Fun Things To Do

Find your fun in Colorado! Explore the links and resources below for great ways to get out and enjoy our communities.

Find Your Fun & Adventure!

• Cowboy Gathering – Durango, 10/1-4
• 13th Floor Haunted House – Denver, 10/1-11/9
• Craft Spirits Festival – Breckenridge, 10/3-5
• Belgian Brew Fest – Denver, 10/4
• ​Great American Beer Festival – Denver, 10/9-11
• Women’s Film Festival – Colo. Springs, 10/17-19
• Golden FestiFall – Golden, 10/18
• Boo at the Bridge – Cañon City, 10/18
• Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Parade – Manitou Springs, 10/25
• Bloody Mary Festival – Denver, 10/26

Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches

• Nick’s Fall Fest – Aurora
• Munson Farms – Boulder
• Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – Canon City
• Gilly’s Pumpkin Patch – Castle Rock
• Miner’s Pumpkin Patch – Colorado Springs
• Boo at the Zoo – Denver
• Elitch Gardens Fright Fest – Denver
• Wishing Star Farm – Ellicott
• Anderson Farms – Erie
• Bartels Farm – Fort Collins
• Corn Maze – Fort Collins
• Lone Creek Farms – Franktown
• Mazotti Farms – Hudson
• The Hollow at Hankins Farms – Johnstown
• Cottonwood Farms – Lafayette
• Fritzler Farm Park – LaSalle
• Chatfield Farms – Littleton
• Pumpkin Ranch – Longmont
• The Bee Hugger – Longmont
• Osborn Farm – Loveland
• Schweiger Ranch – Parker
• Happy Apple Farm – Penrose
• Miller Farms – Platteville
• Pantaleo Farms – Vineland

Scenic Fall Drives

Enjoy a scenic drive in the Rocky Mountains as the forest canopy yields summer greens to autumn golds!

• Trail Ridge Road, a Colorado Scenic Byway
• Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
• Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway
• Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway
• Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
• Flat Tops Trail and Scenic Byway
• Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
• San Juan Skyway

Featured Labor Day Weekend Events!

Celebrate Labor Day weekend in Colorado with vibrant festivals, live music and family fun from Colorado Springs to Estes Park! Gather your loved ones and soak up Colorado’s sunshine, adventure, and holiday spirit.

• Caveman Music Festival – Monument, 8/28-31
• Four Corners Motorcycle Rally – Durango, 8/28-31
• Caveman Music Festival – Monument, 8/28-31
• Summer Finale & Labor Day Weekend – Denver, 8/29-9/1
• Labor Day Weekend Fun – Boulder, 8/29-9/1
• Film Festival – Telluride, 8/29-9/1
• Oktoberfest – Keystone, 8/30
• Harvest Festival – Windsor, 8/30-9/1
• Arts & Crafts Festival – Estes Park, 8/30-9/1
• Labor Day Lift Off – Colo. Springs, 8/30-9/1
• Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival – Breckenridge, 8/30-9/1
• Elitch Gardens Fireworks – Denver, 8/31

Colorado Hot Springs

Visit one of Colorado’s premier hot springs! Rest, relax and renew after winter days of outdoor recreation.

• Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort – Nathrop, CO
• Iron Mountain Hot Springs – Glenwood Springs, CO
• Glenwood Hot Springs Resort – Glenwood Springs, CO
• Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs – Red Stone, CO
• Ouray Hot Springs – Ouray, CO
• Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa – Hot Sulphur Springs, CO
• Strawberry Park Hot Springs – Steamboat Springs, CO
• Dunton Hot Springs – Dolores, CO
• The Springs Resort & Spa – Pagosa Springs, CO
• Cottonwood Hot Springs Inn & Spa – Buena Vista, CO
• & More!

Colorado Bucket List

Unleash the spirit of adventure with our Colorado Bucket List! This year we are featuring new ideas each month. Explore the Rockies, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in vibrant culture!

• Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver Mint Facility.
• Tea lovers, be sure to book a tour of Celestial Seasonings Tea in Boulder.
• Speaking of tea time, did you know that Colorado is home to a number of castles? Check out six captivating castles to see.
• Take a cruise on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.
• Another popular scenic drive in Colorado is the Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
• Gain over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than 1 mile on the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs. You will be well rewarded with breathtaking views!
• For experienced rock climbers and adrenaline junkies, a cliffside hike Via Ferrata in Telluride awaits! This hike includes hanging off a ledge, climbing ladders and using metal rungs.
• Take in dramatic scenery at Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed locations in Colorado.
• Experience music like never before with a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
• Strap on a hard hat and book at tour at The Argo Mill & Tunnel in Idaho Springs.
• Walk across America’s Highest Suspension Bridge, Royal Gorge Bridge, and stay to play at the adventure park!
• Visit the ruins at Mesa Verde National Park.
• Explore the Garden of the Gods.
• Try sandboarding at Great Sand Dunes National Park.
• Spend a night at the Historic & Haunted Stanley Hotel.
• Hike a Colorado 14er.
• Take a ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
• Drive the Million Dollar Highway.
• Soak in the scene at one of Colorado’s hidden gems, Island Lake.
• Elevate your experience at Rocky Mountain National Park.
• Enjoy fun things to do at Four Corners.
• All aboard! Enjoy fall scenery on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
• Explore Paint Mines Interpretive Park.
• Fun for the whole family awaits at Dinosaur Ridge.
• Hike up Lookout Mountain in Golden.

The Great Outdoors
One of the great things about living on the Colorado Front Range is that we have easy access to one of the best outdoor playgrounds in the world, the Rocky Mountains. Couple that with community open space and trails, and you could spend an entire summer exploring. Check out some of the quick links below and enjoy!

• Explore Community Trails & Open Space: Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Johnstown-Milliken, Estes Park
• Larimer County Open Spaces & Trails
• Weld County Open Spaces & Trails
• Poudre River Trail Corridor
• Rocky Mountain National Park
• The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
• Pawnee National Grassland

Community Connection
Be sure to check out our Community Calendar for a detailed breakdown of how you can support and connect with our communities!