Colorado Springs Sunday Market Is at Acacia Park Today — Free, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What the Sunday Market Offers
The Colorado Springs Sunday Market returns to Acacia Park today, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is free to attend and brings more than 60 vendors to downtown Colorado Springs each week, selling Colorado-grown produce, artisan foods, handmade goods, and live local music.
Acacia Park is located at 115 E Platte Ave in downtown Colorado Springs. The market runs every Sunday through October 25, 2026, and has become a regular weekend destination for families throughout the summer.
Plan Around the Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Colorado Springs area for today, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MDT. The forecast high is 97 degrees F, with an extreme UV index. There is a 10 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
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Advertise hereThe Sunday Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- its closing time coincides exactly with when the afternoon storm window begins, and the worst heat peaks in the midday window. Families who plan to attend should arrive as close to the opening as possible to shop before temperatures climb. The best outdoor window today is the 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. period before the heat advisory fully sets in.
The NWS advises wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoiding strenuous activity during mid-afternoon hours.
What to Expect at the Market
The Sunday Market features a broad mix of vendors from across the region. Products typically include seasonal fresh produce from Colorado farms, locally made jams and honeys, baked goods, fresh herbs, prepared foods, handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing, and other artisan crafts. Live music is a consistent fixture of the market, with local musicians performing during market hours.
The market draws families with young children regularly. Downtown Colorado Springs has several walkable spots nearby, and Acacia Park itself provides some tree shade for early-morning browsing. Strollers are welcome throughout the market grounds.
Quick Reference
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, July 26, 2026 (and every Sunday through Oct. 25) |
| Time | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Location | Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs |
| Admission | Free |
| Vendors | 60+ (produce, artisan food, handmade goods, live music) |
| Today's weather | High 97 degrees F; Heat Advisory 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; best window 9–11 a.m. |
What's Next
The Sunday Market continues every week through October 25, 2026, so families who miss this morning will have the chance to visit in coming weeks. Given the ongoing heat pattern in the Pikes Peak region this late July, arriving early will be the right call for the next several Sundays as well.
More details about the market and its vendor lineup are available at downtowncs.com and visitcos.com. COS Parenting will continue covering family-friendly events in Colorado Springs throughout the summer and fall.
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