Downtown Partnership

True Grit
2026-07-22 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
About the Colorado 150 Film Festival
Colorado turns 150 this year — and we’re marking it with the biggest cinematic celebration the state has ever seen. 150 films. 150 screenings. Historic venues from the mountains to the plains. Watched together, in person, the way movies are meant to be seen.
The CO150 Film Festival is a collection of the best cinema ever made in Colorado, about Colorado, or by Coloradans — past and present. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. And it’s a genuinely good excuse to get off the couch.
The Downtown Creative District is proud to partner with Rocky Mountain Women’s Film to present six of the ten film screenings in Colorado Springs. See the statewide list of screenings at Colorado150Film.com

Downtown Summer Music Series
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave,, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday night starting June 4th. The event is free, local, and right in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Bring a blanket, grab some food, and come enjoy the kind of night everyone can enjoy.
The details:

Thursdays, June – September, 2026

6 to 8 PM

Acacia Park, Downtown Colorado Springs

Free and open to everyone

Josh & Johns Sccop Bus onsite

Free popcorn brought to you by Colorado Front Doors

Check back here for weather updates

Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Food and drinks are steps away at restaurants throughout downtown. Just show up and make yourself at home.

Jazz in the Garden
2026-07-24 19:00, 2026-08-07 19:00 | Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 601-631 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Since 2010, Jazz in the Garden at Grace and St. Stephen’s has offered the perfect place for families and friends to gather over picnics and listen to some of the best jazz musicians in Colorado Springs — all for free!
The 2026 season begins on May 29th at 7pm in the garden at the corner of N. Tejon and Monument, just blocks north of Downtown and continues on alternate Fridays through August 21st. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, and get ready to spend your evening with the best music to be found in the city – new, old, tried and true you don’t want to miss a single one! We’ll provide beverages (for donation) and music that will get your toes tapping and fingers snapping.
Concerts take place rain or shine (we move indoors in the case of weather). And are 100% free to all.
29 May – LOOK’EE HERE
12 Jun – Tony Exum, Junior
26 Jun – Hennessy 6
10 Jul – TBA
24Jul – Jeremy Facknitz Band
7Aug – Air Force Academy Band
21Aug – Wayne Wilkinson Trio

Piano-Oke at the Brit Pub
2026-07-24 19:00, 2026-07-31 19:00 | The Brit Pub, 645 S Sierra Madre St, Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Sing Karaoke with live piano at the Brit Pub

Kinship Landing 5th Anniversary Party
2026-07-25 10:00 - 20:00

Look Up Art Fest
2026-07-25 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 18:00

America 250/Colorado 150: Seeing History in Place
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00

Sunday Market in Acacia Park
2026-07-26 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-02 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave,, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Fresh Food, Local Goods and Community. Every Sunday at Acacia Park, in Downtown Colorado Springs. Visit the market 9AM-2PM from May 10 – October 25.

Below the Belt Bar Crawl
2026-07-26 11:00 - 16:00
WHO: Women of all ages and the people who love themWHAT: Below The Belt Bar Crawl – benefiting Sues Gift (gynecological cancer support)WHEN: Sunday July 26th 11am-4pmWHERE: 11am Meet at Counterfeit Cowboy, get dog tags / entry to the bar crawl/forbidden word search…and more
BAR CRAWL: 11am-2pm head to Red Gravy, Colorado Craft, Phantom Canyon for drink & food specials and fun!
2-4pm end at Counterfeit Cowboy for short program and more drinks, food, fun, give a ways, and live music by Midnight Hippies
WHY: Because women’s health/vaginas/ovaries/breasts, etc. are not taboo…we should be talking about hysterectomies and menopause just like you would knee surgeries and a cold
How Much: $25 (our goal is $5K to Sues Gift); participating bars have specials AND are making donations to the cause.

Food Truck Tuesdays
2026-07-28 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-04 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Alamo Square Park
LUNCH PLANS? Food Truck Tuesdays are officially back on the South side of Alamo Square Park! Ten food trucks serve a variety of meals, snacks, and desserts throughout the summer.

Colorado Farm & Art Market
2026-07-29 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-12 15:00 - 19:00 | The Meanwhile Block, 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
The Wednesday market is more than just fresh produce—it’s a celebration of local talent and creativity.
Market Details
New Location: The Meanwhile Block (132 W CIMARRON ST. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903) Free Parking is located at the lot on Costilla St.
Dates: Every Wednesday, June 17 – October 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Rain or Shine
CFAM is committed to being there, no matter the weather. Unless extreme conditions occur, you can count on us to show up. We are always 100% Colorado, 100% of the time.

Blackthorn Unplugged at Jack Quinn's
2026-07-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub, 21 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Session Style, Blackthorn Unplugged

Mash Dashers Run Club
2026-07-30 17:30 - 20:00

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
2026-07-31 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-01 16:00 - 18:30

Walking Tour: Art on the Streets 2026
2026-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Story Coffee, 120 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The annual Art on the Streets program transforms Downtown streets into an outdoor gallery. Explore the currently installed artworks and get firsthand insight into the artists who created them. NOTE: This public art exhibition changes each June.
The tour will depart at 10 a.m. from Story Coffee. Please plan to arrive early to get your beverage (included in ticket price) and check in with Downtown staff when you arrive. Plan on at least two hours to arrive early for a beverage, complete the tour, and return to your car.

Colorado Day - Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Saturday, August 1, 2026 is Colorado’s 150th birthday! Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for a celebration of 150 years of statehood. Enjoy live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and of course, birthday cake.

Freedom to Thrive Exhibit opening
2026-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is pleased to announce the opening our new exhibit, Freedom to Thrive: The American Experiment in Colorado Springs on Saturday August 1, 2026. Coinciding with Colorado Day, Freedom to Thrive is an important contribution to the 250/150 commemoration. Reflecting on both the Semi-quincentennial of America and the Sesquicentennial of Colorado’s statehood, this exhibit centers people and stories to examine opportunities and obstacles to freedom in our community.
Featuring over two dozen contemporary and historic changemakers/advocates/activists who work(ed)to make Colorado Springs a community where all residents have equal opportunity to live healthy, safe, and prosperous lives, this inspiring exhibit asks guests to consider the power of personal stories – including their own – while challenging us all to find common ground for the common good in 2026. Finally, inspired by the connection, conversation, and meaning throughout the gallery, a “call to action” section provides an opportunity to get involved in the ongoing work shaping our community today.
This powerful exhibit was developed in partnership with a talented array of Community Curators including: L’Bertrice Solomon, Joyce Salazar, Patience Kabwasa, Chauncy Johnson, Maria Cordova, and Jay Byron. Funding for this innovative project was generously provided by the T. Rowe Price Foundation, the Colorado Springs Health Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, the Anschutz Foundation, the Bee Vradenburg Foundation, and the CSPM Clock Tower Society.

First Friday Art Walk Downtown
2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00
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. Visit this link for tonight’s details.
