Downtown Partnership

Evening Holiday Stroll
2025-12-10 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 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.”

Handmade Cards workshop
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.

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

Carols, Cocoa & Cocktails
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-28 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.

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.

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
2025-12-19 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-20 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-02 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-03 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-16 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-01-17 16:00 - 18:30 | CO

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.

Boogie Nights Disco NYE Party
2025-12-31 19:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Boogie Nights 70s themed disco dance parties are a fun ride! Get your ‘fits and your tix and round up the homies for a night you won’t forget. Made, designed, and created by artists, we’re more than just a DJ and a dance floor. “Interactivities” include: surprise trinket machine, photo stations, temporary tattoo parlor, custom SWAG, prepaid postcards, Anonymous Phone Booth, and take home souvenirs. Cool handmade merch for purch. Fun guaranteed

Soapdish NYE Party
2025-12-31 20:30 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | Tony’s, 326 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Live music from the 80s-present….. party of the year at Tony’s Bar.

New Year's Eve Party
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 | Mining Exchange, 8 S. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Get ready for a night that dazzles! Our annual New Year’s Eve party brings the vibes with DJ Rocky Ross spinning all night, party favors to keep the celebration going, late-night Mining Meals at 11pm, and a bubbly Moet champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Step into our courtyard for unbeatable views of the Adaman Alley Club fireworks lighting up Pikes Peak. 21+. Cocktail attire encouraged.

Latin Night + Salsa Lessons @ Coati
2026-01-05 20:00 - 23:30 | CO

Poetry Slam
2026-01-08 20:30 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
It’s going down at @lulusdowntown Jan 8th 7pm the first annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam hosted by Art the Poet with vibes curated by @kevinmiccheck This is where poetry meets culture!

Swan Lake @ Pikes Peak Center
2026-01-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States

Hannah Berner at Pikes Peak Center
2026-01-16 19:30 | Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix.
Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their book “How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously” via Simon and Schuster which debuted at #2 on the New York Times Best Seller list.
Her video series, Han on the Street, has earned over 350 million views. In addition to her regular appearances in the New York comedy scene, Berner was included in Variety’s 2024 “The New Power of New York” list, The Hollywood Reporter’s 2024 “The Creator A-List” and Variety’s 2023 “Top 10 Comics to Watch”. She is a Brooklyn native and resides in New York City with her cat Butter.

The Samples
2026-01-16 20:00 | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
“A band that helped define the sound of 1990s alternative rock with melody, optimism, and atmosphere.” — Boulder Weekly
“A devoted fan base and a sound that blends rock, pop, and reggae into something timeless.” — Relix
Formed in Boulder in the late 1980s, The Samples built a lasting reputation through melodic songwriting, relentless touring, and an unmistakable fusion of rock and reggae. Their influence continues to echo across generations of independent artists.

Winter Warmer – A Family Style Community Dinner
2026-01-17 17:30 | Carter Payne, 320 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us for the first of our 2026 community dinners — where the highlight isn’t just the food, but the fellowship! A super laid back family-style menu, consisting of some of Chef Brent Beaver’s favorite warm, comforting dishes to stave off that winter chill. Plan on chatting with your neighbors across the dinner table, and leave as new friends!

OzzFest @ Lulu's
2026-01-17 20:00 - 22:00 | CO
