Updated: September 14, 2026
Heading out of town for spring break? Outdoor adventure is waiting for you (and the kids) in Colorado Springs.
Spring Break in Colorado Springs is the perfect family-friendly vacation. Head out on a road trip to spend a week of fun exploring camps offered by America's Mountain Zoo, indoor climbing adventures, space exploration experiences and more.
Struggling to come up with ideas for how to spend your Spring Break without breaking the bank? There are plenty of free and affordable options in the Pikes Peak Region. Here are our top recommendations to get your planning started.
Colorado Springs features an endless array of awe-inspiring parks and nature trails with budget-friendly prices for renting some gear or booking a tour if needed. Check out our guides on unforgettable journeys across the Pikes Pike Region, traversing across breathtaking attractions such as Garden of the Gods Park, Pike National Forest and the Royal Gorge area.
Seeking affordable places to stay in Colorado Springs? If you're visiting with your family, RAD Hostel and RV sites at Colorado Springs KOA are just some of the exceptional and low-cost options in the area.
While the kids may be out of school for the week, educational fun can be found anywhere in Colorado Springs. Featuring an assortment of free and affordable museums, it's easy to be immersed in state-of-the-art galleries and fascinating programs.
For more suggestions on your Spring Break journey, look through our recommendations on inexpensive ideas during your stay in Colorado Springs.
Attractions
It's springtime! So, come out of hibernation and be a ClimBEAR! CityROCK’s Climbing Camps may be the perfect match for those aged 6 – 14 with new or developing interest in rock climbing.
Dates: March 23 - 26, 2026 | Choose 1-day or 4-day programs
Times: Choose morning or afternoon sessions
Location: CityROCK Colorado Springs, 21 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO
Attractions
WMMI STEAM CAMP is a week-long camp full of hands-on activities, experiments, cool speakers and fantastic take-aways. Camp is designed for students in 3rd - 5th grade. Member and multiple sibling discounts available. Call 719-488-0880 for more information or register online, over the phone or in person. Space is limited!
Dates: March 24 - 26, 2026
Times: Choose half-day or full-day sessions
Location: Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Retreat Centers
Get out of the house this Spring break for a family-friendly staycation at Glen Eyrie! Your family will love how secluded Glen Eyrie is from the rest of the city, but still close by to some of the best attractions, including Garden of the Gods and the U.S Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Customize your stay with a winter tea, historic tours, a scavenger hunt or a celebration package.
It may look like just fun and games, but deep connections to the environment are made minute by minute at Fountain Creek Nature Center. We’ve almost survived the school year; now it’s time to learn how to survive in the wild. Over the course of the week, campers will learn how to navigate themselves through the wilderness, build shelters and fires and be able to identify dangers. By the end of the week, campers will feel more confident and secure when out in nature! For children enrolled in 1st - 5th grades.
Dates: March 23 - 27, 2026
Times: Full Day | 9am - 3pm
Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO
Make Great Outdoors Adventures part of your Colorado Spring Break. Explore the iconic Pikes Peak Region in a Polaris UTV or Jeep and experience mountain views, forest trails and wide-open adventure just minutes from town. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends or a group, our rentals and guided tours are designed for all ages and experience levels. Spring in Colorado brings crisp mountain air, scenic overlooks and unforgettable moments on the trail. Skip the crowds and create memories that feel truly Colorado.
Dates: March 13 - 31, 2026
Times: Start at 10am - 4pm
Location: Great Outdoors Adventures, 720 US-24 Suite A, Woodland Park, CO
Cost: UTVs start at $385 | Jeeps start at $310
Book your stay or grab a day pass for endless family-friendly fun during Spring Break! Great Wolf Lodge offers visitors a wide variety of water activities sure to keep everyone entertained.
Beaver Creek Outfitters
Are you interested in a scenic view of the Pike National Forest? Better yet, seeing this beautiful area while riding horseback? If so, join us in the Pike National Forest, just an hour’s ride from Colorado Springs and Denver to take in the most pristine country in Colorado. Your commute will include paved easy driving through the famous Greenland Ranch national conservatory while taking in lush rolling peaks of the foothills and well-maintained winding roads of the mountains.
Attractions
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts a full week of camps for kids in 1st - 6th grade. Each day will include time inside and outside as well as up-close and personal time with various zoo animals. Details for each age group and daily breakdowns can be found online.
Dates: March 23 - 27, 2026 | Sign up for one day or all five!
Times: 9am - 4pm
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd., Colorado Springs, CO
Hotels/Motels
Spend your spring break this year at The Broadmoor. Don't just plan another spring vacation, make it count with rates starting as low as $380 per night.
Parks and Open Spaces
Garden of the Gods Park1805 North 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Attractions
Royal Gorge Region424 Main Street
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Hotels/Motels
RAD Hostel3844 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Campgrounds/RV Parks
Colorado Springs KOA Holiday8100 Bandley Dr
Fountain, Colorado 80817
Attractions
CityROCK Colorado Springs21 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Attractions
Western Museum of Mining & Industry225 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Retreat Centers
Glen Eyrie Castle3820 N 30th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Parks and Open Spaces
Fountain Creek Nature Center320 Peppergrass Ln
Fountain CO, Reservations required
719-520-6745,
Other Adventure
Great Outdoors Adventures720 US-24, Suite A
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
Hotels/Motels
Great Wolf Lodge9494 Federal Dr
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80921
Attractions
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Hotels/Motels
The Broadmoor1 Lake Ave
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
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