Are you not entertained?
Plan to play this summer
Don’t be fooled: this small mountain town is big on summer fun—and our calendar is bursting with events to celebrate whatever floats your boat. Sip, savor and silent disco your way through summertime in Manitou.
manipalooza and silent disco
By day, celebrate the best of Manitou with games, face painting, a costume contest, live music and food trucks. By night, get your groove on at the quietest dance party. It’s a rockin’ silent night!
- When: May 13th, 12-10pm
- Where: Soda Springs Park
- Cost: $8+
summer concert series and more
Ah, the sweet sound of summer! Enjoy free music in the park all week long at the Liberty Lawn Concerts, Summer Concert Series, and the Drum Circle in the Park. No, that’s not a typo. There’s a drum circle.
- When: Thursday, June 16th - Monday, August 29th starting at 7pm
- Where: Soda Springs Park
- Cost: Free
manitou springs colorado wine festival
Sip happens at the Colorado Wine Festival with nearly 30 Colorado wineries, live musical acts and food trucks to pair with your favorite cab. Looking for something a little heartier? Grab a glug of glögg.
- When: June 3rd
- Where: Memorial Park
- Cost: $40+
know before you go
Event parking and free shuttles
Park and play this summer in Manitou! Free parking and free shuttle rides to events mean you’ll arrive to the fun faster (and free-er).
commonwheel art festival
- When: September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 10am-5pm
- Where: Memorial Park
- Cost: Free
Make event parking uneventful
Stay and play in Manitou
Event parking? Forget about it! A wonderfully walkable downtown makes Manitou the perfect basecamp for your Colorado adventure. Colorado Springs, Cascade, and Green Mountain Falls are just a hop, skip and a jump (technical measurements) away.
