The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is an annual hot air balloon festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend, offering a spectacular display of colorful balloons taking flight at dawn. This family-friendly event, held in Memorial Park, attracts thousands of visitors each year to witness the vibrant lift-offs, as well as enjoy various activities, including live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive experiences. Pilots from across the country gather to participate in the lift-off, creating a breathtaking spectacle as the balloons ascend into the sky against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

In addition to the balloon launches, the festival features balloon glows in the evenings, where the balloons are illuminated by their burners, creating a stunning sight as the sun sets. The event is not only a celebration of hot air ballooning but also a tribute to the community and the spirit of the holiday weekend. With its mix of breathtaking views, local culture, and family fun, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off has become a beloved tradition that draws both locals and tourists alike to the heart of Colorado.

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Cheer on our Camp Creek Cloud Busters (the Rock Ledge Ranch home team) and members from the Vintage Base Ball Association at our annual Labor Day vintage 1880s style base ball match. The Cloud Busters are no “farm team,” but need your support to cheer them on to victory! Influence the umpire’s call in your team’s favor! Enjoy the sights and sounds of an American historic pastime. Bring small bills for refreshing old-fashioned sodas, peanuts, popcorn, and crackerjacks! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The General Store will be open for Ranch-made goodies and gifts, and all historic homes will be open from 10am until the base ball game begins.

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Dot Days Community Festival - Sustaining Communities at Hillside Hub.

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The Truth About 250/150 visiting exhibit all day long.

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Heller Studio open: Our Place in Nature multimedia exhibit (Last day!)
Tours of Heller Center.
Local Geology hike.
Workshops for adults (Container Gardening for Sustainable Food; Colorado Constitution at 150.)
Sungazing with special telescope.
Activities for kids (Making Dorodango Mud Balls; How to Build a Fire.)

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Switchbacks battle San Antonio FC at Weidner Field on Friday, September 11, with kickoff at 8 pm, as we have a 9/11 remembrance.

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