Downtown Colorado Springs

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Sportsbook Bar & Grill on their grand opening today! From football to soccer to UFC, don't miss a second of the action with wall-to-wall TV's at the new sports bar and restaurant located at 402 S Tejon St.

06/05/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out what's happening in Downtown Colorado Springs!

06/04/2026

The Downtown Summer Music Series kicks off this evening! Catch FREE concerts in Acacia Park every Thursday night at 6 PM through September.

And tonight, stick around after the concert for a special silent disco in the park hosted by Discreet Beats!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

June is Bike Month and Downtown is ready to ride!

With over 300 days of sunshine and a network of dedicated bike lanes and trails, getting around on two wheels has never been easier or more enjoyable. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or just exploring, cycling is a healthy, sustainable, and fun way to experience Downtown.

Leave the car at home this month and get involved!

Don't have a bike of your own? Check out Colorado Springs' dedicated electric bike share, PikeRide, and rent by the minute, day, month, or year!

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Join us this week for First Friday Downtown! Explore new art exhibitions, live music and other special events from 5 to 9 PM.

06/01/2026

In June, we honor Pride Month along the Cultural Corridor, remembering the long history of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Colorado Springs.

For two decades beginning in the 1990s Colorado Springs gained national attention from political actions taken by local members of the Christian evangelical community. Colorado for Family Values successfully placed Amendment 2 on the state ballot, barring protected status for homosexuals under the guise of preventing "special rights."

Opponents organized boycotts of the city and the entire state. Groups such as the U.S. conference of mayors cancelled conventions, cities issued travel bans to Colorado for their public employees, movie stars lent their names in protest, and businesses changed plans to relocate to the state.

Colorado gained the moniker “the Hate State,” while Colorado Springs was called the city of hate and bigotry. Boycotts made this amendment the most expensive civil rights violation in U.S. history. The Colorado Springs gay community responded by coming out of the closet in unprecedented numbers. The gay activist group Ground Zero formed to focus opposition and challenge stereotypes and misperceptions about g**s and le****ns.

The Colorado Supreme Court struck down Amendment 2 in 1994. When challenged, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that ruling in May 1996, finding it a violation of the 14th Amendment. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote that singling out homosexuals was inexplicable on any basis other than "animus," and that prejudice cannot justify policies that burden one group above others.

Today, Colorado Springs proudly celebrates its LGBTQ+ community with growing visibility and a spirit of inclusion that continues to strengthen year after year. The courage of those who fought for equality has helped shape a more welcoming Colorado Springs where everyone has a place to belong.

Information courtesy of our partners at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

06/01/2026

We have your Tuesday lunch plans for the rest of the summer – Food Truck Tuesday returns to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum TOMORROW! Each week, twelve food trucks will be posted up from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the museum grounds. Grab your coworkers, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy great food and some sunshine! Check out the list of rotating food trucks at CSPM.org.

Food trucks scheduled for June 2 include:
Cowgirl Kettle Corn Colorado Springs
Crepes-N-Go⁠
Down South Louisiana
Gossip Point COS
High Grade Foods⁠
Lumpia House⁠
The Meltdown
Miggy's Meltdown⁠
Roc and Ro Sushi On The Go
Sapo Guapo Tacos
Sosa's Pupuseria