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09/05/2026

Mark your calendars: September 14-20 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates Military Appreciation Week!

During the week, active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household will receive 50% off the base admission price!

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.cmzoo.org/military

09/05/2026

Grab your furry friends and head to next weekend's Pawtoberfest! 🐶🐾

This festival full of great b**r, food and family friendly fun will be taking place in the Union Printers Home and benefits the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Keep an eye our for our visitor center staff, who will be working a booth and answering any questions you have about exploring the Pikes Peak Region!

Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/4gSYbCx

09/04/2026

Have questions about Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off this weekend? 🎈 We've got you covered!

Whether you're headed for an early morning Lift Off or a late night Glow, here you'll find the schedule, parking information, a map and more!

Celebrate Labor Day 2026 with the Labor Day Lift Off, a spectacular hot air balloon festival. Enjoy the balloon lift off, activities, and the hot air balloon glow in Colorado Springs.

09/02/2026

Labor Day Weekend is fast approaching. Get your plans in order, quick!

☀️ Watch a game of vintage baseball at Rock Ledge Ranch
☀️ Clear the zinnia and sunflower fields at Gather Mountain Blooms
☀️ Do some yoga on Quail Lake with Dragonfly Paddle Yoga
☀️ See some masterpieces at Victor Celebrates the Arts
☀️ Watch the balloons glow at Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off

Find more Labor Day Weekend inspo here: https://bit.ly/3UaISMW

09/02/2026

Summer is coming to an end, which means you only have two more chances to enjoy a Night Under the Stars at Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon! 🌠 🎶

The world-famous Flying W Wranglers will perform authentic Western tunes on the Ponderosa Pines outdoor stage on Sat, Sept 5th and Sun, Sept 13th. Keep an eye out for the band's biggest fans, the area's Bighorn Sheep!

Grab your tickets while you can: https://flyingw.com/tickets/

09/01/2026

Colorado Springs is a place you belong.  

The rich history of the Pikes Peak Region can be seen at every turn. Here you’ll find the influence of early settlers, longstanding natural wonders and an invitation to dive deeper into what makes Colorado Springs so special.  

A thank you to Ashley Cornelius (Ashley Cornelius) for her beautiful poem “Beneath the Sun Mountain” that encapsulates the spirit of our city so well. You can read the full poem at the link in our bio!

09/01/2026

Have you signed up for the COS Culture Passport yet? Enter the giveaway while you still have the chance!

Created in collaboration with Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, this free digital passport is your ticket to learning the rich history of the Pikes Peak Region. Check in at culturally significant spots, take quizzes and earn points. Redeem your points for an entry into an exciting giveaway, which includes tickets to memorable experiences for a group of four. The giveaway is closing soon, so make sure to check into at least 5 spots before Labor Day for a chance to win!

https://bit.ly/4wb3Ic4

08/31/2026

We love having 300 days of sunshine a year, but we've been LIVING for these afternoon thunderstorms 💛⛈️ 🙌

Photo credit: Garden of the Gods Park Ranger Risa Dickson