Top 5 Things to Do This Week in Colorado Springs
From cultural festivals and Sondheim at the ENT Center to Jelly Roll at Weidner Field and a 21-and-up night at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo — here are five real events happening in Colorado Springs this week (July 30 - August 2, 2026).
Summer in Colorado Springs keeps delivering. Between live music, cultural festivals, world-class theater, and one very unique evening at the zoo, this week is packed with reasons to get out and enjoy the Pikes Peak region. We rounded up five real events happening July 30 through August 2 that we think are worth your time.
Whether you're a longtime local or just finding your way around town, here's where you'll find us this week.
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Everybody Welcome: A Celebration of Culture and Diversity
📅 Saturday, August 1 · 10am – 5pm
Colorado College's Armstrong Hall hosts this free, family-friendly festival celebrating the Pikes Peak region's cultural diversity, timed to Colorado's 150th year of statehood. Expect live music, traditional dance, ethnic foods, craft vendors, and a kids' passport activity that makes the whole day feel like a scavenger hunt.
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Colorado Day: Celebrate Colorado's 150th Birthday
📅 Saturday, August 1 · 10am – 2pm
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum marks the state's 150th birthday with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, plus the opening of a new exhibit exploring the American experiment right here in Colorado Springs. A great way to spend a summer Saturday downtown.
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
📅 Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2 · 7pm
The Colorado Springs Conservatory brings Sondheim's dark, thrilling musical to the ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS, performed by young artists fresh out of the Conservatory's Musical Theatre Intensive. A gripping night of live theater for anyone craving something with a little edge.
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Jelly Roll with Justin Moore and Special Guest Ashley Cooke
📅 Thursday, July 30 · 5:30pm
Three-time GRAMMY winner Jelly Roll headlines Weidner Field, joined by multi-platinum country hitmaker Justin Moore and rising star Ashley Cooke. Between "Save Me," "Small Town USA," and Cooke's breakout hits, this is easily the week's biggest night of live music.
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Tails, Tunes & Tastes
📅 Thursday, July 30 · 6pm – 9:30pm
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo goes 21-and-up for the evening, with unlimited small plates, two included drinks, live music throughout the grounds, giraffe feeding, and a drone show over the mountainside at 9:15pm. A one-of-a-kind date night or girls' night out.
Whether you're catching a show, exploring the zoo after dark, or celebrating Colorado's 150th birthday, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the Pikes Peak region this week. We love helping our clients not just find the right home but feel at home in this community. If you have questions about buying or selling in Colorado Springs, Monument, or anywhere along the Front Range, we're always here to help.
— Jeff & Lane Morrell | eXp Realty
Jeff & Lane Morrell | The Morrell Group | eXp Realty
Dates and times subject to change — confirm with event organizers before heading out.