Top 5 Things to Do This Week in Colorado Springs
The Labor Day Lift Off, First Friday Downtown, Jazz in the Parks, the Golden Harvest races, and Movies Under the Stars. Five real events in Colorado Springs this week.
We've got you. If you're looking for what's worth doing over Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs, we rounded up our top five picks. Rest easy, this is a great week to be local, from the biggest hot air balloon festival in Colorado to live jazz and a movie under the stars.
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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
📅 Friday, September 5 - Sunday, September 7 | Memorial Park
Colorado's biggest hot air balloon festival returns for the whole holiday weekend. Watch dozens of colorful balloons take flight against the Pikes Peak backdrop, plus live entertainment and family activities all three days.
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First Friday Downtown
📅 Friday, September 4 | Downtown Colorado Springs
Galleries, shops, and restaurants across downtown open their doors for the monthly art walk. A great excuse to wander Tejon Street, check out new exhibits, and grab dinner or drinks along the way.
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Jazz in the Parks: New Horizons Kicks Band
📅 Wednesday, September 2 | 6pm | McAllister House Museum
Bring a chair or blanket for a free evening of live jazz on the lawn at one of Colorado Springs' oldest homes. A relaxed, family-friendly way to kick off the week.
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k
📅 Sunday, September 6 | 8am | El Pomar Youth Sports Park
Runners of all levels can pick their distance at this fall race through southeast Colorado Springs. A great way to close out the long weekend with some fresh air and a finish-line medal.
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Movies Under the Stars: "Thor: Ragnarok"
📅 Saturday, September 5 | 7:30pm | Bristol Brewing Company
Grab a beer and a blanket for an outdoor screening in Bristol's beer garden. A laid-back way to spend a Labor Day weekend evening with friends or family.
From balloons over Memorial Park to jazz on the lawn at the McAllister House, a first Friday downtown, a morning race, and a movie under the stars, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the long weekend in Colorado Springs. Hope to see you out there. See you soon.
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Sources: Visit Colorado Springs, Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, PeakRadar, RunSignup, Bristol Brewing Company. Dates and times subject to change; confirm with event organizers before heading out.