Family Activities & Kids Events in Colorado Springs

Share Your CMZoo Story

Historic Photo Re-Creation Contest

Stroller Safari: The Jungle Journey Continues (July 16, 25, 29)

Youth Conservation Leadership Conference 2026 (6th-12th Grades)

Summer Concert & Resource Fair — Free Community Event

Join us for Disability Connections’ 7th Annual Summer Concert on Saturday, July 18 from 3–6 PM for an afternoon of music, connection, and community. What to expect: 🎶 Live band 🎭 Face painting 🍔 Food & dessert trucks 🎟️ Silent auction 🐴 Mini horses 🛍️Community vendors and more This event is free to attend and open to the community. All proceeds support Disability Connections’ 501(c)(3) SCHOLARSHIP FUND, helping expand access and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a summer afternoon with us.

Sully's 1st Birthday Party

Wild Encounter Night (Members Only)

Dog Days at the Zoo (July 24 & 31)

Backpacks & Bites

Members: Make your backpack visit extra special with a creative outing the whole family will love! On select days, when you use the Family Activity Backpack, you can pick up a free snack pack for the kids to enjoy before or after. Cozy up with your little ones in the Garden Lounge and explore our collection of art-themed children’s books. Snack, craft, and relax together. RSVPs are required. RSVP This is a members-only event. Not a member? Join today!

First & Main Summer Concert Series

A beloved Eastside tradition returns this summer as the First & Main Summer Concert Series brings FREE live music and community connection to Friday evenings in June and July. Held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the park across from Cinemark at First & Main Town Center, the series has been a hallmark of summer in Colorado Springs for over 25 years. Each week features a different local band, offering a diverse mix of sounds and genres for all ages. More than just a concert, the series creates a welcoming, family-friendly environment where residents can gather and unwind. Enjoy balloon animals by Marvelous Marc, local pop-up vendors, prizes, and more, all set within one of the city’s most vibrant gathering spaces! Attendees are encouraged to make an evening of it by shopping, dining, or catching a movie before or after the show. Free & Open to the Public

Family Tour

Discover Legends Step inside the stories behind the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame. This 90-minute guided experience showcases exclusive memorabilia and artifacts from past and present inductees, offering a rare opportunity to get up close with historic pieces and iconic symbols of achievement from athletes who excelled at the highest level. Offered daily starting at noon, throughout July and August.

Family Tour

Discover Legends Step inside the stories behind the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame. This 90-minute guided experience showcases exclusive memorabilia and artifacts from past and present inductees, offering a rare opportunity to get up close with historic pieces and iconic symbols of achievement from athletes who excelled at the highest level. Offered daily starting at noon, throughout July and August.