Live Well Douglas County

Trail of Lights
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2026-01-11 20:30 (America/Denver) | Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, Colorado, 80128, United States
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside.

Tucked into the foothills under the dark sky, the glow of lights can be seen for miles. Just under a mile of walking trail, the illumination of cottonwoods, boxelders and pine trees line the pathway past the Green Farm Barn and through the Crossroads Garden, Deer Creek Discovery Children’s Play Area and 1880s Hildebrand Ranch homestead. There is the option of an alternative path for those who want to take a shorter stroll.

In line with our core value of sustainability, all lights used in the event are LED.

Holiday Gift Fair
2025-11-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 S. University Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126, United States
This one-day show is the perfect opportunity to purchase gifts for yourself or someone special in your life. The Eastridge Recreation Center Gym and Track are filled with a variety of vendors ready to sell their unique work including jewelry, pottery, wooden crafts, bath products, holiday gifts, and more! You will be delighted with the quality and selection.

Forest of Stories
2025-11-15 00:00 - 2026-01-04 23:59 | Colorado
Enjoy a free, wonder-filled experience for the whole family! The Douglas County Libraries’ expanded Forest of Stories exhibit displays 175 decorated trees, all dressed up in stories — from favorite children’s tales and classic literature, to crime thrillers, mysteries and more. There is something for everyone!

True Crime Evening with Author Jonny Grusing
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Retired FBI agent will talk about his book “The Devil I Knew: Unmasking a Serial Killer” about the 15-year investigation into the homicides committed by Scott Kimball. Registration required. Books will be sold at the event.

Jonny Grusing, a retired FBI Special Agent, spent 23 of his 25 years in the Bureau working on significant violent crime cases in Colorado, many of which are featured on true-crime documentaries. Jonny combines much-needed humor with his incredibly harrowing account of tangling with the inhuman manipulation, deceit, and violence of this serial killer.

Veterans Day Celebration
2025-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Honor veterans at the annual Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Douglas County Libraries at Highlands Ranch, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd.

This annual celebration includes patriotic music from the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and a color guard. The guest speaker will be Colorado veteran and historian Flint Whitlock.

Whitlock is an award-winning Denver military historian with 17 books to his credit. He lectures on history topics aboard Viking Cruise Line ships, leads battlefield tours for the Smithsonian, is the former editor of WWII Quarterly magazine, is in charge of exhibits at the Broomfield Veterans Museum, and in 2021 was inducted into the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early and visit the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument, located outside of the library, prior to the event. A focal point of the monument is a special tribute memorial to three very special hometown heroes whose names are etched in stone: Staff Sergeant Christopher Falkel, Sergeant Jon Stiles and Corporal Max Donahue.

Veterans Day Ceremony
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Monument Plaza, 301 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
Please join your neighbors, members of the Veterans community, service members and family and elected officials in honoring the Veterans of Douglas County.

Castle Rock Craft Show
2025-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 8th for the 33rd Annual Castle Rock Craft Show! One of the largest craft events in the County.

At this event, you’ll find unique products not found elsewhere by true artisans & crafters.

This event is free to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring canned food items for the Help and Hope Center Food Bank.

Veterans Concert at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126, United States
Join us for a heartfelt Veterans Concert honoring those who served. Enjoy patriotic music, moving tributes, and community spirit as we celebrate our heroes with gratitude and song. A powerful evening of remembrance, pride, and unity.

Tips to Avoid Scams
2025-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Parker Library, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, United States
Wondering how to help your aging parents, spouse, or yourself? Want to discover resources available for older adults? During monthly education sessions, an expert will discuss a different topic with the intent to arm you with knowledge, support and tools to face the years ahead and instill confidence in navigating the aging process.

Speaker: Ryan Falkner, Douglas County Sheriff

For help registering or for more information, contact Heather Ballantyne at 303.805.3208 or hballantyne@parkerco.gov.

Program Benefits:

Finding support by connecting with others living similar experiences

Gaining knowledge and resources

Feeling better prepared to help loved one or self

Friends of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center Craft Fair
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Highlands Ranch Senior Center, 200 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80126, United States
The Friends of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center invite you to its craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair will feature unique, handcrafted gifts and decor from more than 60 artisans, including jewelry, tapestry bags, wooden cutting boards, weighted blankets, glassworks, greeting cards and other paper crafts, baked goods and more.

Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase. Bring your friends and family for a festive day of shopping and fun!

Dougnad
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Multiple Locations
Modeled after the Scandinavian tradition of dugnad where citizens meet up with family, friends, and neighbors for coffee and pastries then disperse into the community to do volunteer work such as planting trees or cleaning parks. The purpose of Dougnad is to inspire generational public service and reinforce the value we place in Douglas County on keeping our public spaces clean, safe and enjoyable for all.

Castle Rock Home Show
2025-10-10 12:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
