Downtown Partnership

Sunday Market in Acacia Park
2026-08-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-23 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-30 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-13 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Victory Garden Market
2026-08-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E Colorado Ave.
The monthly Victory Garden Markets at Cottonwood Center for the Arts are an opportunity for you, the local community, to engage with and learn from the CSU Master Gardener Extension Program. Topics presented by the Master Gardener Program will change monthly and are selected to provide applicable information for developing and growing your own green space at home. In addition, local artisans, makers, and farmers will be present for you to peruse their products and wares.
Master gardner presentations from 12:30-1 p.m.

Food Truck Tuesdays
2026-08-18 11:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-25 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
2026-08-19 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-26 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-02 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-09 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-16 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-23 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.

Downtown Summer Music Series
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-24 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
2026-08-21 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

Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
2026-08-28 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-29 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-11 16:00 - 18:30, 2026-09-12 16:00 - 18:30

First Friday Art Walk Downtown
2026-09-04 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.

2026 Walking Tour: America 250/Colorado 150: Seeing History in Place
2026-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Blk Mgk Coffee, 8 S. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum staff to critically reflect on the meaning of and connections to the commemoration of the America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries. In 2026, how can we make sense of the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and 150 years of Colorado statehood? This tour explores how we have marked time throughout the history of Colorado Springs. Consider different regional anniversaries through the built environment and reflect on your own memories and observations of important events and dates.
The tour will depart at 10 a.m. from Blk Mgk 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.

Revel: The Urban Arts Party
2026-09-12 17:00 - 22:00 | AdAmAn Alley, 15-17 S Tejon St.
Saturday, September 12 • AdAmAn Alley

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Join us for an unforgettable evening in AdAmAn Alley, celebrating the Downtown Creative District and the transformative role art plays in our city.
Enjoy a five course culinary experience crafted by Downtown’s finest chefs, immersive artwork, live music, dancing, and plenty of creative surprises throughout the evening.

Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres5 p.m. – Red carpet arrival, cocktail hour
Collaborative Five-course Dinner6 p.m. – Long table chef dinner with wine pairings
Dance Party8:30 p.m. – Dance next to the magical mural projection
Proceeds from the event support the work of the Downtown Creative District, including Art on the Streets, creative placemaking initiatives like AdAmAn Alley, cultural programming like the Summer Music Series, and more.
Meet the Chefs

Red Gravy • Chef Eric Brenner
Brenner’s culinary pursuit began at an early age working in restaurants in St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood, The Hill. He holds many accolades including features in St. Louis Magazine, Bon Appetit, “Chef of the Year” in Sauce Magazine and has been nationally recognized for his win in the Food Network’s 2014 season of Guy’s Grocery Games. Brenner opened Red Gravy in January 2016 as the Owner and Executive Chef, locally sourcing ingredients and providing excellent customer service in Downtown Colorado Springs.

Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social • Chef Mario Vasquez
Born and raised in Vacaville, CA, Mario’s culinary influence is rooted in his very young memories of family gatherings. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Sacramento, Mario began his culinary career in Napa, starting as a line cook and rising quickly through the ranks to Sous and Executive chef status. Chef Mario opened Colorado Craft Tejon Street Social in 2017 and continues to polish his cuisine and define his identity in the Downtown culinary scene.

Oro • Chefs David Ortiz & Casey Weeks
Oro is an upscale, family-style Italian restaurant located inside the historic Mining Exchange Hotel in Downtown Colorado Springs. It blends Old World Italian culinary traditions with local Colorado ingredients. Oro’s menu was developed by James Beard Award nominee Chef Aaron Barnett.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

Hospitality Sponsor

Art Lover Sponsor

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Wine Sponsor

29th Annual Downtown Partnership Breakfast
2026-09-18 07:15 - 09:00 | Ed Robson Arena at Colorado College, 849 N. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
With a reputation as the liveliest and most information-packed business event of the year, this year’s event promises to entertain, inspire and enlighten.
Individual tickets: $50 Downtown Partnership members • $55 nonmembers
Tables of 10 are available.
Register here today!
The 2026 Annual Breakfast is presented by

Thank you to our 2026 Champion sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 Supporting sponsors
5 Star Bank
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Biggs Kofford
Cascade Investment Group
Colorado Springs School District 11
Eddy Sound
El Pomar
First National Bank at Flying Horse
Independence Center
Jensen Group Wealth Management
JP Morgan
Kaiser Permanente
Neon Pig
NES
Next PR
Northwestern Mutual
Nunn Construction
O’Neil Group
Pikes Peak Association of Realtors
Pikes Peak Community Foundation
Pikes Peak Lodging Association
Pikes Peak State College Foundation
PNC Bank
Urban Renewal Authority
US Bank
US Olympic & Paralympic Museum and SSA Group
VisitCOS
Weidner Apartment Homes & Switchbacks FC
