This October, check into arts and culture spots to fill your free Arts Month BINGO card, earn swag and a shot at a grand prize creative stay.
Arts Month
October 2026
October is Arts Month in Colorado Springs. This year, explore new experiences and exciting performances that are made for the moment.
Led by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, our local Arts Month collaborates with individual artists, arts organizations and community partners from across our region. Existing cultural offerings are amplified with special Arts Month programming to create an October calendar that’s rich with amazing local art to see, hear, taste and experience!
In Collaboration with COPPR
Arts Month is proudly presented in collaboration with The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. To find more information and discover a full list of arts & cultural events throughout the month, head to ArtsOctober.com.
Arts Month Digital Bingo Passport
Available September 19 - October 31, 2026
Sign up for the FREE Arts Month Digital Bingo Passport — your pocket guide to 60+ events and creative stops across the Pikes Peak Region. Check in at geolocated spots to check off squares on your digital Bingo board to earn custom collectible stickers by local artists and an entry to win the grand-prize creative stay! Explore for the love of art, collect points and help spotlight our arts community.
Arts Month Events
Although our local Arts Month celebration is embraced with equal energy and excitement during all thirty-one days of October, for planning and promotional purposes, the month is divided into four discipline-specific Theme Weeks: Regardless of what Theme Week it is, we invite you to “Meet the Moment” this October and experience the richness of our local arts community.
Explore the full calendar of events happening throughout the month.
Week 1: Visual & Culinary Arts
October 1 - October 10
To kick off Arts Month, Visual and Culinary artists around the Pikes Peak Region show off their art galleries, culinary classes and crafting. Feast your eyes, then your plate. Wander galleries and murals, then taste chef specials, pop-up tastings and artful cocktails all week. Pro tip: start with a stroll through downtown’s public art. Check out the ongoing First Friday Art Walks in downtown COS and Old Colorado City, cooking classes with The French Kitchen, a brewhouse tour at Goat Patch Brewery, arts classes at the Colorado College Fine Arts Center and much more.
Week 2: Theater & Film
October 11 - October 17
The second week of Arts Month takes the stage with artists showcasing their film and live theater productions. From black box to big screen, the spotlight’s on. Catch new plays, indie screenings and lively talkbacks across town, then keep the story going with a nightcap downtown. See a play at Springs Ensemble Theatre and the Ent Center for the Arts, attend a magic show or view local artists' short films.
Week 3: Poetry, Prose & Comedy
October 18 - October 24
This week, words take the mic. Hear poets, storytellers and comics turn everyday moments into big laughs and goosebumps. Grab a seat, sip something warm, leave with a favorite line. Listen in or participate in an open mic event by Poetry 719 or attend a comedy show.
Week 4: Music & Dance
October 25 - October 31
Move to the beat of the city. From symphonies and choirs to hip-hop crews and social dances, find your rhythm and close out Arts Month on a high note. You'll also find spooky themes throughout some events to commemorate the Fall season and Halloween. Find shows at some of our favorite places like:
Win A Grand-Prize Creative Stay Giveaway!
One winner will be selected to receive:
- An overnight stay at The Mining Exchange in the Downtown Colorado Springs Creative District
- A family four-pack to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with free giraffe feeding
- A $150 voucher to the Ent Center for the Arts Box Office
- A $200 gift card for a cooking class at the French Kitchen
- A gift certificate for one free art class at Cottonwood Center for the Arts
- SWAG bag with awesome gifts from Visit Colorado Springs and the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region
Rules & Restrictions
No purchase necessary. Open to entrants 18+. Mark off a BINGO on the Arts Month Pass between September 21, 2026 - October 31, 2026 to be entered to win. Many locations are free; visiting paid venues is optional and not required to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your chances. One entry per person. One winner selected by random drawing from eligible entries. Transportation, airfare, parking, meals, and incidental expenses are not included. Hotel and experience are subject to availability and blackout dates. Odds depend on the number of eligible entries. Winner must redeem by 12/01/2026. Void where prohibited.
Get Involved
1. Explore the full calendar of Arts Month events and more details at ArtsOctober.com
2. Visit the Advocacy Toolkit at ArtsOctober.com to learn how to get more involved and Unite Your World with the Arts this October
3. Use the hashtag #ArtsOctober to spread the word
4. Check out PeakRadar.com for events all year
