Looking for something fun to do with your family over the weekend? We've got you covered! While there are tons of family-fun events and activities happening right here in Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree. We've rounded up our top publisher picks (including local fun and events worth the drive) to help make your weekend plans a bit easier.
Events may be sold out, canceled, or postponed without notice. Be sure to confirm with the event's host that the event is still scheduled as listed below.
Ongoing Events & Reminders
- 🏕️ 2025 Macaroni KID Douglas County Summer Camp & Activities Guide
- 📚 Douglas County Library Story Time Guide
- 🆓 2025 Free Days at Your Favorite Colorado Venues
- 💊 Douglas County Prescription Drug Take-Back - Available year round (Adults)
Saturday, May 31st: ☀️ Summer Kickoff (All Ages)
- Location: Backcountry Wilderness Area | Highlands Ranch
- Enjoy sunshine, coffee, and pancakes while the kids are entertained by our pony rides, bounce house, yard games, live animal presentation, and more!
- $10 per person
Saturday, May 31st:🎶 Rock the Mountain Summer Concert Series (All Ages)
- Location: Outlets at Castle Rock | Castle Rock
- Join us Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day for good vibes, great music, and tasty food trucks on select weekends. Shop, groove, and enjoy summer at its best! New this year: Family Fun Fridays – featuring FREE kid-friendly activities and fun for all ages!
- FREE
Saturday, May 31st: 🥾 Sunset Hike (Ages 7+)
- Location: Backcountry Wilderness Area | Highlands Ranch
- Enjoy a golden hour hike, to take in one of Backcountry’s magnificent sunsets. We’ll watch the crepuscular animals come to life on our way back.
- FREE Admission - Registration Required
Saturday, May 31st: 🍺 Highlands Ranch Beer Festival (All Ages, 21+ to drink)
- Location: Civic Green Park | Highlands Ranch
- 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!
- $40-$50
Sunday, June 1st: 🌽 Parker Farmers Market ~ Sundays, May 11-October 26 (All Ages)
- Location: Downtown Parker | Parker
- It’s the hottest place in Parker on a Sunday morning with over 100 vendors selling local produce, meats/dairy, food trucks, artwork, home/body products, and much more!
- FREE Admission - Prices vary by vendor
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