Free events in Colorado Springs, CO

Get moving with a beginner-friendly step workout at Westside Community Center. Follow basic step patterns and simple choreography set to lively music, with the option to participate using a step or keeping the moves on the floor. The focus is on building lower-body strength, boosting cardiovascular fitness, and improving coordination in a supportive group setting. This free class welcomes participants ages 15 and up. Please wear fitness shoes, and bring a towel and water. For questions, call 719-385-7920.

Veterans and their family members can receive complimentary acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and Healing Touch Therapy through the Healing Warriors Program at a weekly satellite clinic. Services are available to all clients, with appointments designed to support both participants in the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Program and others seeking care. Eligible SSG Fox participants may schedule sessions each week. Eligible non-SSG Fox clients may book one appointment per month and can choose the week that works best. To arrange a visit at the Colorado Springs clinic, contact coloradospringsappointments@healingwarriorsprogram.org or call 970-512-8550.

This free summer concert series brings live music to Bancroft Park with a full season of performances. This event features Pikes Peak Jazz & Swing. If rain is in the forecast, the concert will move indoors to the upstairs stage at Thunder and Buttons across the street.

A Texas hold 'em poker night at Alchemy Old Colorado City features free entry and awards $50 to the winner. Presented by Sasquatch Entertainment LLC, this recurring event takes place each Tuesday.

This trivia event is free to play.

The Colorado Farm and Art Market brings its Wednesday Market season to Meanwhile Block with a celebration of local farms, artists, makers, food, and community. All offerings come from within Colorado, including produce grown by local farmers, Colorado-made art, handmade goods, fresh foods, baked treats, and body care crafted in nearby communities. Look for a changing lineup that features farms, Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables, artists and makers, handmade pieces, baked specialties, and ready-to-eat options. The atmosphere centers on community connection in the heart of downtown.

Learn about rattlesnakes, one of the American West’s most misunderstood reptiles, in a free indoor program presented by park staff. The session features a talk with hands-on demonstrations to deepen understanding, and no live animals will be present. It takes place in the Red Rocks Room on the 2nd floor of the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. For questions, call 719-219-0108.

Enjoy free concerts at the bandshell in OCC's Bancroft Park. These events take place on alternating Wednesdays.

Team Trivia of Colorado Springs hosts free team trivia at Alchemy with prizes for winners. It coincides with Wing Night, offering wings for 69 cents each Wednesday.

Dice Guys Game Store hosts a relaxed Magic: The Gathering Commander gathering with tables set aside for play. Newcomers and experienced players can meet other fans and try out decks in a friendly setting. Food and drinks are available, along with a large singles selection and a variety of sealed products. Admission is free.

This free downtown concert is the final show and features a band that blends pop, funk, and jazz into one sound, with selections from Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, and Herbie Hancock.

Balanced Rook Chess Club is a free, welcoming gathering at Wackadoo Brewing where chess enthusiasts connect over casual play and conversation. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate, from brand-new players learning the basics to USCF-rated competitors who are happy to share tips. Parents are asked to stay with their children, and the family-friendly venue offers more than beer, including sodas and burgers. New visitors can watch an ongoing match, take a seat at one of the club’s tournament sets to start a game with anyone available, then choose to play a rematch, find a new opponent, or pause to talk strategy and review finished games. Help is on hand for anyone who needs a little guidance to get started.

Free, locally focused concerts fill Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs. Spread out on the grass with a blanket or settle into a lawn chair while the music plays. If the weather does not cooperate, watch for updates, as the show may move indoors to Avenue 19. Sweet treats and snacks add to the fun, with the Josh & Johns Scoop Bus on site and complimentary popcorn courtesy of Colorado Front Doors. Open to everyone.

Food assistance is available at no cost to all community members. An appointment is required. Call 719-385-5996 to learn how to register and to schedule a time for the drive-through pantry service.

Skin&Bones leads a rock star style party filled with high energy and good vibes.

Start the weekend with a relaxed crafting meetup at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. Enjoy the scenery while you knit or crochet, connect with fellow makers, and work at your own pace. Bring a project from home or pitch in on a simple charity make. This is an informal get together rather than a class. Park Guide Jennifer Baldwin Heiny, an experienced knitter and crocheter, will be available to answer questions about yarn or about Garden of the Gods. The event is free, but please register online in advance because space is limited to 15 participants. Tickets are first come, first served and are nonrefundable. For questions, call (719) 219-0108.

Experience the Colorado Farm and Art Market season at The Margarita at Pine Creek with a weekly market centered on local agriculture, art, makers, food, and community. Everything is Colorado based, with produce grown by in-state farmers alongside Colorado-made art, handcrafted goods, body care items, baked treats, and prepared foods. The lineup changes over time, bringing a mix of local farms, fresh Colorado-grown produce, artists and makers, handmade items, and live music in a welcoming setting. Shop for the week, meet the growers and makers, and support Colorado producers and creators.

Rock’n The Mesa transforms Gold Hill Mesa into a lively outdoor rock festival filled with live music, food trucks, craft beer and community spirit. The event is free to attend and will go on rain or shine. Attendees can bring chairs or blankets, gather with friends and family, and plan for a full day of music and dancing. The lineup features Steely Dead, a nationally touring Denver group that blends the intricate style of Steely Dan with the improvisational heart of the Grateful Dead, delivering tight arrangements, extended jams and seamless transitions. Zeppelin Alive captures the thunderous energy of Led Zeppelin with four seasoned musicians fronted by a powerhouse female vocalist. Grizzly Gopher brings high-octane fun with a broad mix of favorites from classic rock to modern pop, all geared to keep the crowd singing and moving. Festival-goers can enjoy eats from food trucks, sip cold pours from breweries and other beverage vendors, and explore a marketplace of local artisans and makers to support small businesses. A VIP area is available by invitation only and requires a VIP wristband. Presented by Gold Hill Mesa and produced by A Music Company Inc. Proudly sponsored by Weisburg Landscape Maintenance, Toll Brothers Colorado and Vanguard Homes, with appreciation to these sponsors for helping keep Rock’n The Mesa free for the community.

A casual social at Thunder & Buttons II features exclusive use of the upstairs space. Servers and bartenders will be available to take food and drink orders. There is no admission fee, and each person pays for what they order. Attendees are asked to indicate plans to attend in advance so staffing can be arranged.