Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Colorado Springs
From Bronc Day in Green Mountain Falls to Tracy Lawrence at the Pikes Peak Center — here are five real events happening in Colorado Springs this weekend (July 25-27, 2026) that locals and visitors will love.
Summer in Colorado Springs is something special. The days are long, the sun is warm, and there's always something happening. We get asked all the time what's worth doing on a weekend, so we rounded up five real events happening this weekend (July 25-27) that we think are worth your time.
Whether you've lived here your whole life or just moved to town, here's where you'll find us this weekend.
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Bronc Day Festival
📅 Saturday, July 25 · 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
This is one of those classic Colorado mountain town traditions that just feels good. The 88th annual Bronc Day in Green Mountain Falls is a full day of small-town charm — a pancake breakfast at the Church in the Wildwood, a parade down Ute Pass Avenue, live music, a pie contest, and free kids' activities like stick pony races and a bounce house. The theme this year is "Let Freedom Ring!" celebrating the nation's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary. Admission is free, the setting is gorgeous, and it's the kind of day your kids will talk about for weeks. We've got you — bring a blanket and plan to stay a while.
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Cat Fest Colorado
📅 Saturday, July 25 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Alright, cat people — this one is for you. Cat Fest Colorado returns to the Norris Penrose Event Center with a full day of feline fun: on-site adoptions, cat-themed vendors, educational booths, and live cats throughout the venue. Yes, you can bring your own cat too (leashed, friendly, and current on shots). General admission is $20, kids 5 and under are free, and the VIP tickets get you early entry and a souvenir cat ear headband. Even if you're not planning to adopt, it's a fun, quirky way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Rest easy — you'll leave smiling.
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Tracy Lawrence — No Alibis Tour
📅 Saturday, July 25 · 7:30 PM
Country music fans, mark your calendar. Tracy Lawrence brings his No Alibis Tour to the Pikes Peak Center on Saturday night. With hits like "Time Marches On," "Paint Me a Birmingham," and "Find Out Who Your Friends Are," this is a show that'll have you singing along from the first chord. The El Pomar Great Hall is an intimate venue — there's really not a bad seat in the house. Tickets are available through AXS, and resale options start around $72. Grab dinner on Tejon Street beforehand and make a date night of it.
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BeMySecret Cars & Anime Con
📅 Saturday & Sunday, July 25-26 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This one's for a specific crowd — and if you're in that crowd, you already know. Year 5 of BeMySecret Cars & Anime Con at the Colorado Springs Event Center brings together an indoor car show, itasha showcase, cosplay contest, special guest voice actors, anime and automotive vendors, and all kinds of games and trivia. It's family-friendly, it's a little wild, and it's a great way to spend the weekend if you're into cars, anime, or both. Tickets are available through thefoat.com, and cosplay is encouraged. This is the kind of event that makes Colorado Springs feel like a real city with real culture — not just a military town.
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Sunday Market at Acacia Park
📅 Sunday, July 26 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday mornings in Colorado Springs are made for this. The Sunday Market at Acacia Park brings together more than 60 vendors selling locally-grown produce, artisan foods, handmade goods, and live music right in the heart of downtown. This year the market is running every single Sunday (not just every other), so there's no excuse to miss it. Grab a coffee, walk the stalls, pick up some fresh Colorado peaches or a handcrafted gift, and enjoy the morning. It's free, it's family-friendly, and it's exactly the kind of lazy Sunday we love. See you there.
There are no emergencies in real estate — and there's no better way to spend a summer weekend than getting out and enjoying everything this city has to offer.
Whether you're settling into a new home, getting ready to sell, or just exploring Colorado Springs for the first time, we hope you get out there and have a great weekend. This is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family — and weekends like this remind us why.
Here when you're ready,
Jeff & Lane Morrell
The Morrell Group Brokered by eXp Realty
Jeff & Lane Morrell | The Morrell Group | eXp Realty
Sources: Visit Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Gazette, Norris Penrose Event Center, Pikes Peak Center, Downtown Colorado Springs Partnership, BeMySecret Events, Cat Fest Colorado. Dates and times subject to change — confirm with event organizers before heading out.