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Top 5 Family Weekend Events (May 9th-11th) 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 May 7, 2025

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, May 9th: 🎶 LTSO Presents Rococo and Rhythms (All Ages)

  • Location: Lone Tree Arts Center | Lone Tree
  • Embark on a musical journey of virtuosity and passion as cellist Matthew Zalkind mesmerizes audiences with Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Enjoy the exciting rhythms of the “Dance Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah and music from Chicago along with the timeless elegance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 25.
  • Tickets start at $10

Saturday, May 10th: 💐Mother's Day 5K (All Ages)

  • Location: Cresthill Middle School | Highlands Ranch
  • This course is suitable for participants of all levels, whether they are first-time 5K runners, elite athletes, kids, or parents with strollers. The event encourages families and friends to come together for a morning of shared activity and community fun!
  • $30-$40

Saturday, May 10th:💐 Mother's Day at Farm and Ranch Day (All Ages)

  • Location: Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundationa (CALF) Lowell Ranch | Castle Rock
  • Enjoy a day at the ranch with a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast, a chance to visit the livestock, and shop at our Annual Plant Sale!
  • FREE Admission - Registration Required

Sunday, May 11th: 🌽 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

Sunday, May 11th: 💐 Mother's Day Royal-TEA Party & Playtime (Ages 1-8)

  • Location: Play Street Museum Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch
  • Celebrate mom on Mother's Day ! Join us at Play Street Museum Highlands Ranch for a royally good time at our Royal-TEA Party & Playtime event!
  • $22/kid Reservation required

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