COLORADO, USA — Happy Labor Day!
Although it may be the unofficial end to summer, there's still time to head outdoors and experience all that Colorado has to offer during the season.
Here are some of the fairs, festivals, parades, events and concerts happening in Colorado on Labor Day Monday.
Labor Day Lift Off
COLORADO SPRINGS — A Southern Colorado tradition is back with the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. Running through Monday, the free event begins each morning with an ascension of over 70 balloons accompanied by breakfast and drinks from local vendors. Throughout each day there will be skydiving demonstrations, a drone light show, paddle boarding and live entertainment. The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off takes place at Memorial Park.
Windsor Harvest Festival
WINDSOR — Windsor's largest family-friendly event is back for a 102nd year. This year's Windsor Harvest Festival theme is "Small Town Heroes." The festival runs through Monday with live music, a street dance, BBQ, car show, pancake breakfast, horse-drawn carriage rides, outdoor games, beer garden, movie screening in the park, and firework show. A parade steps off at 9 a.m. Monday. Visit WindsorHarvestFestival.com to see the complete schedule.
Colorado State Fair
PUEBLO — The largest summer event in Colorado continues through the Monday holiday in southern Colorado. The Colorado State Fair offers a carnival, 4-H exhibits, agricultural competitions, tractor pulls, live music performances, rodeos, bake offs and amazing food options. Check out the full fair schedule at ColoradoStateFair.com.
Labor Day Parade
LOUISVILLE — The 88th annual Labor Day celebration is Louisville's biggest community event of the year. The Labor Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday. The parade will run south down Main Street.
Fountain Fall Festival & Parade
FOUNTAIN — The 54th annual Fountain Fall Festival and Parade arrive Monday in Fountain. The Labor Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday and will run along Main Street and Ohio Avenue. The Fall Festival opens at 11:30 a.m. at John Metcalf Park.
Water World
FEDERAL HEIGHTS — Labor Day Monday is the final day this season to visit one of America's largest family water parks. Water World features more than fifty attractions, from kids rides to huge thrill rides. Most food and drinks can be brought into the park making it perfect for picnics and parking is free. Avoid the lines and get your tickets online.
Elitch Gardens water park
DENVER — The Labor Day holiday is the final day to visit the water park at Elitch Gardens. Although the water park closes for the season after Labor Day, the main amusement park area will remain open weekends through Sunday, Nov. 3.
Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
PARKER — Celebrate the holiday weekend with a half marathon, 10K or 5K. There's a distance for everyone at Monday's races at Parker's Salisbury Park. Runners of all abilities are welcome. Each participant gets a running shirt, finisher's medal, chip timing and race photos. Race registration is available at ColoradoRunnerEvents.com.
WWE Monday Night Raw
DENVER — World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will host two events at Ball Arena over Labor Day weekend. The professional wrestling company hosted "NXT No Mercy" at Ball Arena on Sunday. On Monday night, WWE will bring the long-running series "Monday Night Raw" at Ball Arena at 5:30 p.m. WWE Superstars advertised to appear at "Raw" include Damian Priest, Jey Uso, Liv Morgan, Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio and Drew McIntyre.
Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
ESTES PARK — The Estes Park Arts and Crafts Show brings over 100 artisans to downtown Estes Park every Labor Day weekend. This year's show runs through Monday at Bond Park. The show, when combined with the shops and restaurants of downtown, make Estes Park a great weekend destination on the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Commonwheel Art Festival
MANITOU SPRINGS — Manitou Springs' Memorial Park is the site of this weekend’s Commonwheel Artists Co-op 50th annual Labor Day Weekend Art Festival. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. There will be dozens of art vendors, live music, food options, beer garden and kids’ activities. Admission is free.
Ouray County Rodeo
RIDGWAY — Ouray County is ready for rodeo. The 2024 Ouray County Labor Day Rodeo will be held Monday with a parade at 10 a.m. and CPRA Rodeo at 12 p.m. Active military and children under six receive free admission.
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
DURANGO — Durango, which serves as a gateway to the world famous Million Dollar Highway, is the home of this weekend's five-day Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. There will be races, stunt shows, live music, bike shows and more. Visit FourCornersMotorcycleRally.com to see a complete event schedule.
Telluride Film Festival
TELLURIDE — The 50th annual Telluride Film Festival is this Labor Day weekend. The prestigious event features many films premiering for the first time in North America. The festival, which runs through Monday, will see more than 50 programs screened in ten venues.
Red Rocks
DENVER — There is no better venue for live music in the country than Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Red Rocks 2024 concert schedule is actually still growing with new shows being added in October and November. This summer looks to be one for the record books.
- Monday, Sept. 2 - Gregory Alan Isakov
- Tuesday, Sept. 3 - Glass Animals
- Wednesday, Sept. 4 - Glass Animals
The Power of Poison
DENVER — A new temporary exhibition at Denver Museum of Nature and Science, "The Power of Poison" explores the captivating and often paradoxical world of nature's toxic arsenal. Through live performances and interactive dioramas, this exhibition will take you into familiar and novel tales of illness, enchantment and death by poison. Whether used as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength or a lifesaving medical treatment, "The Power of Poison" is sure to surprise.
The North Pole: Santa's Workshop
CASCADE — Colorado's favorite Christmas-themed amusement park is open for the season. Home to Santa's village and the jolly old elf himself, The North Pole: Santa’s Workshop, located at 7,500 feet at the foot of Pikes Peak west of Colorado Springs, traditionally opens the weekend before Memorial Day and remains open through Christmas. With vintage rides and sweet treats, the park as been spreading Christmas cheer since 1956.
Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park
DENVER — Four Mile Historic Park has transformed into a glowing landscape that immerses visitors with larger-than-life lantern installations that include a mythical dragon that blows smoke, Colorado wildlife and flowers, a crystal forest with unicorns, and creatures from Chinese mythology. The Bright Nights series will be open until Sept. 29. Proceeds from the installation go to help pay for animal care at the park, as well as maintain the historic museum, the oldest standing structure in Denver.