COS Weekend Events Aug 21-23: Comic Con, Film Festival, and a Schedule Reminder for D11 Families
The first full week of school for Colorado Springs families is almost done. If you're looking for something to do this weekend before the second week begins, Colorado Springs has a couple of events worth knowing about — plus a scheduling heads-up for District 11 families heading into next week.
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Advertise hereColorado Springs Comic Con — Aug 21-23, Broadmoor World Arena
COS Comic Con returns to the Broadmoor World Arena (3185 Venetucci Blvd) this weekend, running August 21 through August 23. Friday doors open at 3 PM; Saturday and Sunday open at 10 AM.
Comic Con is a good fit for families with older kids and teens — think pop culture, cosplay, gaming, comics, and entertainment panels. It's not a young-toddler event, but for families with middle schoolers or high schoolers who are into this world, it's one of the bigger events on the Colorado Springs calendar. Ticket information and vendor details are available at the event's official site.
SISFA Film Festival — Aug 21-22, Louisa Performing Arts Center
The SISFA Film Festival runs August 21 and 22 at 6:30 PM each evening at the Louisa Performing Arts Center (21 Broadmoor Ave, Colorado Springs). Tickets range from $15 to $36.
This is more of a grown-up night out than a family event — but if you're looking for an evening activity and can arrange childcare, the film festival is a local arts experience worth checking out. Visit the Louisa Performing Arts Center website for programming details.
D11 Families: Next Monday Is a Late Start
A scheduling note that's easy to miss: Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) builds Monday late starts into its regular school calendar. That means Monday, August 24 is a late-start day for D11 students.
If you're a D11 family, double-check your district calendar at d11.org to confirm the exact late-start time for your school. Carpooling schedules, childcare arrangements, and before-school routines may all need a quick adjustment for the start of next week.
What's Next
For a full list of upcoming Colorado Springs family events, check PeakRadar.com and Macaroni KID Colorado Springs. Both sites track local family-friendly events and are updated regularly. September will bring new seasonal events as fall approaches and school schedules fully settle in — check back as the calendar fills up.
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