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Things to do with kids in Colorado Springs this weekend

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Thursday kicks things off with the 4th Annual Indian Food Festival at The Citadel Mall, and honestly that's a solid excuse to drag the kids somewhere with air conditioning if this heat keeps up. Friday is where the weekend actually loads up, though — Bear Creek Nature Center alone is running a Thrashers Anniversary event and Kids Dinosaur Yoga, which sounds like the most 2025 sentence I've typed all week. Pikes Peak Library District's Library 21c branch is basically hosting its own mini-festival Friday: a free painting fix-it session, live music from a few different acts, and an Open Mic Recovery Edition for the grown-ups who need a break from the kid stuff. The Citadel Mall keeps piling on too, with Dinosaur Pile Up and something literally titled Colorado Springs, Colorado on the family-friendly side. Check the sky before you commit to anything outdoors — Bear Creek's programming works better dry. Thirty events total are on the board this weekend, so there's plenty beyond this list if none of it grabs you.

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Frequently asked

  • What's a good free thing to do with kids this weekend?

    Fix or Finish Your Painting is free at Pikes Peak Library District's Library 21c branch on Friday. Bear Creek Nature Center's Kids Dinosaur Yoga that same day is also a solid pick if your crew has extra energy to burn.

  • Is anything happening at Bear Creek Nature Center this weekend?

    Yes — Bear Creek Nature Center has both a Thrashers Anniversary event and Summer Fun: Kids Dinosaur Yoga, both on Friday, July 31. Good spot to build an outdoor-morning-into-afternoon plan around.

  • What's going on at The Citadel Mall this weekend?

    The Citadel Mall is busy: the 4th Annual Indian Food Festival runs Thursday, and Friday brings Dinosaur Pile Up, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and LA Guns Colorado Springs. It's shaping up to be a one-stop-shop weekend for that venue.

  • Are there family-friendly events at the library this weekend?

    Library 21c, part of Pikes Peak Library District, has a packed Friday lineup including a free painting session, live music sets like Turnpike Troubadours and Logan Ryan Band, and an Open Mic Recovery Edition. Not all of it is strictly kid-focused, so check timing if you're bringing little ones.

  • How many family events are happening total this weekend?

    There are 30 family-friendly events on the board this weekend across categories like food and drink, community, fitness, arts, music, and markets. The list above only shows the top ten by date and popularity, so there's more to dig into if these don't fit your plans.

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