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Things to do in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is the main calendar: downtown, Old Colorado City, the Powers corridor, the Broadmoor, and everything venues file under the city even when the pin is a neighborhood. This is the list of dated things to do, not a brochure of the mountains. Concerts cluster at Pikes Peak Center, The Black Sheep, and the smaller rooms downtown. Family plans show up at the libraries, the zoo, and the parks. Free events and happy hours have their own guides. Use the town pages for Manitou, Monument, Fountain, Woodland Park, Falcon, and Palmer Lake when you want to stay in one place.

1758 upcoming events, 836 free. Updated Nov 9, 6:45 AM MT.

Lulu's Art Club at Lulu's Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Music

Lulu's Art Club

6pm MST
Lulu's Downtown, Colorado Springs, CO
Football Bingo Mondays at Seven's Gate Taproom at Seven's Gate Taproom (Cerberus)
Nov
9
Event

Football Bingo Mondays at Seven's Gate Taproom

Who will score first? How many times will the home team’s quarterback get sacked? How close are you paying attention? Whether you’re a football pro or a casual…

6pm MST
Seven's Gate Taproom (Cerberus)
Free
Todd Rundgren at Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9

Todd Rundgren

7:30pm MST
Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs, CO
RiFF RAFF, JordyPurp at Black Sheep
Nov
9
Music

RiFF RAFF, JordyPurp

Rapper RiFF RAFF, with JordyPurp, plays Black Sheep. Doors 7 pm. All-ages show.

8pm MST
Black Sheep
From $33.72
Monday Trivia at Mash Mechanix Brewing at Mash Mechanix Brewing Co
Nov
9
Trivia

Monday Trivia at Mash Mechanix Brewing

Gather your friends, put your knowledge to the test, and join us for a weekly dose of trivia fun. It’s free to play, and the top three teams will take home…

6:30pm MST
Mash Mechanix Brewing Co
Free
Flagship Tour at USOPM, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nov
9

Flagship Tour

Comprehensive Journey Through the Games Our Flagship Tour lasts 60 minutes and offers guests a comprehensive journey through the highlights and key moments in…

11am MST
USOPM, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Free
Guided Nature Walk at American Flag Pole, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Outdoors

Guided Nature Walk

Daily guided walks will introduce you to the Park. Leave from the Visitor and Nature Center and follow the paved Gateway Trail to the Central Garden.…

10:30am MST
American Flag Pole, Colorado Springs, CO
Outdoor
Raptors of Colorado at Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Outdoors

Raptors of Colorado

Have you ever wondered what makes falcons the fastest animals in the world? Can owls really turn their head all the way around? Birds of prey have fascinated…

9:30am MST
Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
Outdoor
Valor to Victory Tour at USOPM, 200 South Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
Nov
9
Arts

Valor to Victory Tour

Where Service Meets the Games In honor of Veterans’ Day, join us for a 60-minute guided tour that offers a powerful look into the intersection of military…

12pm MST
USOPM, 200 South Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80910, United States
Free
An Evening with Tommy Orange at Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

An Evening with Tommy Orange

Colorado College will welcome acclaimed novelist Tommy Orange on Monday, November 9, 2026, for Anti-Racist Book Club/Common Read: An Evening of Storytelling…

6pm MST
Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
National First-Generation Week Kick-Off at MOSAIC Lounge, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Event

National First-Generation Week Kick-Off

Kick off National First-Generation College Student Week with food, community, and a celebration of first-gen stories. Explore the “Faces of First Gen” display,…

5:30pm MST
MOSAIC Lounge, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Monday Hand & Foot Canasta at Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

Monday Hand & Foot Canasta

Hand & Foot canasta Monday Hand and Foot will now meet at Lebowski’s taproom east at 9633 Prominent Point. Please remember to change your reservation if you…

12pm MST
Colorado Springs, CO
National First-Generation College Student Week at UCCS Campus, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Event

National First-Generation College Student Week

has food, community, and a celebration of first-gen stories. Explore the “Faces of First Gen” display, meet other students, and find out what’s happening…

10am MST
UCCS Campus, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep at Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Outdoors

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

Join us to learn more about our state mammal with an interactive touch table and possibly the chance to look for these monarchs of the mountain. The view is…

10am MST
Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeOutdoor
American Mahjong Monday - COS at Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

American Mahjong Monday - COS

American Mahjong - COS PRIZES AND MINGLING—we generally pull cards to determine what table you will be playing at, and who you get to play with. This keeps us…

9:15am MST
Colorado Springs, CO
Baby Time at East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Family

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. Space is limited.

11am MST
East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
Tinkercad Design Level 2 at East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Family

Tinkercad Design Level 2

Dig deeper into 3D design using Tinkercad software! Expanding on what we learned in Tinkercad Design Level 1 & 3D Printer Badging, we will grow our knowledge…

5:30pm MST
East Library, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
Thank a Prof at University Center, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Music

Thank a Prof

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we want to show our professors some appreciation. Stop by to write a note of encouragement or thanks to a professor and…

11am MST
University Center, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Veteran's Week at UCCS Campus, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

Veteran's Week

Veteran and Military Affairs

1pm MST
UCCS Campus, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
YDSA Weekly Tablings at Columbine Atrium Table, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

YDSA Weekly Tablings

Come meet members of the Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter here at UCCS!

10am MST
Columbine Atrium Table, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Beginner Japanese Conversation Table at Dwire Hall 272 (Excel Language Center), UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

Beginner Japanese Conversation Table

Join us for our Japanese conversation tables this fall! Practice your speaking, listening, and learn new vocabulary. All levels are welcome so please come by!

12pm MST
Dwire Hall 272 (Excel Language Center), UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting at The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9

Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting

9:30am MST
The Best Coffee & Lounge, Colorado Springs, CO
Marine Corps Birthday Coloring Contest at McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

Marine Corps Birthday Coloring Contest

9-13 Kick-off November 9th. Stop by the Student Veteran Center for a cupcake and pick up a page or email us for a copy. First place will have their name…

9am MST
McCord-Herbst Student Veteran Center, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Device Drop-In Help at Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Family

Device Drop-In Help

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or the Library’s new online catalog? Stop by our Device Drop-In any time during our posted service hours, and…

11am MST
Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
French Conversation Table at Dwire Hall 270 (Excel Language Center), UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
9
Community

French Conversation Table

Come practice your French skills with our conversation tables every Monday.

4:30pm MST
Dwire Hall 270 (Excel Language Center), UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - Day One at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10

Wheel of Fortune LIVE! - Day One

7pm MST
Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Colorado Springs, CO
Glare, Summer Of Peril at Black Sheep
Nov
10
Music

Glare, Summer Of Peril

Glare, with Summer of Peril, plays Black Sheep. Doors 7 pm. All-ages show.

8pm MST
Black Sheep
From $28.05
Tuesday Trivia at Red Leg Brewing at Red Leg Brewing Company
Nov
10
Trivia

Tuesday Trivia at Red Leg Brewing

Test your knowledge every Tuesday at Red Leg with Trivia Nights! Grab your team, sip some beer, and compete to win fun prizes. FREE to enter! Great beer and…

6:30pm MST
Red Leg Brewing Company
Free
Broadway & Beyond: An Afternoon at ICONS at ICONS
Nov
10
Music

Broadway & Beyond: An Afternoon at ICONS

Broadway favorites. Classic pops. An afternoon worth an encore. Broadway & Beyond: An Afternoon at ICONS brings the music of the stage to life with vocalist…

4pm MST
ICONS
Outdoor
Tuesday Trivia at Lost Friend Brewing at Lost Friend Brewing Company
Nov
10
Trivia

Tuesday Trivia at Lost Friend Brewing

Tuesday Trivia hosted by Jon Eddy. Every Tuesday starting at 6:30pm. Arrive early for seats.

6:30pm MST
Lost Friend Brewing Company
Meet the Maker: Sazerac Whiskey at The Broadmoor at The Broadmoor
Nov
10
Event

Meet the Maker: Sazerac Whiskey at The Broadmoor

This special dinner features Sazerac master distiller Harlen Wheatly. For one night, only the whiskey lovers of Colorado will be able to experience an evening…

6pm MST
The Broadmoor
Leanna Firestone with Sydney Sprague at What's Left Records
Nov
10
Music

Leanna Firestone with Sydney Sprague

Leanna Firestone with Sydney Sprague at What's Left Records (Songkick metro listing). Doors typically around 8 p.m.

7pm MST
What's Left Records
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods at Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Outdoors

The Civilian Conservation Corps in Garden of the Gods

Learn how the efforts of a few hundred men in the 1930s laid the beautiful natural blueprint for the Park we have today. Join Park Guide Bowen Gillings for a…

2pm MST
Red Rocks Room, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeOutdoor
Words Open Mic at Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate and Wine Bar, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Comedy

Words Open Mic

Words is an all ages open mic for spoken word, including poetry, story telling, prose, theatrical, or just whatever you have to say. Just keep it respectful.…

5pm MST
Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate and Wine Bar, Colorado Springs, CO
UC Colorado Springs Volleyball vs (5) South Dakota Mines at Colorado Springs, Colo., Gallogly Events Center
Nov
10
Sports

UC Colorado Springs Volleyball vs (5) South Dakota Mines

Streaming Video: https://rmacnetwork.com/gomountainlions/ Tickets: https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhYWVmMmYwYmYxOWUzNjlhMzU5MzY5ZQ==

6pm MST
Colorado Springs, Colo., Gallogly Events Center
The Johnny O Band at Louie Louie's Piano Bar, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Music

The Johnny O Band

6pm MST
Louie Louie's Piano Bar, Colorado Springs, CO
Guided Nature Walk at American Flag Pole, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Outdoors

Guided Nature Walk

Daily guided walks will introduce you to the Park. Leave from the Visitor and Nature Center and follow the paved Gateway Trail to the Central Garden.…

10:30am MST
American Flag Pole, Colorado Springs, CO
Outdoor
Trivia Tuesdays at Cerberus Brewing at Cerberus Brewing Co.
Nov
10
Trivia

Trivia Tuesdays at Cerberus Brewing

Think you’re the smartest in the brewery? Prove it. Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 PM for Trivia Night at Cerberus Brewing Co, where bragging rights, beer, and…

6:30pm MST
Cerberus Brewing Co.
Free
UCCS VAPA Senior Recital: Mikayla Fry, voice at Ent Center for the Arts
Nov
10
Music

UCCS VAPA Senior Recital: Mikayla Fry, voice

UCCS VAPA Music Recitals: Senior Recital: Mikayla Fry, voice. Chapman Foundations Recital Hall. Seating is free and general admission; reserve tickets online.

7:30pm MST
Ent Center for the Arts
Free
Open Mic Night at CO.A.T.I. Uprise
Nov
10
Community

Open Mic Night

Hosted by the lovely, Evie Valentine, this is your chance to take the stage and do your thing in a welcoming, laid-back environment. Schedule: 🎤 7:00 PM -…

7:30pm MST
CO.A.T.I. Uprise
History of the Monument Cemetery: Shootouts, Killings, and War Heroes at Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Nov
10
Event

History of the Monument Cemetery: Shootouts, Killings, and War Heroes

Michael Weinfeld and John Howe give a presentation about their book Shootouts, Killings, and War Heroes: The History Hidden in Monument's Cemetery (Filter…

4pm MST
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
$5.30; free for members
Colorado Misfits: Indoor Rock Climbing at Gripstone at Gripstone Climbing Gym
Nov
10
Sports

Colorado Misfits: Indoor Rock Climbing at Gripstone

Come climb with us! If you’re looking for a workout change, to get over a fear of heights, or for a new hobby, come give indoor rock climbing a try! If it’s…

7pm MST
Gripstone Climbing Gym
Gym day pass (may be free, see listing)
UC Colorado Springs Volleyball vs RMAC Tournament - Semifinals at UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Sports

UC Colorado Springs Volleyball vs RMAC Tournament - Semifinals

UC Colorado Springs Volleyball vs RMAC Tournament - Semifinals Streaming Video: https://rmacnetwork.com/gomountainlions/

5pm MST
UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Marking Time Guided Tour 11/10 at Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10

Marking Time Guided Tour 11/10

Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region Tuesdays: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Throughout 2026, join the CSPM in…

11am MST
Colorado Springs, CO
Free
Joshua Becker's Uncluttered Faith Tour at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10

Joshua Becker's Uncluttered Faith Tour

7pm MST
Trinity Church of the Nazarene, Colorado Springs, CO
Evening Yoga at Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Family

Evening Yoga

Join us for this weekly Vinyasa Flow/Power Vinyasa yoga class led by yoga instructor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels. Please bring…

7pm MST
Library 21c, Colorado Springs, CO
FreeFamily
Trivia Night with HOSA at Centennial 106, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Nov
10
Trivia

Trivia Night with HOSA

EVERYONE is welcome to join us for a night of trivia and fundraising for our upcoming state event. Bring a team or compete on your own for prizes! The entry…

8pm MST
Centennial 106, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
$5

Questions people ask

What is there to do in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs is the main calendar: downtown, Old Colorado City, the Powers corridor, the Broadmoor, and everything venues file under the city even when the pin is a neighborhood. This is the list of dated things to do, not a brochure of the mountains.

What is happening in Colorado Springs this weekend?

Open the this-weekend list for Colorado Springs. It is the same calendar, narrowed to Friday through Sunday.

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