It's the last full weekend of August in Colorado Springs, and there's a lot worth doing — if you time it right with the heat. Here's your quick guide to what's happening and what to plan around.

Sunday Morning: Colorado Springs Sunday Market at Acacia Park

Sunday brings the Colorado Springs Sunday Market back to Acacia Park, running from 9 AM to 2 PM. It's free to attend. The market features local produce, artisan food vendors, handmade goods, and live music — and Acacia Park's downtown location makes it easy to tack on a walk or a coffee shop stop.

The Sunday Market is a genuinely nice way to start a Sunday with kids. It's low-pressure, the energy is relaxed, and the combination of fresh food, local makers, and outdoor music tends to hold attention in a way that doesn't require much planning. It's also one of those COS institutions that's easy to overlook until you go and remember why it's worth going.

Morning hours are cooler, and if Sunday is anything like Saturday's forecast, getting there by 9 AM or 10 AM is the right call before the afternoon heats up.

Weather Heads-Up: Possible Record High of 94 Degrees Today

Saturday is the one to watch. Colorado Springs could flirt with a record high of 94 degrees Fahrenheit — a possible tie or break of the daily record. Skies are mainly clear through the morning, but expect gusty winds in the afternoon. The storm threat is actually low for August — there's not a lot of atmospheric moisture around — so this isn't a severe weather day. It's just hot.

The practical guidance: outdoor activities with kids are better scheduled for the morning. Bear Creek Nature Center's 50th party (see our separate article) runs until 2 PM and gives you a morning-into-afternoon window that works well with the forecast. If you're planning anything that involves direct sun exposure in the afternoon, pack extra water, sunscreen, and a plan to find shade.

Overnight lows are expected around 53 degrees, so Sunday morning should feel comfortable before the day heats up again.

Also Worth Knowing: Rock Island Trail Extension

Construction has started on a 2-plus-mile extension of the Rock Island Trail between Sand Creek and Constitution Avenue. If you're a family that regularly uses Colorado Springs' trail network, this is good news for the long run — more connected trail infrastructure means more places to go without a car. In the short term, expect some disruption in that corridor while construction is underway. Check current conditions before heading out to that section of trail.

What's Next

The quick version of the weekend plan: if you're going to Bear Creek Nature Center's 50th this morning (and it's worth going), that handles Saturday daytime. Tonight, Switchbacks at 7 PM if your family likes live sports. Sunday, sleep in slightly, then hit the Sunday Market at Acacia Park by 9 or 10 AM before the day gets hot. August has one more weekend after this — make this one count before the full school-year rhythm locks in.