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.

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.