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Downtown Colorado Springs

Downtown Colorado Springs is the vibrant and inclusive heart of our community — where history, culture, and nature meet modern urban living. Home to more than 180 independent shops, restaurants, and services, Downtown offers dining, shopping, arts and culture, year-round events, entertainment, parks and trails, places to stay, and a growing residential neighborhood.

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Upcoming Downtown events

October 2026
Blackthorn Unplugged at Jack Quinn’s

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - October 28 @ 9:00 pm Recurring

Jack Quinn's Irish Pub 21 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Session Style, Blackthorn Unplugged
Traditional Irish Session Music

August 30 @ 3:00 pm - December 20 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Jack Quinn's Irish Pub 21 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Rocky Mountain Womens Film Festival

October 16 @ 12:00 am - October 18 @ 12:00 am

Colorado College 14 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

The 39th annual festival — the longest-running women’s film festival in North America — brings screenings, filmmaker conversations, and special gatherings to Colorado College.
Pints & Pistons at Mash Mechanix

October 17 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Mash Mechanix 429 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Cars, community & cold pints. Curated cars, local beer, food truck & good people. Join Mash Mechanix for a new kind of car gathering from Peaked Entertainment.
Sunday Market in Acacia Park

October 18 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Acacia Park 115 E Platte Ave,, Colorado Springs, CO, 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.

Give the Gift of Downtown Colorado Springs

The Downtown Gift Card can be used at over 150 locally-owned Downtown shops, restaurants, salons, entertainment venues and more.

Do Business Here

Whether you’re opening a business, investing in property, planning a development, or growing an established organization, Downtown Colorado Springs offers resources to help. Explore market research, current developments, grants and incentives, business support, and opportunities to invest in the heart of the city.