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Outdoor events in Colorado Springs

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Labor Day weekend means one thing here: patios, parks, and probably a stray thunderstorm rolling off the mountains right when you least want it. Sunday, Sep 6 is stacked — Makers Market sets up outdoor stalls at Red Leg Brewing Company, Memorial Park hosts The Martini Shot as part of the Labor Day lineup, and Ford Amphitheater goes big with Brantley Gilbert that same night. Give it a couple days and Bancroft Park keeps the outdoor music going Tuesday with Grapefruit Moon closing out the OCC Summer Concert Series. Wednesday shifts gears to something calmer at Hillside Gardens & Event Center if you want green space without a crowd. Then things go quiet until Ford Amphitheater brings The Commodores back on Sep 25. Bring layers, bring cash for the market stalls, and check the sky before you commit to lawn seats — this is still Colorado, and the weather does not care about your plans. Six outdoor events total this stretch, spread across markets, music, food and drink, and community gatherings. Plenty of reasons to leave the couch.

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Frequently asked

  • What outdoor events are happening this Labor Day weekend in Colorado Springs?

    Sunday, Sep 6 has three going at once: Makers Market at Red Leg Brewing Company, The Martini Shot at Memorial Park's Labor Day event, and Brantley Gilbert at Ford Amphitheater. Pick your scene — browsing local vendors, park festivities, or a big amphitheater show.

  • Is there outdoor live music this week besides the amphitheater shows?

    Yes. Bancroft Park hosts Grapefruit Moon on Tuesday, Sep 8, wrapping up the OCC Summer Concert Series. It's a smaller, more low-key outdoor music option compared to Ford Amphitheater.

  • Where can I find a market or vendor event outdoors this weekend?

    Makers Market runs Sunday, Sep 6 at Red Leg Brewing Company. It's the one market on the outdoor calendar this stretch, so plan around that date if you're after local vendors.

  • What's a good low-key outdoor event that isn't a concert or market?

    Hillside Gardens & Event Center hosts a community event on Wednesday, Sep 9. It's the calmer, garden-setting option if you want outdoor time without concert crowds.

  • Are there any outdoor concerts later in September?

    The Commodores play Ford Amphitheater on Friday, Sep 25. After the Sep 6-9 cluster, it's the next outdoor music date on the list.

  • How many outdoor events are there total right now?

    Six events currently fit the outdoor category, spanning markets, music, food and drink, and community categories across venues like Red Leg Brewing Company, Memorial Park, Ford Amphitheater, Bancroft Park, and Hillside Gardens & Event Center.

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