Things to Do in Colorado This Labor Day Weekend
- College Football Kickoff & Oktoberfest Celebrations
Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with an action-packed Labor Day weekend in Colorado! With college football games and Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s no shortage of fun activities to enjoy. - Labor Day Lift Off
Location: Colorado Springs
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Experience a Southern Colorado tradition at the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off. This free event features over 70 balloons, skydiving demonstrations, a drone light show, and evening balloon glows at Memorial Park. - Colorado State Fair
Location: Pueblo
Dates: Through Monday
Enjoy carnival rides, live music, rodeos, and more at the Colorado State Fair. Don’t miss performances by The Commodores, Trace Adkins, Ludacris, and others. - World Slopper-Eating Championship
Location: Pueblo
Date: Saturday
Watch top-ranked eaters compete at the 6th annual World Slopper-Eating Championship during the Colorado State Fair. - Windsor Harvest Festival
Location: Windsor
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Celebrate Windsor’s largest family-friendly event, the Windsor Harvest Festival, with live music, BBQ, balloon launches, and more. - Labor Day Weekend in Creede
Location: Creede
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Join the festivities in Creede, including the 38th annual Creede Mountain Run and other community events. - Labor Day Parades
Locations: Louisville, Fountain
Dates: Monday
Enjoy the Labor Day Parade in Louisville or the Fountain Fall Festival & Parade in Fountain, followed by festival fun. - Water World’s Final Weekend
Location: Federal Heights
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Don’t miss the last chance to visit Water World this season, one of America’s largest family water parks. - Elitch Gardens Water Park
Location: Denver
Date: Monday
Visit Elitch Gardens water park for its final day of the season, with the amusement park remaining open on weekends. - Broncos Fit 7K
Location: Denver
Date: Sunday
Run the 12th annual Broncos Fit 7K at Empower Field and finish on the 50-yard line. - Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Location: Parker
Date: Monday
Choose your distance at the Labor Day races in Parker, with options for all abilities. - WWE Events
Location: Denver
Dates: Sunday – Monday
Catch NXT No Mercy on Sunday and Monday Night Raw at Ball Arena. - The Doobie Brothers
Location: Denver
Date: Thursday
Enjoy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Doobie Brothers in concert at Ball Arena with special guest Steve Winwood. - North Dakota State vs. Colorado Buffaloes
Location: Boulder
Date: Thursday
Watch the Colorado Buffaloes football team kick off their season against North Dakota State. - Boulder Art Festival
Location: Boulder
Dates: Saturday – Sunday
Explore the Boulder Art Festival on Pearl Street Mall, featuring over 90 artists from various disciplines. - Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
Location: Estes Park
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Discover unique creations at the Estes Park Arts and Crafts Show in Bond Park. - Commonwheel Art Festival
Location: Manitou Springs
Dates: Saturday – Monday
Visit the 50th annual Commonwheel Art Festival in Manitou Springs’ Memorial Park. - Keystone Oktoberfest
Location: Keystone
Date: Saturday
Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, live music, and German fare at Keystone’s River Run Village. - Beaver Creek Oktoberfest
Location: Beaver Creek
Dates: Friday – Sunday
Join the family-friendly Beaver Creek Oktoberfest with traditional music, food, and drink. - JAS Labor Day Experience
Location: Snowmass Village
Dates: Friday – Sunday
Enjoy live music from top artists at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience in Snowmass Village. - Nan Desu Kan
Location: Aurora
Dates: Friday – Sunday
Celebrate Japanese culture at the Nan Desu Kan convention with anime, cosplay, gaming, and more. - History Comes to Life Showcase
Location: Centennial
Dates: Friday – Monday
See rare historic aircraft up close at the History Comes to Life Showcase at Exploration of Flight. - Vail Duck Race
Location: Vail
Date: Sunday
Cheer on 15,000 rubber ducks racing down Gore Creek at the annual Vail Duck Race. - Ouray County Rodeo
Location: Ridgway
Date: Monday
Celebrate the Ouray County Labor Day Rodeo with a parade and CPRA rodeo. - Windsor Cruise In Car Show
Location: Windsor
Date: Saturday
See classic cars at the Windsor Cruise In Car Show at Eastman Park. - Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Location: Durango
Dates: Thursday – Monday
Experience the excitement of the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally with races, stunt shows, and live music. - Four Corners Folk Festival
Location: Pagosa Springs
Dates: Friday – Sunday
Enjoy live performances at the 28th annual Four Corners Folk Festival. - Yampa Valley Crane Fest
Location: Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Craig
Dates: Thursday – Sunday
Celebrate the Yampa Valley Crane Festival with crane-viewing events, nature walks, and more. - Colorado National Speedway
Location: Dacono
Date: Saturday
Enjoy a night of racing at Colorado National Speedway, followed by a fireworks show. - Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies
Location: Denver
Dates: Friday – Sunday
Watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Baltimore Orioles at Coors Field. - Grand Junction Jackalopes vs. Northern Colorado Owlz
Location: Windsor
Dates: Friday – Monday
See minor league baseball rivals Northern Colorado Owlz and Grand Junction Jackalopes face off in Windsor. - Phish
Location: Commerce City
Dates: Thursday – Sunday
Enjoy four nights of live music with Phish at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. - Telluride Film Festival
Location: Telluride
Dates: Thursday – Monday
Attend the prestigious Telluride Film Festival, featuring North American film premieres. - Red Rocks Concerts
Location: Morrison
Dates: Ongoing
Catch live performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, including Dierks Bentley and Gregory Alan Isakov. - The Power of Poison
Location: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Dates: Ongoing
