15 Alcohol-Free Things to Do in Colorado Springs

You do not need a drink to have a great night in Colorado Springs. From kava lounges and live trivia to moonlit hikes at Garden of the Gods and zero-proof cocktails downtown, the Springs has quietly become one of Colorado's best cities for alcohol-free fun. Here are 15 ideas, whether you are sober, sober-curious, pregnant, on a dry month, or just want to wake up clear-headed tomorrow.

More people in Colorado Springs are rethinking their relationship with alcohol than ever before. Some are fully sober, some are sober-curious, and plenty just want a Saturday night that does not cost them a Sunday morning. Here is our local guide.

1. Settle in at a kava lounge

Kava, a traditional drink from the South Pacific made from the root of the kava plant, has become the centerpiece of Colorado Springs alcohol-free nightlife. It delivers a genuinely relaxed, social, slightly euphoric feeling, without any alcohol and without clouding your mind. At Kava Works we built two lounges around exactly this experience, one Downtown on Pikes Peak Avenue and one on North Academy Boulevard. New to it? Read kava vs. alcohol.

2. Win at trivia night

There is no better proof that you do not need alcohol to have a loud, competitive, hilarious night than a packed trivia room. Our Roots and Riddles trivia nights pull regulars and first-timers alike, and you can absolutely talk smack over a kava soda.

3. Sing your heart out at karaoke

Liquid courage is optional. Karaoke Night at our Downtown lounge is the kind of low-stakes, high-fun evening that is even better when you remember all of it the next day.

4. Catch live music, clear-headed

Colorado Springs has a deep live-music bench, from intimate lounge sets to bigger downtown stages. We host live music on Friday nights. Hearing a great local band hits different when you are fully present for it.

5. Hike Garden of the Gods at golden hour

It is free, world-famous, and right here. The towering red rock formations against Pikes Peak are unbeatable at sunrise or sunset. Pair a morning hike with a post-trail kava and you have a full, alcohol-free day.

6. Take the cog railway up Pikes Peak

The cog railway carries you to 14,115 feet, America's Mountain. The views, the altitude, and the bragging rights are intoxicating enough on their own.

7. Wander Old Colorado City

This historic district is made for an unhurried afternoon of local boutiques, galleries, coffee, and people-watching. It is also home to a growing cluster of zero-proof and wellness-minded spots.

8. Explore Manitou Springs and its mineral water

Sip your way around the free natural mineral springs scattered through this quirky mountain town, browse the arcade, and ride the incline if you are feeling brave.

9. Visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The highest-altitude zoo in America clings to the mountainside and is famous for giraffe-feeding. It is a daytime classic and a perfect alcohol-free date.

10. Catch a game or a show

From Switchbacks soccer to a downtown concert or a local theater show, live events are a built-in alcohol-free night out. Tailgate with mocktails, not beer.

11. Try a zero-proof cocktail bar

Colorado Springs now has dedicated non-alcoholic bars serving craft mocktails, NA beer and wine, and kava-based drinks. The zero-proof movement here is real. See our guide to the best non-alcoholic drinks in Colorado Springs.

12. Go climbing, indoors or out

The Springs is a climbing town. Hit a local climbing gym for a high-energy evening that doubles as a workout, or get on real rock with a guide.

13. Make it a coffee-and-dessert crawl

Our cafe scene is excellent. Build a little crawl: pour-over at one shop, a pastry at another, dessert to finish. Low-key, social, and entirely alcohol-free.

14. Stargaze away from the lights

Drive a few minutes out of the glow and the Colorado night sky opens up. Bring a blanket and a thermos.

15. Host a sober game night with friends

Sometimes the best night out is a night in. Grab kava drinks and snacks to go from our menu, bring the board games, and host. No designated driver required, for anyone.

Why alcohol-free nights are having a moment in the Springs

Colorado Springs sits at over 6,000 feet, and altitude amplifies alcohol's effects: the headaches, the dehydration, the rough mornings all hit harder up here. Combine that with a city full of athletes, military families, and outdoor lovers, and it is no surprise that sober-curious culture is booming. Alcohol-free does not mean boring; it means waking up ready for the trail.

Plan your alcohol-free night at Kava Works

Two locations make it easy: Kava Works Downtown on Pikes Peak Avenue and Kava Works North on Academy Boulevard. Open seven days a week with nightly happy hour, trivia, karaoke, game nights, and live music. Check our events calendar and come find your new favorite alcohol-free hangout.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Colorado Springs that doesn't involve drinking?

Plenty: kava lounges, trivia and karaoke nights, live music, hiking at Garden of the Gods, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, climbing gyms, zero-proof cocktail bars, and more. Colorado Springs has a thriving alcohol-free and sober-curious scene.

Are there non-alcoholic bars in Colorado Springs?

Yes. Colorado Springs has several alcohol-free options, including kava lounges like Kava Works, with Downtown and North Academy locations, and dedicated zero-proof bars serving craft mocktails and kava-based drinks.

Is a kava bar actually fun without alcohol?

Yes. A kava bar serves kava, a naturally relaxing, alcohol-free drink. People love kava lounges because you get a social, mellow, feel-good night, with games, music, and community, and wake up clear-headed the next day.