Outdoors
All natural Colorado Springs
Description:
Held each Labor Day weekend, the Colorado Springs Balloon Classic is the largest and oldest hot air balloon festival in the State of Colorado. Balloon teams come from all over the U.S. to participate in this event. The event runs Friday through Sunday and includes concessions similar to a state fair, rides, live music and wonderful sights.

Description: The Pikes Peak Challenge is a fundraising event benefiting traumatic brain injury (TBI). The event is held in September each year.
Description: Open year-round
Description: The State Fair of Colorado
Description: Emma Crawford Festival - late October, held in Manitou Springs is this unique and slightly macabre festival, a coffin race held to remember Emma Crawford, an early 20th century young lady who died young and whose remains were washed down Red Mountain after granite gave way at the top.
Description: Pikes Peak marathon held in late August
Description: Teller County Fair held in early August
Description: Mountain Arts Festival - early August, two days of art displays, performances and other events.
Description: Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival - early November, celebrating the spirit and diversity of women
Description: Festival of Lights - early December, an annual parade, arts, crafts and live music performances. Held in Downtown Colorado Springs.