Love this place during Halloween and Christmas. They do a fun scavenger hunt that really makes you…read morelook in each little nook to ensure you're seeing everything. We go every year and always look forward to it!

A really nice and alternative museum which has been a staple in OCC for many years. Glad they were…read moreable to continue to remain in business for so many years and offer a different slice of Americana to locals and visitors alike! A great little place to take refuge from inclement weather when visiting or to bring out of town guests, a scavenger hunt was available during Xmas 2025 to further engage visitors, great idea that could be pushed even further with a small memento for hunters at completion Overall great family fun!

Been going to Territory Days since its inception and this year was the worst. The bands in Bancroft…read morePark were only there for the beer garden. The entire park was taken up by a for profit beer garden. No room any longer for dogs or families. I doubt I will ever return with this setup in place. How does the City of Colorado Springs parks and rec department authorize park use for a for-profit beer garden. They should not get the park permit next year.

Awesome event so many different vendors, food, and a band. The entire downtown area is closed to…read morecars and people are walking all over the place. Slides for kids, a petting zoo.

Sunday 8/3/2025 last day of the season…read more Parked on W17 grass lot. Shuttles to the entrance. Joust Arena daily shows: 11:30, 14:30, 17:30 Best foods is located at 'Kings Pantry or Queen's Pantry' on top of the hill. Globe Stage has music and shade and misting water tunnel. Map attached is upside down. The front gate is North. Tickets: $30 Turkey leg: $14 "Fare thee well"

It's been over a decade since I've been to the Renaissance Festival. Same old excitement and…read moreamusement but even hotter, more crowded, and even more expensive! I remember when a Turkey leg used to be $7 and now they're $14.. still worth it haha Quick tips: -Opens at 10am - arrive between 8am-9am for parking &/or walking -Bring cash cash cash! (But they do have ATMs) -Bring umbrellas/fans unless you wanna pay $60+ for one (may or may not by UV protective) -Baby strollers/carts have entry in middle aisles of gates (ask workers for assistance) -arrive early for shows you really want to see to get good shaded areas or bench seats (or you'll stand the entire time) -if you see a cool booth and really want something, you can double back or wait because more than likely there will be the same booth again later on another side!

Such a wonderful event to attend. A lot of fun and good people. I recommend getting out to this…read moreyearly event.

Although we've lived here for decades, we had never attended the coffin races so we thought we'd go…read morethis year (October, 2016). The races started at noon and we arrived at 10:30. Even so, the parking was horrendous. We finally "made" our own parking spot off the main road half in some bushes. We walked around until 11:20 and then reserved some curb space to watch the parade and races. It was in the 80s and hot in the sun. Finally it was noon, and, and nothing. Ten after noon, nothing, Twenty after noon, nothing. Finally at 12:30pm, we had had enough and left to find a place to have lunch. Afterwards we went back to the car to find a $35 parking ticket (nice gimmick, don't provide sufficient parking and then clean up financially). Some of the costumes were neat, but until Manitou can get their parking situation under control, don't bother, it wasn't that great. I won't go to any more events there.

Great flea market with tons of collectibles, video games, anime gear, Hello Kitty goods, Tee…read moreshirts, food, produce, incense, plants etc.

They have tons of stuff I can't find anywhere else. From the fruits and veggies at the front, to…read morethe good lunch and music, to the cool sports store inside that sells autographed stuff and cards I've never seen before

I love the Pueblo festival! This year (2023) it was the best I've seen it so far - they rearranged…read morethe stands a little and there are a ton of places, I spent hours there. I think they should not charge for entry, I feel like it's a little bit weird plus they only accept cash or some online payment method, however there is NO CELLULAR RECEPTION in the place, and that's why I can't give them 5 stars. There is also a good shuttle service but we did wait a little long. Some stands are too expensive, especially the food stands. Prices should be more affordable. Also, I couldn't find a stand with the official event merch this year, maybe I just missed it. So overall, this is a great experience and I love supporting the Pueblo chile farmers, however, a few things to still improve: * faster shuttle service * no fee to enter * provide cellular reception. this is simply ridiculous! * some stands charge outrageous prices the good: * can get fresh chiles * lots of food options * lots of other stands * happy atmosphere * so much to do

The salsa and chili contest was disappointingly unorganized, at least for the non-commercial…read moreeateries, which is what I entered. Entered the salsa contest and was turned away due to my salsa being two degrees too warm. Was told I could come back if it was cool enough but I had to go back to work. Paid $10 to enter. I understand good safety. I get that they could only accept salsa at 45degrees or colder. But to only have one person with one thermometer checking the temp for all the food, both hot and cold, seemed unprepared. There should be two check in stations- one for the chili and another for the salsa. Separate thermometers for both good types. Also- was there no refrigeration for the salsa entrees? They provided hot plates for the chili but nothing to accommodate salsa they did accept? That means the salsa they are all testing and tasting will sit out and gradually get warmer regardless. Therefor, how would coming back once it's cooler even do anything? Make it make sense. After standing in line for an hour and a half, regardless of how iced my cooler was that held my salsa, it stands to reason anything will lose cool when out of refrigeration for that long. Ergo, this who ordeal seems to need some reorganization and better planned execution of accepting entrees. I hope more people input constructive criticism for this part of the event or any other part that they attended, because I love Pueblo, my home, and I want anything that puts it on the map in positive ways to do well- and anything and everything can and should be improved. Thank you.

Ciao Cara! If you find yourself craving a little Italian food, music or wares, bring your…read more"appetito per la pizza e pizelle". Plenty of vendors for that as festval goers have options to enjoy a slice of Italian Pie. Shop local businesses here as they share their creativity and artistry, be it with clothing or empty wine bottles. Best part is the time of year so take a stroll on Alaska and enjoy all the festival offers. Colorado is "in its season", so grab a bite and park yourself in front of the music stage (the event showcases local talent with two band stages), then watch the local troop "throw flags" at closing ceremonies. Bella!

Our family attends every year! One of the highlights of the summer for us! The kids crushing grapes…read moreis fun for the whole family to watch...face painting and delicious food! Gigantic rice crispy treats, authentic Italian desserts, the olive oils are a must buy as well is the farmers market! Sausage and peppers are my favorite foods to sample and the strawberries and cheesecake on a stick is to die for! Make sure you bring tons of cash for the food samples, games for kids, drinks and gifts! For a family of four we bring $200 but that buys us each food, drinks, face painting, a bottle of wine, olive oil and veggies from the farmers market! Make sure to list this as a must for September! Bel-Mar is also such a beautiful area and the shops are fantastic as well

The lantern fest was definitely a bucket-list item for me. It's your one opportunity to live out…read moreyour princess Tangled movie-moment. Each attendant gets a wrist-band, a smores kit (enough to make 4 smores) with a sharpie & a lighter. You also get the giant, bio-degradable lantern that looks like a giant condom when opened up. Guests arrive @ the venue & are given all these items + 2 smores sticks upon showing them your ticket (bought online). The event has food vendors & live music. The gates open @1PM but the lanterns started going up around 6:30PM. There are tiki torches everywhere that people use to light their lantern. After lighting the lantern, you're supposed to wait ~3 minutes for the lantern to get air. You are encouraged to bring camping chairs & blankets to the event. You're allowed to bring in food but no alcohol (there was no check point upon entrance). They provide fire pits with fire. Come early to claim a spot. Music that played during the lantern lighting was awesome (they played XX, Florence & the Machine, etc.). You can pay extra to get extra lanterns. Kids under (11?) can go for free. I thoroughly enjoyed this event & would recommend it to any age (family, couples, friends). It was a breathtaking, magical experience that I would do again & again!

Drove all the way from Denver to see the lantern fest in Colorado Springs, but when I arrived to…read morethe place there was a sign that the festival was canceled. I received no notification about the cancellation.

What a great excuse to hang out in Manitou, outside, in the summer!…read more Here's a HUGE protip: Go Sunday over Saturday. Why? A huge noticeable difference in how crowded it is. Saturday tends to get a lot more crowded, and the tend to run out of beer in the afternoon. However, the lines are never THAT bad, and while you wait in line, you talk and drink beer. It's like Disney World without the rides and you enjoy the wait Also, there are always coupons and deals that go around the week before. Listen to the radio or look online and you're guaranteed to save some money

Best pumpkin patch in Colorado! We had the best time and will be back! I recommend buying tickets…read morein advance online because you get in faster! What is great is you can use the tickets for any day the whole season so you don't have to pick a day to go and worry about needing to change the day! Super convenient and the price is good! We paid for the basic entry ticket and nothing extra and it was worth it! So much is included you don't need to worry about not being able to do anything! We were there for 4hrs and didn't even do all the things we could have. We ate lunch there, the food was expensive but that's common nowadays. I got the pulled pork sandwich and it was delicious! So don't worry about not liking the food, it's well prepared and tons of options. We also got a coffee and it tasted good too! They really have it all! My favorite part was the mutin-busting, they made it so fun! The corn maze was a close second, it's not too hard and fun! This place is super kid friendly and the price is worth all the fun you get to enjoy! Also they out wood chips on the ground everywhere so you don't need to worry about mud! We will be back!

By far, one of the funner pumpkin patches that I've taken my kids to over the course of their 13…read moreyears. The pumpkin patch itself is not nearly as big or cool as some of the others, and the corn maze was only about waist high, but the overall experience Was way more enjoyable here. Pig races were a blast. Food was really decent stadium food quality overall great experience highly recommend if Ryan had kids I think he would bring him here.