August Free Highlights
Hive Parents, grab your calendars—because August is buzzing with FREE family fun all across Colorado Springs, Falcon, Monument, Larkspur, Douglas County, and Teller County! 🐝✨
From superhero meet‑and‑greets 🦸♂️ to music in the park 🎵, touch‑a‑truck adventures 🚒, library celebrations 📚, and beautiful outdoor escapes 🌲—you don’t have to spend a dime to make sweet summer memories with your little bees.
So pack some snacks 🍎, grab your picnic blanket 🧺, and let’s see just how much fun we can have this month without opening our wallets!
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📅 Free Family Events • August 2025
🏜️ Colorado Springs, Monument & Falcon
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**Bancroft Park Free Summer Concert Series** (Old Colorado City)
🎵 Every Tuesday evening, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Bancroft Park, Colorado Springs
🎯 Bring a blanket, enjoy local bands, picnics & playground time
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**First Friday Downtown Art Walk**
🗓️ Friday, August 1 · 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Downtown Colorado Springs
🎯 Free art exhibits, live music, family activities along Tejon Street
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**Hanging with Heroes Superhero Event**
🗓️ Saturday, August 2
📍 First & Main Town Center, Falcon
🎯 Costumed heroes, DIY crafts, games, photo ops—all free for families
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PPLD Outdoor Summer Celebrations (Monument, East Library, Limbach Park)
🗓️ Late July through early August (check local branch for schedule)
📍 Various parks and library branches
🎯 Free performances, games, crafts & book giveaways
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**Library Storytimes & Sensory Storytimes**
📅 Weekly throughout August
📍 Pikes Peak Library District branches (Monument, East Library, Sand Creek)
🎯 Free, drop-in programs for toddlers and preschoolers
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Homeschool Outdoor Game Day (PPLD East Library Courtyard)
🗓️ Multiple dates in August
🎯 Sidewalk chalk, kickball, hula hoops, parent meet-and-greet
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**Garden of the Gods Open Space**
📅 Daily access all August
🎯 Scenic hiking, picnic spots, free trail use (Visitor Center displays may charge)
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**Fountain Creek Regional Park & Nature Center** (Fountain)
📅 Open Tuesdays–Saturdays
🎯 Trail walking, wildlife viewing, nature center free access
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Palmer Park & Monument Valley Park
📅 Open all weekend
🎯 Playgrounds, sports fields, trails, free outdoor fun
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📍 Douglas County & Castle Rock / Parker Areas
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**Douglas County Fairgrounds Community Days**
🗓️ July 25 – August 3
🎯 Fair entry free on select days, free shows, parades & community stages—check ticketing site
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**Douglas County Libraries – Kids Summer Programs**
📅 Weekly through August
🎯 Free storytime, crafts, scavenger hunts across DCL branches (Castle Rock, Parker)
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**Festival Park Concert & 5K (Highlands Ranch/Parker)**
🗓️ First Friday, August 1
🎯 Free community concert, kids’ activities, food trucks, and family fun run
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🌲 Teller County & Larkspur Area
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**Touch‑A‑Truck Family Day** (Woodland Park)
🗓️ Wednesday, August 13 · 10 AM–12 PM
🎯 Climb inside emergency vehicles, trucks & machinery; totally free for families
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**Teller County Library Summer Story/Craft Programs**
📅 Weekly events throughout August
🎯 Free reading & craft sessions at Cripple Creek, Woodland Park, Florissant libraries (similar to PPLD model)
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🐝 Hive Tips:
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Some library and fair events may require free RSVPs—best to check ahead.
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Public parks and open spaces: always free and family-friendly.
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