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What to know about the 2026 caucuses in Colorado Springs

It's the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get on the June primary ballot.

Election

Colorado&#x27;s 2026 election season begins Tuesday with El Paso County political party caucuses.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the start of the process for statewide and local candidates to get their names on the June primary ballot.

The essential guide to Colorado Springs events in 2026

From wine and rodeo to Pride and fireworks, here's what to mark on your 2026 calendar.

Things to Do

There is a lot of fun to be had in and around Colorado Springs in 2026.State of play: Whether you&#x27;re new to town or remember when nothing stood north of Briargate, here&#x27;s a guide to the local events worth circling this year.

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

All that remained of the minor league baseball franchise was auctioned off at the Vibes' old stadium on Feb. 15.

Sports

The end of professional baseball in Colorado Springs became all the more final in mid-February as the remnants of the Rocky Mountain Vibes were sold at auction.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vibes&#x27; departure" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" data-vars-content-id="1b8330fa-e2d6-4116-b751-21f5eefd8bea" data-vars-headline="Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" target="_blank">Vibes&#x27; departure</a> leaves the city without a pro baseball team and closes a 37-year chapter of minor league baseball in the community.

Colorado Springs cuts back on park restrooms

The city estimates it will save $100,000.

News

The city of Colorado Springs plans to keep 10 neighborhood park restrooms closed this summer as part of broader budget reductions for 2026, The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Springs Gazette reports" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2026/02/20/colorado-springs-to-close-10-park-bathrooms-due-to-budget-cuts/" data-vars-content-id="74ec3ea7-dfa7-4977-b64c-45372a6e99b2" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs cuts back on park restrooms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2026/02/20/colorado-springs-to-close-10-park-bathrooms-due-to-budget-cuts/" target="_blank">Colorado Springs Gazette reports</a>. Why it matters: The closures are among the most visible signs yet of how city budget cuts are affecting everyday services, and could leave parkgoers scrambling when nature calls.

Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night

Stroll galleries, grab bites and meet artists during the monthly First Friday ArtWalk.

A date night in Old Colorado City is hard to beat — especially during a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="First Friday ArtWalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitcos.com/events/annual/artwalks-in-old-colorado-city/" data-vars-content-id="9a0d188a-9096-4915-a64d-d1621f5612f6" data-vars-headline="Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitcos.com/events/annual/artwalks-in-old-colorado-city/" target="_blank">First Friday ArtWalk</a>.Zoom in: The monthly event pairs one of Colorado Springs&#x27; most eclectic restaurant corridors with its densest stretch of galleries — giving couples (and others, of course) plenty of strollable options.

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The essential guide to Colorado Springs events in 2026

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

Try Old Colorado City art walk for date night