Happy Thursday to everyone in the 719! This is the first post of your new local newsletter bringing you the best 5 events going on around town each week. In this week’s edition I will also cover the concert of the week and an opportunity to get involved in the community.
I’ll be combing through a lot of different sources to curate this list of events, but if there’s anything that you think I missed or want me to include in the next one, just shoot me an email at [email protected]
Events
1. Pikes Peak Regional Bonsai Show
Saturday October 11th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Price: Admission is free, there are classes that cost money
The Pikes Peak Bonsai Society is proud to announce the first-ever Pikes Peak Bonsai Show, hosted at Phelan Gardens on October 11 and 12, 2025. This landmark event will showcase the artistry, patience, and living beauty of bonsai, bringing together hobbyists, collectors, and the community for a weekend of inspiration.
2. Pick-a-Pumpkin Fall Fest & Dog Parade
Saturday October 11th, 9:00 am
The Meanwhile Block, 425 S Sierra Madre St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: Free
Free Fall Community Festival – All Are Welcome!
Enjoy a full day of family-friendly, pet-friendly fun with activities like a pumpkin patch (one free per family), pet costume contest, bounce houses, princess meet & greet, face painting, petting zoo, photo booth, games, giveaways, and food trucks.
Bring your friends, family, and pets for a festive celebration of the season!
3. Cabaret, a Theatreworks production
October 9th-12th, Times vary
5225 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Price: Starting at $53
Step into the decadent, crumbling world of 1920s Weimar Germany as Theatreworks transforms the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater into an intimate cabaret club. The Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret—which Theatreworks first staged in 1987—returns in a daring new production that blurs the line between audience and performance, reveling in the musical’s raw energy, haunting beauty, and chilling relevance. This Kander and Ebb classic introduced the world to famous characters like the enigmatic Emcee and mercurial Sally Bowles, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Theatreworks stage.
4. Colorado Wrestling Connection Presents: Hillside of Horrors 2025
Saturday October 11th, 5:30-9pm
Hillside Community Center, 925 South Institute Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: Starting at $23
See your favorite CWC stars, including Sam Stackhouse, Duke Lawrence, Bruce Wayans, Bishop, Maddox, Lypto, Niles Blood & many more!
5. Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour
Friday & Saturday October 10th-11th, 4:00 pm
The Mining Exchange Hotel, 8 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: $84
Four bars. Four cocktails. Four paired bites. Embark on a luxe happy hour in downtown Colorado Springs. From classics to seasonal concoctions, you’ll sip and savor like a VIP. But this tour isn’t just about the booze. Our clever Tour Leaders will reveal scandalous stories of Colorado Springs’ yesteryear including info on Prohibition. Come if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Concert of the Week
Hollywood Horror Rave
Saturday October 11th, 8:00 pm
The Black Sheep, 2106 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Price: $28
Experience EDM across multiple electronic genres, all inspired by the creepiest, blood-pumping horror classics
Get Involved!
Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum
Each year, the museum relies on over 100 volunteers and interns to support our mission to build a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak region by preserving and sharing our cultural history. We are looking for volunteers that share our values, want to give back to their community, and are willing to learn and grow.
The positions to be filled are:
Gallery attendant
Front desk volunteer
Museum tour guides
School program volunteers
Thanks for reading, and stay tuned next week for more of the best happenings around the 719 area!
