Manitou Events
Current & Upcoming Events
Events for February 2026
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Featured Artists Ken and Tina Reisterer
Feb 07 - Feb 28
Sat, Feb 7 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Feb 8 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Feb 9 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am
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Sat, Feb 7 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Feb 8 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Feb 13 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm
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'Whispers of the Wild'
Feb 07 - Mar 02
Sat, Feb 7 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Feb 8 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Feb 9 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am
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Rainbow Falls - Winter Waterfall Viewing
Feb 14 - Feb 21
Sat, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am
Feb 07, 2026
9th Annual Manitou Springs CarniBall Gala
Presented by Manitou Springs Carnivale at Iron Springs Chateau Manitou Springs, CO
Join the ManiKrewe for a fun evening of great food, dancing, casino games, fortune tellers and Mardi Gras celebration! Get in the Carnivale spirit just in time for the parade! Local favorite Tribe will be bringing the Carnivale spirit! A Louisiana-style buffet and hurricanes make it delicious! We'll have casino games, a silent auction and door prizes! Dress to impress Mardi Gras style! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 07, 2026
Ghost Stories of Colorado's Mining Frontier
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at Manitou Springs Meeting Room Manitou Springs, CO
Join local author Erin Taylor to journey into Colorado’s Wild West past through chilling tales from some of the mining towns where boom met bust. From Cripple Creek’s haunted hotels to Leadville’s legendary mines, explore ghost stories and legends that still linger in the Rockies. Taylor's newest book, Haunted Leadville, will be available for purchase after the event. This program is being offered as a part of the Winter Adult Reading Program and also offered to commemorate the Colorado 150 and US 250 anniversaries. Registration is required. Sign up online here or by phone at (719) 531-6333 x7004. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 07, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Featured Artists Ken and Tina Reisterer
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Manitou Springs, CO
Ken and Tina Riesterer will be the featured artists in February 2026 at Green Horse Gallery. Ken throws the pots and bowls, and Tina adds her distinctive illustrations. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 07, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
A Century of Black History Commemoration: The Groves Family and Fannie Mae Duncan
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
During the opening reception, local musician Charles Lumpkin will speak about Black History Month and play the Black National Anthem on his saxophone. John Groves (1840-1902) and Louisa Divers Groves (1861-1943) were born in Virginia and Missouri, respectively. The son of a plantation owner and an enslaved woman, John soon showed his intelligence and was educated at a time that was illegal. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Sometime between 1886 and 1891, John and Louisa relocated to Manitou Springs, where they raised their family. Among their children: Harry Augustus (1891-1978), father of Harry Edward Groves (1921-2013), who would study at Harvard and become a respected law professor at universities around the nation. Fannie Mae Duncan was renowned as the founder and owner of the Cotton Club in downtown Colorado Springs, where her motto was “everybody welcome.” Her portion of the exhibit will include photos taken at the club in 1955. Fannie Mae Bragg was born in Alabama in 1918. Her family fled Alabama after a racially motivated murder and settled briefly in Oklahoma, Eventually, the family moved to Colorado Springs and Fannie Mae found work at the Manitou Spa. She married Ed Duncan in 1939 and the couple purchased a two-story building at 25 W. Colorado Ave. that would become the Cotton Club. Performers including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Flip Wilson, Etta James and B.B. King appeared there over the years to entertain audiences of all races. The exhibit also will feature Charlotte Rickert’s short…
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Feb 07, 2026 - Mar 02, 2026
'Whispers of the Wild'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Whispers of the Wild Featured Guest Artists: Daniel Logan Daniel began his artist career shortly after ending his time in the Air Force. He started by going to art school and earned his degree in Illustration which quickly gained him an appreciation for all styles of art. This appreciation turned into an eclectic love of painting in multiple styles. His paintings often display animals but he’s not afraid to venture into any subject, but one thing each of Daniel’s paintings does have is a unique story to tell. Web: https://daloartdesign.square.site/ IG:@daloartdesign https://www.instagram.com/daloartdesign/ Barry Greff Barry Steven Greff, (born Brooklyn, NY, 1957), was exposed to travel and photography as a child on family vacations. He began shooting underwater then above and was first published in magazines in the 1990s. After decades of honing his craft, his work has been widely published, exhibited and collected throughout the U. S. and Internationally. It has received numerous Fine Art Photography Awards (i.e.. Black & White Spiders, International Color, Photography Master’s Cup, etc.), appeared in the Center for Fine Art Photography in Ft. Collins, CO six different times, in Denver, CO at the late Hal Gould’s Camera Obscura Gallery, and in a Solo Exhibition at 25 CPW Gallery(Central Park West) in New York City. Since moving to Colorado permanently in November of 2023, his work has been in five different Exhibitions, including as Featured Artist. His work has been recognized and/or utilized by some of the biggest names in the Fine Art Photography world, and by prestigious…
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Feb 09, 2026
Jazz and more with Valerie Rose and Simon Jacob
Presented by Armadillo Ranch at Armadillo Ranch Manitou Springs, CO
Jazz and Swing with Valerie and Simon. Valerie Rose embraced the San Francisco avant-garde art and music movement. Travelling for 4 years with The Melodious Monks, Valerie played hundreds of shows from Key West to the northwest, and then spent 10 years playing ‘8 days a week’ at festivals and other venues. Valerie plays jazz, swing, folk, blues and Grateful Dead fusion throughout the Front Range. A member of the Tidal Breeze Hot Club, and engaged in her own projects, Valerie plays venues throughout Southern Colorado. An avid bass player and vocalist, she also brings a unique element and crowd favorite when playing her bass ukelele. Simon Jacobs originally from Cornwall in the UK, has a masters in music and a diverse musical background. Simon is a multi-talented professional organist, pianist, conductor and broadcaster. He is at home in a variety of settings, from organ concerts to collaborative piano and jazz. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 14, 2026
2026 Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off
Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development at Soda Springs Park Manitou Springs, CO
Louisiana flavor is coming to Manitou! Join us inside the Bud Ford Pavilion at Soda Springs Park for a sizzling Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-Off, featuring 20 Amateur & Professional Chefs competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place cash prizes, $50 in Manitou Money, and the coveted People’s Choice trophy. Sample gumbo for just 75¢ per ticket, vote for your favorite team, and enjoy live music to warm up your winter with this community celebration. Want free gumbo? Volunteer and taste for free! This flavorful event kicks off carnivale weekend, so come hungry and ready to celebrate. The 20 chef spots are first come, first served (pun intended). Separate applications for pros and amateurs, along with all the rules, are available on our website. Wear your Mardi Gras colors/beads and DON'T BURN YOUR ROUX - We'll see you there! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 14, 2026
Seed Saturdays
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at Manitou Springs Library Manitou Springs, CO
Seed Saturdays at Manitou Springs Library. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 14, 2026
33rd Annual Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade
Presented by Manitou Springs Carnivale at Manitou Springs Manitou Springs, CO
This year's theme: All You Need is Love! Djembe drummers, belly dancers, music, amazing krewes, color, spectacle, fun throws, and GIANT PUPPETS! This beloved Manitou tradition is a FREE, community-powered ART event! Family-friendly, interactive and inclusive! Come early and spend the day in Manitou---so much to see and do! Parade starts at 1pm, but you'll want to get into town early to get a good spot for catching throws! More information to come regarding parking, shuttles, entertainment, etc. Special thanks to Rex level Sponsors: Manitou Springs Penny Arcade Renewal by Andersen Frank Azar This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
Rainbow Falls - Winter Waterfall Viewing
Presented by El Paso County Parks at Rainbow Falls Manitou Springs, CO
Take a ride with Adventures Out West down to Rainbow Falls this February for a winter experience like no other! For Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect romantic outing or a serene escape into nature’s splendor. Witness the falls transformed into a glittering cascade of ice—a rare chance to marvel at a frozen masterpiece. Bundle up and join us for this adventure! Reservations are not required but are available and highly recommended, as spots will fill quickly, and you may have to wait for the next shuttle. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Feb 25, 2026
Manitou Springs Library Open House
Presented by Pikes Peak Library District at PPLD: Manitou Springs Public Library Manitou Springs, CO
One of El Paso County’s three Carnegie Libraries, visiting the Manitou Springs Library takes you through the history of a valued Manitou community assets. Take home a seed pod, explore the seed library. And stroll the grounds reading a story just for kids! There will be a scavenger hunt with a chance to win tickets on the Cog Railway and explore the summit of Pikes Peak, as well as other fun activities for kids and adults alike. Entertainment, music and more – all at the Manitou Springs Library! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Apr 17, 2026
New Moon Cave of the Winds Sound Bath
Presented by Singing Bowls of the Rockies at Cave of the Winds Manitou Springs, CO
Step into the vast, echoing chambers of Cave of the Winds and experience the raw power of nature amplified by the powerful vibrations of sound. Beneath towering rock formations sculpted over millions of years, let soothing sounds of Tibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs, Native American Flute, Guitar, Hand Pan, and more wash over you. Guided by three musicians - Dr. Gigi Turner, PsyD, Dave Patrick, and Steve Manzo - this sound bath harnesses the cave’s natural acoustics to envelop you in waves of sound that calm the mind, relax the body, and restore balance. For generations, Cave of the Winds has been revered as a place of energy and transformation. The Apache and Ute peoples believed that the Great Spirit of the Wind resided within these depths—and now, as sound waves ripple through the stone, you are invited to experience this sacred space in a profound new way! Join us for this one-of-a-kind sound bath - an opportunity to realign, reset, and embrace the energy of the Earth! Meet the Musicians Dr. Gigi Turner, PsyD, founder and owner of Singing Bowls of the Rockies, has created Colorado Springs' premier sound bath sanctuary. Formerly a psychology professor and psychotherapist, she combines her deep understanding of the mind with the healing power of sound. With over a decade of experience and an extensive collection of more than 100 singing bowls, Gigi has guided thousands of participants through immersive and restorative sound journeys. Her expertise lies in crafting deeply soothing experiences that calm the nervous…
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