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Things to Do with Kids in Colorado Springs

Keeping kids entertained in Colorado Springs is easier than you think. Every family-friendly event for the next two weeks is listed below, from story times and museum days to festivals and outdoor fun. Lots of these cost nothing - see the full free events guide for more.

Toddler Time

JUL 7

Jul
7

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1 – 2 , and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited.

9:30am MDT
Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Baby Time

JUL 7

Jul
7

Baby Time

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies ages 0-12 months, and their parents or caregivers. Play and social time follow each interactive session.

10am MDT
Sand Creek Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Storytime

JUL 7

Jul
7

Storytime

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​

10:30am MDT
Manitou Springs Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Free School Lunches at East Library

JUL 7

Jul
7

Free School Lunches at East Library

Kids and teens can enjoy lunch (and books) at no cost this summer! Colorado Springs School District 11 will bring their mobile unit to East Library every weekday in June and July...

11am MDT
East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
Family Tour
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Jul
7

Family Tour

Meet 2x Olympian and Bronze Medalist Jason Brown Figure Skating Weekend welcomes 2x Olympic figure skater and bronze medalist Jason Brown to the Museum! Chat with Jason about his...

11:15am MDT
USOPM, 200 South Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
FreeFamily

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

JUL 7

Event
Jul
7

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been welcoming guests of all ages to Colorado Springs’ only Chuckwagon Dinner Show—a Western tradition unlike anything else in the...

5pm MDT
Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs, CO
Family

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

JUL 7

Sports
Jul
7

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Join your fellow teens in an adventure in the world's greatest role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons! New players and veterans alike are welcome to participate. Seats are limited...

5:30pm MDT
Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
Wildflower Wednesday
Jul
8

Wildflower Wednesday

Please join us for Wildflower Wednesday, where we will hunt for and discuss "what is blooming” on various trails in the park. The hike is led by a volunteer naturalist...

9am MDT
Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeOutdoorFamily

Summer Adventure Fun: Kids Dinosaur Yoga

JUL 8

Jul
8

Summer Adventure Fun: Kids Dinosaur Yoga

Join us for kid-friendly yoga, where we explore mindfulness, breathing, stories, and songs in English and Spanish — all while moving. Ages 0 - 12.

9:30am MDT
East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Storytime

JUL 8

Jul
8

Storytime

​​Stories and more for children ages 3-7, and their parents or caregivers. ​

10:30am MDT
Penrose Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Toddler Time

JUL 8

Jul
8

Toddler Time

Songs, rhymes, stories, and fun for toddlers ages 1-2, and their parents or caregivers. Space is limited. Please note that this program lasts approximately 20 minutes.

10:30am MDT
Ruth Holley Meeting Room, Colorado Springs, CO
Family

Southeast Farmers Market

JUL 8

Jul
8

Southeast Farmers Market

As a market with a purpose, the Southeast Farmers Market focuses on strengthening the local economy while creating meaningful opportunities for community engagement. Visitors can...

11am MDT
Southeast Food Coalition, Colorado Springs, CO
Family
Family Tour
Arts
Jul
8

Family Tour

Meet 2x Olympian and Bronze Medalist Jason Brown Figure Skating Weekend welcomes 2x Olympic figure skater and bronze medalist Jason Brown to the Museum! Chat with Jason about his...

11:15am MDT
USOPM, 200 South Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
FreeFamily
Poetry and Pottery
Arts
Jul
8

Poetry and Pottery

We provide all the materials, just bring your imagination and sense of fun. Pottery teachers will show you how to use a potting wheel. You can come back the next week to pick up...

12pm MDT
Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs, CO
FreeOutdoorFamily

Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games​

JUL 8

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Jul
8

Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games​

​​Join us for a tabletop roleplaying game (TRPG)! Create your own hero and explore new worlds in this interactive roleplaying experience. Whether you are exploring dungeons in...

4pm MDT
Sand Creek Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

JUL 8

Event
Jul
8

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been welcoming guests of all ages to Colorado Springs’ only Chuckwagon Dinner Show—a Western tradition unlike anything else in the...

5pm MDT
Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs, CO
Family

Teen Craft Group

JUL 8

Arts
Jul
8

Teen Craft Group

Bring a craft to work on while socializing with other crafters your age! Teen Craft Group meets monthly on second Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Craft groups are open to everyone ages 13...

5pm MDT
East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily

Concerts in the Park

JUL 8

Music
Jul
9

Concerts in the Park

Join us in Limbach Park in Downtown Monument, every Wednesday in June and July (excluding July 1st) from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm for a free, family-friendly concert! A different band...

6:30pm MDT
Limbach Park, Monument, CO
FreeOutdoorFamily
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Storytime

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​Toddler Time​

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​Baby Time​

Thu, Jul 9

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Tween: The Science of Ice Cream

Thu, Jul 9

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Summer Fun: Kids Dinosaur Yoga

Thu, Jul 9

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Family Tour

Thu, Jul 9

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Teen Craft Group

Thu, Jul 9

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9

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Jul 9

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9

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Thu, Jul 9

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10

Baby Time

Fri, Jul 10

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Summer Fun: Kids Dinosaur Yoga

Fri, Jul 10

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Storytime

Fri, Jul 10

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Family Tour

Fri, Jul 10

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LEGO Build

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
10

First and Main Summer Concert Series

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
10

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
11

El Paso County Fair

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
11

Pop-up Art Session - Acrylic Paint on Canvas

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
11

Summer Adventure Celebration

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
11

Jazz in the Garden Presents Henrique de Almeida & The Truth Project Band

Fri, Jul 10

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Jul
11

Manitou Springs Farmers Market

Sat, Jul 11

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Toddler Time

Sat, Jul 11

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Jul
11

Small Steps, Giant Leap: Reach for the Stars

Sat, Jul 11

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Jul
11

Family Tour

Sat, Jul 11

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Jul
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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Sat, Jul 11

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Jul
12

El Paso County Fair

Sat, Jul 11

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Jul
12

Heatwave Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 12

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Southeast Farmers Market

Sun, Jul 12

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Jul
12

Family Tour

Sun, Jul 12

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Jul
12

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Sun, Jul 12

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Jul
13

El Paso County Fair

Sun, Jul 12

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13

Baby Time

Mon, Jul 13

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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Mon, Jul 13

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Jul
14

El Paso County Fair

Mon, Jul 13

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Jul
14

Colorado Springs Podcasters July Meetup

Mon, Jul 13

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Toddler Time

Tue, Jul 14

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Storytime

Tue, Jul 14

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Jul
14

Clever Corvids - The Secret Lives of Crows and their Cousins

Tue, Jul 14

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Jul
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Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games

Tue, Jul 14

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Lego Build

Tue, Jul 14

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Jul
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Jul 14

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Jul
15

El Paso County Fair

Tue, Jul 14

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15

Ultimate Citizens

Tue, Jul 14

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15

Storytime

Wed, Jul 15

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Toddler Time

Wed, Jul 15

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Southeast Farmers Market

Wed, Jul 15

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Poetry and Pottery

Wed, Jul 15

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Teen Craft Group

Wed, Jul 15

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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Wed, Jul 15

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Financial Skills Every Family Needs

Wed, Jul 15

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16

El Paso County Fair

Wed, Jul 15

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Jul
16

Concerts in the Park

Wed, Jul 15

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​Toddler Time​

Thu, Jul 16

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​Baby Time​

Thu, Jul 16

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Storytime

Thu, Jul 16

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Jul
16

Tween Tabletop Role Playing Games​

Thu, Jul 16

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Jul
16

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Jul 16

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Jul
16

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Thu, Jul 16

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Jul
17

El Paso County Fair

Thu, Jul 16

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17

Rocky Mountain State Games

Thu, Jul 16

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17

Summer Adventure Celebration

Fri, Jul 17

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Jul
17

Little Ranger Walk

Fri, Jul 17

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Storytime

Fri, Jul 17

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Jul
17

Teen Craft Group

Fri, Jul 17

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Jul
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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Fri, Jul 17

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Jul
17

First and Main Summer Concert Series

Fri, Jul 17

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Jul
18

Rocky Mountain State Games

Fri, Jul 17

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18

El Paso County Fair

Fri, Jul 17

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18

Manitou Springs Farmers Market

Sat, Jul 18

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18

Fountain Playgroup

Sat, Jul 18

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Jul
18

Yoga

Sat, Jul 18

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18

Palmer Lake Historical Society presents: "Palmer Divide History Day" - Lucretia Vaile Museum, Palmer Divide Trilogy, Walking Tour ~ FREE

Sat, Jul 18

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Life-Size Battleship

Sat, Jul 18

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Gaming at the Library!

Sat, Jul 18

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Storytime

Sat, Jul 18

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18

Teen Wildlife safety course

Sat, Jul 18

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18

The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Sat, Jul 18

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19

Rocky Mountain State Games

Sat, Jul 18

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Southeast Farmers Market

Sun, Jul 19

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The Famous Flying W Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Sun, Jul 19

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Jul
20

Reiki Infused Community Guided Meditation Class

Sun, Jul 19

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20

Baby Time

Mon, Jul 20

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