Family events in El Paso County, CO

Explore mapping and surveying in a Homeschool Days session that is part of a monthly series highlighting rotating STEM and Colorado history topics. Learning happens in classroom settings, inside the museum, and around the historic museum campus. A supervising adult must accompany participants, and families may coordinate supervision with other homeschool groups if they wish. Students who fall outside the main age or ability range can be matched with alternative activities suited to their needs.

Park staff lead a free indoor program about rattlesnakes in the American West. The presentation includes hands-on demonstrations, and no live animals will be present. It takes place in the Red Rocks Room on the second floor of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. For questions, call 719-219-0108.

Celebrate the season at Venetucci Farm with Gather Mountain Blooms, where pumpkins, fresh flowers, hayrides, local vendors, and mountain views set the scene for a relaxed autumn outing. Wander the fields to choose a pumpkin, meander through the maze, enjoy bites from food trucks, sip seasonal drinks, and soak up the cozy fall atmosphere. Themed weekends add extra fun throughout the run. Highlights include an Oktoberfest vibe with a German biergarten and a stein holding challenge, a Great Pumpkin celebration featuring pumpkin beer, a guess the weight game, a Charlie Brown reading nook, and a pumpkin bourbon cocktail, and a Scarecrows and Flannel theme with a walk along scarecrow row and sips like apple cider lemonade and apple bourbon cocktails. Witches and Wizards Weekend invites costumes, a witchy themed shop, witches wine, and friendly story time in a reading nook. A Costume Party and Pup-Kin Fest brings trick or treating for kids and dogs, and that is the only time pups are welcomed on the farm. General admission is $8, and children ages 3 and under are free. Admission includes access to the farm grounds, picnic areas, a spooky trail, a makers market inside the red barn, food trucks, coffee vendors, and fall photo backdrops. Pumpkins are $10 each, any size. You pick flowers are available at 10 stems for $15. A beer garden, seasonal cocktails, food trucks, and coffee are available on site.

Family Fun Friday at Bubbles N’ Bites turns the end of the week into a relaxed hangout for all ages with an all-day, bottomless boba experience. Enjoy unlimited drinks with mix-and-match toppings, plus all-you-can-enjoy appetizers and desserts. The space is set up for play and friendly competition, featuring a Pac-Man arcade cabinet, board and card games, an oversized Connect 4, a claw machine, a piano, and a small gift shop. Pricing is straightforward... children under 3 are free, children under 10 are $17.99, and adults are $23.99. It happens every Friday for an easy, repeatable family outing.

In Black Forest, a large producer-only community farmers market pops up each Saturday throughout the season with more than 70 vendors. Browse goods from local farms, specialty food makers, and select artisans, then enjoy bites from food trucks or a cup of coffee. Professional knife sharpening is available on site, and live music from local musicians adds to the experience. Families will find a free kids corner activity, and well behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Parking is designated and marked with market parking signs. To support a sustainable marketplace, bring reusable bags, tumblers, and water bottles. The market runs rain or shine. Vendors should note that applications are accepted only through the official website.

Library 21c hosts an interactive storytime designed to include children with learning and sensory differences. The session welcomes all abilities and is geared toward ages 3 to 12 with parents or caregivers. Capacity is limited, so registration is required. The posted calendar may not reflect last minute changes, cancellations, or when registration has filled, so please confirm details in advance.

Highlights include a giant pumpkin weigh-off, live pumpkin carving by Willy Tuz, and a street dance on Main Street. It is a seasonal celebration that brings together competition, creative displays, and outdoor festivities.

Young learners can discover how cursive is a practical tool for reading old letters, historical documents, signatures, and even the writing on paper money. This Kids Zone class introduces the fundamentals of cursive handwriting and shows how using script creates a direct link to the past. Admission is free for children ages 7 to 14, and while the class is in session, parents may explore the Money Museum exhibits at no cost. Parking is available in the lot on the north side of the Money Museum.

Bubbles N’ Bites hosts a family-friendly boba experience with unlimited drinks and toppings plus all-you-can-enjoy appetizers and desserts. Entertainment for every age includes board and card games, a giant Connect 4 setup, a claw machine with prizes, a PAC-MAN arcade, a mini gift shop, and a piano to play. As a bonus, free Pokémon cards are available in store while supplies last. Pricing is set for all ages, with kids under 3 free, kids under 10 at $17.99, and adults at $23.99.

Enjoy a spooky trunk or treat at Pot O' Gold Kustoms where participants decorate their vehicle trunks and hand out candy. All makes and models are welcome. Street parking is available. Trophies will be given for the top kids costume and the standout trunk display. There is no cost to attend, and no one associated with the event will contact you to request money or personal information. Vehicles taking part must be decorated and must provide treats for children.

Pokémon League at the Dice Guys OCC location welcomes collectors, traders, and battlers at any experience level. Bring your own cards and enjoy casual matches, with chances to earn prizes simply for playing. League members receive 5% off ice cream, food, and beverage purchases and get increased trade-in values on individual cards valued over $20 during League or Play! Day. The Dice Guys game store and Professor Genevieve host this free-to-play league.

A large outdoor farmers market unfolds at Acacia Park in Colorado Springs, offering a lively open-air atmosphere to explore.

Experience a welcoming Pokémon gathering at The Deck Depot Trading Card Lounge. Play with others, and bring a deck if you have one, though it is not required. Newcomers are supported by a certified Pokémon Professor who will teach the game. If you prefer not to play, spend time trading cards with fellow attendees.

Free and open to all youth ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver, this community playgroup offers different games and activities scheduled each month. Sessions take place outside, so please dress for the weather. For questions, call 719-385-5996.