5 things to do in Manitou Springs, CO — Saturday, September 5, 2026

1. 6th Annual Quilt Showcase & Boutique

   Community at Memorial Hall in City Hall, starting 10 a.m.

   “We’re so excited to offer our annual fundraising event again, for the sixth year, in this beautiful venue. We have gained a presence over the last few years

   Details from the organizer

2. First Friday Fast and Pray — Holy Apostles Catholic Church & Preschool

   Civic at Holy Apostles Catholic Church.

   First Friday Fast and Pray — Holy Apostles Catholic Church & Preschool

   Details from the organizer

3. Labor Day Lift Off

   Festival in Colorado Springs, starting 12 p.m.

   Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is the biggest hot air balloon festival in the state of Colorado – and…

   Details from the organizer

4. 52nd Annual Commonwheel Art Festival

   Community at Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, starting 10 a.m.

   Commonwheel is considered the premiere art festival in the Pikes Peak Region. Art patrons come to enjoy this celebration of original fine art and contemporary

   Details from the organizer

5. Paws to Read

   Community at Fountain Library, starting 8 a.m.

   ​Practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable volunteer Paws to Read therapy dogs.

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city