Things to do with kids in Colorado Springs this weekend
Last updated 18h ago · 12 upcoming
Weekend's here, September's doing that thing where mornings feel like fall and afternoons still argue for shorts, and the kid-friendly calendar is stacked. Painting with a Twist is basically running a residency this weekend — Fix or Finish on Friday, then a Saturday lineup that includes Field of Sunflowers, a trivia night called Whispers of Wings, and a pirate-themed glitter session because apparently that's a thing now. If your crew needs air and history instead of paint fumes, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site hosts the Garden of the Gods Powwow on Saturday. Art Walk on Knob Hill at Elev8 Arts gives you an excuse to wander outside for a bit. Phelan Gardens has butterfly pinning with Andrew Cronk, which sounds delicate and slightly terrifying in the best way. Brush Crazy's got a cat-themed painting class if your kid has strong feelings about lilypads and mischief. Sunday winds things down easy at the Acacia Park market — good for coffee, good for wandering, good for pretending you'll buy something practical. Twelve events total this weekend, so there's room to mix and match without overbooking anybody's nap schedule.
12 upcoming
- Fix or Finish your art FREE
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 PM · Painting with a Twist
- Garden of the Gods Powwow
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 AM · Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
- Fix or Finish your art FREE
Sat, Sep 19, 4:00 AM · Painting with a Twist
- Field of Sunflowers
Sat, Sep 19, 5:00 AM · Painting with a Twist
- Art Walk on Knob Hill
Sat, Sep 19, 5:00 AM · Elev8 Arts
- Whispers of Wings | Trivia!
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM · Painting with a Twist
- Butterfly Pinning with Andrew Cronk
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM · Phelan Gardens
- National Talk Like A Pirate Day | Add Glitter!
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00 AM · Painting with a Twist
- Painting Class Lilypad Mischief 🐱✨
Sat, Sep 19, 12:00 PM · Brush Crazy
- Sunday Market in Acacia Park
Sun, Sep 20, 3:00 AM · Acacia Park
- Easy, Sparkly & Stress-Free! | Your Choice Design
Sun, Sep 20, 7:00 AM · Painting with a Twist
Frequently asked
What's a good free or cheap kid activity this weekend?
Fix or Finish your art at Painting with a Twist is free and runs both Friday and Saturday. It's low-pressure — kids can pick up an old project or start something new without a big commitment.
Is there anything happening outdoors this weekend?
The Garden of the Gods Powwow at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Saturday gets you outside, and the Sunday Market in Acacia Park is an easy outdoor wander on Sunday.
What art activities are happening for kids this weekend?
Painting with a Twist has several sessions Saturday, including Field of Sunflowers and a pirate-glitter class, plus Fix or Finish on Friday. Brush Crazy also has a Lilypad Mischief painting class Saturday, and Elev8 Arts hosts an Art Walk on Knob Hill the same day.
Is there a market this weekend?
Yes — the Sunday Market in Acacia Park runs Sunday, September 20th. It's the easiest low-effort option if Saturday's already packed.
What educational activities are there for kids this weekend?
Phelan Gardens hosts Butterfly Pinning with Andrew Cronk on Saturday, which falls under the education category and is a hands-on option if your kid's into bugs.
How many family events are happening this weekend total?
There are 12 matching events across arts, community, education, markets, and food and drink categories, with the top 10 concentrated Friday through Sunday.