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Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend March 6 - March 8, 2026
From the final weekend of the Cripple Creek Ice Castles to the Polar Plunge & 5K, there's plenty to enjoy this weekend in Colorado.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. This weekend, visitors can enjoy the final days of the Cripple Creek Ice Castles, participate in the Colorado Springs Polar Plunge & 5K, and celebrate Paralympic Day at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum. Additionally, the Pueblo Punishers will host their first regular season National Arena League game against the Colorado Spartans.
Why it matters
These events provide opportunities for Colorado residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of recreational and cultural activities throughout the state, supporting the local tourism industry and community engagement.
The details
The Cripple Creek Ice Castles will hold sessions every half hour from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, with tickets starting at $31 for ages 12 and up and $25 for ages four to 11. The 2026 Colorado Springs Polar Plunge & 5K will take place on Saturday, with the 5K starting at 10 a.m. and the plunge following at 11 a.m. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is celebrating Paralympic Day on Saturday with athlete meet and greets, a Touch-a-Truck event, and a service dog demonstration. The Pueblo Punishers will host their first regular season National Arena League game against the Colorado Spartans on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with tickets starting at $30.50.
- The Cripple Creek Ice Castles will be open on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The 2026 Colorado Springs Polar Plunge & 5K will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with the 5K starting at 10 a.m. and the plunge following at 11 a.m.
- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum's Paralympic Day celebration will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The Pueblo Punishers vs. Colorado Spartans National Arena League game will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
The players
Cripple Creek Ice Castles
A winter attraction in Cripple Creek, Colorado, featuring large, intricate ice sculptures and structures.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum
A museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado that celebrates the history and achievements of American Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Pueblo Punishers
A professional arena football team based in Pueblo, Colorado that plays in the National Arena League.
Colorado Spartans
A professional arena football team based in Colorado that plays in the National Arena League.
The takeaway
This weekend's events in Colorado offer a diverse range of recreational and cultural activities for residents and visitors to enjoy, from ice castles and polar plunges to professional football and Paralympic celebrations, showcasing the state's vibrant community spirit and commitment to supporting local tourism and entertainment.
