Get festive at our fall events
Any day spent in Manitou Springs can be, well, eventful. It’s not unusual to catch a spontaneous drum circle along main street or spot a fruitcake toss in the park. (No, really, it’s a thing.) Even without the fruitcake, our can’t-miss fall events are just as “fruity” as you’d expect. #KeepManitouFruity
Commonwheel Arts Festival
- When: Labor Day Weekend, September 3, 4 & 5 from 10am-5pm
- Where: Memorial Park in Manitou Springs
- What: The Commonwheel Arts Festival is celebrating creativity in all its forms for the 48th year running. Get down to live music, local food vendors and artists from across the Pikes Peak Region.
- Cost: Free
Heritage Brew Festival
- When: September 24 from 1-5pm
- Where: Soda Springs Park
- What: The best beer in life is unlimited. Your ticket to the 7th Heritage Brew Festival includes unlimited craft beer tastings from over 20 breweries. Pair brews with local bites and music for a true taste of the region.
- Cost: $30 - $49
Hauntingly good times
Not all Manitou locals are…living. Be prepared to be frightened—or just have a frighteningly fun time—celebrating Halloween in Manitou Springs.
Ghost Tours
Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival
- When: Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022
- Where: In the 900 block of Manitou Ave
- Cost: Free
The tradition continues! Ghouls, goblins and ghosts will descend on Manitou Avenue for the 28th annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races. The race, made up of teams of five—4 pushers and 1 “Emma”—race to the finish line to pay homage to the lady and the legend, Emma Crawford. In 1929, after 38 years buried on top of Red Mountain, Emma and her coffin came racing down the ridge and straight through town.
Are we there yet?
Getting into Manitou
Get the ins and outs of, well, getting in and out of Manitou on event days.
Parking
Choose from on-street paid parking or park in one of six paid parking lots. Get notifications straight to your phone when your time is about to expire.
Free Shuttle
Let someone else do the driving! Park for free at Fields Park (101 El Paso Blvd) and take the free shuttle into downtown Manitou.
Bike
Skip the parking meters and the shuttle schedule! Rent an electric bike for the day from E-Bike Tours and Rental or hop on a PikeRide — our local, nonprofit e-bike share.
