Exciting Weekend Events in Colorado Springs! (October 11-14, 2024)
Get ready for an action-packed weekend in Colorado Springs! Whether you’re into live music, family-friendly events, or fall festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a detailed look at what’s going on from Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 14, 2024.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Kansas – 50th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate 50 years of Kansas’ legendary rock hits in their “Another Fork in The Road” tour. Expect two hours of iconic music, from fan favorites to deep cuts rarely played live. Grab your tickets now!
- Location: Pikes Peak Center (190 S. Cascade Ave)
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Cost: $44 and up (depending on seating)
- Website: www.pikespeakcenter.com
Family Star Party
Join the Space Foundation Discovery Center for a night of stargazing! A special comet will be making its closest approach to Earth, so don’t miss out on this rare cosmic event.
- Location: Space Foundation Discovery Center (4425 Arrowswest Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907)
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free (50% off admission to the Discovery Center during event hours)
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Old Colorado Springs Farmers Market – Last Day!
It’s your last chance to shop the Old Colorado Springs Farmers Market for fresh produce and local goods. Don’t miss this final opportunity of the season!
- Location: Bancroft Park (24th St, Colorado Springs, CO)
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free to enter
Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival
This festival is a must for families! There will be magic shows, science demonstrations, rocket launches, drone soccer, live animals, robots, and much more. The festival focuses on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities, primarily aimed at K-8th graders.
- Location: Colorado College, Packard Hall (14 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Miners’ Pumpkin Patch
Enjoy a fall day filled with hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, games, historical equipment, and more. This is a family-friendly event, and a perfect opportunity to pick out your Halloween pumpkins.
- Location: Western Museum of Mining & Industry (225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Cost: Purchase tickets online in advance. (Pumpkins are not included in the ticket price)
- Website: https://minerspumpkinpatch.com/news-events/miners-pumpkin-patch.html
Pumpkin Fest at Venetucci Farm
Come celebrate fall at Venetucci Farm with hayrides, games, a makers’ market, concessions, and farm animals. The whole family will love this seasonal event!
- Location: Venetucci Farm (5210 S US-85-87, Colorado Springs, CO 80911)
- Time: Opens at 9:30 a.m.
- Cost: $8 for anyone over 3, $10 per pumpkin
Migratory Bird Day
Hosted by the US Fish & Wildlife Service, this event celebrates migratory birds and insects with activities and expert talks. Bring your binoculars and get ready for some birdwatching!
- Location: US Air Force Academy, South Gate Dirt Parking Lot Airfield Dr.
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Cost: Free
- Contact info: wesley_ochs@fws.gov
EnduroCross: Extreme Dirt Bike Racing
Watch the pros tackle an intense dirt bike race filled with obstacles like water, rocks, and logs. This adrenaline-pumping event is perfect for thrill-seekers!
- Location: The Broadmoor World Arena (3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Cost: $38 – $85
El Paso County Speedway: 11th Annual Fall Brawl
Catch the Fall Brawl at the El Paso County Speedway, where you’ll see the American Sprint Car Series, Stock Cars, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, and more!
- Location: 366 10th Street, Calhan, CO
- Time: 5:00 p.m. (Qualifying starts at 4:00 p.m.)
- Cost: Adults $15, Military/Seniors/Youth $10, Kids 5 and under free
Pikes Peak Whittlers Show, Sale, and Competition
Admire woodcarving and woodworking from local artists. Shop for unique gifts or try your hand at some carving techniques in this weekend-long event.
- Location: Colorado Springs Shrine Club (6 S. 33rd St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904)
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
- Cost: $5 General Admission, $4 for Seniors and Military
- Website: www.pikespeakwhittlers.com
Tanner Gun Show
Visit the largest gun and knife show in Colorado! With hundreds of vendors offering guns, knives, ammunition, survival gear, western wear, and more, it’s a must-see event for enthusiasts.
- Location: Norris Penrose Event Center (1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday & Sunday)
- Cost: $15
- Website: https://tannergunshow.com/
Sugar Plum Food & Gift Mart
Find everything from over 120 makers selling their handcrafted goods to gourmet foods at this market. There’s even an ugly sweater contest on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.!
- Location: Colorado Springs Event Center (3960 Palmer Park Blvd)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday), 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Sunday)
- Cost: $8 plus tax and fees
- Website: https://rjpromotions.com/home-page/shows/colorado-shows/colorado-springs-sugar-plum-food-gift-mart/
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Leaf Peepers at Garden of the Gods
Join a guided 1-2 mile walk led by park interpreter Sam Owens. See the cottonwoods, sumacs, and oaks as they change into vibrant autumn colors. It’s a beautiful way to enjoy the fall season!
- Location: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center (1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904)
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Colorado College Women’s Soccer vs. New Mexico
- Location: Stewart Field Arrow icon (44 W. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903)
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Pikes Peak Philharmonic: “Final Thoughts” Concert
End your weekend with a beautiful concert from the Pikes Peak Philharmonic. This performance marks the final concert of their “Thoughts Season.”
- Location: Ent Center for the Arts (5225 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918)
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Cost: Adults $20, Seniors (55+)/Children (13-18)/Military/Educators: $14, Free for children under 12
- Website: www.tickets@uccs.edu
Ongoing Events
Slavic Fest in Calhan
Experience a taste of Eastern Europe with traditional Slavic and Czech food, folk dancers, church tours, and a market filled with unique items.
- Location: St. Mary’s Dormition Orthodox Church (19485 N Calhan Hwy, Calhan, CO)
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Saturday), 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Sunday)
- Cost: $20
There’s so much to do in Colorado Springs this weekend! Whether you’re into festivals, music, or family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone.
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