Labor Day
Labor Day Weekend may signal the end of summer, but not the end of the fun in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region!
Celebrate Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs, where the American spirit comes alive with festive activities. Enjoy community, live music and barbecues with the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop. Soak in the last rays of summer by driving up Pikes Peak or hiking one of the many trails in the area. The ideal way to enjoy the long holiday weekend in the Pikes Peak Region.
5 Ways to Celebrate Labor Day
1. Prepare for Liftoff
When: September 5 - 7, 2026
Where: Memorial Park | 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Head to Labor Day Liftoff to watch colorful hot air balloons take to the skies (or join them with a hot air balloon ride!). The event will also feature a wide selection of entertainment with live musical performances, aerial demonstrations, and a drone show. Stay late to see the hot air balloons lit up at night for an awesome scene of larger-than-life fun.
2. Have Fun with Art
When: September 5 - 7, 2026 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: Memorial Park in Manitou Springs | 502 Manitou Ave
Head to the Commonwheel Art Festival in Manitou Springs to view and purchase beautiful art pieces by local artists. There will be live music performed by local musicians, prize drawings for attendees, and activities for the kids.
3. Head to the Lake
When: September 7, 2026 | 10:30 AM
Where: Quail Lake
Go for a swim, lie in the sun, or try yoga on the water with Dragonfly Paddle Yoga. Learn mindful breathing, stretch in the Colorado sun, and train in a guided program with your fellow yogis. Don't worry about your experience; each class is tailored to the group's capabilities.
4. Partake in America's Pastime
When: September 7, 2026 | 10 AM
Where: Rock Ledge Ranch | 1401 Recreation Way
Experience baseball like never before. Grab some old-fashioned snacks and be a spectator in this vintage 1880's style baseball game at Rock Ledge Ranch. This tradition sees players and volunteers step back in time with costumes and props from the 19th-century to fully immerse guests into a time of old for an outdoor game of baseball.
5. Go for a Ride
When: Whenever
Where: On any of the many Colorado Springs trails
Enjoy the views while checking out one of the many scenic biking trails in the Pikes Peak Region. Take to the skies on climbing trails that'll serve you high-up views of the rolling landscape, or opt for a kid-friendly trail for the whole fam to explore together.
