Outdoor Events

The Truth About 250/150 visiting exhibit all day long.

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Heller Studio open: Our Place in Nature multimedia exhibit (Last day!)
Tours of Heller Center.
Local Geology hike.
Workshops for adults (Container Gardening for Sustainable Food; Colorado Constitution at 150.)
Sungazing with special telescope.
Activities for kids (Making Dorodango Mud Balls; How to Build a Fire.)

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The Pikes Peak Challenge has a summit for everyone! Whether you’re racing the sun up to the summit of Pikes Peak, lacing up your boots for the 13-mile round trip Barr Camp Hike, readying your wheels and sneakers for the two-mile Manitou Springs Walk, or participating in the Virtual Challenge, the Brain Injury Association of Colorado offers a fun-filled, inclusive event to inspire every participant, and challenge every ability while raising money to support those living with an injury to the brain in Colorado.

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The 2026 Gleneagle Spirit 5k is the Fifth annual 5k event held in the Gleneagle community.

The event is organized and presented by two neighborhood Realtors (Blair Dinkins and Mark Rudolph) with volunteer assistance from other resident neighbors. The running portion of the event is professionally chip-timed by Eclectic Edge Racing. The Gleneagle Spirit Fun Run starts and ends at the Antelope Trails Elementary School Parking Lot and winds its way through the hilly Gleneagle neighborhood.

The course has various elevation changes, featuring  the famed “Heartbreak Hill” on Copperfield Drive, toward the beginning of the run/walk. The route is clearly marked with signage and volunteer personnel at every turn. One Water station will be manned along the route.

Emergency support services are provided by the Monument Fire Department and private Security by Jamaru, LLC.

Proceeds go to the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, go to www,gleneaglespiritrun.com for details.

Following the Run/Walk, participants and their families are treated to a special celebration (Finish Line Festival) that brings the participants and the community together:
· Food Trucks serving after-race entrees.
· Vendor/ Sponsor (Finish Line Festival.)
· Music: Celebrity DJ James Brown.
· Fire Engine Display by the Monument Fire District.
· Leg and ankle massages by the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy.
· Presentation of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to the top Male and Female Runners in various age classifications.

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WALK for epilepsy COLORADO is all about coming together, having fun, and helping ensure no one faces epilepsy alone. In 2025 our walkers helped raise over $200,000 to support critical programs and services in our community!

Funds raised from the Walk provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as improved access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 65,000 people affected by epilepsy in Colorado and Wyoming.

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The Truth About 250/150 visiting exhibit all day long.

Art and writing from the high school competition will be on display around campus.

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No Child Left Inside is a movement in the U.S. that encourages children between kindergarten and 12th grade to learn about environmental education and to get them out in nature! To take part Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting a day of events for kids to get back outside. Kids of all ages are encouraged to try some crafts, play games and try new activities.

Audience: Everyone is welcome!

Fee: Free (with valid park pass)

Time duration: 4 Hours

Location: Limekiln Parking area

Contact for questions:

Cheyenne Mountain State Park: (719) 576-2016

Sam Owens: sam.owens@state.co.us

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Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us.

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A full day of nature themed activities.

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This family-friendly event brings together the outdoor community for one of our largest fundraisers of the year, supporting work that strengthens outdoor recreation, stewardship, volunteerism, and regional collaboration across the Pikes Peak region.

This year’s Hoedown theme honors the 150/250 celebrations and the rich heritage of Old Colorado City, creating a meaningful backdrop for a day of connection and celebration.

Attendees can enjoy:

• Live band performance
• Line dancing and square dancing
• Outdoor recreation awards and celebration
• Silent auction
• Live auction
• Food trucks
• Beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase

Whether you come to dance, bid, celebrate local partners, or simply enjoy a Sunday afternoon in the park, the Hoedown is a chance to connect with community and support the future of outdoor recreation in the region.

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Bring a picnic, some lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Rain delays posted on Facebook.

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Bringing together an esteemed head staff, many wonderful dancers, drummers, singers, and participants provides an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. Handmade crafts and delicious food add beauty and nourishment to the day.

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Switchbacks battle New Mexico United at Weidner Field on Saturday, September 19, with kickoff at 7 pm for Noche Latina presented by Sunbelt.

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Bring a chair, bring your dog, munch on popcorn+beer+scandalously inexpensive movie theater candy and relax under the stars with us.

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Friday, Sept. 25, 6-10pm (21+)
Our 21+ night kicks off with Bavarian dancers, drinking games and contests, and a lively polka DJ to keep you entertained all night long under the lights of our festival tent.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 11am-3pm (Family-friendly)
On Saturday, bring the whole family for a large-scale, family-fun celebration. Enjoy delicious German food, join contests for prizes, and dance to the tunes of a live polka band. Another incredible Bavarian dance team will take the stage to showcase traditional moves everyone will love.

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Advance purchase is required. Each vehicle must have a timed-entry permit and Sunrise admission ticket purchased online before arrival. Tickets will not be sold at the Gateway, and access to the North Slope Recreation Area will not be available during event hours.

Prefer to leave the driving to us? Shuttle tickets are available! Shuttles depart from the North Pole parking lot, located 0.3 miles before the Pikes Peak entrance, and travel directly to the summit.

The Pikes Peak Gateway will open early for special sunrise events, so please take note of your arrival time when purchasing tickets.

Before you go, please prepare for the mountain drive and summit conditions:
• Avoid using air conditioning on the way up.
• Know how to downshift and use engine braking on the way down.
• Drink plenty of water before and during your visit.
• Bring warm layers. The summit is usually about 30 degrees colder than in town and can be especially cold before sunrise.

The Summit Visitor Center café and gift shop will be open for food and souvenirs.

Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to welcome the day from the top of America’s Mountain. All access is weather permitting.

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Creek Week is the largest watershed-wide clean-up in the state of Colorado. Creek Week volunteers remove litter along a creek, trail, park, or open space throughout the Fountain Creek Watershed and beyond. All ages and abilities are invited to join a clean-up crew. Get outdoors, get active, and get busy creating positive change for your community and those living downstream.

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This free program is much more than a walk in the woods! It is about connecting with the natural world through sensory experiences. It is about being in nature rather than just moving through it.

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The Festival brings in local breweries for beer tastings and local bands for live music. It's guaranteed to be a great day of tastings, food, fun and friends.

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Autumn Equinox Celebration: Open House, Basket Weaving, & Potluck

with Our Wild Origin: Land-Based Education
facebook.com/Ourwildorigin

Itinerary
• 3:30—4:30 pm Open House/Show & Tell
• 4:30—5:30 pm Pine Needle Basket Tutorial
• 5:30—6:30 pm Community Potluck
• 6:30—8:00 pm Pine Needle Basket Weaving Continues

📆 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 3:30 pm — 8:00 pm
Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
www.smokebrush.org

Join Our Wild Origin for an Autumn Equinox Celebration! Come learn about ancestral living skills at the Open House in the EarthSkills tent. During this Show & Tell jump into the magic of land based crafts like rope making, basketry, and hide tanning. Ask co-facilitators Austin and Iraiah about their experiences exploring the natural world and crafting with materials gathered from the land.
Feeling ambitious? Choose to start a pine needle basket! Looking for a quick and easy project? Craft a pendant to wear around your neck! To make our creations, we will utilize basic stitching techniques to shape bundled pine needles into a spiral form. Participants are welcome to start their project before or after the community potluck.
Learn more…

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Experience a beloved Colorado Springs tradition reimagined! Hosted by the Trails and Open Space Coalition, the 2026 Starlight Spectacular transforms the historic grounds of Rock Ledge Ranch and the backdrop of Garden of the Gods into a glowing outdoor festival.

As the sun sets, guests gather beneath the Harvest Moon for an evening filled with music, adventure, and community.

Guests are encouraged to wear lit-up accessories, colorful LEDs, and glowing costumes to light up the night alongside the community.

Event Highlights

• Catered Dinner & Drinks: Enjoy an outdoor meal and two complimentary drinks beneath the moonlight.
• Live Entertainment & Yoga: Features live music by Roma Ransom and a dedicated outdoor yoga experience under the evening sky.
• Festival Zone & Luminary Loop: Explore interactive activities hosted by regional outdoor partners, local artists, and games for all ages, or stroll the illuminated Luminary Loop.
• Guided Sunset & Full Moon Hikes (Add-On): Upgrade your experience with an exclusive, headlamp-guided interpretive hike through Garden of the Gods led by expert guides during golden hour, twilight, and under the full Harvest Moon.
• Commemorative Merch: Purchase custom 2026 Starlight Spectacular Nalgene water bottles.

Every ticket directly supports trail stewardship, equitable outdoor access, and conservation. All proceeds benefit the Trails and Open Space Coalition, the Garden of the Gods Foundation, and the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site.

Event Details

Policies: No pets allowed (service animals excepted). All ticket sales are final as they serve as direct tax-deductible donations. Event is weather permitting.

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