Updated: June 5, 2023
Summer Events
For those looking to branch out of the regular routine or discover their next favorite event, look no further.
We’ve put together a list of some of the must-see events going on around the Pikes Peak Region this summer.
Gather Mountain Blooms
Various Dates: June-September 2023
Sipping coffee, strolling the fields, cutting a beautiful bouquet to take home….it’s just too perfect. Join Gather Mountain Blooms for an outing to the flower fields.
June 2023 Events
Battle of the Bighorn Challenge
May-September 2023
Hosted by Echo Canyon River Expeditions, this timed challenge is best described as an obstacle course that meets the river. You will battle alongside your teammates to be the first raft through Bighorn Sheep Canyon!
Summer Concert Series at First & Main Town Center
Fridays in June and July, 5:00-7:00pm
Join First & Main Town Center for live music, drinks and a good time! A long list of local bands will play, including The SofaKillers, Martini Shot and Wirewood Station.
Classic Tuesdays Summer Concerts in Old Colorado City
Tuesday Nights June-October 2023
Enjoy free outdoors concerts in Bancroft Park from 6:00-8:00pm! Upcoming performances include Tidal Breeze Hot Club Trio, The Moldy Figs, The 719 Band, Manitou Strings, and more.
Get Outdoors Day
June 3, 2023
Free outdoor event to connect people to the great outdoor recreation opportunities that we have in the local Pikes Peak Region! Hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the City of Colorado Springs, and Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Get Outdoors Day inspires greater participation in the outdoors by offering free activities such as kayaking, fishing, archery, climbing, etc. from local outdoor businesses & nonprofits.
Family Exploration Day
June 3, 2023
Join the Penrose Heritage Museum for a FREE Family Exploration Day on Saturday, June 3 from 10am - 2pm. Penrose Heritage Museum’s rare and one-of-a-kind historic race cars and carriages will be on display, including Spencer Penrose’s 105-year-old race car, The Broadmoor Special, nicknamed the Yellow Devil. The Yellow Devil’s engine will run twice during the event, an occurrence that only happens a few times a year and is not typically open to the public. It will fire at 11am and 1pm - join us to hear the Yellow Devil’s engine roar!
Brunch & Blooms
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023
Join Gather Mountain Blooms for Sunday brunch amongst the flowers at Venetucci farm. Enjoy this special event every Sunday in June from 10:00am-1:00pm. This is such a fun and unique outing with your friends or makes for the perfect date! Brunch board with mimosas is provided at the Garden Gazebo and picnic tables set up to enjoy the farm ambiance. Then, when you are ready, stroll the flower fields and cut a beautiful bouquet to bring home.
Drag Brunch at Streetcar520
June 4, 2023
Join Streetcar520 the first Sunday of every month for Drag Brunch, featuring the talented Kai Lee Mykels, from 12:00-2:00pm. Enjoy mimosas by the glass or bottle. No reservations, first come first serve.
Stranger Side of Victor & Spirits of Sunnyside Walking Tours
1st and 3rd Saturdays, June-October 2023
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.
Summer Living History Program
May 31-June 15, 2023
Experience Colorado history in style at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Learn about Native American trade at the American Indian Area. Make a cornhusk doll at the Homestead Cabin. Discover the hard-working and ingenuous spirit of early pioneer homesteaders and farmers in the 1880s Garden. Perfect your skills at Victorian games and tour the 1870s Rock Ledge House. Listen to the rhythmic ‘clink, clink’ of the blacksmith’s hammer hitting the anvil as you immerse yourself in the life of an 1890s blacksmith. Explore the 1907 Orchard House while you learn about life for Edwardian servants and upper-class citizens of Colorado Springs.
Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival
June 16-18, 2023
Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival is the biggest celebration of inclusion to ever be held at America the Beautiful Park in Colorado Springs. The mission is to bring together people from every background and community for a time of celebration, music and family fun.
Victor Gem & Mineral Show
June 16-18, 2023
The annual Victor Gem & Mineral Show will be held June 16-18. The event will be held in downtown historic Victor and is free to the public. The show will include vendors from across the state selling Colorado dug minerals. Items for sale will include polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, rough slabs, specimens, cabochons, geodes, Cripple Creek turquoise, and more. There will also be gold and gem panning at the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. Show hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday and Saturday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday.
Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
June 16-18, 2023
The Festival field will be filled with the sound of Bagpipes, the smell of fish and chips, the sight of world champion Irish dancers, and events/activities for every age. Come out to see the massed bagpipe bands of the Western United States Pipe Band Association. Come see world renowned Celtic Rock groups. See and learn tradition Irish and Highland dancing. Taste the best in Irish and Scottish cuisine.
Sunday Bachata Social
June 18, 2023
Learn how to Bachata at Kinship, hosted by Latisha Hardy Dance Co.!Doors open at 4:00pm, Bachata lessons run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm & then enjoy social dancing from 5:00pm-9:00pm! Your ticket includes 50% off your first drink.
Western Street Breakfast
June 21, 2023
A celebration of Colorado Springs’ deep-rooted western heritage, this festival has been happening since World War II. Gather round as event organizers close down the streets and cook up a delicious hot breakfast, including entertainment and a western dress-up contest.
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June Patio Market
June 25, 2023
Kinship Landing and Homa Cafe's first ever market! One Sunday every month in the summer, they will be hosting a patio market with local good and food vendors. Grab some breakfast, a draft oat milk latte, and shop local from 10am-2pm!
Summer Tea Luncheons
Fridays in June and July
Join Rock Ledge Ranch for a Summer Tea Luncheon at the 1907 Orchard House! Experience a delightful Summer Tea Luncheon under a tent on the secluded pergola lawn, followed by a tour of the historic country estate. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette. All Summer Tea Luncheons are offered on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. and last approximately one hour.
Ent Center for the Arts
Various Dates - June & July 2023
Join Ent Center for the Arts Theaterworks' joyful, mobile production at libraries, schools, community centers, parks, and senior centers all throughout the Pikes Peak region. Public performances of Free-For-All are always free to audiences, from the oldest to the youngest, and everyone in between. We'll bring the actors, the costumes, the story, and the Shakespearean hijinks, all we're missing is you!
July 2023 Events
Summer Concert Series at First & Main Town Center
Fridays in June and July, 5-7pm
Join First & Main Town Center for live music, drinks and a good time! A long list of local bands will play, including The SofaKillers, Martini Shot and Wirewood Station.
4th of July Celebrations
July 4, 2023
Celebrate American Independence with a series of festivals, block parties, concerts, and spectacular fireworks shows in communities across the Pikes Peak Region on Tuesday, July 4. Signature events include the Star Spangled Symphony & July 4th Block Party, a 4th of July Street Fair & Beer Garden in Monument, and the Festival on the 4th in Palmer Lake.
Full 4th of July Events Roundup
Six Feet Under Horror Film Festival
July 9, 2023
Attend the Six Feet Under Horror Film Fest at Roadhouse Cinemas for three full hours of horror short films! There will also be movie trivia, prizes, raffle drawings and more.
Vintage Market Days
July 21-23, 2023
Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in creative venues.
Tails, Tunes & Tastes
July 27, 2023
Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for those age 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo! Tickets to Tails, Tunes & Tastes include unlimited small plates and two drink tickets.
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Taste of Pikes Peak
July 27, 2023
Taste of Pikes Peak brings together restaurants, beverage and industry suppliers to promote the Pikes Peak Region’s food and beverage scene while raising funds to support Colorado Restaurant Association - Pikes Peak Chapter and ProStart programs in regional high schools. Join us in 2023 for a brand new event format on the evening of Thursday, July 27 in Downtown Colorado Springs. This year’s event features tastes from more than 60 local restaurants, breweries and distilleries with a concert from the Colorado Springs favorites, the SofaKillers.
Rocky Mountain Flower Fest
July 29, 2023
Gather Mountain Blooms is combining a music festival with a farm full of flowers! There will be flower installations for photos, flower crowns to wear, food trucks to enjoy, lavender lemonade, beer, whiskey tasting, artisan fair and more! Come enjoy a day with music and flowers at the farm.
August 2023 Events
The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
August 12, 2023
The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit is a breathtaking bicycle race up Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. Literally. Sanctioned by USA Cycling, this competitive style hill climb on August 13 consists of multiple medal categories giving cyclists of all skill levels the opportunity to take on Pikes Peak.
Health and Wellness Festival
August 19, 2023
Switchbacks Entertainment will hold a Health & Wellness Festival at Weidner Field that will take place from 9 A.M. until 3 P.M. The event will host many wellness opportunities for patrons that are both active and informational, that cover a wide range of topics throughout the day. The day will begin with a 5k race and stair climb, followed by live music and a yoga session to finish up the morning. The afternoon will have a rotation of guest speakers and pop-up classes every half an hour for patrons to personalize their own experience.
La Vida!
August 26, 2023
Experience the flavors of the Americas and get the taste of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Argentina, Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, Spain, United States, and the many regions of Mexico. Drink and savor horchata beer, malbec, pisco tasting, tequila, palomas, micheladas and more. Listen and enjoy the live Mariachi, Salsa, and Rock en Español. A unique cultural and magical experience at the Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Brought to you by Colorado Springs Hispanic Business Council.
Tails, Tunes & Tastes
August 31, 2023
Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for those age 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo! Tickets to Tails, Tunes & Tastes include unlimited small plates and two drink tickets.
