FamilyFest Returns to Colorado Springs on October 10 — Free for Kids 12 and Under

FamilyFest is coming back to Colorado Springs on Saturday, October 10, and admission is free for every child 12 and under. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. at 4845 List Drive, organized by ExpoPros. It's shaping up to be a busy Saturday for families in the Pikes Peak region, but FamilyFest's free admission model makes it one of the easier calls on a weekend with several options competing for your family's afternoon.

What to Expect

Based on ExpoPros' format at similar events, FamilyFest tends to be activity-table heavy — think crafts, games, interactive stations, and similar hands-on setups that keep kids occupied for the duration. The event's pitch as a "one-stop family fun afternoon" suggests a self-contained experience rather than one that requires moving between venues.

The venue at 4845 List Drive in Colorado Springs is a familiar event space for the region. The five-hour window from noon to 5 p.m. gives families flexibility to arrive when it works for nap schedules or lunch, stay as long as the kids are engaged, and leave without feeling like they've missed the main event.

Planning Your Day

October 10 is a genuinely busy Saturday for Colorado Springs families. The Great Pumpkin Weekend at Venetucci Farm is running the same day (October 10–11), and the Colorado Cool Science Festival is also happening that week. If you're hoping to hit more than one event, FamilyFest's noon start time works well as a first stop before an afternoon trip to the farm — Venetucci is open until 4 p.m. and is roughly a 15-minute drive south of central Colorado Springs.

For families with kids in the preteen range who might feel they've aged out of a typical "family festival," the free admission for children 12 and under makes it a low-stakes try. The worst outcome is a shorter visit than planned, and the best is discovering it's a better afternoon than expected.

Families planning to attend should verify the current activity lineup and any adult admission details directly with ExpoPros at theexpopros.com before the event. Event details can change in the weeks before a festival, and specific activity confirmations hadn't been posted as of this writing.