Kick-off your summer break with fun things to do in June at Colorado Springs’ top attraction
Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs during June? Make the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum your first destination! With school letting out for summer break and the days getting longer, come enjoy the compelling stories of America’s greatest athletes.
From celebrating dads to meet and greets with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, there are plenty of fun things to do at Colorado Springs’ top attraction!
Pride Month Specialty Tour
June 2-June 30 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This June, we’re honoring Pride Month by highlighting the powerful stories of Team USA’s LGBTQ+ athletes. Discover how they embody the core values of excellence, respect, and equality, both in their athletic achievements and in their lives beyond the field of play.
Figure Skating Takeover Weekend
June 7-June 8 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready for a spectacular family-friendly weekend at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum as we celebrate the incredible artistry and athleticism of figure skating, in partnership with U.S. Figure Skating! This exciting event will feature appearances from members of the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating National Team, engaging themed activity zones, thrilling live demonstrations, and unique artifacts.
Program Highlights
- Art Zone: Unleash your creativity by designing skates, making bracelets, and sharing how you plan to leave your mark on the sport and your community.
- Dance Zone: Experience the grace of figure skating firsthand! Participate in off-ice movement classes led by U.S. Figure Skating ice dancers.
- Speed Zone: Ready to race? Test your speed on an indoor track and compare your time to Team USA athletes while being timed by national team members!
- Skills Zone: Navigate a challenging “Path to the Podium” obstacle course. Take on training challenges like the vertical jump and see cutting-edge 4D motion technology capture and analyze movement in real-time with elite skaters.
- Live Demos: Watch national team athletes up close as they demonstrate their off-ice training techniques and refine their skills using tools like jump harnesses.
- Costume Zone: Explore how athletes use costumes and artistic expression to elevate their performances. View iconic costumes from the past on display!
- Impact Zone: Discover the lasting influence skaters from the past and present have made on and off the ice.
- Innovation Zone: Hear directly from Jackson Ultima skate technicians about equipment advancements and the fascinating evolution of figure skates.
- Fuel Zone: Power up like an elite athlete! Explore and purchase some of the favorite training snacks of top skaters.
- Podium Zone: Don’t miss your chance to take a photo with elite skaters and receive a keepsake token to commemorate how you intend to leave your mark.
- Fine Arts Display: Learn about the artistic side of figure skating through the captivating work of legendary skater and artist Toller Cranston.
- Legacy Memorial: Pay your respects and remember the U.S. Figure Skating members tragically lost in Flight 5342.
Athletes Scheduled to Appear
- Alysa Liu
- Madison Chock & Evan Bates
- Amber Glenn
- Isabeau Levito
- Maia & Alex Shibutani
- Ellie Kam & Danny O’Shea
- And many more!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the sport of figure skating and celebrate its rich legacy right here in Olympic City USA! Register for the event today!
Father's Day Special
June 15 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This Father’s Day, treat Dad to an Olympic experience! On June 15, all dads will enjoy 50% off general admission to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Olympic & Paralympic Day Celebration
June 21 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us at the museum to celebrate the friendship, excellence, and values sports bring to people worldwide during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. On this day, people are encouraged to get active, experience the joy of sports, and honor the Olympic & Paralympic spirit.
Event Highlights
- 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Goalball Demonstration: Witness the incredible skill and teamwork of Goalball, a dynamic Paralympic sport for visually impaired athletes.
- 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Meet Paralympian McKenna Geer: Chat with McKenna Geer, a Paralympic medalist in shooting, and hear her inspiring journey firsthand.
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Cool Off with Rita’s Italian Ice: Treat yourself to a refreshing Rita’s Italian Ice, available for purchase right outside the museum.
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Pride Tour: Embark on a special guided tour that spotlights powerful stories of perseverance and excellence from LGBTQ+ Olympic and Paralympic history. See more event details
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Canine Companions Meet-Up: Discover the amazing work of Canine Companions and meet the service dogs who empower individuals, including elite athletes, to live more independently.
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Meet Paralympian Kendall Gretsch: Don’t miss the chance to meet Kendall Gretsch, one of Team USA’s most decorated multisport Paralympic athletes.
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Wheelchair Basketball Demonstration: Experience the intensity and speed of Wheelchair Basketball in this thrilling Paralympic team sport demonstration.
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