Downtown Partnership

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
2025-11-07 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-08 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-21 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-22 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-05 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-19 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-20 16:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | CO

First Friday Art Walk
2025-11-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | CO
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.

Holiday Character Stroll
2025-11-15 11:00 - 14:00 | CO
Tejon Street from Kiowa Street on the south to Boulder Street on the north and Bijou Street between Cascade Avenue on the west and Nevada Avenue on the east.
We’re kicking off the holiday season early this year in order to give you plenty of time to get in the spirit and visit our local shops.
Meet us at the Acacia Park Playground from 11 a.m. to Noon for photo opps with Santa, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf and Elsa & Anna before we start strolling the shopping district. Must be in photo line by 11:45 a.m. for photos so the characters can take off at Noon.
Characters will be visiting shops and strolling the shopping district from Noon-2 p.m. You can also take photos with characters during the stroll. Carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the day.
We’ll also be handing out this year’s Downtown Holiday Coupon Book in Acacia Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick one up and get started on your holiday shopping!

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 10:00 - 20:00 | CO
We love our small businesses!
Show a little local love on November 29, 2025

Over 90% of Downtown Colorado Springs businesses are locally owned by your friends & neighbors.
When you spend $100 locally, $70 stays in our community, creating jobs and providing taxes to support local infrastructure, schools and public safety. When you spend $100 at a chain, $60 leaves the community.

When you shop local, you are supporting your friends, neighbors and fellow community members.
Small Business Saturday EVERY Saturday
Make EVERY Saturday this holiday season. More of every dollar spent in a local business stays in the local economy…when you Shop Small you make a Big Impact!
Other ways you can #SUPPORTLOCAL

Shop your favorite Downtown stores online, check out our online directory here.
Purchase a gift card to your favorite shop, restaurant or salon
Purchase a Downtown Gift Card to ensure that shop owner receives the revenue
Leave a review for your favorite businesses (Google, Yelp, Facebook)
Share your favorite businesses social media posts
Create a #shoplocal post, tag your favorite boutiques & restaurants and share with friends

Handmade Cards workshop
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Green Mtn Haven, 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Handmade Cards & Gift Tags

Learn the art of paper layering and embellishments to make a one of a kind card or gift tags.

Festival of Lights Parade
2025-12-06 17:50 - 20:00 | Tejon Street, Downtown Colorado Springs
Now in its 41st year, the Festival of Lights Parade continues to be one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Pikes Peak region. The Parade transforms Tejon Street into a dazzling winter wonderland, drawing tens of thousands of spectators each December.

Holiday Pops Concert
2025-12-06 19:30 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Holiday Pops Concert

'Tis the Season: A Time to Connect Holiday concert
2025-12-07 15:00 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale presents ‘Tis The Season: A Time To Connect Holiday Concert at Pikes Peak Center on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00pm! Tickets are on sale now and are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office.

Carols, Cocoa & Cocktails
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Mining Exchange, 8 S. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Sing Along to Classic Christmas Carols with Live Musical Performance at the Mining Exchange Hotel.

Evening Holiday Stroll
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 | CO
Downtown shops are open late with specials and perfect gifts for the holidays. Enjoy festive holiday lights, strolling holiday musicians, and one-night-only shopping and dining specials.
Plus, Santa himself will be out and about doing a little shopping, listening to wish lists, and posing for photos. Be sure to keep an eye out for the grumpy Grinch gallivanting in and out of shops as well. Colorado Brass and carolers from Soli Deo Gloria Choir will be providing a holiday soundtrack for the evening.
Sponsored by Underline. Stop by their table across Tejon Street from Acacia Park for a hot chocolate.

Karaoke After Dark
2025-12-10 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Lulu’s Karaoke After Dark, free and open to all ages!

Home Free
2025-12-11 19:30 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Home Free: Let Me Come Home Tour is coming to Pikes Peak Center on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:30pm! Tickets are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office.
VIP packages available

The Mother Hips: A Rocky Mountain Hipsmas w. Heavy Diamond Ring
2025-12-11 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The Mother Hips | Heavy Diamond Ring at Lulu’s Downtown on December 11, 2025!
All Ages, Standing Room Only
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
San Francisco, CA: The Mother Hips are back with a new album, When We Disappear, a compelling new studio album set for release January 27, 2023 on Blue Rose. Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe in late 2021 for the sessions. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — a collection of lit-psych rock songs Inspired by psychology and literature — as well as a raw, garagey cover of Buffy St. Marie’s 1964 addiction song “Codine.”

80s Night
2025-12-13 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Love Will Tear Us Apart: A Lulu’s 80’s Dance Party
Friday, December 12, 2025
Deep 80’s alternative all night — Psychedelic Furs, Bauhaus, early Cure, Joy Division, Cocteau Twins — mixed with the more upbeat side of the underground like Depeche Mode, New Order, Talking Heads, Erasure, and Echo & the Bunnymen.
Dance: 8:00pm
Tickets: $10

A Colorado Nutcracker
2025-12-16 19:00 - 2025-12-17 19:00 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Colorado Ballet Society and Colorado Youth Ballet presents A Colorado Nutcracker at Pikes Peak Center for three shows from December 16-17, 2025! Tickets are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office.
Showtimes: Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Dec. 17 3 p.m., Dec. 17 7 p.m.

Local Relic’s Small Brew Saturday
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Carter Payne, 320 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
It’s that time again! Beers! Bites! Bob! All the good things down at the Payne this Saturday, December 20th, from 12-4 pm. We’ve got the newest barrel-aged brews from Local Relic, paired up against some of the best comfort food Chef Brent can offer. Barrel-aged strong ales and burgers? How about a West Coast Farmhouse Ale and some potato wedges? Whatever you’re feeling, we’ve got a winning combination to ring in the season!

Holiday Brunch at the Fine Arts Center
2025-12-21 12:30, 2025-12-28 12:30 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Make your holiday celebration at the Fine Arts Center even more delightful with a special Sunday Brunch! Join us for an elegant dining experience featuring a delicious chef-prepared buffet—the perfect pairing before an afternoon performance of Mary Poppins.
Enjoy a mouthwatering menu including fritatta, crispy bacon, roasted potatoes, tender roasted rosemary chicken, roasted green beans, and an assortment of decadent desserts like fruit tarts, cheesecake bites, and mousse cups, plus bottomless mimosas and bellinis for the adults! Seating is limited — reserve your spot early for this magical culinary experience that’s sure to leave you saying, “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
$60 adults | $20 children (12 and under)
Looking for more holiday fun? Pair your brunch with a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and snap a festive photo to remember. (Dec. 21 only)

Holiday Show: Megan Burtt | Edie Carey
2025-12-21 19:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
A holiday show with Megan Burtt and Edie Carey on December 21st
Doors at 6:30 PM
Show at 7:00 PM
All Ages, Standing Room and Limited Seating
Come cozy up with us at Lulu’s for a special and unique holiday set of music with Megan Burtt and her band. A Winter’s Eve features Megan’s holiday originals, new versions of old holiday favorites, deep cuts and some musical surprises. We look forward to celebrating the year’s past and cheering in the new one to come. Local favorite Edie Carey kicks off the evening.
