Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

Barnyard Buddies First Thursday Preschool Program
2026-09-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
A First Thursday Preschool Program!
Storytime, Craft & Snack at the Ranch

Join us for Rock Ledge Ranch Barnyard Buddies First Thursday Preschool Program on the first Thursday of every month from February – December.
Read a book, make a craft, and participate in an activity at the Ranch! (Intended for children six years old and younger).
This program is outdoors and will occur weather permitting.
Free Registration for Ranch Members! Limited Availability!

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Barnyard Buddies Storytime
2026-08-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for Rock Ledge Ranch Barnyard Buddies Storytime on 2nd – 4th Thursdays February – November!

Free Stories! No Registration Required!
Intended for children 6 and under to read books about the animals at the Ranch. New stories each week!
This program is outdoors, and will occur weather permitting.
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Summer Living History Program
2026-08-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 and 12 more dates | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Visit us and experience Colorado history in style here at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Learn about Native American trade at the American Indian Area. Make a cornhusk doll at the Homestead Cabin. Discover the hard-working and ingenuous spirit of early pioneer homesteaders and farmers in our 1880s Garden. Perfect your skills at Victorian games and tour the 1870s Rock Ledge House. Listen to the rhythmic ‘clink, clink’ of the blacksmith’s hammer hitting the anvil as you immerse yourself in the life of an 1890s blacksmith. Explore the 1907 Orchard House while you learn about life for Edwardian servants and upper-class citizens of Colorado Springs.
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Summer Tea Luncheon
2026-08-07 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-24 11:30 - 12:30 | Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, United States
Summer Tea Luncheon at the 1907 Orchard House! Experience a delightful Summer Tea Luncheon under a tent on the secluded pergola lawn, followed by a tour of the historic country estate. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette. All Summer Tea Luncheons are offered on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. and last approximately one hour.
Seats are $29 each and are non-refundable. Payment is due to secure each reservation. Sandwiches, scones, and sweets will be served along with hot tea and cold lemonade. No substitutions are available. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer alternative fare for those with food allergies, but you are welcome to call (719) 578-6777 with any questions. Payment includes admission to all of the historic sites at the Ranch.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER TEA

United We Rock
2026-08-01 14:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate — United We Rock Festival takes over Rock Ledge Ranch on August 1, 2026 from 2–8 pm for an unforgettable afternoon and evening of live music, local flavor and hands-on western fun. This high-energy festival brings our shared history to life with an incredible lineup of bands, delicious food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and beer and whiskey tastings — all set against the beautiful historic backdrop of the Ranch.
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday and Colorado marks 150 years, this milestone party is one you won’t want to miss. From jazz and Americana to bluegrass and dance music, the stage will be rocking all day long with performances by Tony Exum, Jr., Tiny Pockets, Rafiel and the Roomshakers, WireWood Station, Grass It Up and Collective Groove.
Step into the past with old-fashioned games and western activities like calf roping, stilts, hoop games and corn-hole — fun for all ages.
Come celebrate. Come connect. Party like it’s ’76!
Ticket with Punch Pass – https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=28505
General Admission $5 – https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=28505
Food Truck application — https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=45367
