What’s Up Colorado: Memorial Day weekend events!
May 21, 2026, 12:33 PM
Memorial Day weekend is here, and there are plenty of ways to kick off summer in Colorado while also honoring the meaning of the holiday.
Water World opens for the season
Water World opens Saturday at 10 a.m. The park features more than 50 attractions, free parking, and guests can bring in their own food and drinks. Get more info HERE
Elitch Gardens water park opens
Elitch Gardens’ water park opens for the season this holiday weekend. A special drone show is also planned for Saturday night. Get details HERE
Territory Days in Old Colorado City
Territory Days returns to Old Colorado City in Colorado Springs from Saturday through Monday with live music, food, shopping and family activities. All the info HERE
Bolder Boulder on Monday
The Bolder Boulder returns Monday in Boulder, bringing tens of thousands of runners and spectators together for one of the state’s best-known Memorial Day traditions. Get more info HERE
Memorial Day events
Commerce City Memorial Day Parade: The parade returns Monday at 9:30 a.m. Get details HERE
Veterans Memorial Day Tribute in Littleton: This event is happening Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Southwest Community Church. More info HERE.
Fort Logan National Cemetery Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony begins Monday at 11 a.m. Get info HERE.
The Colorado Freedom Memorial’s “Colorado Remembers” commemoration in Aurora begins Saturday at 8 a.m. Details HERE
Whether you’re looking for family fun, a community tradition or a way to honor the holiday, there are plenty of options across Colorado this Memorial Day weekend!
