Outdoor Events

The USA Pickleball Golden Ticket – Colorado Springs presented by Tradier is an official USA Pickleball Nationals Qualifier hosted at Peak Pickleball from June 24–28, 2026.

Players from across the country will compete in this sanctioned MMP-level tournament for the opportunity to earn a Golden Ticket qualification to the 2026 USA Pickleball National Championships. The event will feature Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Junior divisions across multiple age groups and skill levels.

Tournament play will include round robin competition leading into playoff brackets with referees present for all matches. Medals will be awarded across divisions, and all matches will be played indoors on hard courts using Franklin X-40 Performance pickleballs.

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The primary fundraising activity for FOX is its annual garden tour.

Since the tour’s inception in 2011, this popular event has been in various Colorado Springs locations, including Village Seven, the West Side, the Old North End, Patty Jewett, the Broadmoor, Divine Redeemer and Shooks Run area, and north central Colorado Springs.

The 2026 tour takes participants to the Colorado Springs Country Club and nearby neighborhoods.

Tour attendees will observe artistic gardens, native plant selections, a raised bed veggie garden, and other examples for many different garden types.

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This self-guided charity pond and waterfall tour will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 27th & 28th, 2026, from 9am to 5 pm each day with one location hosting a special 20th Anniversary Sunset Reception Saturday evening for a sunset pond viewing.

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region with a matching donation from Purely Ponds & Waterfalls.

Digital tickets, complete with tour map, addresses, driving directions and descriptions, are just $5 each and will be available June 1st at www.purelyponds.com/parade-of-ponds.

Tour attendees are responsible for their own transportation.

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The French Brocante summer markets are here and you're invited!

Come join us for a beautifully curated vendor market featuring antiques, vintage, home décor, boutique, artisan goods, and thoughtfully styled booths that feel more like a European street market than a typical pop-up.

Plus the live music, Parisian crepes food truck, Josh and John’s ice cream, and a floral bloom bar add to the elevated shopping experience!

We’ve gathered an incredible lineup of vendors, and this season is shaping up to be our best ever! Come wander, discover, and be inspired.

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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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Join us this summer for 3 delicious shows in the oh so delicious Ice Cream Theatre series. Shows for family audiences feature the best in circus, puppetry, storytelling, and theatre for the whole family. AND… your ticket doesn’t just get you an amazing show, oh no, frozen treats are included too!  After every show we head out into the garden and under the tent for delicious ice cream sundaes.  It’s a chance to unwind, chat with your neighbors, meet the performers, and frolic in the lovely garden. These shows are sure to be the cherry on top of your family summer adventures!

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Strawberry Full Moon GLOW SUP - An illuminated night paddle on Quail Lake

During this moonlit paddle, our hardboards will be outfitted with vibrant, color-shifting LEDs that gently illuminate the water. The soft glow of the boards against the calm lake and starlit sky, offers a beautiful and magical experience.

No prior experience paddle boarding required. Our premier, GLIDE hardboards are super stable, feature a plush deck and they really enhance your experience on the water.

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Do you have what it takes to live the life of a Scavanger? Join Garden of the Gods Staff for a program that will explain the importance of scavengers, what kinds of scavengers live in the park and how to think like one. Presentation will end with a scavenger game that you can complete as you explore the park. All ages are welcome!

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We’re proud to welcome the YMCA Stars & Stripes Golf Classic back to The Club at Flying Horse for an exciting two-day tournament. Join us on Monday, June 29 on the Tom Weiskopf Course, Tuesday, June 30 on the Phil Smith Course, or experience both days of play.

Last year’s event sold out, so early registration is highly encouraged! Every swing helps support vital YMCA programs and initiatives for military families, including scholarships, financial assistance, and specialized programs for the families of our nation’s fallen.

The Stars & Stripes Golf Classic provides critical funding to ensure the Y can continue serving men and women in uniform and the families who stand beside them.

Monday, June 29th: The tournament will be played on the Tom Weiskopf Course. CLICK HERE to view the course.

Tuesday, June 30th: The tournament will be played on the North course, the Phil Smith Course. CLICK HERE to view the course.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month, come and learn about a few of the region’s incredible women. From Katharine Lee Bates to Nancy Lewis, southern Colorado women have left their mark.

Join Park Guide Jennifer for this lively walk that is HERstory mixed with fun facts. This easy walk is on sidewalk trails and is around a mile in length. The walk begins at the trailhead for the Perkins Central Garden Trail at parking lot 2. Dress for the weather, and sturdy shoes and water are recommended. In the event of inclement weather, this program will become an indoor presentation at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center.

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This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

Eco-locators will be provided to hear bat calls as we watch them hunt and navigate the night sky.
Meet at the admission hut for Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Walking is along a flat, mostly paved even surface with a total distance less than ½ mile. Dress for the evening weather.

Parking available at parking lot #1 and at Rock Ledge Ranch. No Refunds. Pets are NOT PERMITTED at this program. Weather Dependent. Please provide phone number in case of rain cancellation.

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Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Weather dependent. Additional parking is available across the street in Parking Lot #1. Please give yourself time to park and walk to the Visitor and Nature Center.

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Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Weather dependent.

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The Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society opens the summer series with toe-tappin jazz led by the Peak Big Band. It's definitely dancing music so bring your dancing shoes!

Bring your lawn chair and friends to enjoy these free concerts. Picnics are encouraged. Donations accepted. In bad weather, concerts are held inside.

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During Gap the Gorge, guests can watch professional highline demonstrations, meet the athletes, and learn more about the sport of slacklining in one of the most dramatic settings imaginable.

The event also features a hands-on slackline park where visitors can test their own balance skills, athlete meet-and-greets, poster and shirt signings, and a special Gap the Gorge Bingo Challenge with prizes and giveaways.

Gap the Gorge is presented in partnership with Community Highline and is included with park admission.

This event is proudly sponsored by CommonSpirit.

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District@tricountyfireprotectiondistrict.orgHamburgers and Hotdogs will be served - donations appreciated. We will also have a pie contest - bring your best homemade pie for a chance to win a custom burned hat with genuine cowhide. At dark the FIREWORKS display will start.

district@tricountyfireprotectiondistrict.org

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As part of the America 250 and Colorado 150, you'll hear an anthology of jazz, from the beginnings in New Orleans to blues, from show tunes to swing, Bebop to post bop, and country and jazz / rock. Feel free to dance.

This concert is outside. You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Tidal Breeze Cool Energy is funded for this concert by the Recording Industry's Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)

Trumpet / Flugelhorn: Terri Pederson

Guitar: Wayne Wilkinson

Bass: Marc Neihoff

Drum-set: Brian Hobson

Tenor Saxophone: Brad Eastin

Trombone: Braden Barrentine

Singer: Valerie Rose

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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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Native birds, soft breezes, and curious dragonflies drift around us as we move through a gentle restorative flow, accompanied by live quartz crystal Singing Bowls played on the water. You'll then settle into a nature-immersed meditation, softened by birdsong and the sensation of floating. Next, we'll enjoy a delicious brunch served right to you on your board, letting you savor the sweetness of the morning, while floating in pure serenity.

BRUNCH:

* Your choice of: Egg & Turkey Sausage, Pork Green Chili Tamale (GF), or Pea & Potato Samosa (Veg)

* Cold Brew Coffee or Sparkling Water

* BlackBerry Chia or Pineapple Squeeze

* Seasonal Fresh Fruit

* Nut Mix

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In celebration of America250!

9 am-8 pm: Water Lantern Design Studio – Studio 2 of Green Box Workshop ($10.00 per lantern kit)

Come into our design studio at the Green Box workshop anytime before 8PM to design your own paper lantern and join the hundreds to witness this light-filled expression of calm and serenity. Art supplies provided in Studio 2!

10am: 4th of July Parade – on the street between Sallie Bush Community Center and Gazebo Lake (FREE)

In partnership with the Historic Green Mountain Falls Foundation, join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary through this old-fashioned Independence Day parade.  Over two dozen elements, led by the Southern Ute Veterans Association, will be featured, including horses, classic vehicles, community organizations and musical groups.  Bring your own chair and line the street beginning at 9AM.

Want to be part of the parade?  We welcome all to join in at the end of the parade as part of our Red, White & Blue Brigade.   Dress yourself (and your pooches) in your finest red, white and blue garb, grab an American Flag from any of our pick-up locations, and be part of the celebration with us!

11am: Community Performance Hour – Lakeview Terrace Amphitheater (FREE)

Free performances from some of our favorite community partners.  Don’t miss Ute Pass Elementary School’s Fife & Drum Corps and Choir along with astounding performances from Ormao Dance Company along with some special surprises.

NOON: Community Hot Dog Lunch – Green Box Farm Stand (FREE)

Free Hot Dogs with all the fixin’s!  Other concessions will be available for purchase!

1pm: 4th of July Pie Contest – Green Box Farm Stand (FREE to enter a pie in the contest, $10.00 to sample pies!)

Whether you are an experienced pie baker, just learned how to make pies, or simply love to taste a variety of pies, join us under the Farm Stand for slices of Americana as we bestow prizes on the ‘celebrity’ judges’ favorites.

Entering a pie in the contest?  Preregistration is required, and we must receive your registration before midnight on Friday, July 3rd.  To register, fill out the form at greenboxarts.org/piecontest/

Want to sample the pies?  Tickets will be available until they run out at the Farm Stand.

2 pm: Opera Cowgirls – Lakeview Terrace Amphitheater (FREE)

The Opera Cowgirls are an alt-country band where grand opera meets the grand ole opry. By blending the greatest operatic hits with some country flavor, the Cowgirls have proven that they can truly cover Puccini to Parton.

5-9 pm: 4th of July Block Party – Green Box Farm Stand & Lake Street (FREE)

Enjoy new and old friends with your own picnic or grab food & grog from the vendors on hand.  Lawn games will be available while three different bands bring the party:

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light (5:30-6:30 pm)
Fresh off their 2025 win at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass).

Cary Morin &  Ghost Dog (6:45-7:45 pm)
Colorado musicians Cary Morin & Ghost Dog unite to form a high-energy roots rock band with hints of blues, Americana, and world groove, intent on getting folks up and out of their seats! Named one of NPR Music’s Best Live Sessions of 2020 and described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America like no other. With deft fingerstyle guitar and vocals that alternately convey melodic elation and gritty world-weariness, Morin crafts an inimitable style often characterized as roots-infused Native Americana with hints of bluegrass, folk, blues, and rock. He has performed at renowned venues across the globe, including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, and is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades.

Jeremy Mohney & His Orchestra (8-9 pm)
For over a decade, Jeremy Mohney has led one of Colorado’s most popular Swing Bands. His Spirited renditions of Jazz classics as well as original compositions in the swing style give him a unique and authentic dimension. Whether playing for a jam-packed ballroom for dancers, or playing for lovers of music in an intimate club, Mohney’s charm is sure to capture the attention of Green Box’s audience.

9-9:30 pm: 4th of July Water Lantern Launch – Gazebo Lake (FREE to attend; $10.00 to decorate a water lantern kit, available in the Box Office)

Our beloved tradition continues for our 5th annual Water Lantern Launch, the perfect way to end your 4th of July Green Box activities.  Come into our design studio at the Green Box workshop anytime before 8PM to design your own paper lantern and join the hundreds who make a ring around Gazebo Lake to witness this light-filled expression of calm and serenity.  An ideal way to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial and a fitting end to this massive day of celebration.

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The National Museum of WWII Aviation is full throttle for our 4th of July celebration! Vintage autos will be parked among our aircraft out on the museum's ramp, rides are available in the museum's vintage military vehicles, drawings for prizes will be held, children's activities are based on STEM learning, and live entertainment round out the day. Inside in cool comfort you can explore the museum's artifacts, exhibits, and videos that tell the story of when the nation went to war to preserve our way of life. It's an Independence Day Celebration you will remember.

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