on availability, but no access will be provided to the North Slope Recreation Area. This event is weather permitting.
Creek Week Kickoff
September 27, 2025
Kickoff this annual week-long clean up event at Fountain Creek Nature Center! We’ll clean the trails, woods and creek in the park. Registration strongly recommended; email VictoriaDinkel2@ElPasoCO.com to sign up! Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Cool Science Festival Carnival Day
September 27, 2025 | 10am - 4pm
A FUN and FREE day of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities for kids! As always there will be several exciting demonstration shows, including a special 9am start time for UCCS Prof. Elise Naughton's Chemistry Magic show with plenty of "potions", explosions and of course Elephant's Toothpaste! This lets you to get a head start on the day without missing any of the hands-on activity stations! For more Cool Science Festival activity days, check out the full schedule here.
Blues on the Mesa
September 27, 2025
The 2025 annual music festival will include 5 musical acts, food trucks, breweries, local vendors and a health fair. Chairs, blankets and shade tents are recommended. Bring your appetite, come thirsty and be ready to jam out! VIP Party is 21+ only. Kids 16 and under enter free with paid adult admission. Gates open at 10:30 am, Live Blues Music: 11 am-6:30 pm.
Birds & Beans—Beginner Birding Class
September 27, 2025 | 7:30pm - 9pm
Sip your coffee and see new birds during this beginner’s birding class with Mary Rudolph, local bird enthusiast and member of Aiken Audubon! Learn the basics of birding- calls, shape and size, using your binoculars, common birds of the area, and more- all while enjoying a coffee treat on us. Binoculars and birding guides available to borrow at the front desk. $5/person, prepaid registration required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Harvest Festival at The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey
September 27 - 28, 2025
Wine, artisans, food, and entertainment come together the last weekend of September at the annual Harvest Festival on the grounds at the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey. This is a wonderful way to spend a beautiful fall day. Discover the Abbey Winery’s award-winning wines including the limited release of Harvest Fest’s Riesling. Enjoy food selections from local produce and cheeses to wood-fired pizzas, fajitas, roasted chilies, and freshly baked bread.
Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival
September 27 - October 12, 2025
Each fall the Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival features 16 days of fun, educational and engaging events for all ages showcasing Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM) throughout greater Colorado Springs, including the popular Cool Science Carnival Day (September 27) for kids at UCCS.
Oktoberfest
September 30, 2025
Head to Hillside Gardens for Oktoberfest- a night of live music and delicious food. Don't miss lively polka bands, fun Oktoberfest games and beer contests. Savor all kinds of German food, including authentic pretzels, from a variety of vendors. Sample tasty drink offerings, such as Bavarian Brews, German wine and nonalcoholic options too!
October 2025 Events
Miner's Pumpkin Patch at Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Saturdays in October
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy hayrides, vintage apple cider press, hay maze & slide and more. There will be games, activities, food trucks, and music, PLUS: Gold Panning, Blacksmith Shop and authentic history demonstrations. Get locally sourced pumpkins and gourds and launch them in the catapult! Help preserve Colorado History while you create family memories.
Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 4-31, 2025
Venetucci Farm has been known for pumpkins for over 50 years. Keep the tradition going and bring your family to pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch! Enjoy treats like apple cider and pumpkin muffins at the outdoor pavilion with picnic tables. Shop for fall decor at the farm store, play games like giant cornhole and Jenga, visit the craft fair on Saturdays and Sundays, pet miniature horses and alpacas, and take fall photos.
Cabaret | Theatreworks
October 2 - 12, 2025
Willkommen, Bienvenue, Welcome. Step into the crumbling decadence of 1920s Weimar Germany as Theatreworks transforms the Dusty Loo into the infamous Kit Kat Club. This immersive new production of Cabaret—first staged by Theatreworks in 1987—blurs the line between audience and performance, revealing the musical’s raw energy, haunting beauty, and chilling relevance. With a live band and a fearless vision by director Scott RC Levy (Green Box Arts Festival), the Emcee, Sally Bowles, and the ensemble of Berlin’s nightlife invite you to toast, laugh, and reckon with a world on the brink.
Buffalo Grass Bluegrass Music Festival
October 3 - 5, 2025
This 3-day fall celebration brings together some of Colorado’s best bands, including Wirewood Station, Blue Canyon Boys, Magoo and many more across two outdoor stages. Set on our scenic 4-acre property, you’ll not only hear amazing music, you’ll be part of it. Jump into spontaneous jam circles, pick with fellow musicians or take the mic during Saturday’s Open Mic. Fuel your weekend with local food trucks, explore unique vendors and join in on aqua zumba, yoga and group bike rides that roll out from the Lodge.
Restoration Crew | Bear Creek Nature Center
October 4, 2025 | 9am - 12pm
The Bear Creek Restoration Crew conducts quarterly restoration projects, including fire mitigation, trail maintenance and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project. Email kyleetaylor2@elpasoco.com to join upcoming workdays!
Morning Goat Yoga at Flying W Ranch
October 4, 2025 | 9:30am
Hour-long, all-levels instructed class starts at 9:30am. Gates open at 9 AM. Mats will not be provided, so please don’t forget your mat! Tickets available only online – no tickets will be sold at the door.
Walking Tours: Ghosts of Downtown
October 4, 2025 | 10am - 11am
Hear spooky stories from Colorado Springs’ early days in this interactive tour. Some stories are real; some are fake — can you tell which is which? Hear untold stories of historic buildings and get to know the Ghosts of Downtown.
Late Bloomers | Fountain Creek Nature Center
October 4, 2025 | 10am - 12pm
We usually associate wildflowers with spring and summer. There are some that will continue to grace our meadows and prairies and maybe even your yards right up until the first hard frost. Learn more about these late bloomers and bring some free wildflower seeds home with you. Age 14+. Prepaid registration required. $5 per person.
Harvest Festival at Rock Ledge Ranch
October 4, 2025 | 10am - 4pm
Rock Ledge Ranch is filled with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air! Take a wagon ride with the family, listen to old-time music, pick a pumpkin to take home, scramble for candy, kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, and take time to tour the Historic Homes, visit the Blacksmith and more. Pumpkins are $6 each. Bring small bills for pumpkins, bull rides and food/beverages.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival | Snow Leopard Sisters Film Screening
October 4, 2025 | 1pm - 3pm
Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival in Community, in partnership with Bear Creek Nature Center, allows community members to watch a film that will be screened during their annual film festival, October 17 - 19. Free to the public, donations appreciated! Preregistration required at rmwfilm.org.
Firebird | The Colorado Springs Philharmonic
October 4, 2025 | 7:30pm - 10pm
Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite blazes to life in the Philharmonic’s season opener. Music Director Chloé Dufresne takes the podium for her highly anticipated debut, joined by the soaring passion of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto and the cosmic brilliance of Camille Pépin’s Laniakea.
Fall Festival in Cripple Creek
October 4 - 5, 2025
Top off your “leaf peeping drive” in the mountains with a free Fall Festival featuring live music, Fall Photo Booth, pumpkin carving contests, vendors, food trucks and attractions.
Pedal Pikes Peak
October 4 - 5, 2025
Cyclists! Enjoy this early opening for bicycles only on Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. The Gateway will open at 7am and there will be no vehicle traffic until 9am. Cyclists must ride single file and stay in right lane for uphill and downhill ascents. Cyclists must wear reflective clothing and have a blinking light fastened to the front and back of their bicycle. There will be food, beverage, and merchandise services available at the summit beginning at 8:30am. Reservations will be required in advance at drivepikespeak.com and reservations will open beginning September 1st. Cost is $20 per person.
Volunteer Cleanup Day
October 5, 2025
Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain will host a volunteer cleanup day from 9am to 12pm. Volunteers will meet at the Gateway of the Pikes Peak Highway at 9am and will not be required to purchase an admission ticket. Trash pickers, gloves and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to wear bright or high-visibility colored clothing, and dress in layers, as the weather can change quickly. Bring snacks and water to prepare for high elevation exposure.
2's & 3's Outdoors: Busy Bugs
October 9 - 10, 2025
Children ages 2-3, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities, and discovery time on the trail. Prepaid registration required. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fall Intermezzo: Poiesis Quartet
October 9, 2025
As a quartet, Poiesis seeks to program music of all styles and genres with an emphasis on platforming works by emerging and underrepresented composers, creating unique moments of synchronicity and verve. An emerging young "ensemble to watch" (Hyde Park Herald), The Poiesis Quartet is the winner of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition and winner of the 2024 Concert Artists Guild Competition. Presented by: Colorado College Summer Music Festival
Kids' Morning Nature Journaling Quest
October 11, 2025 | 9am - 12pm
Caregivers, drop off your children (ages 7+) to make, design and use their own nature journal in this hands-on, kid-friendly workshop. Make a personalized nature journal, then follow a nature mystery map outdoors to practice observing, writing and drawing. Light refreshments and all journal supplies provided. $15/person. Prepaid registration required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
New Deal Art: On the Sidewalk With Respectable People
October 11, 2025 | 2pm - 3pm
In the depths of the Great Depression, Colorado Springs blossomed with construction, infrastructure and cultural projects under Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. This included two local murals painted by Archie Musick, who kept diaries and sketchbooks detailing the projects and the era. In this talk, Pat Musick shares her father's inside view and experiences, along with an overview of the New Deal's impact in the Pikes Peak Region. Location: Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Paint Mines Guided Hikes
October 11 & 18, 2025
Paint Mines guided hikes will cover topics such as the geology, ecology, and human history of the site. The amazing interpreters will show you around the park and the fascinating rock formations while they share with you their vast knowledge of the area. They will even bring out some of the amazing artifacts and fossils that have been found for everyone to see.
Pedal Pikes Peak
October 11 - 12, 2025
Cyclists! Enjoy this early opening for bicycles only on Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. The Gateway will open at 7am and there will be no vehicle traffic until 9am. Cyclists must ride single file and stay in right lane for uphill and downhill ascents. Cyclists must wear reflective clothing and have a blinking light fastened to the front and back of their bicycle. There will be food, beverage, and merchandise services available at the summit beginning at 8:30am. Reservations will be required in advance at drivepikespeak.com and reservations will open beginning September 1st. Cost is $20 per person.
Sunrise Opening Event for Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 13, 2025
Experience sunrise on the Summit of Pikes Peak! The Gateway will open at 5:30am with last entry for the special event at 6:30am. A timed entry permit per vehicle and admission fees must be purchased in advance online. There will be no at-Gateway sales made and no access to the North Slope Recreation Area offered. This event is only offered a few times a year, and it’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss! All access is weather permitting.
The Witcher in Concert
October 14, 2025 | 7:30pm
The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack. This cinematic experience combines breathtaking in-game visuals with live music, making it a must-see event for fans of The Witcher and epic orchestral performances alike.
Nature Explorers: Migratory Story
October 15, 2025 | 9am - 10:30am or 1pm - 2:30pm
Children, ages 4-5 with an adult, will enjoy hands-on activities, puppet shows or stories, crafts, and a hike. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Little Learners: Express Yourself
October 16, 2025 | 10am - 12pm
In this month's program, we'll work on the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines of using movement and music to express yourself. Little Learners (ages 3-5) and their favorite grown-up are invited to learn and play through games, crafts, songs and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring local history! Costumes encouraged.
Homeschool Fridays: Discover the Wetlands
October 17, 2025 | 2pm - 4pm
Explore the five habitats at Fountain Creek Regional Park. Watch a short video, do a wetland metaphor activity and go for a hike with a pond study. Designed for grades 3-6. Prepaid registration required. $4 per person.
Boo at the Zoo
October 17 - 19, 24 - 26, 31, 2025
Bring your little superhero, princess or pirate to Boo at the Zoo, when Cheyenne Mountain Zoo comes alive with the spirit of Halloween. Boo at the Zoo gives your family an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, complete with your favorite animals! Set in a unique environment, attendees will feel good about collecting candy made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans. It’ll be a frightfully good time! Advance timed tickets only.
Pumpkins in the Park
October 18, 2025
Old Colorado City presents a fall celebration for the whole family. Live music, fashion, art, autumn cuisine (such as cider and hot chocolate), pumpkin patch pumpkin painting, book sale, fall crafts and vendors. Free, live entertainment at Bancroft Park.
Barks and Boos Fall Fest
October 19, 2025
Bring your canine friends to this fun fall event! There will be a HOWL-O-WEEN pup parade and a costume contest with prizes. This free event also includes 10+ pup enrichment activity stations, pup friendly vendors, food vendors for the pet parents and so much more.
Last Day of the Season for North Slope Recreation
October 19, 2025
Attention fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts – Today is the last day to fish and enjoy the North Slope Recreation Area. Crystal Reservoir closes for fishing and the North Slope Recreation Area closes for the season after today. For additional information, visit https://coloradosprings.gov/NorthSlope
Little Wonders: Amazing Acorns
October 22, 2025 | 9am - 10:15am or 1pm - 2:15pm
Discover the world of nature with your 2 or 3 year-old. Interactive activities and a short hike make this the perfect introduction to the outdoors for your child. Child must be accompanied by an adult. $3 per person including siblings and adults. Preregistration and prepayment required. Location: Bear Creek Nature Center
Bird Banding at Bear Creek Nature Center
October 25, 2025 | 7am, 8am or 9am
Get up close with the birds of Bear Creek with Dr. Claire Ramos and students from Colorado State University Pueblo at this one-day banding station!Our flock welcomes all– no birding experience required. Binoculars and field guides available to borrow from the Nature Center. Subject to change during cold weather for the safety of the birds.$5/person. Recommended ages 8+. Prepaid registration required.
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November 2025 Events
R.U.R. at Springs Ensemble Theatre
November 6 - 23, 2025
Written by Karel Čapek, R.U.R. is a science fiction melodrama that both entertains and provokes important questions. Performances will be held November 6 - 23, 2025, at The Fifty Niner, located at 2409 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80904. (Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.) Tickets are $25, with $15 military, senior, and student tickets. Seating is limited, so SET recommends purchasing tickets prior to the performance.
Annual Veterans Day Parade | Pueblo, CO
November 8, 2025
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 24th Annual Veterans Day Parade to honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces who have fought for our nation’s freedoms. The parade will take place Saturday, November 8 at 10:00am at Historic Downtown Pueblo. The parade will start at Union Avenue and B Street and will feature floats, marching units, bands and custom and antique vehicles.
Skate in the Park Opening Day
November 14, 2025
Head to the Acacia Park skating rink for opening day of the 2025-2026 Skate in the Park season!
Rocky Ram's Holiday Spectacular
November 15, 2025
Kick off the holiday season with family fun at the historic Glen Cove Inn on Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain. Get your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy kid-friendly crafts and more! The official mascot of Pikes Peak, Rocky Ram, will be there with his pals and a few other surprise guests. Don't miss out on seeing your favorite nature buddies!
