The annual Fall Festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, drawing thousands of people from all walks of life. Featuring a lively parade, great food, and a range of vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to local products, this festival truly has something for everyone. Plus, with fun activities like live music and kid-friendly entertainment, it’s the perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a day full of festivities.This year’s theme is “Back in the Saddle”, so be sure to join us as we celebrate all things fall in style! Whether you’re a long-time attendee or new to the festival scene, we look forward to seeing you at this year’s exciting event. Let’s get back in the saddle and have some fun!
Event Type: Family Friendly
Commonwheel Artists 48th Annual Labor Day Art Festival
Commonwheel Artists Co-Op’s 49th Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Festival in Manitou Springs is always filled with art and music the whole family can enjoy. Art patrons come to enjoy this celebration of original fine art and contemporary crafts, talented local musicians, activities for kids, and specialty food items. For 49 years, a diverse group of potters, jewelers, painters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, and more, have been displaying their artwork that the Commonwheel jury selects. These artists apply from the Pikes Peak Region, and neighboring states to share their creations with art-appreciating visitors at this juried art festival.
Being able to meet and talk with the artists at the art festival is part of the fun. It can spark a creative side in youngsters that could lead them to a career as an artist or just start a new hobby. There are many types of fine art and contemporary crafts that are affordable. Art patrons are enticed to buy something that they can enjoy for many years to come or begin collecting art for their homes. The fine jewelers offer items that make beautiful gifts, or for you to wear to express your own unique, personal style. Potters offer functional items for the kitchen and dining, plus amazing sculptures. Photographers capture beautiful scenes or create abstract images to entice your eyes. There are paintings in many styles, handmade clothing, plush toys and so much more to discover at the juried Art Festival.
Admission to the Commonwheel Art Festival is always FREE!
Labor Day – Fall Festival
Join us for a Fall Festival celebration from 9 AM – 3PM at Memory Square Park! We will have local artists, charming crafts, and delicious foods to purchase, and an assortment of food trucks for meals and treats. Family favorites “Paige and Jeff” are performing music, and a magician and bounce houses will entertain the kids. At 1PM, the Labor Day Parade award winners will be announced at Memory Square Park. Please note that there is no pie contest this year.
Labor Day Lift Off
Join us for an action packed 3 day event including early morning Hot Air Balloon Flights, Food Vendors, Beer and Wine Tastings, an Evening Balloon Glow and much more!
Arapahoe County 5K Trail Run
Lace up your sneaks for a timed 5K race beginning at Tagawa Gardens and running along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. Walkers and all ages welcome! Funds support trail maintenance and Arapahoe County Open Spaces. BBQ and live bluegrass at the finish line!
“Escape to the Movies” – A Film Concert
“Escape to the Movies” – A Film ConcertYou won’t want to miss Reel Music: The History of Music in Film.Your FCS will take a deep dive into the role orchestras have played in film from the silent era to today with a live performance.From Felix the Cat, Casablanca, and West Side Story to James Bond, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars, this concert is a musical stroll down memory lane.When: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Where: Timberline Church Auditorium: 2908 S Timberline Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80525
Tickets: $32 adult, $12 student/childTickets and more info: www.fcsymphony.org/events/escape-to-the-movies-spring-pops-concert/
Colorado Day!
The Centennial State celebrates its 146th birthday on Monday, August 1, 2022 with a free event at Trinidad History Museum! Enjoy free admission, Colorado birthday cake, and Colorado-themed crafts. Free.
“Escape to the Zoo” – A Family Concert
“Escape to the Zoo” – A Family ConcertThis fun and whimsical live concert is for the young and the young-at-heart!Featuring Gregory Smith’s Zoo Song and Camille Saint-Saën’s Carnival of the Animals.When: Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Center Main Stage: 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Tickets: $5 children (under 13), $10 general (over 13)Tickets and more info at: www.fcsymphony.org/events/escape-to-the-zoo-family-concert/
Live Makoa Music
Makoa Music will perform from 5:30-7 pm on Friday, Sept. 2, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Makoa Music is the brother-sister duo of Noa Phillips (age 17) and Makena Phillips (age 14). Noa plays the guitar and ukulele, and Makena plays the ukulele and sings lead. Admission to the Museum will be free from 5-8 pm. In the Main Gallery, Visions of Rural China features folk art paintings from Huxian County from 1973 to 2000. GUATEMALA: Rotary in Action in the Museum’s Hall Gallery highlights community development projects by the Fort Collins Rotary Club in collaboration with Rotarians in Guatemala. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Rocky Mountain Rambler Fun-Fest
We are a unique spectacle in Victor, CO this year on September 17 from 2-9pm. The event is open to the public and all ages are invited out to check out the Rocky Mountain Rambler Fun-Fest. We will have on display the Ramblers, teams of people and their insane vehicles used to explore rocky mountain trails and pick up trash/litter along the way to promote protecting and conserving public lands. in addition, we have live music, giant yard game competitions, food trucks, and a beergarden!