Starlight Spectacular
2026-09-26 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
For more than 20 years, the Starlight Spectacular brought thousands of people together to celebrate the outdoors beneath the Colorado sky. In 2026, this beloved Colorado Springs tradition returns, reimagined as an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Hosted by the Trails and Open Space Coalition, Starlight Spectacular is a celebration of the places, partners, and people that make the Pikes Peak region extraordinary. Set among the historic grounds of Rock Ledge Ranch and the breathtaking backdrop of Garden of the Gods, the evening transforms into a glowing outdoor festival filled with music, adventure, nature, and community.
As the sun sets and the sandstone starts to glow gold, guests will gather for an evening unlike anything else in Colorado Springs.
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Barnyard Buddies First Thursday Preschool Program
2026-10-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-03 10:30 - 11:30 | 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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Harvest Festival
2026-10-03 10:00 - 16:00
The Ranch buzzes with activities and fun in the crisp autumn air! Discover the art of cider-making and the history of apples in the Pikes Peak Region at the Workshop. Take a wagon ride with your family, listen to old-time music, gather a pumpkin to take home, scramble for candy, and play festival games. Does all this talk of harvest make you hungry? Kick back on the lawn with a slice of pie, steaming cup of cider, and food truck fare. Take time to tour the historic homes, visit the Blacksmith and purchase Ranch-made souvenirs at the General Store.
Pumpkins are $6 each.

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Barnyard Buddies Storytime
2026-10-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-10-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-10-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-10-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-11-19 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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Fall Homeschool Day
2026-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
Step back in time for some hands-on learning opportunities for all ages. Make a cornhusk doll at the Homestead Cabin as you learn about 1860s pioneer life. How did the railroad transform settler life in Colorado? Discover what it took to be a farmer or rancher in the Pikes Peak region in the 1880s. Why was a blacksmith essential to ranch operations in the 1890s? Explore all these ideas and more while chomping down on some popcorn from the General Store at Homeschool Day. Designed for homeschoolers. Everyone welcome!
Admission is $4.00 each, children 2 and under are FREE for this self-paced tour of our historic sites. Be sure to dress for the weather. Most of this program is outdoors with limited indoor space.

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Everything but the Oink
2026-11-07 10:00 - 14:00
To keep meat from spoiling during the curing process, farmers processed hogs in the cooler fall months. Pioneers wouldn’t waste anything from a pig. As the saying goes, they’d use “everything but the oink”. Join us to learn from our butcher about the various uses of every part of the hog. The whole Ranch will be bustling with traditional hog processing tasks–from soap-making at the Homestead Cabin to sausage grinding at the Rock Ledge House. All the historic homes will be open from 10am-2pm.

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Holiday Tea and Tours
2026-12-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-19 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrate the holiday season in the 1907 Orchard House with our annual Holiday Teas! Experience a traditional English Tea and tour of the country estate decorated with fresh greens in a festive style. Learn about Edwardian history and etiquette. All teas begin at 1 p.m. This popular fundraising event is offered once a year, and fills up quickly!
Registration for Holiday Teas opens October 31 for members and November 1 for nonmembers
The General Store will open to the public at 2 p.m. for those last minute handmade, Ranch-made holiday gifts!

Call 719-578-6777 or email us at info@rockledgeranch.com for questions regarding the event.

Holiday Evening
2026-12-12 15:00 - 20:00
Rock Ledge Ranch will be transformed with the sights, sounds, and aromas of this traditionally festive season!The evening features St. Nicholas, wagon rides, old-time musical entertainment, Blacksmith Shop demonstrations, Victorian celebrations in the 1880s Rock Ledge House, and Edwardian festivities in the 1907 Orchard House.Purchase those extra special Ranch-made gifts at the General Store! Hot cider, cocoa, and other sweet treats will be available at several locations around the Ranch. Visit the Studio to make a special holiday craft.
