Free Oktoberfest at Colorado Springs' Western Museum of Mining — October 3
The 13th annual Colorado Springs Oktoberfest takes place this Saturday, October 3, at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry — and admission is free. Whether your family is into the Dachshund Dash, the Das Bake-Auf baking competition, or just the general atmosphere of a well-run fall festival, this one's worth the drive to the north end of town.
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry sits off I-25 at the Gleneagle Drive exit in northern Colorado Springs, with easy parking and a spacious outdoor setting. The Oktoberfest draws local families, dog owners, and anyone looking for a genuinely community-centered fall afternoon.
Event highlights include the Dachshund Dash — one of the most photographed events in the COS fall calendar, and a legitimate crowd-pleaser regardless of whether you have a dachshund — and Das Bake-Auf, a baking contest that has become a crowd-favorite tradition since it was introduced in earlier editions of the event. Traditional Oktoberfest activities, music, and seasonal food round out the afternoon.
Admission is free for all attendees. The event is designed to be welcoming to families with children of all ages.
Planning Your Visit
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Colorado Springs |
| Admission | Free |
| Highlights | Dachshund Dash, Das Bake-Auf, traditional Oktoberfest activities |
If you're planning to attend the Rock Ledge Ranch Fall Harvest on the same day (also October 3, 10 AM–4 PM at Garden of the Gods), the two events could work as a Saturday double-header depending on timing and your family's energy levels.
What's Next
For more information on the Oktoberfest schedule and activities, visit visitcos.com. Other family-friendly October events in Colorado Springs include Boo at the Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (starting October 16) and the Colorado Science Festival running October 3–18. Check back on COS Parenting for our full October family events guide.
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