Colorado Springs Sunday Market at Acacia Park: Your Family Guide for Today
If your Sunday morning plans are still undecided, here's one worth knowing about: the Colorado Springs Sunday Market is open right now at Acacia Park, running until 2 PM this afternoon.
The market takes place every Sunday at Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Avenue in Downtown Colorado Springs, from 9 AM to 2 PM through October 25, 2026. Admission is free β no tickets, no registration. You can park nearby and walk right in.
Advertisement
Advertise hereWhat's at the Market
With more than 60 vendors, the Sunday Market is one of the larger weekly markets in the region. You'll find Colorado-grown produce β ripe summer tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, and seasonal vegetables at their August peak β alongside fresh breads, pastries, specialty foods, flowers, and handmade goods from local artisans.
Live local music plays throughout the morning, which makes the whole experience feel more like a community gathering than a grocery run. If you've got kids who like music, that's an easy way to buy yourself some happy browsing time.
For families, the setup is stroller-friendly and manageable without a lot of pre-planning. There are no age restrictions. The atmosphere tends to be relaxed and social β the kind of outing where you run into people you know.
Practical Details for Today
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Acacia Park, 115 E Platte Avenue, Downtown Colorado Springs, CO |
| Today's Hours | 9 AMβ2 PM MT |
| Admission | Free (no ticket required) |
| Vendors | 60+ vendors |
| Season Runs | Every Sunday, May 10βOctober 25, 2026 |
Why the Morning Window Matters Today
August afternoons in Colorado Springs tend to bring afternoon thunderstorms and heat, so morning is the natural window for outdoor family activities. The 9 AMβ2 PM schedule fits that window well. Getting there between 9 and 11 AM gives you the full vendor selection with the day still feeling fresh.
For families who've been in back-to-school mode across D49, D11, and D20, a Sunday morning at the market is also just a different kind of reset from the school-week routine. There's something to be said for a morning where the agenda is "walk around, look at things, pick out something good to eat."
Making It a Regular Thing
The market runs through October 25, which means there are roughly nine more Sundays left in the 2026 season after today. As the season shifts into September and October, the produce changes β squash, apples, late-season peppers β and the morning air gets noticeably cooler. Many families who discover the market in August end up making it a fall tradition.
Parking options near Acacia Park include street parking along Platte Avenue and nearby downtown lots. The park is in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs, so it's also an easy add-on to other downtown errands or a stop at a nearby coffee shop before or after.
What's Next
The Colorado Springs Sunday Market continues every Sunday through October 25, 2026, at Acacia Park (115 E Platte Avenue). No pre-registration is needed β just show up. For updates on specific vendors or entertainment schedules throughout the season, check the market's listings at visitcos.com or huntandgathercos.com.
If you're already downtown this morning, the market closes at 2 PM β so head over before the afternoon sets in.
What locals are saying
Be the first to share your thoughts
Start the conversation about this article.
Leave a reply
More from Colorado Springs
D20 Finishes Week 1, D11 Week 2, D49 Week 4: How COS Families Are Settling In
This is the first Sunday of the 2026 school year with all three Colorado Springs school districts simultaneously in session β and the experience of "being back" looks quite different depending on which district your fami
Dog Days at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: What COS Families Need to Know Before Wednesday
For most of the year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a dog-free zone. This Wednesday, August 26, is one of the rare exceptions.
Back-to-School Sleep Tips for COS Families: D49, D11, and D20 Are All In Now
As of this weekend, all three Colorado Springs school districts are fully in session. D49 started August 3-4 and is now into week four. D11 started August 12 and is wrapping week two. D20 started August 17-18 and just fi