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Father's Day Events & Festivities Around Town

👔 Fun Ideas for Father's Day

By Kyrie Collins, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher June 4, 2023

If you're looking for something special to do with Dad for Father's Day, you'll find it here! 

Want to get out of town? There are a number of exciting festivals taking place in Colorado over Father's Day weekend:

Friday, June 16

2023 Street Party & Concert
Downtown Castle Rock
6:00–9:00 PM | FREE! | All Ages

The Classic Rock Car Show Weekend has something for everyone: cars, shops, live bands, food trucks, restaurants, free attractions for the kids, and a variety of vendor booths. Kick it off 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.

Saturday, June 17

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek
Tallman Meadow Park, Parker
8:00 AM | 5K: $40 | Family Fun Trek: $36 for family of four | All Ages

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this unique themed run/walk is professionally timed (5K), and Western costumes are encouraged! The Family Fun Trek is about one mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a "duck hunt" for the kids.

Colorado Power Days
Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | $5-$10 | All Ages

Bring Dad out to the museum and let him rev up his motor. Enjoy steam train rides and much more!

Father's Day Weekend BBQ
Participating Lowe's stores
10:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE! | All Ages

Stop by Lowe's to celebrate Dad with a barbecue event for the whole family. Enjoy activities like games, music, demos, and more. 

Classic Rock Cruise-In Car Show
Downtown Castle Rock
10:00 AM–3:00 PM | FREE! | All Ages

The Classic Rock Car Show Weekend has something for everyone: cars, shops, live bands, food trucks, restaurants, free attractions for the kids, and a variety of vendor booths. The streets of historic Downtown Castle Rock will turn into a showplace for over 300 cars, trucks, and specialty vehicles.

Super Dad Day
Outlets at Castle Rock
12:00–2:00 PM | FREE! | All Ages

Celebrate a real-life superhero! The 3rd St Courtyard has fun for the kiddos where they can meet Superheroes, visit the Bubble Caboose, get their face painted, and dance with the DJ. The 4th St Courtyard has fun for Dad with yard games and live music at the Rock the Mountain Stage. 

Sunday, June 18

Father's Day Brunch at the Castle ~ SOLD OUT
Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Sedalia
9:00–11:30 AM | $65 | All Ages

Enjoy a truly unique outing with friends and family for Brunch at the Castle! The brunch buffet offers a seasonal menu of savory items and sweet breakfast pastries fit for royalty. 

Pop In with Pops
Pine Lane Nursery, Parker
9:00 AM–4:00 | FREE! | All Ages

Join Pine Lane Nursery for a special day to thank the extraordinary men in your life. Bring Dad to walk the nursery and celebrate him with all things "Pop": Popsicles, Soda Pop, and Popcorn! Dad's kids will love all that too.

Colorado Power Days
Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden
9:00 AM–5:00 PM | $5-$10 | All Ages

Bring Dad out to the museum and let him rev up his motor. Enjoy steam train rides and much more!

Playtime with Pops
Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch
11:30 AM–1:00 PM | $16 per child | Ages 3-8

Got a Pop who's really tops? Celebrate him at Play Street! Enjoy a session of play and yummy treats as you spend quality time with the special guy in your life.

Happy Camper ~ SOLD OUT
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio, Highlands Ranch
12:00–1:30 PM | $60 for 1 adult + 1 child, $20 additional | Ages 3+

Head to the Flour Power kitchen for a taste of the great outdoors. Make some recipes reminiscent of classic campfire favorites: campfire mac and cheese, s'mores with scratch-made graham crackers, and frozen hot cocoa to drink.

Sunday Make Break: Father's Day Keychain
Participating Michaels stores
2:00–4:00 PM | FREE! | Ages 6+

Come in-store to make a wood-burned tag keychain as a gift for Dad! All supplies are included.

Geoff Tice: Father's Day Family Comedy Show
Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village
3:00 PM | $8-$15 | All Ages

This Father's Day, celebrate the Dads and all they do! Geoff Tice is a Denver-based comedian, writer, podcaster, actor, artist, and new dad. He is a regular at the world-famous Comedy Works and has toured his upbeat, energetic style of stand-up comedy across the country. He also wrote and illustratchildren'shildren's book, The Eleven Evelyns, for his baby daughter.