KIDS FEST Colorado Springs Is Back: Free Family Day at Panorama Park on September 19
Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS is hosting KIDS FEST Colorado Springs at Panorama Park on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM — and admission is completely free. The event brings educational activities, crafts, and PBS KIDS characters to families across the Colorado Springs area, with content that works especially well for preschoolers and early elementary-age kids.
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Location | Panorama Park, Colorado Springs |
| Host | Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS |
| Admission | Free |
| Best Ages | Preschool through early elementary |
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Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS events typically center on hands-on educational activities — crafts, STEM-adjacent play stations, and character appearances that tie into programming families already love. The Colorado Springs edition of KIDS FEST is designed to be accessible and enriching, with activities that don't require any preparation or materials from families. Just show up.
Panorama Park is a well-established Colorado Springs park with enough open space to spread out, which tends to make these events more comfortable for families with strollers or younger toddlers who need room to move. The September 19 date lands in what is typically one of Colorado Springs' nicest weather windows — past the intense summer heat, before the cold settles in.
A Big Day for Colorado Springs Families
September 19 is worth noting on the calendar for more than one reason. The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow is also running that same weekend — September 19 and 20 — at the Colorado Springs Airport. The airshow tends to appeal to older children and families with a passion for aviation, while KIDS FEST is calibrated toward a younger audience.
For families with kids spanning a wide age range, it may be worth considering both: the PBS KIDS event at Panorama Park in the morning (it wraps at 2 PM), followed by an afternoon visit to the airshow if energy allows. Or choose the event that fits your family's ages and interests and make a full day of it.
What's Next
KIDS FEST Colorado Springs runs from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, September 19, at Panorama Park. No registration is required for general admission — just arrive during the event hours.
For updates on programming and any event details added between now and September 19, check the Rocky Mountain PBS website at rmpbs.org or follow their Colorado Springs social channels. This is a family-friendly free event worth putting on the radar now, especially for families looking for low-cost weekend options as the school year picks up pace.
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