1001 Beulah Ave. | Daily through Monday, Sept. 2 | The state fair launches with free attractions, free and headliner concerts ...

families may be looking for day trips and holiday-themed things to do around southern Colorado. Here are a few places to amuse and entertain your family within a 1 1/2-hour drive of Pueblo.

Arkansas River Trail starting at Fourth Street Bridge trailhead | 10 a.m.-noon | Join the Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River for a litter removal event. Bags, buckets and grabbers will be provided.