Past Events from July 17, 2026 – August 6, 2022 – Downtown Partnership

The Great Gatsby Ballet

November 2, 6:00 pm

The Great Gatsby Ballet

  • Mexican Independence Day Celebration with Mariachi Lobos @ Lulu’s

    Mariachi Lobos at Lulu's Downtown on September 20th, 2025! All Ages, Standing Room Only Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8:00pm Mariachi Lobos is a vibrant ensemble based in Pueblo, CO, renowned for bringing the soul of traditional Mexican mariachi music to modern audiences. Comprised of skilled vocalists, trumpeters, violinists, guitarrón, and vihuela players, they blend […]

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    Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what. Want to […]

    FREE
  • Date Night at Cronk’s

    Cronk Art & Curiosities 104 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Date Night at Cronk’s: A Night of Dark Delight Step into the shadows with your special someone for a date night unlike any other — where love meets the arcane and mystery hangs in the air. What enchantments await you? Summon your own Cemetarium – a miniature resting place for the beautifully bizarre Craft a […]

    $145
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    Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour

    Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!

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    September Sidewalk Sales

    Downtown Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Every Saturday in September join our retailers Downtown for end-of-summer savings! Each participating location will have a table of discounted goods on the sidewalk outside of their storefront. Plus, enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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    Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour

    Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!

  • Ghost Hunting 101

    Cronk Art & Curiosities 104 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Answer the call of the other side. For National Ghost Hunting Day, join us for a hands-on crash course in paranormal investigation — then put your new skills to the test in a lights-out sweep of the shop. What’s inside the veil: A brisk, chilling history of ghost hunting and the tools of the trade […]

    $35
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    Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what. Want to […]

    FREE
  • Wednesday Wine School: What’s that note? Reds!

    Doors at 6:00 pm, Class begins approximately 6:30 pm, Open to the public, tickets required You know how wine people always talk about the things they smell and taste? Have you ever just wanted to have those things in front of you when you’re tasting wine? Join us for an interactive sensory tasting of red […]

    $60
  • 81355 | SALT | KO Kelly @ Lulu’s

    Doors at 8:00 PM Show at 8:30 PM All Ages, Standing Room Only In a city where the echoes of Babyface’s polished R&B and the defiant soul of Etheridge Knight still linger, 81355 (pronounced ‘bless’) doesn’t just contribute to Indianapolis’ music lineage—they disrupt, reinterpret, and transcend it. A coalition of sonic architects—Sirius Blvck, Oreo Jones, […]

  • Chalktober: From Class to Concrete

    On October 2nd and 3rd, every 8th grader in D11 will step into our downtown streets for Chalktober: From Class to Concrete. Thanks to our partnership with Downtown Colorado Springs, sidewalks will become canvases, creativity will meet community, and learning will spill into the spaces where our students live and dream. You can experience Chalktober […]

  • Urban Animal Downtown 1st Anniversary Party

    Join Urban Animal Downtown for their 1 year anniversary party. Anniversary glass release, specialty beer releases, Doki Doki ribbon cutting, Arsenal watch party, Switchbacks after party, live music and more.

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    Kids Hour at Green Mtn Haven

    Green Mtn Haven 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Need to do something with the kids on a Friday afternoon?  Come to our Kids Hour every Friday from 1-4 pm.  We have several kid friendly projects available to keep them busy for an hour or two.

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    First Friday Art Walk

    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.

  • Walking Tour: Ghosts of Downtown

    Story Coffee 120 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Hear spooky stories from Colorado Springs’ early days in this interactive tour. Some stories are real; some are fake — can you tell which is which? Hear untold stories of historic buildings and get to know the Ghosts of Downtown.

    $15
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    Clay Pinch Pottery at Green Mtn Haven

    Green Mtn Haven 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    This is an instructor led class using air dry clay to create a pinch pot or plate. With our in house tools you can create your own masterpiece! Some project ideas are: Small pot for holding jewelry, rings & earrings, Candle stand, Taper candle holders, Bookstands or bookends Does not involve a spinning wheel.

    $28
  • Moon Market @ Meanwhile Block

    The Meanwhile Block 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO

    Downtown Colorado Springs monthly market focused on local artists & vendors specializing in natural, metaphysical, & creative products.

  • Firebird | The Colorado Springs Philharmonic

    Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite blazes to life in the Philharmonic’s season opener. Music Director Chloé Dufresne takes the podium for her highly anticipated debut, joined by the soaring passion of Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto and the cosmic brilliance of Camille Pépin’s Laniakea.

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    CREATEing in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Admission is free, but registration is required Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness […]

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    Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what. Want to […]

    FREE
  • Spirits of the Night Tequila and Food Tasting

    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    An unforgettable evening as tequila specialist Josh Howard, independent spirits judge and consultant, guides you through the vibrant world and history of tequila. Discover the diverse flavors and types of this celebrated spirit and learn about the time-honored process of producing traditional tequila. Throughout the night, you’ll savor a curated tasting of five unique spirits […]

    $65
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    Kids Hour at Green Mtn Haven

    Green Mtn Haven 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Need to do something with the kids on a Friday afternoon?  Come to our Kids Hour every Friday from 1-4 pm.  We have several kid friendly projects available to keep them busy for an hour or two.

    varies
  • Recurring

    Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour

    Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!

  • Pick-a-Pumpkin Fall Fest & Dog Parade

    The Meanwhile Block 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO

    Open to the Public – All Are Welcome! Celebrate the season with a full day of family-friendly fun in the neighborhood. Don’t miss this free community event filled with pumpkins, pets, food, and festive activities for all ages. Festival Highlights Pumpkin Patch: One FREE pumpkin per family (while supplies last) Pet Costume Contest & Paw-rade: […]

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    CREATEing in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Admission is free, but registration is required Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness […]

  • Recurring

    Clay Pinch Pottery at Green Mtn Haven

    Green Mtn Haven 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    This is an instructor led class using air dry clay to create a pinch pot or plate. With our in house tools you can create your own masterpiece! Some project ideas are: Small pot for holding jewelry, rings & earrings, Candle stand, Taper candle holders, Bookstands or bookends Does not involve a spinning wheel.

    $28
  • New Deal Art: On the Sidewalk With Respectable People

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Presented by Pat Musick In the depths of the Great Depression, Colorado Springs blossomed with construction, infrastructure, and cultural projects under Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. This included two local murals painted by Archie Musick, who kept diaries and sketchbooks detailing the projects and the era. In this talk, Pat Musick shares her father's inside […]

  • Recurring

    Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour

    Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!

  • Recurring

    CREATEing in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Admission is free, but registration is required Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness […]

  • The Witcher in Concert

    The Witcher in Concert is coming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt! Witness the open-world RPG’s timeless score brought to life with a live orchestra performance, featuring special appearances by Polish folk metal band Percival, the original co-composers of the game’s soundtrack.   This cinematic experience combines breathtaking in-game visuals with […]

  • Recurring

    Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what. Want to […]

    FREE
  • Jason Walsmith (of The Nadas) | Dillon Hoock

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Jason Walsmith at Lulu's Downtown on October 16th! Doors at 7:30 PM Show at 8:00 PM All Ages, Limited Seating and Standing Room Only

    $19.90
  • Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival

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

    The 38th Annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is coming October 17–19, 2025, at Colorado College—and you won’t want to miss it. Get ready for a powerful weekend of films that spark conversation, ignite change, and celebrate storytelling through the female lens. The longest-running women’s film festival in North America honors films and filmmakers that present the […]

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    Kids Hour at Green Mtn Haven

    Green Mtn Haven 332 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Need to do something with the kids on a Friday afternoon?  Come to our Kids Hour every Friday from 1-4 pm.  We have several kid friendly projects available to keep them busy for an hour or two.

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  • Witches, Warlocks & Ghouls Ride

    Get ready for a spellbinding day of fun at the 3rd Annual Colorado Springs Witches, Warlocks, and Ghouls Bike Ride! Join us on October 18, 2025, from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. as we pedal through downtown Colorado Springs, dressed in our spookiest attire and decked out bikes, all in support of the Circle of Hope […]

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    CREATEing in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Admission is free, but registration is required Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness […]

  • Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser

    The Meanwhile Block 425 S Sierra Madre St., Colorado Springs, CO

    Put on your favorite flannel and join us for UpaDowna’s annual Folk’n’Flannel Festival & Fundraiser at The Meanwhile Block in Downtown Colorado Springs! Enjoy live music, taste and vote in the chili cook-off, make fall-themed crafts, play games including inflatable archery, and sip local brews in the beverage garden. Celebrate the season with family-friendly fun while supporting UpaDowna’s mission to make […]

  • Boogie Nights

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    70s Dance Party, 21+.

    $26.60
  • Boogie Nights @ Lulu’s

    Ain’t no party like a Boogie Nights disco party! Grab your friends, get your fits, get your tix and let’s groove. Meet you on the dance floor!

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    CREATEing in Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Admission is free, but registration is required Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness […]

  • Recurring

    Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic

    Lulu's Downtown 32 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned comic ready to test out new material or a first-timer with a story to tell, the stage is yours. Hosted by Cori Dech, a local comedian who has opened for world-renowned comedians such as Adam Conover and Conner O'Malley, it's sure to be an exciting night no matter what. Want to […]

    FREE