Harvest Fest, country music, and more things to do in Pueblo this weekend and beyond

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

Friday, Sept. 12

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service 

Ascension Preschool Building, St. James Chapel, 1800 N. Greenwood St. | 6 p.m.| Join the Ascension Episcopal Church for an ecumenical candlelight service of sung prayers and silent meditation on “Light of the World."

Writers' Workshop at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-9 p.m. | Join the writers' workshop. Pay what you can on arrival. Pre-registration is appreciated at ethospueblo.com.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Join in on a free celebration of the annual harvest during community access day. Check out the new laser interactive floor games in the Buell, create pretend baked goods, try fall leaf decorating, and get free temporary tattoos. There will also be photo ops, craft projects, plus mini gallery tours at the Helen Thatcher White Gallery.

Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building

110 Calla Ave. | 4-8 p.m. | Pueblo Humanists, a secular organization, is set to host a potluck social for special guests, the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs. Members, guests, and other humanists and freethinkers from throughout the region are welcome to attend and bring food, soft drinks, or adult beverages to share. The building is handicap accessible. For more information, email [email protected]. 

Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-11 p.m. | Karaoke with KJs Treble and Harmony every second Saturday of the month. This is a free event.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Exit 101 for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

Monday, Sept. 15

Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave., Thurston Meeting Room | 1-3 p.m. | The meeting will focus on how to use the Scott Specialized and Classic Catalogues to identify rare stamps issued from 1840 to 1940. U.S. stamps from this period will be brought for show and trade. The meeting is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Nerd Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-10 p.m. | The Ethos is stacking your favorites into one night with a teacher to help you learn new tabletop games. There will be Mario Kart on N64, and a variety of one-shot, role-playing games. This is an all-ages, free event.

Thursday, Sept. 18

Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 5:30-8 p.m. | Enjoy an evening of flavor and community. Explore a handpicked selection of wines perfect for every palate and indulge in delicious bites from Pueblo’s favorite eateries. Your attendance supports the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, helping to create artistic, cultural, and educational experiences for all attendees. Tickets are $75 for adults or $67.50 for members and are available at my.sdc-arts.org.

Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6 p.m. sign up, 6:30-9 p.m. performances | Join in on an all-ages open mic night featuring music, poetry and spoken word offerings. Please keep topics rated PG.

Friday, Sept. 19

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival

Union Avenue Historic District, Downtown Pueblo | Sept. 19-21 | 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday | The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pueblo will host the 31st Annual Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo. Since 1994, this beloved celebration has honored Pueblo’s world-famous green chile while spotlighting local farmers, fresh produce, and small businesses across the region. Special events include a kickoff concert party, the Chile & Salsa Showdown, the Chihuahua & Friends Parade, a jalapeño eating contest, and the Pueblo Chile Balloon Fest. For more information and the full schedule of events, visit pueblochilefestival.com.

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

George Lopez

George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. | Renowned stand-up comedian George Lopez takes the stage at Pueblo Memorial Hall for a special, one-night-only performance. Because Lopez's performance comes during the annual Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, all tickets purchased will include entry into the festival. Tickets range from $46.50 to $98.50 and can be purchased through the Pueblo Memorial Hall website.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

The Pueblo Railway Museum.

Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum

200 W B St.| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Join the museum for a public train ride event behind the Pueblo Union Depot. Tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine and $10 for a ride in one of the cabooses. Children under 3 ride the train free. Cash or check preferred, but credit cards accepted. Train ride tickets can only be purchased during the event. Purchase tickets at the gift shop, a converted caboose behind the Union Depot, near the passenger boarding area. Trains depart every 20 minutes, so there will be multiple opportunities during the event to ride the train. There is no admission fee to attend the event itself; the charge is only for the train ride.

Thursday, Sept. 25

'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave | 1-3 p.m. | Creede Repertory Theatre's Young Audience Outreach Tour celebrates its 42nd season with “Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures” – the story of 10-year-old Raquel who goes, against her will, to summer school in order to improve her reading skills. The show features a book and lyrics by Noemi de la Puente, and music by Fernanda Douglas. It is free to student groups in kindergarten through sixth grade for the 1 p.m. show on Sept. 25. Student groups can RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Saturday, Sept. 27

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot

132 W B St. | 1-11 p.m. | Join the Pueblo German American Club for its 55th annual Oktoberfest celebration, a long-standing tradition in southern Colorado featuring food, beer, live entertainment and family fun. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at pueblogermanamericanclub.com/oktoberfest, or at the door on the day of the event. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. The event will be held rain or shine.

Spiritual Alchemy Through Art and Writing Workshop at the Buell Children’s Museum

210 N. Santa Fe Ave.| 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | This one-day workshop is presented by award-winning author and artist Vickie Leigh Krudwig. The workshop will help participants understand the connection between the arts and spirituality and unlock their greatest creative potential through a variety of hands-on activities, as well as deal effectively with the inner critic. All materials will be provided. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Tickets are $95 or $85.50 for museum members. For more information, contact the Buell Children’s Museum at 719-295-7210. To register online, go to my.sdc-arts.org/2607/2608.

Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum

210 N. Santa Fe Ave| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Join the museum for Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. It’s a full day of fun with activities and art projects for kids of all ages. Enjoy everything from classic board games and outdoor play to hands-on learning games and creative art stations throughout the museum. The event is included with regular admission and is free for members. Admission is $12 for adults, or $10 for children ages 3 to 16. For more information, visit my.sdc-arts.org/admission/1748.

On the horizon:

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service , Writers' Workshop at The Ethos, Harvest Fest at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo Humanists Potluck at First Unitarian Society building, Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library, Nerd Night at The Ethos, Vino Pueblo at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , On the horizon:, Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

Kenny White stands at the Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderBowl with his wife April and daughters Aria, 4, and Harper, 1. The ThunderBowl will be the site of White's 5K Break your Neck run, walk and roll event.

Break Your Neck 5K at CSU Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Blvd. | 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 | Join Kenny White III for the event celebrating his long recovery from paralysis after suffering a broken neck in November 2023. He was able to get the use of his legs and started running again. This event raises funds for nursing scholarships, research grants and CSU Pueblo athletics. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CO/Pueblo/BreakYourNeckWalkrunorRoll or register for $10 by 9 a.m. on race day.

Enter the 'Own Your Own' art exhibit at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave | Registration ends Oct. 7 | Submit your work for the 2025 Own Your Own curatedexhibition. This historic annual holiday sale is one of the most popular in the Southern Colorado area. Cost is a $15 one-time entry fee. Find out more at sdc-arts.org/exhibition/own-your-own-2025-call-artists.

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