This weekend in Colorado Springs, CO

Enjoy a beautiful day in Bancroft Park at the Old Colorado City Farmers Market.

Outdoor Recreation is offering an adventurous whitewater rafting trip through Bighorn Sheep Canyon, combining scenic canyon views with rapids enjoyable for families. The cost is $97 per person, which includes a guide, lunch, all equipment, and round trip transportation.

Curious about bird watching and looking for a gentle introduction? Enjoy a beginner-friendly outing at Bear Creek Nature Center with Blackpackers and local birding enthusiast Molly Wingate. Participants will practice observing birds, learn tips for identifying common local species, and explore why birding is a rapidly growing outdoor hobby. This relaxed, welcoming experience is open to all levels. To be prepared, bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, and sunscreen, and consider bringing binoculars if you have them. For an even better experience, download the Merlin Bird ID app in advance. Slow the pace, connect with nature, and see Colorado wildlife from a fresh perspective.

Discover the creative heart of Old Colorado City at a weekly craft fair featuring local artisans and makers. Each week brings a fresh lineup of 28 artists, making it easy to find unique pieces while supporting small businesses that strengthen the community. Hosted by the Old Colorado City Historical Society and held at the Old Colorado City History Center, this event helps support the History Center and the preservation of local history. After browsing, you can stop by the neighboring farmers market at Bancroft Park. Vendor information is available through the link in the bio, and any comments calling for vendors are scams.

A free, family friendly car show welcomes enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, weather permitting. It is located next to Gunther Toody's, with parking provided by Colorado Springs Baptist Church. Open to all cars and bikes, with ample space available whether displaying a vehicle or simply checking out the lineup.

Southern Colorado’s longest-running card and collectibles show takes place indoors at the Norris Penrose Event Center. Explore 225 vendor tables with opportunities to buy, sell, and trade sports cards from baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and racing, along with popular trading card games like Pokemon, Magic, and One Piece. Browse Star Wars items, Funko Pops, memorabilia, and other collectibles. The event is open to everyone, offers a family friendly setting, and features free admission and free parking.

Concrete Coyote Community Park hosts hands on volunteer projects that support the park. Activities include building and construction, landscaping and tree care, plant care, trash pickup and general maintenance, along with other tasks. The program welcomes school groups, homeschool groups, community organizations, and individuals completing community service hours. Sessions are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Together, participants help build a unique community park in Colorado Springs.

Now in its tenth year, this Mopar-only car show welcomes vehicles from Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Plymouth, DeSoto, Jeep, and AMC. A flyer and a registration form will be shared once available.

Bring your needles or hooks to the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center for a relaxed meetup with a scenic backdrop. This is an informal gathering rather than a structured class, so participants can work on personal projects or contribute to an easy charity piece. Park Guide Jennifer Baldwin Heiny, an experienced knitter and crocheter, will be on site to answer questions about yarn crafts or the park. The event is free, but online registration is requested because space is limited to 15 knitters and crocheters. Registration is first come, first served, with no refunds. For questions, call (719) 219-0108.

Designed for first-time applicants, this 8-hour Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit and Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit course provides thorough instruction on concealed-carry laws and responsibilities. Training covers when force may be used, essential firearm safety, proper handling, secure storage, and the specific legal steps required to obtain permits in both Colorado and Arizona. This class does not satisfy renewal requirements. It takes place at Sportsman's Warehouse in Colorado Springs. Schedule details may change, so confirm the latest information before attending.

At Kairos Coffee House, the Pikes Peak Air Coolers (PPAC) VW group gathers for a relaxed cars and coffee meetup centered on Volkswagens. After the meet, the group heads out together for a cruise and wraps up at a local spot for lunch. It is a friendly get together of enthusiasts who enjoy spending time together.

Colorado Farm and Art Market brings a weekly Saturday market to The Margarita at Pine Creek, centered on farms, artists, makers, food, and community. Everything offered comes from within Colorado, including produce grown by local growers, artwork and handmade goods, fresh foods and baked treats, body care items, and other products crafted in nearby communities. Expect a rotating lineup of local farms, Colorado artists and makers, and a variety of prepared foods. Live music and a welcoming atmosphere round out the experience. Shop for the week, support local talent, and connect directly with the people who grow and create the goods.

Enjoy a free community event filled with splashy fun and engaging activities. There will be playful water fights, a bounce house for jumping, games to keep the energy high, and lively music. Cool treats are on hand, and attendees can pick up school supplies and backpacks at no cost. Everything is open to the public free of charge.

The August Sturgeon Moon Market brings a late summer celebration to Meanwhile Block, inspired by a full moon that symbolizes abundance, resilience, and wisdom. This community gathering centers the weird, the witchy, and the beautifully handmade, with opportunities to explore art, ritual goods, curiosities, and other unique creations. Expect a thoughtfully selected mix of makers and artists, one of a kind pieces and magical wares, plus local food, baked treats, and drinks. The atmosphere is inclusive and affirming, with lively creative energy that encourages exploration and connection. The theme invites reflection on inner strength, gratitude for what the season has produced, and anticipation for what comes next. All are welcome, and individuality is celebrated.

This cheerful adoption fair spotlights anime, Japanese and kawaii plush companions, with the adoption area set up in the annex space next door. Adoption fees include an optional certificate. New or nearly new larger plush are $10, while smaller pieces or those needing a little extra care are $5. To keep things fair at the start, each person may adopt up to two plush, and after that there is no limit. All adoption fees and 10 percent of in-store plush sales support Happy Cats Haven, a limited-admission shelter in the Colorado Springs area that provides a safe landing for shy cats, cares for those with medical or behavioral needs, and strives to exceed typical no-kill and socially conscious standards. At the previous fair, 62 plush friends found new homes and $444 was raised in support of the organization. Plush donations are welcome for this event. Items should be from anime fandom, Japanese or kawaii culture, must not be counterfeit, strongly odorous or heavily stained, and should not need major repairs, though small mends are fine.

Bubbles N’ Bites hosts a family friendly Fridays and Saturdays gathering centered on all day unlimited boba. One admission covers bottomless drinks with all the toppings, plus endless appetizers and desserts, creating a relaxed spot to sip and snack with friends and family. Entertainment is set up for all ages, including board and card games, a giant Connect 4, a claw machine with prizes, a PAC-MAN arcade cabinet, a mini gift shop, and a piano to try. As a bonus, in store visitors can pick up free Pokémon cards while supplies last. Pricing is straightforward. Kids under 3 are free, kids under 10 are $17.99, and adults are $23.99.

Presented by Wicked Wayz Co in Colorado Springs, this back-to-school community car show honors the memory of Lil Travieso. The event showcases an expansive lineup of custom cars and lowriders, with live performances by Mr. Capone-E and Ms. Krazie. In the spirit of giving back, there will be free backpack and school supply giveaways, along with complimentary haircuts. Tickets are $30. For media pass inquiries, contact wickedwayzco@gmail.com.

Create a colorful garden centerpiece by crafting a personalized fused glass trellis. Participants learn to cut and layer glass to design three coordinating pieces, with guidance on shaping flower petals using nippers and on applying frit and vitrigraph for added texture and detail. A sample theme highlights three seasons of Colorado flowers for inspiration. Finished pieces are mounted in a sturdy 48-inch high metal frame, included with the class, so the artwork is ready for outdoor display. This experience is beginner friendly and open to ages 16 and up. After kiln firing, projects will be available for pickup at the store within 5 to 7 days. Policies include no refunds, with a 50 percent credit offered for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Enrollment is capped at 10 and requires a minimum of 6 participants. If the minimum is not met, purchases are refunded or can be applied as a credit toward a future class.

This monthly art workshop welcomes allies and survivors of sexual abuse at no cost. Finding Our Voices emphasizes process-based art that encourages healing and growth after trauma. Participants can explore a variety of art styles with guidance from local artists, and supportive community members and therapists are available throughout. For details or to sign up, refer to the organization’s website or send a direct message.

A plush adoption fair at Rainy Day Anime invites shoppers to give pre-loved toys a second life while supporting the real cats cared for by Happy Cats Haven. The fair takes place in the annex space next door to the shop. Adoption fees are set at $10 for larger plushies that are new or like new, and $5 for smaller plushies or those needing a little extra care. Every adoption fee, along with 10 percent of in-store plush sales for the day, will be donated to Happy Cats Haven. At the previous year’s fair, 62 plushies found new homes and $444 was raised for the cats. Happy Cats Haven is a no-kill rescue in Manitou Springs that offers a safe haven for abandoned, lost, and shy cats and kittens. The organization uses low-stress, cat-friendly handling and is supported by individual donations and community generosity.

Travel back to 1899 and step into Nikola Tesla’s experimental laboratory set in the Pikes Peak region. In this escape room style challenge, your group has one hour to open a secret box, recover the key, and make it out. Work together to unravel clues and solve puzzles before time runs out. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

UCHealth Park in Colorado Springs hosts a festival centered on tacos and tequila, with a music lineup that includes T.I., Ginuwine, Chingy, and Petey Pablo.

Catch the alternative-rock live performance featuring Big Sky at Armadillo Ranch In Historic Manitou Springs. The show is scheduled to start in the afternoon.

Summer brings warmth, light, and change, yet too much heat can leave energy low. This experiential workshop focuses on Ayurveda’s Pitta, the principle connected with heat, digestion, concentration, and drive. When balanced it supports motivation and a sense of purpose, and when elevated it can show up as irritability, inflammation, perfectionism, overwork, or burnout. Explore how Pitta appears in daily routines and learn practical Ayurvedic ways to cultivate steadiness throughout the season. Through reflection, conversation, breathwork, and seasonal practices, participants will take away simple tools to support the body, mind, and overall wellbeing all summer long.

Rocky Mountain Flower Fest transforms a summer evening at a flower farm in the foothills of Pikes Peak into a relaxed celebration of blooms, music, and community. Framed by rows of seasonal flowers and wide mountain views, the experience blends the calm of the fields with live bluegrass, Americana, and folk performances that run from afternoon into evening. Attendees can wander the blossoms, pick fresh stems, and make flower crowns, then capture photos with large floral displays and browse a market of local makers. Food trucks and craft beer add to the offerings, and there is room for line dancing as well as space to unwind. The atmosphere is welcoming to families with plenty of open areas to explore and connect. Rooted in Colorado Springs, the festival highlights agriculture, creativity, and local talent. Schedule details will be announced.

Enjoy a laid back ladies night at Plant Mamas Garden with a hands on craft session focused on making charming beaded plants. Expect a creative, sparkly vibe with plenty of laughs as everyone slows down and gets crafty together. Admission is $35 and includes all the materials to create your own beaded plant, light snacks and drinks, and step by step guidance, so no experience is required. Come with a best friend, a sister, a mom, a daughter, or attend solo and meet new people. RSVPs by message help with planning, and walk ins are welcome too.

AEW is heading back to the Rockies as AEW Collision comes to Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. Tickets are available.

Club Tilt turns up the energy with a live DJ mixing high octane beats, a stylish crowd, and nonstop action on the dance floor. This 21+ night lets friends dance under the lights and make lasting memories.

The Crane Wives bring ACT III to Colorado Springs with special guest Brye. The show is open to all ages. Tickets are priced between $30 and $35.

Bike Night spans two evenings at The Bone Yard, welcoming anyone who wants to ride, roll, or simply hang out. Expect a laid back atmosphere with good company and a full evening of fun.

Lulu’s Downtown in Colorado Springs hosts a heavy lineup featuring hometown stoner doom metal unit Witch Hound alongside Denver speed doom act Cobranoid, desert rock and alternative locals Doctor Nez, and Denver cosmic heavy rock trio Orbital Destroyer, who open the show. The venue is known for an intimate setting, eclectic decor, and a diverse mix of artists from local bands to national acts. A sunken dance floor, tiered viewing, and a full bar set the scene for an up close live music experience.

Saturday nights at Alchemy spotlight DJ Clark with an all request format that pairs music videos and karaoke. The crowd sets the soundtrack by making requests, and DJ Clark delivers the tunes and mood they ask for. Food and drinks are available from the venue, and the event welcomes everyone, with all ages permitted until 10 pm. An interactive night out in OCC shaped by audience picks.

At Acacia Park, attendees can browse fresh produce and treats from artisan makers.

Cordera Farmers Market typically hosts roughly 35 vendors. Booths range from produce and specialty foods to artisan goods, with examples including Abdul's Produce, Royal Crest Dairy, Homemade Bread, seasonal Palisade peaches, lawn decor, pasta, Pampered Chef, jewelry, dog treats, and locally ground coffee, plus many additional options. This year features even more produce along with an expanded vendor lineup.

Free live jazz featuring TRĒO fills The Coffee Exchange as the group performs an exclusive, original set shaped by artistic collaboration that embraces the new and makes the familiar feel fresh. The musicians are accomplished, value community, and place friendship at the heart of their sound. While you listen, enjoy breakfast served all day, lunch available, bloody mary flights, coffee flights, mimosa flights, a full espresso bar, loose leaf teas, fresh baked goods, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Curious about what makes a falcon so swift, or how far an owl can rotate its head? This indoor program explores Colorado’s raptors, highlighting the traits that set them apart, the ways they hunt, and the conservation issues they face. It also reflects on how birds of prey have captivated people for thousands of years and served as powerful symbols in cultures around the world. The session meets in the Red Rock Room on the second floor. There will not be live animals. For questions, call 719-219-0108. No refunds.

Create a colorful accent for a yard or garden in a hands-on fused glass class. Participants learn to cut, score, and nip glass while designing a vertical panel measuring about 3 by 24 inches. After firing in a kiln, finished pieces will be ready for pickup at the store in roughly five to seven days. Each artwork is displayed in a sturdy metal frame that stands approximately 48 inches high, and the frame is included with the class. This beginner friendly session is open to ages 16 and older. The class requires at least six participants and is capped at ten. All sales are final, but canceling at least 24 hours in advance provides a 50 percent credit toward a future class. If the minimum enrollment is not reached, buyers may choose a refund or a credit for another session.

Settle into a calm, cozy setting for a quiet reading session created for book lovers. Bring a favorite title or your current read and enjoy about ninety minutes of uninterrupted reading. Afterward, an optional conversation invites readers to share thoughts, recommendations, and reflections, or simply keep relaxing. Coffee, tea, and light cafe snacks are available. All genres are welcome, offering an easygoing space to escape into a book and connect with fellow readers in a low pressure way.

Stone Gray brings indie folk, folk, and americana sounds to Goat Patch Brewing Company in Colorado Springs. The show starts in the early evening, and tickets are available through the listed ticketing partner.

Cervantes Presents welcomes Brother Ali for an all-ages hip-hop/rap show. Doors open at Black Sheep, with music by Brother Ali on the lineup.