Oct 9, 2026 - Things to Do

5 things to do in Colorado Springs this weekend

John Frank

Illustration of a cherry pie with "weekend" cut out of the crust. — May your weekend be sweeter than cherry pie. Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios

This weekend offers a bit of fall fun and other family-friendly activities in Colorado Springs.

🤣 The fourth annual Colorado Springs Comedy Festival is back with shows Friday through Sunday at Loonees Comedy Corner. Tickets start at $16.

💃 UCCS and the Ormao Dance Company take the stage Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm in the Shockley-Zalabak Theater at the Ent Center for the Arts for a contemporary dance concert. Tickets start at $22.75.

🪨 The 12th annual Fossil Day at the Garden of the Gods is 10am to 2pm Saturday. The event includes live animal presentations as well as fossil collecting and identification. Free.

🎃 The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is hosting a pumpkin patch Saturday with hayrides, spooky stories, lawn games and food trucks. Free to attend.

🎽 The 3rd annual Mantou 5K and walk is at 9am Saturday. It ends with a party in Fields Park. Entry fees start at $25 for minors.

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