Thanksgiving Events in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs has plenty of activities to keep the whole family occupied this Thanksgiving.
Voted one of the top 20 cities in the U.S. to spend Thanksgiving in, Colorado Springs has numerous events and activities during the holiday season. Several of our area attractions are providing something extra to be thankful for this year. Check out the local Thanksgiving events and activities going on in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
For a list of Colorado Springs restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner, check out our Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving blog. Or, you can learn how to make your own stuffing or cranberry sauce from experts!
Top Thanksgiving Events & Experiences
November 12, 2026
Join Kneaders Bakery & Cafe in taste-testing their seasonal creations with their pie and roll tasting class. Bite into their award-winning classics and some brand-new pastries. Reserve your spot by grabbing your tickets through Kneaders Bakery's Eventbrite.
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 6 pm
Location: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe | 13482 Bass Pro Drive
Cost: $15
Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour
November 20 — 21, 2026
Tour five professionally decorated homes for the holidays in northern El Paso County.
All proceeds benefit community nonprofits. For details and tickets, visit JoysoftheSeasonHT.org
Date: November 20 - 21, 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: The holiday home tour begins at the Hospitality House located at the Woodmoor Community Center, 1691 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO 80132.
Cost: $30 per person
November 21, 2026
Local artists and vendors will display and sell their unique creations. Enjoy the sights and smells of the season and support local community artists and the nature center through your purchases.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Ln, Fountain, CO 80817
Cost: Free to attend and shop
November 25, 2026
Find some serenity before the hustle and bustle of the holiday. The A Little Peace Before the Feast: Sound Bath will wrap you in the warmth of gratitude through a soundscape of crystal bowls, chimes and gentle rhythms, each note guiding us to reflect on the abundance in our lives.
Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Time: 6 pm
Location: Singing Bowls of the Rockies, 76 S Sierra Madre St, Suite C, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $39 per person
Thanksgiving Day Brunch at The Broadmoor
November 26, 2026
The Broadmoor invites you to enjoy their delightful Thanksgiving Day Brunch at Broadmoor Hall. Indulge in a stunning spread of pastries, seafood, meats, cheeses, eggs every which way and gorgeous desserts. The annual brunch in Broadmoor Hall, located across the street from Broadmoor Main, offers a festive and mouthwatering buffet that is a must for the holiday season.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Cost: $145.00+ per Adult, $55.00+ per Child (10 and under)
Location: Broadmoor Hall, The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center Turkey Toss
November 26, 2026
Be a part of feeding the wolf, coyote and fox families at Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center's Annual Turkey Toss! (No turkeys will be alive or harmed during the event). Limited space, reservations are required by calling 719.687.9742.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center, Divide, CO
Cost: Ages 12 and older: $40 | Ages 6-11 years old: $20
Pikes Peak — Closed on Thanksgiving
Please note: The Pikes Peak Highway will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location: Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Turkey Trot 5K by the YMCA
Thursday, November 26, 2026
The Turkey Trot 5K is the eagerly anticipated holiday event of the season and a fundraiser for the YMCA. This fundraiser provides scholarships to local families in need, which, in turn, allows them access to the YMCA and its many programs. Registration is open now!
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 8:15am for Kids Tiny Trot | 9am for Turkey Trot 5K
Cost: $54.25 for ages 20 and over | $43.65 for ages 6 - 19
Location: Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
November 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Brunch at Pamela's
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 10am-1:30pm
Location: Pamela's at Hotel Polaris, 8989 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO
Cost: $90 per person
Kick off Thanksgiving with a chef-curated brunch at Pamela's at Hotel Polaris. The experience will feature buffet options as well as a carving station, all filled with fall-inspired dishes. For the full menu, review the OpenTable event listing.
AS you enjoy the handcrafted dishes, take the tip to admire the views of Hotel Polaris. The modern, sleek design of the hotel gives great views and photo opportunities for all who stop by to take part in the brunch experience.
Multiple Dates in November
Want to learn some tips from professionals in preparation for the big day? Take a class or two at The French Kitchen and learn how to prep Thanksgiving sides and desserts to really wow your guests. Register on their website for their pie, harvest desserts, bread-making or holiday brunch classes before Thanksgiving Day to perfect your talents.
Date: Multiple Dates
Time: Multiple Times
Location: The French Kitchen | 4771 N Academy Blvd
Cost: $99 per person
Feeling right at home with our cozy holiday events? Find an accommodation that feels like home too. Visit our Where to Stay page to discover hotels, motels, inns and more that are perfectly suited to your Colorado Springs getaway.
