Updated: January 28, 2025
The Pikes Peak region’s mild temps and 300 days of sunshine make every season an adventure. Just because the thermostat drops doesn’t mean the activities do. From pumpkin patches, hot air balloon rides, snowshoeing and high teas, we’ve crafted up some of the BEST things to do in the fall and winter.
Wherever you explore in the Pikes Peak region, be prepared to experience a vibrant display of fall foliage. From ruby red to golden yellow, the ever-changing leaves are something you don’t want to miss here in the Rocky Mountains. Plan your trip and make sure you’re experiencing peak leaf-peeping. Check out our guide to all things Fall in Colorado Springs.
Pumpkin pickin’, hayrides and apple cider – oh my! There’s an abundance of family-friendly autumn activities to do here in the Springs. Feeling overwhelmed with options? Don’t worry – we’ve compiled a list below:
Get spooky this Halloween at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, Halloween displays, activities and even a Ghoulish Graveyard!
Looking to leaf peep on land, but still craving an activity? Saddle up and go for a breathtaking wrangler-led horseback ride through the historic and beautiful Garden of the Gods Park.
Is taking the scenic route more your jam? Roll down the windows and feel the crisp mountain air brush your face as you experience autumn from your car. Check out this thrilling scenic road trip to spark your wanderlust.
Fall in love with our local breweries. Whether it’s their signature flagships or their seasonal pumpkin ale, you’ll be sure to find something tasty. Click here for a list of our favorite local breweries.
Warm up with a real-life tea party. Paired with dainty sandwiches, delectable desserts and cozy fireplaces. This is one winter activity you don’t want to miss.
Celebrate all things holidays with twinkling lights, warming fires and zoo animals! 85 light sculptures illuminate 50 acres of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, making this a top winter attraction.
Enjoy the crisp winter air as you glide across sparkling snow. Mueller State Park offers year-round recreation like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding all on 5,000 acres of land.
Snuggle up next to a wolf while you’re nestled in the Rocky Mountains! Home to wolves, coyotes and foxes, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is one educational and unique experience.
Every year, Downtown Colorado Springs builds a large ice rink located in Acadia Park where you’re able to show off your twirls and catch snowflakes on your tongue. Are you an art lover? The Annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival features ice sculptors that carve beautiful works of icy art. After, stop at one of Cripple Creek’s many museums! For the adrenaline junky, Front Range Climbing Company guides you to climb frozen ice tucked in the mountains.
Experience award-winning Colorado cuisine paired with local distilled beverages. If you’re a foodie that loves trying the local restaurant scene, this is for you. Make sure you bring your stretchy pants!
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Colorado Jeep Tours50905 West US Highway 50
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Adventures Out West925 S 8th St
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
City of Cripple Creek337 E Bennett Ave
Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813
Royal Gorge Region424 Main Street
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Academy Riding Stables4 El Paso Blvd
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Great Outdoors Adventures720 W US Highway 24
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863
Miramont Castle Museum - Manitou Springs Historical Society9 Capitol Hill Ave
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center4729 Twin Rocks Rd
Divide, Colorado 80814
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