Monument Farmers Market
2026-06-20 08:00, 2026-06-27 08:00, 2026-07-04 08:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 (America/Denver)
The outdoor farmer’s market in Monument Hill was established in 2007. Since our first season, we have grown this market into our biggest and most successful one. Every Saturday you will find us in the center of town visiting with the Monument community members as well as many out of town visitors.
We average around 55 vendors throughout the season, but have hosted over 70!

Father’s Day Ice Cream Social
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00
The Palmer Lake Historical Society invites everyone to their Annual Father’s Day Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Palmer Lake Town Hall and Village Green, 28 Valley Crescent Street in Palmer Lake. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
FREE pie and ice cream with music to salute your dad in big fashion. The Lucretia Vaile Museum will be open for guided tours. Come join us – (held rain or shine). FREE and Open to the Public. Children really like the museum.

Concerts in the Park - Voodoo Mountain
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Limbach Park, 151 Front St, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Concerts in the Park is a Monument tradition lasting over a decade! Each Wednesday from 6:30PM-8:30PM, during June and July (excluding July 1st), a concert will take place at Limbach Park. So, head to the park for a fun-filled evening!
Band: Voodoo Mountain
Food Trucks: Grilled Cheese, Ciao Down, Heavenly Tacos, Xtreme Coffee Roasters

Tri-Lakes Cares Back 2 School Supply Drive
2026-07-01 09:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00
Help local kids start the school year with the supplies they need by donating to the Tri-Lakes Cares Back 2 School Supply Drive.

Free Math Tutoring at Monument Library
2026-07-02 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-09 15:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-16 15:30 - 18:30
Free drop-in math tutoring for all ages every Wednesday afternoon at Monument Library — sponsored by Tri-Lakes Dynamic Rotary Club.

Pancake Breakfast
2026-07-04 07:00 - 10:00
Start your 4th of July with a delicious pancake breakfast at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Monument.

Palmer Lake Fun Run
2026-07-04 07:00 - 10:00
Annual 4th of July fun run from Palmer Lake to Monument via the Santa Fe Trail.

Tri-Lakes Chamber Street Fair
2026-07-04 08:00 - 15:00
A vibrant street fair featuring vendors, festival food, arts, local businesses, and non-profits.

Monument 4th of July Parade
2026-07-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Monument, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
4th of July Festivities! Enjoy a day full of fun!
Before setting up your chairs and canopies to reserve a parade viewing spot, please see our 4th of July Spot Reservation Rules.
Pancake Breakfast – Hosted by St Peter’s Knights of Columbus Council 11514
St. Peter Catholic Church 55 Jefferson St. 7 am – 10 am tickets at the door. Proceeds support local charities
Palmer Lake 4th of July Virtual and In-Person Fun Run
Run, skip, gallop, walk, shuffle or hustle on July 4th with your friends and family to support Palmer Lake Elementary School at the 36th Annual July 4th Fun Run! Registration HERE!
Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July Parade
9:45 AM Children’s parade and main parade throughout Downtown Monument. Access the Monument Hill Kiwanis Webpage.
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
10:00 AM The Chamber of Commerce will show case a variety of vendors on Second and Washington Streets, to include festival foods, arts, local businesses and non-profits. Vendor registration is now open for the street fair.
Family Friendly Beer Garden in Limbach Park
Beer Garden 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Open to all ages, but must be 21 and older to purchase/consume alcohol. No outside alcoholic beverages will be allowed into Limbach Park.
Live in Limbach! Live Bands at Limbach Park
11:30 am – 5:00 pm – Enjoy live music from Colorado musicians at the Limbach Park Bandshell. Check out the lineup on our 4th of July Bands and Sponsorship page.

Independence Day Parade
2026-07-04 09:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Monument, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
The registration window for the Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July Parade is open. This year’s parade will step off at 10:00 a.m. The children’s parade precedes it beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Each year, the Club organizes and operates a parade of well over 100 units through downtown Monument which is viewed by more than 15,000 spectators. Your organization, club, or business can participate in what has been called “the biggest small-town parade in America.”
This year’s parade theme is “250 years of freedom and 150 years of Statehood”.
There is no entry fee/registration for the Children’s Parade. All children are welcomed, and parents may accompany their children. For safety reasons motorized bikes, scooters, etc. are not allowed.

For the Main Parade, there is a registration fee of $75 to help offset the cost of the parade. Bands, veteran’s & military groups, 1st responders, and school groups are exempt from the fee.
Parade information, rules, & registration are available at MHKiwanis.org.

Join Us. If you have a heart for service and fellowship, you can join our great club. Learn more at MHKiwanis.org. We meet Saturdays at 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the D38 Administration Building, called “Big Red,” on Jefferson and 2nd Streets in Monument. Come witness the fellowship and camaraderie…no invitation required. See for yourself what personal fulfillment looks, sounds, and feels like.

Monument Hill Kiwanis – Service Since 1974
Making a Positive Difference for Youth and Our Community

Children's Parade
2026-07-04 09:45 - 10:45 | Downtown Monument, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
A festive children’s parade through downtown Monument to celebrate the 4th of July.

Family Friendly Beer Garden and Live Bands at Limbach Park
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00
Enjoy live music and a family-friendly beer garden at Limbach Park all afternoon on the 4th of July.

Palmer Lake Festival on the Fourth
2026-07-04 15:00 - 23:00 | Palmer Lake, 199 County Line Rd, Palmer Lake, CO, 80133, United States
An all-day 4th of July celebration at Palmer Lake with live music, food, a beer garden, and fireworks at dusk.

Summer Music Series at Goat Patch Brewing Co.: Soapdish
2026-07-05 14:00 - 17:00
Live music from Soapdish (dance, power-pop, and rock) in the beer garden at Goat Patch Brewing Co. in Monument.

Black Forest Free Summer Jazz Series: Kicks Big Band
2026-07-06 18:00 - 19:00
Free outdoor jazz concert featuring Kicks Big Band at Black Forest Log School Park.

Monument Hill Kiwanis Peach Sale - Order Deadline
2026-07-08 00:00 - 23:59
Last day to place orders for Monument Hill Kiwanis Palisade peach cases before the July 18 pickup.

Concerts in the Park - Mimic
2026-07-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Limbach Park, 151 Front St, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Concerts in the Park is a Monument tradition lasting over a decade! Each Wednesday from 6:30PM-8:30PM, during June and July (excluding July 1st), a concert will take place at Limbach Park. So, head to the park for a fun-filled evening!
Band: Mimic
Food Trucks: Grilled Cheese, Ciao Down, Heavenly Tacos, Kona Ice, Xtreme Coffee Roasters

PPLD Summer Concerts
2026-07-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-17 10:30 - 12:00
Summer is a season for reading, activities, and adventure, and Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is changing the way it celebrates reading this summer.
Brought to you by the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District, this year’s Summer Adventure reading program’s celebrations are musical concerts held throughout the summer months, instead of two parties at the end of the program.
“We want families to be able to join in one of the concerts that fits into their schedule,” said Melody Alvarez, director of programming. “We decided to create opportunities during the summer so more families can join us.”
The musicians featured in the concerts are all local family favorites, Alvarez said.
Mon., June 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Library 21c – Katherine Dines

Mon., June 1 | 2 – 3 p.m. & 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
East Library – Jodi Koplin

Sat., June 13 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
High Prairie Library – Jodi Koplin

Fri., July 10 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Palmer Lake Library – Steve Weeks

Fri., July 17 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. – noon
Fountain Library – Katherine Dines

Wed., July 29 | 6 – 7 p.m.
Manitou Springs Library – Steve Weeks

Go to ppld.org/summer for all the information about this year’s Summer Adventure program.

Summer Adventure Concert: Steve Weeks
2026-07-10 18:00 - 19:00
Free outdoor concert featuring singer-songwriter Steve Weeks at Palmer Lake Library.

UVC Free Summer Concert: Virgi Dart
2026-07-10 19:00 - 20:30
Free Friday evening concert featuring Virgi Dart at University Village Colorado.

Summer Music Series at Goat Patch Brewing Co.: Clay Cutler
2026-07-12 14:00 - 17:00
Live music from Clay Cutler (singer-songwriter) in the beer garden at Goat Patch Brewing Co. in Monument.

Black Forest Free Summer Jazz Series: Kick Combo
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00
Free outdoor jazz concert featuring Kick Combo at Black Forest Log School Park.

Concerts in the Park - Skin&Bones
2026-07-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Limbach Park, 151 Front St, Monument, CO, 80132, United States
Concerts in the Park is a Monument tradition lasting over a decade! Each Wednesday from 6:30PM-8:30PM, during June and July (excluding July 1st), a concert will take place at Limbach Park. So, head to the park for a fun-filled evening!
Band: Skin&Bones
Food Trucks: Ciao Down, Heavenly Tacos, Down South, Xtreme Coffee Roasters

Summer Adventure Concert: Katherine Dines (Morning Show)
2026-07-17 09:30 - 10:30
Free outdoor concert featuring singer-songwriter Katherine Dines — morning show at Fountain Library.
