Things to do with kids in Colorado Springs this weekend, found and checked for you.
Saturday is the big one: Pumpkins in the Park fills Bancroft Park with free fall fun from noon, Boo at Briargate sends kids shop to shop for candy, and the Jack-o-Lantern Trail at Fountain Creek glows after dark. On Sunday, trick-or-treat from car trunks at Garden of the Gods, red rocks included. The Springs has 37 outings this week, 30 free and 20 indoors.
Last checked · 37 outings at 24 places · 30 free · 20 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose
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A Saturday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 24. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
MORNINGVenetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest: Witches & Wizards Weekend9:30am–4pm · Venetucci Farm · $8 grounds admission; ages 3 and under free; pumpkins $10- LUNCHAround townPoor Richard’sOpen 11am–9pm · Downtown, 320 N. Tejon St. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPPumpkins in the ParkNoon–6pm · Bancroft Park, Old Colorado City · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
A Sunday that actually works.
Here’s how we’d do Sunday, Oct 25. Two things from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.
- MORNINGVenetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest: Witches & Wizards Weekend9:30am–4pm · Venetucci Farm · $8 grounds admission; ages 3 and under free; pumpkins $10
- LUNCHAround townPoor Richard’sOpen 11am–8pm · Downtown, 320 N. Tejon St. · $$ (opens their site)
- NAPHome by 1:30 for nap. Car seat, stroller, whatever works.
AFTER NAPTrunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods1–4pm · Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center · Free
Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Plans change, so check before you head out. Print this plan
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A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.
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Outings for little ones in Colorado Springs: the FAQ
What can I do with a little one in Colorado Springs this weekend?
This week we found 37 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Pumpkins in the Park, Trunk or Treat at Garden of the Gods, Jack-o-Lantern Trail at Fountain Creek Nature Center. See the full list.
Are there free things to do with little ones in COS this week?
Yes, 30 of this week’s 37 picks are free, including library storytimes and Pumpkins in the Park. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Colorado Springs in the city guide.
What are good indoor activities for kids in Colorado Springs when it rains?
20 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.
Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Colorado Springs?
This week we list 20 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list.
What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Colorado Springs this week?
10 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Little Wonders: Pumpkin Math at Bear Creek Nature Center, Baby Time (Library 21c) and Baby Time (East Library). 9 of them are free and 9 are indoors. See them in the list.
How do you pick what goes on the Colorado Springs list?
We go through COS’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. How we choose and check listings.
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If it’s good for the under-6 crowd, we’d like to hear about it. Free events go on the list for free, always. If you want a guaranteed spot at the top or in the Friday email, there’s a sponsored option too, and it’s clearly labeled. We’re just getting started, so the first 10 local partners in each city get 50% off your first booking.
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