Memorial Day Service
2026-05-25 11:45 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Honor the more than one million men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country at the Highlands Ranch Memorial Day Service.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early and read the tiles at Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument prior to the event. Seating is not provided. Guests should bring their own chair if standing is an issue.

Senior Stroll
2026-05-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Salisbury Equestrian Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road, Parker, Colorado, 80134, United States
To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness.

Downtown Parker Wine Walk
2026-05-29 16:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Parker
Gather your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, and come enjoy a beautiful evening in Downtown Parker. Last Fridays of the summer months mean Downtown Parker Wine Walks, sponsored by the Parker Chamber of Commerce and presented by Lifetime Home Remodeling.

Select downtown merchants will be pouring wine at their business locations. Purchase your discount ticket in advance, or buy a ticket at the door. Grab your collectible glass, map, and wristband at the chamber office. Then spend your evening wandering Downtown Parker tasting and socializing. It’s a great way to make new friends and enjoy a beautiful evening in Parker.

Save money by registering in advance, or if your plans are uncertain, you can buy your tickets at the door. Advance discounted tickets are non-refundable.

Events are rain or shine and begin at 4:30pm (you can arrive later, if you like). Enjoy music and event exhibitors on the back side of the Parker Station Office Building (19751 E. Mainstreet) as you begin your evening.

All participants must be over 21 and must present valid ID. All wine must be consumed on business premises – please don’t take your drinks onto the street or sidewalk. All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver and rules document at registration. Please help us create a safe and enjoyable event.

Tequila Tasting at the Castle
2026-05-29 18:00 | Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado, 80135, United States
Come explore the World of Fine Aged Tequila at Cherokee Ranch and Castle and learn about Reposada, Anejo and Extra Anejo Tequilas. We will focus specifically on the Mexican state of Jalisco, which is the equivalent in the Tequila World as the state of Kentucky is to Bourbon. We will learn how tequila is produced, sample flavor profiles from each classification of Tequila and become experts on this wonderful spirit. Bring a date, a family member, friend or workmates and come enjoy a wonderful evening of discovery as we learn all about Mexico’s Quality Spirit- Tequila!

The 5 Tastings will be accompanied by heavy appetizers.A cash bar is available with wine, prosecco, beer, and drink specials.

Highlands Ranch Beer Festival
2026-05-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Tickets on sale March 30! Get tickets here.

It’s time for the Highlands Ranch Beer Festival, brought to you in partnership with Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits. Join us for an afternoon of sampling beer, cider, seltzers, and more while supporting the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship fund! Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, giveaways and more!

General Admission: Regular Price $40

Unlimited 1 oz. samplesSouvenir Tasting GlassVIP: Regular Price $55

VIP Beer Fest T-shirtExclusive VIP shade and stage viewing tentsMust have a VIP wristband to enter, no one under 21 years old will be allowed in the VIP area1 p.m. accessUnlimited 1 oz. samplesSouvenir Tasting GlassMore Information

Location: Civic Green Park, 9370 S Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch CO 80129No strollers, glass or dogs allowed in Civic Green ParkMust be 21+ to drink, IDs are required and will be checked.

Parking: Please utilize the Town Center Parking Garage and street parking where allowed. Please utilize rideshares if needed!

Food will be available for purchase onsite

The Dreamboats
2026-05-30 14:00 - 21:00 | PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, Colorado, 80138, United States
The Dreamboats bring the magic of a timeless era to The Schoolhouse stage on May 30, 2026.

Modern. Retro. Revival.

The Dreamboats are creating a sound that is equal parts Chuck Berry and The Wonders. This quartet of Canadian boys delivers a high energy show that has audiences dancing the night away! After international tours in both Europe and California, The Dreamboats are ready to tear up the stage with their award-winning tunes inspired by the ‘50s and ‘60s. Their on-stage antics are complimented by tales from their adventures on the road – from performing at the legendary Cavern Club in Liverpool (where the Beatles cut their teeth), to swimming in Elvis Presley’s pool!

Performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

An Afternoon with Author/Historian Garrett Peck
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Garrett Peck is an author of nine books on American history. He is also a tour guide in Santa Fe, specializing in adventure travel and historic and cultural interpretation. The book explores Willa Cather’s travels to the Southwest that inspired her to write what she felt was her “best book” (her words), Death Comes for the Archbishop. Books will be sold at the event. Signing to follow presentation.

De-escalation Community Training
2026-06-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
When someone is overwhelmed with stress, the situation can intensify quickly. During these moments, it’s important to have the skills to support others while also ensuring your own safety.

Join us for a two hour, virtual de-escalation training to: Explore how stress impacts behavior and interactions; Learn practical de-escalation strategies; Develop confidence in keeping yourself and others safe.

Hike ~ Walk Through Time
2026-06-06 08:00 | Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado, 80135, United States
This walk is designed to introduce guests to the amazing land surrounding the castle. Enjoy the incredible views from the top of Cherokee Mountain as we explore the basic geology, local weather, and visit one of our archaeological sites. Participants will learn about the archaeological history as well as the early settlers who came to Douglas County in the 1800’s.

DetailsStart: Castle Parking LotCheck in time: 7:45 amHike Time: 8:00-10:30 am

Hike Difficultly: Moderate 2 mi off trail, and include some steep off-trail hiking. This hike is suitable for most people in good physical condition. We recommend good hiking shoes, and long pants. It is also suggested to bring sunscreen and at least 1 liter of water.

Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker 3rd Annual Recycling Event
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Legend High School, 22219 Hilltop Rd, Parker, Colorado, 80138, United States
This 3rd Annual Recycling Event hosted by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker will feature FREE paint and electronics recycling. This event is open to the public and all community members are encouraged to attend.The event is held in the Legend High School lower parking lot and vehicles will be able to drive through the line and have any paint and recycling unloaded from their vehicles.

Voluntary donations supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations and Parker Area Students will be accepted.

Parker Days Festival
2026-06-11 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Downtown Parker
Carnival Rides! Marketplace! Free Admission! Food and Drink! Three nights of free concerts! Join us June 11-14 in Downtown Parker.

This event is presented by the Parker Chamber Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit Colorado corporation. A portion of festival proceeds benefit Community Grants to support local non-profit organizations.

Discount unlimited ride carnival wristbands will be available for sale at the Festival website.

Highlands Ranch Car Show
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Thunder Ridge High School, 1991 W Wildcat Reserve Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Rev up for a day of family fun at the annual Car Show! Get an up-close look at everything from vintage classics to cutting-edge modern rides—perfect for kids and car enthusiasts alike. Beyond the cars, enjoy tasty food, unique finds from local vendors, and a great community atmosphere. Don’t miss out—come for the cars, stay for the memories!

South Metro Water Festival
2026-06-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Join South Metro Water Supply Authority and their members to experience fun for the whole family while learning about our most precious resource – water! Meet your local water providers, agencies and organizations, including CLEAR.

Happy Hour Half K
2026-06-19 18:00 | Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Looking for something to do with the whole family on Father’s Day Weekend? Look no further than the Happy Hour Half K on Friday, June 19, starting at 6:00 p.m., at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch.

Have you always wanted to run a half-marathon, or maybe just a 5K, but it seems like too much work? You’re in luck! Join us for the 1640-foot Happy Hour Half K benefiting the HRCA Therapeutic Recreation Program. There will be:

🚶 A family-friendly 1640-foot “race” around Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch Town Center featuring…🍩 One aid station offering water and sustenance (phew!) to help you make it to the finish line💃🏽 Live music🍺 Local beer, seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages free for participants (2 each)

This is a non-timed race because everyone is a winner! Haven’t started training? No worries… neither has anyone else!

Free Friday Evening Concert
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Wilcox Square, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
Kicking off the Car Show weekend with a Friday evening free concert, participants can check out over 50 cars on display by members of The Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock. By 10:00 AM on Saturday, the streets of historic Downtown are shut down and turned into a showplace for over 300 cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. The 18th Annual Classic Rock Cruise In Car Show Weekend has something for everyone – cars, shops, live bands, food trucks, restaurants, local breweries, free attractions for the kids, and a variety of vendor booths (see Event Details below). Kids attractions include free bounce houses, free face painters, free rock wall, music, ice cream and fun.

Dash Across the Dam Father's Day 5K
2026-06-20 08:00 | Rueter-Hess Reservoir, 9343 Double Angel Road, Parker, Colorado, United States
he Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series invites you to come out and celebrate Dad (or anyone) and Dash Across the Dam 3.1 miles at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir in this fun filled 5K on Father’s Day weekend.

Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item, pancake breakfast, a souvenir bib number and a beer for participants 21+. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top three male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K, will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.

Castle Rock Car Show
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Wilcox Square, 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
By 10:00 AM on Saturday, the streets of historic Downtown are shut down and turned into a showplace for over 300 cars, trucks and specialty vehicles. The 18th Annual Classic Rock Cruise In Car Show Weekend has something for everyone – cars, shops, live bands, food trucks, restaurants, local breweries, free attractions for the kids, and a variety of vendor booths (see Event Details below). Kids attractions include free bounce houses, free face painters, free rock wall, music, ice cream and fun.

Colorado Whiskey Fest
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
Come out and enjoy tastes of some of America’s Finest Whiskey & Bourbon, Featuring many of Colorado’s Finest! Also offering tastings of Wine, Beer, and other Spirits.A variety of vendors are signed up to give you a taste.​We will have Live Music and Giveaways!​Food is available for purchase. Must be 21+ to attend.No Kids, No Pets please. Event is all indoors this year!

Castlewood Dam Personalities
2026-06-20 13:00 | Parker Library, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, Colorado, 80138, United States
Local historian Ron Claussen will return to continue to the story of the doomed Castlewood Dam, this time focusing on the personalities behind its development. Constructed in 1889, the Dam was meant to be a boon to local agriculture. But it’s flawed construction famously caused it to fail on August 3, 1933, flooding Cherry Creek through Parker and all the way to downtown Denver.

Do you know the name of the construction company that built the Dam? Are you aware of who the hero was? What did he/she receive

as an award? There have been a number of little facts that have been uncovered over the last 20+ years, some only a year ago.

Bike to Work Day Breakfast Station
2026-06-24 06:00 - 09:00 | Cherry Creek Trail
For the 2026 Bike to Work Day, take a ride through history! Parker has come a long way from its early days of horse-drawn buggies and dusty wagon trails to trains and the rise of the automobile. In modern day, we celebrate our thriving bike culture and ever-expanding trail network.

Join us on Wednesday, June 24 as we honor decades of transportation evolution, with themed stations highlighting each era — from vintage bikes to modern trail systems — reminding us how far we’ve come and how cycling continues to bring our community together.

Ditch your car and grab your bike for Bike to Work Day! The Town of Parker invites you to join the Way to Go team, a program of Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), and 25,000 commuters who participate in this great event that promotes awareness of the benefits of biking.

Blood Drive
2026-06-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, Colorado, 80124, United States
Donate blood, help save lives. Participate in our blood drive, partnered with Vitalant, at the Lone Tree Arts Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donors can sign up for a slot at this link with our code: 1353

All Shook Up
2026-06-26 14:00 - 2026-07-19 21:00 | PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, Colorado, 80138, United States
This crowd-pleasing musical is inspired by and featuring the iconic songs of ELVIS PRESLEY® – and it’s about to rock your world!

It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything—and everyone—he meets. Set to a soundtrack of legendary hits like “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” this hip-swiveling, lip-curling celebration of rebellion and romance will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes.

Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All Shook Up shakes things up with a whirlwind of comedy, mistaken identities, and toe-tapping tunes that keep the energy high and the laughs rolling. From the moment the music starts, you’ll be swept into a story where hearts race, rules break, and love rocks the town.

Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Castle Rock Sip & Savor
2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80109, United States
Presented by the Castle Rock Chamber, the Sip & Savor is held annually on the last weekend in June. This event draws wine and bourbon aficionados for an evening of tastings, fabulous food vendors, artisan vendors, and live music. Come sip & savor some of the finest vino and bourbon!

Independence Day 5K
2026-07-04 07:30 | Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9315 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80129, United States
Kick off your 4th of July with a family-friendly and festive 5K on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7:30 a.m.! Celebrate Independence Day with a fun morning on the move — this spirited run/walk welcomes everyone: first-time 5K participants, elite athletes, kids, parents with strollers, and even four-legged friends. Lace up, bring your patriotic flair, and start the holiday with energy and community cheer! Once you cross the finish line, keep the celebration going by heading over to Highlands Ranch Parkway to enjoy the annual HRCA 4th of July Parade!

Keep your eyes peeled — a red, white, and blue kettlebell will be hidden on the course! Whoever finds it and brings it back to the finish will win $100!

The 1967 Snippy Story, UFOs, Paranormal & Cryptids
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, 80130, United States
This presentation serves as a preview for the Snippy 2026 event that will be taking place in the beautiful San Luis Valley (August 14-16, 2026). It reintroduces the well-known 1967 mystery of Snippy, which made front-page news worldwide, about an Appaloosa horse from the San Luis Valley, whose strange death sparked one of Colorado’s most enduring enigmas, alongside the state’s rich history of UFOs, paranormal activity, and cryptid encounters. NEW evidence and never-before-seen documents, photos, and recordings have been discovered.

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
2026-07-24 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
Continue the celebration at the award-winning Douglas County Fair & Rodeo! This exciting week offers an unforgettable blend of rodeo thrills, live music, carnival fun and tasty fair food. It’s the perfect way to embrace the heart and soul of our community while creating lasting memories.

The award-winning Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is welcoming legendary country artist Trace Adkins to kick off the 2026 Fair and Rodeo at 7 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, following the Western Heritage Welcome Cattle Drive.

Cattle Drive
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Castle Rock
During the 1800s, large herds of Longhorn cattle were driven through Colorado. The route, known as the “Goodnight-Loving Trail,” started in west Texas and passed through our area on the way to the stockyards in Denver and on to Wyoming. This event helps honor that heritage.

Watch as cowhands from Silverado Ranch drive a herd of Texas Longhorn through Downtown. Starting at Rock Park, the herd will continue along Perry Street before completing the journey in front of the Castle Rock Police Department. Please keep safety in mind, and stay behind the protective barriers along Perry Street.

The Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers, made up of members of tribes from across the plains, return this year to lead the cattle drive with a captivating processional performance.

After the cattle drive, the fun continues at Festival Park. See additional performances by the Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers, take an old-time photo with the family, grab delicious food truck fare and enjoy entertainment for all ages!

Douglas County Fair Parade
2026-07-25 09:30 | Downtown Castle Rock
Celebrate the Fair Parade in downtown Castle Rock, presented by the Castle Rock Chamber in partnership with the Town of Castle Rock. The parade starts on the south end of Town, and flows down Wilcox to Fourth Street, then Perry, and ends at Second Street.

Boots & Brews
2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104, United States
On July 25, 2026 join us in Downtown Castle Rock for the Douglas County Fair Parade at 9:00 AM, then mosey on over to Festival Park for BOOTS & BREWS! Get ready to test your skills on a mechanical bull while enjoying live country music that will keep your feet tapping. Savor delicious offerings from local breweries and indulge in tasty bites from food trucks. It’s a day filled with fun, friends, and fantastic memories!
