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Top 5 Family Weekend Events (Oct 11th-13th) in Douglas County

By Beth Marketos, Macaroni KID Englewood-Greenwood Village-Centennial Publisher, Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Co-Manager, Macaroni KID Denver Assistant Publisher October 8, 2024

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:


Friday, October 11th: 🎃🦇 Batty about Halloween (Ages 1-8)

  • Location: Play Street Museum | Highlands Ranch 
  • Join us for our "Batty about Halloween" event where you can enjoy bat-themed activities, crafts, books and more! 
  • $16/child aged 1-8; no charge for adults

Saturday, October 12th: 🐦 Waterton Canyon Birding Walk (All Ages)

  • Location: Waterton Canyon | Littleton
  • A “Big Day” is a special birding holiday that encourages nature lovers around the world to get outside and look for birds. 
  • FREE | Registration required

Saturday, October 12th: 🎃 Fieldhouse Fright Night (All Ages)

  • Location: Parker Fieldhouse | Parker
  • Kids will find tricks and treats galore as they make their way around Trick-or-Treat Street, play goblin games, visit Story Adventure Walk for the littles and Haunted House for the bigs! 
  • Parker Resident: $17 | Non-Resident: $19 | Parents & Guardians are FREE! 

Saturday, October 12th: 🍂 Gilly's Pumpkin Patch ~ Fri/Sat through October 12 (All Ages)

  • Location: Gilly's Pumpkin Patch | Castle Rock
  • Games and activities include a pedal track, face painting, kids' archery range, cornhole, and more.
  • FREE admission

Sunday, October 13th: 🎃🏃 Food Allergy Awareness Pumpkin Run 5k and Trunk-or-Treat (All Ages)

  • Location: Salisbury Equestrian Park | Parker
  • Join us for the Pumpkin Run to raise food allergy awareness! There will be a 5k, Bahama Bucks, allergy safe trunk or treat, & face painting!
  • FREE to attend and run | Donations accepted | Activities vary in price

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