Good morning, Springs! Halloween weekend is packed with fun events, from block parties and live music to Día de Muertos celebrations, there’s plenty to get into around town.
In today’s 719 Direct:
🎃 Halloween weekend highlights
🎶 Live music all over the Springs
📸 Showcasing a local photographer
🍿 70mm IMAX coming to Cinemark
⚾ Rocky Mountain Vibes to leave COS
☕ A new Latin comfort food place is in town
🏈 Weekend sports lineup
Let’s break it down.
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🗓️ Your Weekend in Colorado Springs
1. Dueling Pianos: Halloween Party
Friday, October 31 2025, 7:30 pm
Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Price: Tickets starting at $13.50
Enjoy a spooky night of live dueling-pianos music with a Halloween theme, costume contest included.
More info here:
2. 2025 Terror on Tejon Block Party
Friday, October 31 2025, 6:00 pm
Downtown Colorado Springs (multiple venues on Tejon Street)
Price: Pre-sale tickets $20.
Get ready for the 2025 Terror On Tejon Block Party in downtown Colorado Springs! Join us on Friday, October 31st at 6 PM for a night of spooktacular fun!
More info here:
3. First Friday ArtWalks in Old Colorado City
Friday, October 31 2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
W. Colorado Ave between 23rd St and 27th St, Old Colorado City
Price: Free
Stroll through local galleries and artist studios in historic Old Colorado City—meet artists, see live demos, enjoy boutique shops and eateries.
More info here:
4. Día de Muertos Celebration
Saturday, November 1 2025, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 2 2025, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: Free and open to the public.
Celebrate life and remembrance with live music, hands-on art activities, installation by artist Cal Duran, community ofrenda (altar) and a family-friendly costume parade.
More info here:
5. Laughter & Legends
Friday, October 31 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Peak Improv Theater, 3440 North Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Price: $15 tickets.
Get ready for a live comedy show where improvisers play a fantasy adventure (akin to Dungeons & Dragons) with audience participation and prizes. Costumes encouraged, mature themes & language.
🎶 Live Music
Thursday 10/30
Strung Short / EverFlare / Brother Nasty / the 165 | Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave) | 8:00 PM.
Gone Too Soon: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience | Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers (13071 Bass Pro Drive) | 7:30 PM.
The Wallens | The Cliff House (962 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs) | 8:00 PM.
Friday 10/31
The Emo Night Tour | Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave) | 8:00 PM.
Joshua Onley (live) | Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate & Wine Bar (322 N. Tejon) | (time TBA).
Saturday 11/01
It’s A 2000’s (Halloween) Party | Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers (13071 Bass Pro Drive) | 9:00 PM.
Gimme Gimme Disco | Black Sheep (2106 E. Platte Ave) | 9:00 PM
Live music featuring Rafiel & the Roomshakers | Rico’s Cafe, Chocolate & Wine Bar (322 N. Tejon) | 6:00 PM.
Sunday 11/02
Festival of Hymns & Spiritual Songs (live music / choral) | Broadmoor Community Church / Broadmoor area | (listed for Sun, Nov 2 — check site for exact time).
🏔️ What’s New in the 719
🍿🎥 Here’s a big W for the 719! Colorado Springs is getting its own 70mm IMAX film projector at the Cinemark Carefree Circle. That’s the real-deal film format used for epic releases like Oppenheimer and Dunkirk, and it’ll make its debut before Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hits theaters in July 2026. Only about 30 theaters in the world have one of these projectors, and this will be the only active 70mm IMAX in Colorado.
⚾ The Rocky Mountain Vibes are officially leaving Colorado Springs, team owner D.G. Elmore announced this week. The decision comes after ongoing instability in the Pioneer League, which the Vibes have been part of since 2021. Elmore pointed to several challenges, including the recent folding of the Northern Colorado Owlz and the relocation of the Grand Junction Jackalopes, saying these changes made it increasingly difficult to keep operating in the Springs.
The Vibes, who replaced the longtime Colorado Springs Sky Sox franchise after it moved to Texas, have been a summer staple for local baseball fans at UCHealth Park. Their departure marks the end of professional baseball in the city—for now—though Elmore expressed hope that another team or league could eventually bring the sport back.
☕ A brand-new spot is stirring up downtown Colorado Springs’ dining scene: Totem, originally from Mazatlán, Mexico, is setting up shop in the former food hall at 315 E. Pikes Peak Ave. The concept brings together Latin and Mexican-inspired comfort food, specialty coffee, and craft cocktails, all wrapped in warm, community-focused vibes.
🏈 Sports
⚽ Soccer
Colorado College Tigers (Women)
Thursday, Oct 30
Women’s Soccer vs. Air Force
6:00 PM at Weidner Field (Weidner Field / Colorado Springs)
The Tigers will host Air Force in the annual City for Champions Cup.
🏈 Football
Air Force Academy Falcons (FBS)
Saturday, Nov 1
Air Force vs. Army (Army–Navy/Service Academy rivalry weekend)
10:00 AM at Falcon Stadium, USAFA (Colorado Springs)
🏒 Ice Hockey
Colorado College Tigers (NCHC, Division I)
Friday, Oct 31
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Omaha
7:00 PM at Ed Robson Arena (Colorado Springs)
The Tigers open NCHC play vs. Omaha at Robson Arena on Oct 31.
Saturday, Nov 1
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Omaha
6:00 PM at Ed Robson Arena (Colorado Springs)
Second game of the weekend series vs. Omaha.
🎨 Local Artist Spotlight
Mike is a local Colorado Springs photographer, focusing mostly on landscape and nature but also dabbling in automotive scenes as well. The passion for photography ride from wanting to capture moments of other hobbies, ranging from hiking to racing to traveling and spending time with his family.
Originally digital cameras allowed him to find his style without being locked into a specific look, but over the past year he has taken a liking to various film cameras. He is also starting a Cameras and Brews meetup in Colorado Springs! The first event will be from 7:30pm-9pm on Friday, November 7th at Lost Friend Brewing Company. You can find more of his work and contact him on Instagram @mjeffv2.
🙏Thank you!
Thanks for tuning in everyone, hope you have a great time checking out some of these events. I’ll see you back here next week with more of Colorado Springs’ best happenings.
P.S. Know a hidden gem, local artist, or event worth sharing? Hit reply or email me at [email protected].