It's springtime! So, come out of hibernation and be a ClimBEAR!
CityROCK’s Climbing Camps may be the perfect match for those aged 6 – 14 with new or developing interest in rock climbing. Choose 9 AM – 12 PM or 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM sessions.
Top Spring Break Activities
Heading out of town for spring break? Outdoor adventure is waiting for you (and the kids) in Colorado Springs.
Spring Break in Colorado Springs is the perfect family-friendly vacation. Head out on a road trip to spend a week of fun exploring camps offered by America's Mountain Zoo, indoor climbing adventures, space exploration experiences and more.
3 Ways to Plan Your Spring Break Trip
Struggling to come up with ideas for how to spend your Spring Break without breaking the bank? There are plenty of free and affordable options in the Pikes Peak Region. Here are our top recommendations to get your planning started.
1. Explore the Outdoors
Colorado Springs features an endless array of awe-inspiring parks and nature trails with budget-friendly prices for renting some gear or booking a tour if needed. Check out our guides on unforgettable journeys across the Pikes Pike Region, traversing across breathtaking attractions such as Garden of the Gods Park, Pike National Forest and the Royal Gorge area.
2. Settle into Cozy Accommodations
Seeking affordable places to stay in Colorado Springs? If you're visiting with your family, bunk rooms at RAD Hostel and RV sites at Colorado Springs KOA are just some of the exceptional and low-cost options in the area.
3. Quench Your Curiosity with Interactive Exhibits
While the kids may be out of school for the week, educational fun can be found anywhere in Colorado Springs. Featuring an assortment of free and affordable museums, it's easy to be immersed in state-of-the-art galleries and fascinating programs.
For more suggestions on your Spring Break journey, look through our recommendations on inexpensive ideas during your stay in Colorado Springs.
Spring Break Activities
The U. S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is gearing up for an action-packed week of celebration and exploration. From March 24 through March 30, the museum will be open seven days a week, offering visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Olympic and Paralympic history and excellence.
The highlight of the week will be the Spring Into Victory celebration on Saturday, March 29. Guests will have the chance to meet Team USA athletes, interact with memorabilia during artifact demonstrations and more.
All these Spring Break events are included with the purchase of a museum ticket.
Event Highlights:
- Curling in the atrium // All day, daily
- Museum Trivia // All day, daily
- Artifact Demonstrations // 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., daily
Special Athlete Appearances and Activities:
- Tuesday, March 25: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. // Laser pistol demo with Samantha Schultz, 2020 Olympian, pentathlon
- Wednesday, March 26: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. // Meet & greet with Alexis Lagan, 2x Olympian, shooting
- Thursday, March 27: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. // Laser pistol demo with Samantha Schultz, 2020 Olympian, pentathlon
- Friday, March 28: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. // Meet & greet with YanXiao Gong, 2024 Paralympian, shooting
- Saturday, March 29: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. // Laser pistol demo with Samantha Schultz, 2020 Olympian, pentathlon
- 12 – 1 p.m. // Meet & greet with Jacarra Winchester, 2020 Olympian, wrestling
- 1 – 3 p.m. // TrueSport scavenger hunt
- 3 – 4 p.m. // Colorado Resident Saturday presented by Xfinity (Colorado residents can enjoy the museum for only $10 with a valid CO ID. Out-of-state visitors receive 20% off when accompanied by a CO resident.)
Spring Break STEAM Camp
WMMI STEAM CAMP is a week long camp full of hands on activities, experiments, cool speakers and fantastic take-aways. March 25 - 27, 2025. 9am - 3pm each day. Camp is designed for students in 3rd - 5th grade. Member and multiple sibling discounts available.
Call 719-488-0880 for more information or register online, over the phone or in person. Space is limited!
Get out of the house this Spring break for a family-friendly staycation at Glen Eyrie! Your family will love how secluded Glen Eyrie is from the rest of the city, but still close by to some of the best attractions, including Garden of the Gods and the U.S Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Customize your stay with a winter tea, historic tours, a scavenger hunt or a celebration package.
It may look like just fun and games, but deep connections to the environment are made minute by minute at Bear Creek Nature Center.
Do you know what it means to be a Junior Naturalist? Come find out as we explore being artists, scientist, detectives, and stewards – all part of being Junior Naturalists! Enjoy the outdoors through creating, detecting, experimenting, and taking care of nature with your fellow Junior Naturalists.
Great Wolf Lodge
Book your stay or grab a day pass for endless family-friendly fun during Spring Break! Great Wolf Lodge offers visitors a wide variety of water activities sure to keep everyone entertained.
Horseback Riding
Beaver Creek Outfitters
Are you interested in a scenic view of the Pike National Forest? Better yet, seeing this beautiful area while riding horseback? If so, join us in the Pike National Forest, just an hour’s ride from Colorado Springs and Denver to take in the most pristine country in Colorado.
Your commute will include paved easy driving through the famous Greenland Ranch national conservatory while taking in lush rolling peaks of the foothills and well maintained winding roads of the mountains.
Way Beyond Watching.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo hosts a full week of camps for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade. Each day will include time inside and outside as well as up-close and personal time with various zoo animals. Details for each age group and daily breakdowns can be found online.
Spring Break Camps 2025 are sold out. To be put on a wait list, please email ZooCamp@CMZoo.org.
Spend your spring break this year at The Broadmoor. Don't just plan another spring vacation, make it count with rates starting as low as $370 per night.
Book your winter wonderland Spring Break adventure today and come explore the Pikes Peak Region in Polaris or Jeep vehicles.
