Fun-Filled Events Across Colorado This Weekend

From the Cripple Creek Ice Festival to Train Expo Colorado, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend in the Centennial State.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:49am

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News5 has compiled a list of exciting events happening across Colorado this weekend, February 27 - March 1, 2026. The lineup includes the Cripple Creek Ice Castles, Train Expo Colorado, the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park's clear-floor gondolas, and the Denver Pool Plunge and 5K.

Why it matters

Colorado is known for its diverse array of family-friendly events and attractions, and this weekend's lineup offers something for everyone - from winter wonderlands and model train enthusiasts to thrill-seekers and athletes. These events help drive tourism and community engagement in the state.

The details

The Cripple Creek Ice Castles will be open Friday through Sunday, offering half-hour sessions from 5-9pm on Friday and Saturday, and 5-8pm on Sunday. Visitors can also enjoy the Frozen Tap Ice Bar and other concessions. Tickets start at $31 for adults and $25 for children ages 4-11. The Train Expo Colorado will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, featuring model train shows and educational activities for youth. Adult tickets are $10, and youth tickets (ages 13-18) are $5. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park's clear-floor gondolas will be operational on Saturday, providing guests with a dramatic new perspective of the gorge. Gondola tickets are included with park admission, which starts at $34 for adults and $29 for children ages 3-11. Finally, the Denver Pool Plunge and 5K will take place on Sunday in Wash Park, with participants able to take the plunge, run the 5K, or do both to support Special Olympic athletes. Student plunge tickets are $50, and adult plunge tickets are $80, while 5K registration starts at $40.

  • The Cripple Creek Ice Castles will be open Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Train Expo Colorado will be held on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park's clear-floor gondolas will be operational on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The Denver Pool Plunge and 5K will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Cripple Creek Ice Castles

A winter attraction in Cripple Creek, Colorado, featuring intricate ice sculptures and structures that are illuminated at night.

Train Expo Colorado

An annual model train show and educational event held in Colorado Springs, encouraging youth to learn about railroading.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

A popular tourist destination in Colorado, featuring the Royal Gorge Bridge, which is one of the highest suspension bridges in the world.

Denver Pool Plunge and 5K

A fundraising event held in Denver's Wash Park, where participants can take a plunge into a pool or run a 5K to support Special Olympic athletes in Colorado.

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The takeaway

Colorado continues to offer a diverse array of family-friendly events and attractions, from winter wonderlands to athletic challenges, showcasing the state's vibrant tourism industry and community engagement.