Arts Month Events

Experience Arts in the Unexpected

As we get close to the start of Arts Month 2026, the October calendar is already packed with 250+ cultural events and activities from across our creative community. New programming will continue to be added to the calendar over the coming weeks, so please check back regularly to see what’s happening. And, be sure to visit PeakRadar.com for cultural events and activities throughout the year!

Open Your World With Arts Right Here in the Pikes Peak Region!


Earshot

10-01-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Oct 01 @ 6:00 pm

Earshot is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1999. The band's lineup has changed several times during their existence, with vocalist Wil Martin being the band's sole constant member.

After signing to Warner Bros....

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Earshot is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1999. The band's lineup has changed several times during their existence, with vocalist Wil Martin being the band's sole constant member.

After signing to Warner Bros. Records, Earshot issued their debut album Letting Go (2002), which spawned the hit single "Get Away". The band's second album, Two (2004), also produced a hit single, "Wait". The band has since put out three more releases, The Silver Lining (2008), the extended play Aftermath (2015), and Humaning (2025).

With special guests: Heartsick, Resile, Tree Squid.

 

 

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BuffaloGrass Music Festival

10-04-2026

Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 04 @ 11:00 am

BuffaloGrass is entering its third year in 2026! This year's headliners are Big Hooray, Stillhouse Junkies and The PickPockets, and the festival features 10+ more great local Bluegrass bands. With music, events and fun all weekend, this should be...

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BuffaloGrass is entering its third year in 2026! This year's headliners are Big Hooray, Stillhouse Junkies and The PickPockets, and the festival features 10+ more great local Bluegrass bands. With music, events and fun all weekend, this should be our best year yet!

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Celebrates 21 Years

10-02-2026

Presented by Hunter-Wolff Gallery at Hunter-Wolff Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 5:00 pm

First Friday ArtWalk & 20th Anniversary Show at Hunter-Wolff Gallery

Hunter-Wolff Gallery will celebrate its 21st Year Anniversary Show during First Friday ArtWalk. We are excited to celebrate 21 years on the Avenue with you. During First Friday...

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First Friday ArtWalk & 20th Anniversary Show at Hunter-Wolff Gallery

Hunter-Wolff Gallery will celebrate its 21st Year Anniversary Show during First Friday ArtWalk. We are excited to celebrate 21 years on the Avenue with you. During First Friday ArtWalk, 5-8 pm, Hunter-Wolff Gallery will also be featuring St. Louis sculptor/artist Adam Long with dozens of accomplished artist.

We will unveil Adam's new collection along with other new additions including pottery, jewelry, turned vessels, blown glass and paintings! Explore many of the best of the best regional artists at Hunter-Wolff Gallery. Join us for an evening of celebration with new exhibits and good friends. Live music with David Tipton on the Chapman Stick.

Make October your Arts Month at Hunter-Wolff Gallery!

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.

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.

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Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Springs Walking Tours

10-30-2026

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 09 @ 5:30 pm + 5 more dates and times

Sat, Oct 10 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 16 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm - less dates and times

The event brings in Theatre d’ Art performers, who act as spooky “Spirit Guides”.

These guides take visitors to locations around Manitou Springs to help tell historic stories.

Our 2026 Ghost Tours is celebrating our 31st year of spooky...

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The event brings in Theatre d’ Art performers, who act as spooky “Spirit Guides”.

These guides take visitors to locations around Manitou Springs to help tell historic stories.

Our 2026 Ghost Tours is celebrating our 31st year of spooky fun to celebrate the Halloween season!

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Colorado Composers: Celebrating 150 Years

10-02-2026

Presented by ChoralSong of Colorado Springs at Broadmoor Community Church, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the...

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Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the winning work from our Colorado Composers Competition.

 

 

 

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An Evening with Peter Mayer

10-02-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 7:00 pm

Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond and is known for his rich songwriting and masterful guitar work creating a deeply engaging blend of...

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Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond and is known for his rich songwriting and masterful guitar work creating a deeply engaging blend of folk, rock, and storytelling that resonates long after the final note.

He writes songs for a small planet–songs that celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence–songs about the vast cosmos that surrounds us and how we are a part of it all. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and even love and freight trains just like a good folk musician should. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox, to name a few. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit, and has sold over 100,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters.

Joe Uveges is a longtime Colorado Springs–based singer, songwriter, and performer whose career spans more than three decades on the Front Range music scene. A native of Schoharie, New York, Uveges built his musical identity through years of bar bands, coffeehouses, and acoustic venues before establishing himself as a respected regional artist known for his storytelling, humor, and deeply personal songwriting.

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17th Annual Falcon Craft Fair

10-04-2026

Presented by The Exchange Club of Falcon at Falcon High School, Peyton
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 9:00 am Sun, Oct 04 @ 11:00 am

The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting our 15th Annual Falcon Craft Fair.

This event is at the Falcon High School and all proceeds go to support our service club's programs and various non-profit agencies in El Paso County, CO. The four areas we...

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The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting our 15th Annual Falcon Craft Fair.

This event is at the Falcon High School and all proceeds go to support our service club's programs and various non-profit agencies in El Paso County, CO. The four areas we support are Community, Youth, Americanism and our national project of Child Abuse Prevention. We are also collecting non-perishable foods and winter clothing/blankets for the Eastern Plains Community Pantry in Calhan, CO.

 

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Harvest Festival

10-03-2026

Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 10:00 am

The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air!

Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit...

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The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air!

Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit the Blacksmith and purchase Ranch-made souvenirs at the General Store.

 

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APPR Author Visit: Kali Fajardo-Anstine

10-03-2026

Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 11:00 am

Books will be sold by Poor Richard's Books & Gifts during the event.

This program is being offered to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine is a National Book Award Finalist for her debut story...

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Books will be sold by Poor Richard's Books & Gifts during the event.

This program is being offered to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine is a National Book Award Finalist for her debut story collection, Sabrina & Corina. Drawing from her Southern Colorado heritage and life experiences living across the American West, Fajardo-Anstine’s writing and lectures reflect her own heritage as a Colorado Chicana with roots in Indigenous, Latina, and Filipino cultures. In rousing talks that challenge the status quo, Fajardo-Anstine speaks about her racial and familial identity, the systems in our society that hold back marginalized people, and the craft of writing about and researching one’s cultural roots.

In Sabrina & Corina, Fajardo-Anstine puts Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West at the center of each story. Her words serve as a powerful meditation on friendships, identity, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands. Against the remarkable backdrop of Denver, Colorado, the women in these stories navigate the land the way they navigate their lives: with caution, grace, and quiet force.

In addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award, Sabrina & Corina was also a finalist for the Story Prize, a finalist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection, and the winner of the American Book Award. The collection was named one of the best books of the year by the New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, and Library Journal, and the American Library Association named it a 2020 Notable Book.

Woman of Light,  Fajardo-Anstine’s first novel, is a dazzling epic of betrayal, love, and fate that spans five generations of an Indigenous Chicano family in the American West. Hailed as a “cinematic, epic story” by Mira Jacob, it is a national bestseller and was selected as a Good Morning America Book Buzz pick in October 2022.

Fajardo-Anstine’s deep love of bookstores led her to work as a bookseller for over a decade at West Side Books in North Denver. Her work has been honored with the Denver Mayor’s Award for Global Impact in the Arts and the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association Reading the West Award. She has been edited and mentored by writers like Mat Johnson, Joy Williams, and Ann Beattie. She also received the 2021 Addison M. Metcalf Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

In addition to Sabrina & Corina, Fajardo-Anstine’s stories and essays have appeared in GAY MagazineThe American ScholarBoston ReviewBellevue Literary ReviewSouthwestern American LiteratureElectric Literature, and more. Fajardo-Anstine has attended residencies at Yaddo, where she was the 2017 recipient of The LeSage-Fullilove Residency, Hedgebrook, and MacDowell Colony.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine earned her MFA from the University of Wyoming and has lived across the country, from Durango, Colorado, to Key West, Florida. She is the 2022/23 Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at Texas State University and the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship.

About the book:

There is one every generation, a seer who keeps the stories.

Luz “Little Light” Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930s Denver, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors’ origins, how her family flourished, and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion.

Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love—filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz

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Movies Under the Stars – 'Wicked'

10-03-2026

Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 6:30 pm

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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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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The Martini Shot

10-03-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 7:00 pm

Known for their genre-bending style and high-energy performances, The Martini Shot delivers a nonstop mix of funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites designed to keep the floor moving from the first note to the final encore.

This isn’t a...

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Known for their genre-bending style and high-energy performances, The Martini Shot delivers a nonstop mix of funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites designed to keep the floor moving from the first note to the final encore.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of show—it’s a full-immersion experience. Tight grooves, powerful vocals, and a set list packed with crowd favorites create the perfect soundtrack for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone looking to let loose and move- this band keeps the energy high and the dance floor full all night long.

Whether you come for the music or stay for the dancing, The Martini Shot delivers a party you won’t want to miss!

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Colorado Composers: Celebrating 150 Years

10-04-2026

Presented by ChoralSong of Colorado Springs at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Oct 04 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the...

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Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the winning work from our Colorado Composers Competition.

 

 

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Smile Empty Soul

10-08-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Oct 08 @ 6:00 pm

Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members attended different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer...

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Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members attended different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer Derek Gledhill.

After playing numerous hometown gigs, Smile Empty Soul ventured to the Sunset Strip. They later gave a demo to John Parker of ThroBack Records, a Los Angeles indie label leading later on to a record deal with Jason Flom's Lava Records.

 

 

 

 

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Skelton Crew & Trip to the Morgue Beg for Extension Tour 2026

10-09-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 09 @ 6:00 pm

With special guests Human Paint, Grindscape and War Ends In Silence.

 

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With special guests Human Paint, Grindscape and War Ends In Silence.

 

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Spinphony

10-09-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 09 @ 7:00 pm

This electrifying female string quartet re-imagines everything from chart-topping hits to timeless classics, layering lush violin melodies over driving beats and high-energy rhythms.

Backed by dynamic production and a stage presence that bridges...

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This electrifying female string quartet re-imagines everything from chart-topping hits to timeless classics, layering lush violin melodies over driving beats and high-energy rhythms.

Backed by dynamic production and a stage presence that bridges symphony hall sophistication with rock concert intensity, Spinphony transforms familiar songs into bold, genre-crossing performances. Their repertoire spans artists like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Taylor Swift, all delivered with a fresh, cinematic twist that keeps audiences on their feet.

Whether you’re a classical music lover or a fan of high-energy live shows, Spinphony offers a unique night out—where strings shred, rhythms pulse, and the boundaries of genre disappear.

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Earshot

10-01-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Oct 01 @ 6:00 pm

Earshot is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1999. The band's lineup has changed several times during their existence, with vocalist Wil Martin being the band's sole constant member.

After signing to Warner Bros....

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Earshot is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1999. The band's lineup has changed several times during their existence, with vocalist Wil Martin being the band's sole constant member.

After signing to Warner Bros. Records, Earshot issued their debut album Letting Go (2002), which spawned the hit single "Get Away". The band's second album, Two (2004), also produced a hit single, "Wait". The band has since put out three more releases, The Silver Lining (2008), the extended play Aftermath (2015), and Humaning (2025).

With special guests: Heartsick, Resile, Tree Squid.

 

 

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.

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BuffaloGrass Music Festival

10-04-2026

Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 04 @ 11:00 am

BuffaloGrass is entering its third year in 2026! This year's headliners are Big Hooray, Stillhouse Junkies and The PickPockets, and the festival features 10+ more great local Bluegrass bands. With music, events and fun all weekend, this should be...

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BuffaloGrass is entering its third year in 2026! This year's headliners are Big Hooray, Stillhouse Junkies and The PickPockets, and the festival features 10+ more great local Bluegrass bands. With music, events and fun all weekend, this should be our best year yet!

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.

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Celebrates 21 Years

10-02-2026

Presented by Hunter-Wolff Gallery at Hunter-Wolff Gallery, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 5:00 pm

First Friday ArtWalk & 20th Anniversary Show at Hunter-Wolff Gallery

Hunter-Wolff Gallery will celebrate its 21st Year Anniversary Show during First Friday ArtWalk. We are excited to celebrate 21 years on the Avenue with you. During First Friday...

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First Friday ArtWalk & 20th Anniversary Show at Hunter-Wolff Gallery

Hunter-Wolff Gallery will celebrate its 21st Year Anniversary Show during First Friday ArtWalk. We are excited to celebrate 21 years on the Avenue with you. During First Friday ArtWalk, 5-8 pm, Hunter-Wolff Gallery will also be featuring St. Louis sculptor/artist Adam Long with dozens of accomplished artist.

We will unveil Adam's new collection along with other new additions including pottery, jewelry, turned vessels, blown glass and paintings! Explore many of the best of the best regional artists at Hunter-Wolff Gallery. Join us for an evening of celebration with new exhibits and good friends. Live music with David Tipton on the Chapman Stick.

Make October your Arts Month at Hunter-Wolff Gallery!

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.

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.

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Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Springs Walking Tours

10-30-2026

Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 03 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 09 @ 5:30 pm + 5 more dates and times

Sat, Oct 10 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 16 @ 5:30 pm Sat, Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm Fri, Oct 30 @ 5:30 pm - less dates and times

The event brings in Theatre d’ Art performers, who act as spooky “Spirit Guides”.

These guides take visitors to locations around Manitou Springs to help tell historic stories.

Our 2026 Ghost Tours is celebrating our 31st year of spooky...

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The event brings in Theatre d’ Art performers, who act as spooky “Spirit Guides”.

These guides take visitors to locations around Manitou Springs to help tell historic stories.

Our 2026 Ghost Tours is celebrating our 31st year of spooky fun to celebrate the Halloween season!

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.

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Colorado Composers: Celebrating 150 Years

10-02-2026

Presented by ChoralSong of Colorado Springs at Broadmoor Community Church, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the...

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Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the winning work from our Colorado Composers Competition.

 

 

 

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.

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An Evening with Peter Mayer

10-02-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 02 @ 7:00 pm

Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond and is known for his rich songwriting and masterful guitar work creating a deeply engaging blend of...

[more+]

Minnesota’s Peter Mayer has been singing and songwriting full-time for over 20 years, performing in venues across the United States and beyond and is known for his rich songwriting and masterful guitar work creating a deeply engaging blend of folk, rock, and storytelling that resonates long after the final note.

He writes songs for a small planet–songs that celebrate life on earth and the mysterious and wondrous fact of our existence–songs about the vast cosmos that surrounds us and how we are a part of it all. He also writes songs about dress hats, pumpkins and pajamas, and even love and freight trains just like a good folk musician should. His music has been performed by artists like Kathy Mattea, David Wilcox, Claudia Schmidt, Anne Hills, Priscilla Herdman, Darryl Purpose, Billy Jonas, and Ronny Cox, to name a few. His work has been included in song books, church hymnals, and folk radio playlists across the country. Peter has eleven albums to his credit, and has sold over 100,000 of them. He lives in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife and two daughters.

Joe Uveges is a longtime Colorado Springs–based singer, songwriter, and performer whose career spans more than three decades on the Front Range music scene. A native of Schoharie, New York, Uveges built his musical identity through years of bar bands, coffeehouses, and acoustic venues before establishing himself as a respected regional artist known for his storytelling, humor, and deeply personal songwriting.

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.

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17th Annual Falcon Craft Fair

10-04-2026

Presented by The Exchange Club of Falcon at Falcon High School, Peyton
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 9:00 am Sun, Oct 04 @ 11:00 am

The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting our 15th Annual Falcon Craft Fair.

This event is at the Falcon High School and all proceeds go to support our service club's programs and various non-profit agencies in El Paso County, CO. The four areas we...

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The Exchange Club of Falcon is hosting our 15th Annual Falcon Craft Fair.

This event is at the Falcon High School and all proceeds go to support our service club's programs and various non-profit agencies in El Paso County, CO. The four areas we support are Community, Youth, Americanism and our national project of Child Abuse Prevention. We are also collecting non-perishable foods and winter clothing/blankets for the Eastern Plains Community Pantry in Calhan, CO.

 

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.

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Harvest Festival

10-03-2026

Presented by Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 10:00 am

The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air!

Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit...

[more+]

The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air!

Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit the Blacksmith and purchase Ranch-made souvenirs at the General Store.

 

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.

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APPR Author Visit: Kali Fajardo-Anstine

10-03-2026

Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Library 21c, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 11:00 am

Books will be sold by Poor Richard's Books & Gifts during the event.

This program is being offered to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine is a National Book Award Finalist for her debut story...

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Books will be sold by Poor Richard's Books & Gifts during the event.

This program is being offered to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine is a National Book Award Finalist for her debut story collection, Sabrina & Corina. Drawing from her Southern Colorado heritage and life experiences living across the American West, Fajardo-Anstine’s writing and lectures reflect her own heritage as a Colorado Chicana with roots in Indigenous, Latina, and Filipino cultures. In rousing talks that challenge the status quo, Fajardo-Anstine speaks about her racial and familial identity, the systems in our society that hold back marginalized people, and the craft of writing about and researching one’s cultural roots.

In Sabrina & Corina, Fajardo-Anstine puts Latinas of Indigenous descent living in the American West at the center of each story. Her words serve as a powerful meditation on friendships, identity, mothers and daughters, and the deep-rooted truths of our homelands. Against the remarkable backdrop of Denver, Colorado, the women in these stories navigate the land the way they navigate their lives: with caution, grace, and quiet force.

In addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award, Sabrina & Corina was also a finalist for the Story Prize, a finalist for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection, and the winner of the American Book Award. The collection was named one of the best books of the year by the New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, and Library Journal, and the American Library Association named it a 2020 Notable Book.

Woman of Light,  Fajardo-Anstine’s first novel, is a dazzling epic of betrayal, love, and fate that spans five generations of an Indigenous Chicano family in the American West. Hailed as a “cinematic, epic story” by Mira Jacob, it is a national bestseller and was selected as a Good Morning America Book Buzz pick in October 2022.

Fajardo-Anstine’s deep love of bookstores led her to work as a bookseller for over a decade at West Side Books in North Denver. Her work has been honored with the Denver Mayor’s Award for Global Impact in the Arts and the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association Reading the West Award. She has been edited and mentored by writers like Mat Johnson, Joy Williams, and Ann Beattie. She also received the 2021 Addison M. Metcalf Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

In addition to Sabrina & Corina, Fajardo-Anstine’s stories and essays have appeared in GAY MagazineThe American ScholarBoston ReviewBellevue Literary ReviewSouthwestern American LiteratureElectric Literature, and more. Fajardo-Anstine has attended residencies at Yaddo, where she was the 2017 recipient of The LeSage-Fullilove Residency, Hedgebrook, and MacDowell Colony.

Kali Fajardo-Anstine earned her MFA from the University of Wyoming and has lived across the country, from Durango, Colorado, to Key West, Florida. She is the 2022/23 Endowed Chair of Creative Writing at Texas State University and the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship.

About the book:

There is one every generation, a seer who keeps the stories.

Luz “Little Light” Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930s Denver, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors’ origins, how her family flourished, and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion.

Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love—filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz

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Movies Under the Stars – 'Wicked'

10-03-2026

Presented by Bristol Brewing Company at Bristol Brewing Company, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 6:30 pm

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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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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The Martini Shot

10-03-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 03 @ 7:00 pm

Known for their genre-bending style and high-energy performances, The Martini Shot delivers a nonstop mix of funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites designed to keep the floor moving from the first note to the final encore.

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Known for their genre-bending style and high-energy performances, The Martini Shot delivers a nonstop mix of funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites designed to keep the floor moving from the first note to the final encore.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch kind of show—it’s a full-immersion experience. Tight grooves, powerful vocals, and a set list packed with crowd favorites create the perfect soundtrack for a night out with friends, date night, or anyone looking to let loose and move- this band keeps the energy high and the dance floor full all night long.

Whether you come for the music or stay for the dancing, The Martini Shot delivers a party you won’t want to miss!

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Colorado Composers: Celebrating 150 Years

10-04-2026

Presented by ChoralSong of Colorado Springs at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Oct 04 @ 3:00 pm

Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the...

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Join us for a delightful tour through the works of Colorado’s outstanding choral composers, including Cecil Effinger, Kate Janzen, Jean Berger, Judith Kramer, James Erb, and George Lynn. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the winning work from our Colorado Composers Competition.

 

 

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Smile Empty Soul

10-08-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Oct 08 @ 6:00 pm

Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members attended different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer...

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Smile Empty Soul formed in 1998, while its original members attended different high schools in the Santa Clarita area. The band, originally a three-piece group, consisted of vocalist and guitarist Sean Danielsen, bassist Ryan Martin and drummer Derek Gledhill.

After playing numerous hometown gigs, Smile Empty Soul ventured to the Sunset Strip. They later gave a demo to John Parker of ThroBack Records, a Los Angeles indie label leading later on to a record deal with Jason Flom's Lava Records.

 

 

 

 

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Skelton Crew & Trip to the Morgue Beg for Extension Tour 2026

10-09-2026

Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 09 @ 6:00 pm

With special guests Human Paint, Grindscape and War Ends In Silence.

 

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With special guests Human Paint, Grindscape and War Ends In Silence.

 

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Spinphony

10-09-2026

Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, Colorado Springs
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Oct 09 @ 7:00 pm

This electrifying female string quartet re-imagines everything from chart-topping hits to timeless classics, layering lush violin melodies over driving beats and high-energy rhythms.

Backed by dynamic production and a stage presence that bridges...

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This electrifying female string quartet re-imagines everything from chart-topping hits to timeless classics, layering lush violin melodies over driving beats and high-energy rhythms.

Backed by dynamic production and a stage presence that bridges symphony hall sophistication with rock concert intensity, Spinphony transforms familiar songs into bold, genre-crossing performances. Their repertoire spans artists like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Taylor Swift, all delivered with a fresh, cinematic twist that keeps audiences on their feet.

Whether you’re a classical music lover or a fan of high-energy live shows, Spinphony offers a unique night out—where strings shred, rhythms pulse, and the boundaries of genre disappear.

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*Please note: Some events are ongoing and can be enjoyed on multiple days during Arts Month.

Arts Month 2025 Theme Weeks

WEEK 1

VISUAL & CULINARY ARTS

SEPT. 28-OCT. 4

WEEK 2

THEATER & FILM

OCT. 5-11

WEEK 3

POETRY, PROSE & COMEDY

OCT. 12-18

WEEK 4

MUSIC & DANCE

OCT. 19-25