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!
- Handmade in CO Expo – Vail, 10/4-5
- Applefest – Cedaredge, 10/4-6
- Great American Beer Festival – Denver, 10/10-12
- Craft Spirits Festival – Breckenridge, 10/11-13
- Telluride Horror Show – Telluride, 10/11-13
- Wine In The Pines – Keystone, 10/25-26
- Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Parade – Manitou Springs, 10/26
- Devotchka – Estes Park, 10/31-11/2
- Bloody Mary Festival – Denver, 11/3
- Veterans Day Run – Denver, 11/9
- Bighorn Sheep Festival – Georgetown, 11/9
- Botanic Gardens Blossom of Light – Denver, 11/20-1/12
- Christmas Show – Denver, 11/22-24
- Christkindlmarket – Denver, 11/22-12/23
Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches
- Nick’s Fall Fest – Aurora
- Munson Farms – Boulder
- Diana’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze – Canon City
- Miner’s Pumpkin Patch – Colorado Springs
- Wishing Star Farm – Ellicott
- Anderson Farms – Erie
- Bartels Farm – Fort Collins
- Corn Maze – Fort Collins
- 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
- 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
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!