Labor Day events feature hot air ballons

🎶 Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the Downtown Summer Music series, 6-8pm Thursday in Acacia Park. Free to attend.

🎈 The Labor Day Lift Off hot air balloon festival — the largest in the state — takes place Saturday through Monday at Memorial Park with morning and afternoon sessions. This year's event celebrates 50 years with 45-minute rides and breathtaking views. Free to attend.

🎨 Old Colorado City holds its First Friday celebration from 5–9pm downtown. The art walk includes galleries and entertainment. Free to attend.

🖼️ The Commonwheel Art Festival takes over Manitou Springs starting Saturday through Monday, featuring local artists, live music and kids' activities. Free to attend.

🏃 The Golden Harvest half marathon takes place at El Pomar Youth Sports Park on Sunday. Other options include a kid's dash, 5K and 10K runs. Race fees start at $21.

🌽 It's the final weekend of the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Festivities finish Monday with a drone show celebrating Colorado's 150th and America's 250th anniversaries. Tickets start at $15.