Manitou Springs and the surrounding area stay busy all year. Here is a quick local guide to the events our riders book most, with tips for getting there and home. Always confirm dates and times with the organizers.
Winter
- Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou each January
- Holiday parties in Manitou and Colorado Springs
- Ski days to the mountains
- Valentine’s Day dinners on Manitou Avenue
Spring
- Prom season for Manitou and Colorado Springs schools
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway trips
- Graduation dinners
- Wedding season begins
Summer
- Pikes Peak summit trips
- Garden of the Gods tours
- Wedding Saturdays in the foothills
- Fourth of July fireworks
Fall
- Emma Crawford Coffin Races each October
- Fall colors up Ute Pass
- Homecoming for local schools
- Holiday parties and New Year’s Eve
Concerts and Big Venues
- Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs for summer concerts
- Broadmoor World Arena for concerts and hockey
- Pikes Peak Center for shows
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre about 1.5 hours north
Tips for Event Nights
- Book early for prom weekends, big concerts and December weekends
- Agree on a pickup spot and time with your driver before the event
- Bring layers: Colorado nights cool off fast
- Guests 21 and over only for drinks, and never on school trips
Get your FREE custom estimate: text us your date, pickup time, hours, group size and vehicle style, call (719) 645-7145, or email reservations@phatlimo.com. See typical hourly ranges on our rates and pricing page.