Although the first day of fall isn't officially until September 22, Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial close to the summer season. Looking for some fun things to do? We've got a few ideas!
1.) First, check our calendar.
If you want to stay close to home, the Macaroni Kid Douglas County calendar is your first stop! Visit highlandsranch.macaronikid.com/events.
2.) Hit the pools.
Most pools, water parks, and swim beaches will close for the season at the end of the day on Labor Day. Make one last trip to your favorite one or try someplace you've never gone before. Find a list of our favorites, as well as hours, admission prices, and amenities at bit.ly/MKDCSummerH20.
Get BOGO admission at Pirates Cove with our exclusive coupon. CLICK HERE to print yours!
3.) Explore the Dr. Seuss Experience.
The Dr. Seuss Experience is only here for a few more days so if you haven't visited yet, don't miss your chance! This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different, visually stunning Dr. Seuss worlds.
You can swing among Truffula Trees from The Lorax, make your way through a brilliant balloon-filled maze from Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, or stroll through towering clovers listening for a Who from Horton Hears a Who!
Purchase tickets online; use our promo code KID15 to save 15%.
4.) Get a Taste of Colorado.
The 16th Street Mall will be bustling with fun and excitement all weekend at A Taste of Colorado! Enjoy multiple outdoor performance stages, dozens of food vendors, a large arts and crafts marketplace, and an expanded Kids Zone packed with family-friendly activities. #tasteofco
5.) Celebrate 150 years of fun!
The Colorado State Fair is in Pueblo through September 5. You'll find lots of free entertainment included with your gate admission, from strolling performers to sand sculptors to free concerts.
Check out the Deals & Discounts page to see how you can save on admission.
6.) See a burst of color.
The 2022 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off is the most colorful weekend of the year! Early risers can see hundreds of hot air balloons fill the city skyline with early morning balloon launches. The Saturday evening balloon glows take place around 7:00 PM. Spend the whole day at Memorial Park for plenty of fun and festivities.
7.) Pick your own produce.
One of my favorite things about summer is the variety of fresh produce. Now's a great time to go apple-picking or visit a local Farmers Market.
8.) Discover a new favorite playground.
Did you know that Denver has the largest city parks system in the nation? Get outside your own neighborhood and explore the treehouse at Westlands Park or feed the ducks at Wash Park.
Find some of our favorite parks and playgrounds in Douglas County and beyond at bit.ly/MKDCParksandPlaygrounds.
9.) Take a hike.
Seeing nature through my sons' eyes gives me a whole new perspective. Our guide to Kid-Friendly Hikes in Colorado has several tried-and-true suggestions.
10.) Savor every last minute.
Stay up way past bedtime. Set up a tent in the backyard and stargaze, or have a late-night movie marathon. Toast marshmallows around the fire pit.
And finally — when you're ready — say goodbye to summer. Remember... every ending is also a new beginning.
Goodbye, summer. Hello, autumn!
