July 2, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm 7075 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs,
Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum Colorado Springs for some sensory friendly playtime! During this time sensory stimuli is limited so kiddos can enjoy the museum without feeling overwhelmed! Maximum of 12 children. Select your 90-minute play session. Save by purchasing a 5 Visit Play Pass by clicking here!
July 2, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm
The Smokebrush Farm Stand is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🩵💛🧡❤️ Join us every Wednesday from 3-6pm for a true taste of Manitou Springs!
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Eggs
🌱 Seed Library
🥒 Pesto, Pickles, Jams, and Artisanal Foods
🪴 Wellness & Herbal Products
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts, and MORE!
Bring a bag, bring a friend, and stock up on incredible local flavors. Find us at 328 El Paso Boulevard, at Rockledge, Smokebrush Farm — Look for the signs!
July 2, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1628 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs CO 80904
smART LAB Community art class for kids Every Wednesday at Westside Community Center. We will explore the 7 Elements of Art: line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t know a thing about these elements. The beauty about these classes . . . they are aimed at beginners with the focus on experimentation and learning more about how to create in different ways. Sign up and information: https://bio.site/sm.ART Ages 6 – 8 Free (donations accepted) 4:00 – 5:00pm
July 3, 20252:00 pm - July 6, 20255:00 pm Colorado Convention Center
FAN EXPO Denver will take place the weekend of July 3-6, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Now four BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await.
Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you.
July 3, 20252:00 pm - July 6, 20255:00 pm Colorado Convention Center
FAN EXPO Denver will take place the weekend of July 3-6, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Now four BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await.
Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you.
July 4, 202510:00 am - 4:00 pm 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80904
Traditionally families gathered with their communities to celebrate the Fourth of July with food, games, music, and speeches. Rock Ledge Ranch continues this tradition with an event that has something for everyone. Join the kids’ patriotic parade, tour the historic homes, play festival games, and witness historic speeches and live music. Apple pie, lemonade, and food truck fare will be available for purchase around the Ranch. Refresh yourselves with old-fashioned soda and popcorn from the Pop Shed and grab a souvenir from the General Store. There’s something fun for the whole family all day long!
July 3, 20252:00 pm - July 6, 20255:00 pm Colorado Convention Center
FAN EXPO Denver will take place the weekend of July 3-6, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Now four BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await.
Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you.
July 5, 202511:00 am - 2:00 pm Downtown Colorado Springs
Join us as we kick off the 2025 Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo with the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Parade! Set against the stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak, this event is a celebration of America’s rich Western roots and our vibrant local traditions. 🌄🐴
Watch as Western-themed floats, equestrian groups, rodeo royalty, and live entertainment make their way through downtown Colorado Springs. This parade is the official start of one of the region’s most beloved rodeos, which has been celebrating our area's Western spirit for over 80 years. 🤠
Bring your family for some stick horse racing action! Cheer on the little wranglers in the Lil’ Cowpokes Stick Horse Races, followed by the Headline Herders and the thrilling City Stickers Cup, where teams compete to be crowned stick horse champions (last year’s champs were the Girls of the West!). 🐴🏆
This FREE event is fun for all ages and a great way to experience Colorado Springs’ Western heritage while supporting the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, which gives back to local military families.
We’ll see you downtown on **July 5** for a day full of history, fun, and community spirit—**right at the foot of America’s Mountain!** 🌟
For more details, visit https://pikespeakorbustparade.com/
July 3, 20252:00 pm - July 6, 20255:00 pm Colorado Convention Center
FAN EXPO Denver will take place the weekend of July 3-6, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center.
Experience the ultimate playground for Comics, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, and Gaming. Now four BIG days of citywide events, family-friendly attractions and world-renowned celebrities await.
Join tens of thousands of fans who are just like you.
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
July 7, 20258:30 am - 9:30 am 225 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs CO 80921
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, located at 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
July 8, 202511:00 am - 11:30 am Penrose Library, Penrose Aspen/Children's Room
Open-ended play for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers. 🧸 Meet new friends and play with fun toys that build early learning skills! Arrive early—space is limited. 🔔
July 9, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm 7075 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs,
Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum Colorado Springs for some sensory friendly playtime! During this time sensory stimuli is limited so kiddos can enjoy the museum without feeling overwhelmed! Maximum of 12 children. Select your 90-minute play session. Save by purchasing a 5 Visit Play Pass by clicking here!
July 9, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm
The Smokebrush Farm Stand is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🩵💛🧡❤️ Join us every Wednesday from 3-6pm for a true taste of Manitou Springs!
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Eggs
🌱 Seed Library
🥒 Pesto, Pickles, Jams, and Artisanal Foods
🪴 Wellness & Herbal Products
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts, and MORE!
Bring a bag, bring a friend, and stock up on incredible local flavors. Find us at 328 El Paso Boulevard, at Rockledge, Smokebrush Farm — Look for the signs!
July 9, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1628 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs CO 80904
smART LAB Community art class for kids Every Wednesday at Westside Community Center. We will explore the 7 Elements of Art: line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t know a thing about these elements. The beauty about these classes . . . they are aimed at beginners with the focus on experimentation and learning more about how to create in different ways. Sign up and information: https://bio.site/sm.ART Ages 6 – 8 Free (donations accepted) 4:00 – 5:00pm
July 10, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Barnyard Buddies Storytime! Free stories about animals at the Ranch. Intended for children 6 and under. No registration required. This program is outdoors and weather permitting!
July 12, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at Garden Of The Gods Park. We’ll set up our special solar observing telescopes at the Visitor and Nature Center from 9 am to Noon on Saturday, July 12th to share some unique views of our nearest star, the Sun! The Sun is at solar maximum and so, with our specially designed solar observing telescopes, we’re looking forward to seeing some amazing views of our dynamic Sun. There may be a bit of educational programming too so we can appreciate the science of how the Sun works.
July 12, 20254:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fairway Heights Park
Come join us for the SECOND Falcon Park Days Movie Night of the season at the Fairway Heights Park!
We will have:
- Movie Sing 2
- Mobile Build A Plush
- The Buzzy B with Games and Fun
- Kids Activities
- Bounce Houses Colorado Bounce Club
- Food Trucks
- Vendors
and much much more...
This event is FREE so come out, bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and have a goof time while the kids play, eat and watch a movie!!!
We will have AZ Events Mobile Build A Plush there to grab the perfect Plush for the movie at cost.
This event is sponsored by AZ Events Mobile Build a Plush, The Buzzy B your local Family guide, my favorite Bounce House Company Colorado Bounce Club and not to forget one of our most amazing Realtors in the neighborhood that give so much to our community Crystal Bedel & Shawn Bedel with Everyday Properties and Everyday Properties & Investments!
Our Last movie in the Park Date will be August 2nd.
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
July 14, 20258:30 am - 9:30 am 225 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs CO 80921
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, located at 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
July 16, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm 7075 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs,
Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum Colorado Springs for some sensory friendly playtime! During this time sensory stimuli is limited so kiddos can enjoy the museum without feeling overwhelmed! Maximum of 12 children. Select your 90-minute play session. Save by purchasing a 5 Visit Play Pass by clicking here!
July 16, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm
The Smokebrush Farm Stand is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🩵💛🧡❤️ Join us every Wednesday from 3-6pm for a true taste of Manitou Springs!
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Eggs
🌱 Seed Library
🥒 Pesto, Pickles, Jams, and Artisanal Foods
🪴 Wellness & Herbal Products
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts, and MORE!
Bring a bag, bring a friend, and stock up on incredible local flavors. Find us at 328 El Paso Boulevard, at Rockledge, Smokebrush Farm — Look for the signs!
July 16, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1628 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs CO 80904
smART LAB Community art class for kids Every Wednesday at Westside Community Center. We will explore the 7 Elements of Art: line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t know a thing about these elements. The beauty about these classes . . . they are aimed at beginners with the focus on experimentation and learning more about how to create in different ways. Sign up and information: https://bio.site/sm.ART Ages 6 – 8 Free (donations accepted) 4:00 – 5:00pm
July 19, 20259:00 am - 12:00 pm Bear Creek Nature Center & Fountain Creek Nature Center
It’s SUN-Day on a Saturday at the Bear Creek Nature Center! Colorado Springs Astronomical Society will be there from 9 AM – Noon with special Solar telescopes for safe observing of the Sun! We’ll also have some Sun related hands on activities as well as information about our other free nighttime observing programs.
Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
July 19, 202510:00 am - July 20, 20258:00 pm Colorado Springs Event Center
Join us for the most amazing Rock and Gem Show. We will have two dozen vendors, and enjoy an incredible array of rocks, minerals, fossils, spheres, cabochons, jewelry, beads and more!
The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 19th & 20th, 2025
Hours: 10am to 8pm
Free Admission - Free Parking - Family-Friendly
www.CrystalFestival.org
💎
Over 30 Vendors!
Fine & Collector Minerals
Display Fossils
Collector Specimens
Crystal Healers
Mine Owners
Lapidary Artists
Jewelry Designers
Tons of Gifts!
Santa's Corner
💎
Come shop, network, sign up for rockhounding trips, meet mine owners, jewelry designers, lapidary artists, mineralogists, geologists, rock hounds and more! Find your happy place amongst rock loving friends at The Crystal Festival.
💎
This is a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY rock and gem show designed to bring the community together. Now traveling Utah, Nevada, and Colorado!
💎
The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 19th & 20th, 2025
Hours: 10am to 8pm
Free Admission - Free Parking - Family-Friendly
www.CrystalFestival.org
July 19, 20258:30 pm - 11:30 pm Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Join us for our 2025 Moth Night Series at Cheyenne Mountain State Park!
We'll be using lights to mainly attract moths. We scheduled these events during times we expect to be able to find silk moths, and a variety of sphinx moths.
But! We'll also find beetles, scorpions, centipedes, solifugae, a variety of spiders, and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about these creatures, as well as take some awesome photos.
All of the events will start at 8:30PM. The park says we can stay as late as we'd like.
This is a free, and open to the public program. Every vehicle entering the park must have a State Parks pass, though. If you don't have an annual pass, you can purchase a daily pass for $12. There is a self service station beside the entrance station where you can buy a daily pass using a credit/debit card.
PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION IN THE PARK FOR THE DATES YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
--> Saturday, June 7th ☛ Prairie Falcon Amphitheater
--> Saturday, June 21st ☛ Camper Services
--> Saturday, July 19th ☛ Prairie Falcon Amphitheater - NATIONAL MOTH WEEK
--> Thursday, July 24th ☛ Camper Services - NATIONAL MOTH WEEK
--> Saturday, August 9th ☛ Prairie Falcon Amphitheater
--> Saturday, August 23rd ☛ Prairie Falcon Amphitheater
Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
Crystal Festival - A Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show
July 19, 202510:00 am - July 20, 20258:00 pm Colorado Springs Event Center
Join us for the most amazing Rock and Gem Show. We will have two dozen vendors, and enjoy an incredible array of rocks, minerals, fossils, spheres, cabochons, jewelry, beads and more!
The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 19th & 20th, 2025
Hours: 10am to 8pm
Free Admission - Free Parking - Family-Friendly
www.CrystalFestival.org
💎
Over 30 Vendors!
Fine & Collector Minerals
Display Fossils
Collector Specimens
Crystal Healers
Mine Owners
Lapidary Artists
Jewelry Designers
Tons of Gifts!
Santa's Corner
💎
Come shop, network, sign up for rockhounding trips, meet mine owners, jewelry designers, lapidary artists, mineralogists, geologists, rock hounds and more! Find your happy place amongst rock loving friends at The Crystal Festival.
💎
This is a FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY rock and gem show designed to bring the community together. Now traveling Utah, Nevada, and Colorado!
💎
The Crystal Festival - A Rocks, Minerals, Gems, & Crystal Show
Colorado Springs Event Center
3960 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 19th & 20th, 2025
Hours: 10am to 8pm
Free Admission - Free Parking - Family-Friendly
www.CrystalFestival.org
July 20, 20257:30 am - 9:00 am Downtown Aquarium - Denver
For people with autism or sensory processing disorders the Aquarium Exhibits can be a bit overwhelming. Join us on a special morning when we open early and turn down the ambient sounds so you and your family can enjoy the aquarium in a calmer and more quiet setting.
*Please Note: At 10:00am the aquarium will open for regular business, the ambiance sounds and flash flood exhibit will be turned on at that time, however, you are welcome to stay in the aquarium as long as you wish.
Tickets must be purchased online with a credit card.
Adults (12-64) $26.99
Seniors (65+) $25.99
Children (3 - 11) $20.99
2 and under are free
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
July 21, 20258:30 am - 9:30 am 225 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs CO 80921
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, located at 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
July 23, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm 7075 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs,
Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum Colorado Springs for some sensory friendly playtime! During this time sensory stimuli is limited so kiddos can enjoy the museum without feeling overwhelmed! Maximum of 12 children. Select your 90-minute play session. Save by purchasing a 5 Visit Play Pass by clicking here!
July 23, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm
The Smokebrush Farm Stand is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🩵💛🧡❤️ Join us every Wednesday from 3-6pm for a true taste of Manitou Springs!
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Eggs
🌱 Seed Library
🥒 Pesto, Pickles, Jams, and Artisanal Foods
🪴 Wellness & Herbal Products
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts, and MORE!
Bring a bag, bring a friend, and stock up on incredible local flavors. Find us at 328 El Paso Boulevard, at Rockledge, Smokebrush Farm — Look for the signs!
July 23, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1628 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs CO 80904
smART LAB Community art class for kids Every Wednesday at Westside Community Center. We will explore the 7 Elements of Art: line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t know a thing about these elements. The beauty about these classes . . . they are aimed at beginners with the focus on experimentation and learning more about how to create in different ways. Sign up and information: https://bio.site/sm.ART Ages 6 – 8 Free (donations accepted) 4:00 – 5:00pm
July 24, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO
Join us for Barnyard Buddies Storytime! Free stories about animals at the Ranch. Intended for children 6 and under. No registration required. This program is outdoors and weather permitting!
July 25, 20255:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fairway Heights Park
Come join us for the last Falcon Park Days Band Night for 2025 at Fairway Heights Park here in our community.
We will have:
- Alysa Ruffin
- Vendors
- Food Trucks
- Bounce Houses
and much more....
Alyssa Ruffin is an independent, international, multi-award-winning Nashville Recording Artist, and Singer-Songwriter with more than 50+ music award nominations
This event is sponsored by Crystal and Shawn Bedel with Everyday Properties & Investments.
Our favorite Bounce House Company Colorado Bounce Club.
And BeeRewarded The Platform for Small Businesses and Customers to save money and earn Rewards.
https://beerewarded.com
The LAST Movie in the park Day will be August 2nd.
July 25, 20259:00 pm - July 26, 202512:00 am Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Join us at the Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center as we explore the Summer Sky from 9-11 PM on July 25th.
Summer brings great weather to the Colorado mountains (Be prepared for cooler temperatures in the Mountains!). Our view of the universe changes as we orbit the Sun so different times of year also bring us different stars and constellations to see and enjoy. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a great place to see these astonishing wonders of the sky through the telescopes of Colorado Springs Astronomical Society members.
Please join us!
NOTE: As the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a fee area, they charge a small nominal fee of $10 per person age 16 and older (but it’s worth it!).
July 25, 20259:00 pm - July 26, 202512:00 am Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Join us at the Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center as we explore the Summer Sky from 9-11 PM on July 25th.
Summer brings great weather to the Colorado mountains (Be prepared for cooler temperatures in the Mountains!). Our view of the universe changes as we orbit the Sun so different times of year also bring us different stars and constellations to see and enjoy. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a great place to see these astonishing wonders of the sky through the telescopes of Colorado Springs Astronomical Society members.
Please join us!
NOTE: As the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a fee area, they charge a small nominal fee of $10 per person age 16 and older (but it’s worth it!).
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
Storytime at Western Museum of Mining and Industry (Ages 3+)
July 28, 20258:30 am - 9:30 am 225 North Gate Blvd. Colorado Springs CO 80921
Stories and more for children ages 3 and older, with a favorite adult.This Storytime will be held in the Reynolds Ranch House (the white house) on the property of the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, located at 225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
July 30, 20252:00 pm - 3:30 pm 7075 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs,
Grab a spot and join us at Play Street Museum Colorado Springs for some sensory friendly playtime! During this time sensory stimuli is limited so kiddos can enjoy the museum without feeling overwhelmed! Maximum of 12 children. Select your 90-minute play session. Save by purchasing a 5 Visit Play Pass by clicking here!
July 30, 20253:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rockledge House at Smokebrush Farm
The Smokebrush Farm Stand is NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 🩵💛🧡❤️ Join us every Wednesday from 3-6pm for a true taste of Manitou Springs!
🥕 Fresh Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, and Eggs
🌱 Seed Library
🥒 Pesto, Pickles, Jams, and Artisanal Foods
🪴 Wellness & Herbal Products
🎁 Handcrafted Gifts, and MORE!
Bring a bag, bring a friend, and stock up on incredible local flavors. Find us at 328 El Paso Boulevard, at Rockledge, Smokebrush Farm — Look for the signs!
July 30, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1628 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs CO 80904
smART LAB Community art class for kids Every Wednesday at Westside Community Center. We will explore the 7 Elements of Art: line, color, value, shape, form, space and texture. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t know a thing about these elements. The beauty about these classes . . . they are aimed at beginners with the focus on experimentation and learning more about how to create in different ways. Sign up and information: https://bio.site/sm.ART Ages 6 – 8 Free (donations accepted) 4:00 – 5:00pm