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Sep 24, 2026, 12:10 PM | Updated: 2:04 pm

Looking for plans this weekend? Here are a few events happening around Colorado, including a major concert in Colorado Springs, Broncos football and a unique festival in La Junta. 

Bruno Mars at Falcon Stadium 

Bruno Mars will perform at Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on Saturday and Sunday as part of The Romantic Tour. This marks his first headline tour in nearly a decade. 

Where: Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs
When: Saturday and Sunday 

More info:
Bruno Mars Official Tour Info
Falcon Stadium Information 

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams 

When: Sunday
Kickoff: 6:20 p.m.
Matchup: Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Rams 

More info: here! Go Broncos!

Tarantula Festival in La Junta 

The Tarantula Festival returns to downtown La Junta with a weekend of events centered around the region’s tarantula migration. The festival includes vendors, an education pavilion, tarantula tours, live art, a classic car show and the Tarantula Parade. Festivities begin Friday night, with most events taking place on Saturday. The classic car show begins Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Otero County Courthouse, followed by the Tarantula Parade at 10 a.m. 

Where: Downtown La Junta
When: Friday and Saturday
Saturday highlights: 

Classic Car Show at 9 a.m.
Tarantula Parade at 10 a.m.
Vendors, tours, education pavilion, and live art 

More info: here!

For the latest event details, check with each official event organizer before heading out. 

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