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Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Parker CO 2023

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Get a healthy start to the holidays with Parker Recreation’s Turkey Day 5K and Kick off a happy Thanksgiving with friends, family, and a great workout!

Come and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday while getting a workout! The course for runners is a loop through the community, while the walkers’ course is an out-and-back on Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

turkey trot 5 k parker co Thanksgiving Day 5K family friendly race.
Date: Nov. 23, 2023
Start Time: 8-8:30 a.m.; based on mile time
Location: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
5K Cost: $30
Pre-registration closes Nov. 23 at midnight; walk-up registration is available at the event for an additional $10 per person. 

Part of the Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. Registered participants will receive commemorative race socks, a custom bib, hot cocoa, cider, or coffee. 

Race Course

The Turkey Day 5K course is being evaluated and will be posted soon.

Race Packet Pickup

Pick up race packets Nov. 20-22 at RNK Running & Walking Parker, 13019 S Parker Rd, during business hours. And on event day, beginning at 7 a.m. at Parker Recreation Center. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here (www.VolunteerParker.org) for this event volunteer opportunity. Email recevents@parkeronline.org with questions about volunteering.  

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Register here. This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers are welcome but because of the size of this event, for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes, and scooters at home. Parking is limited, please carpool. Any proceeds from the event will benefit the Town of Parker Scholarship Program, which helps Parker families and/or individuals with limited financial resources participate in Town Recreation programs and facilities. For event questions, please email the Race Team at recevents@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.  

Turkey Trot Fun Run

View the video to see how much fun this event is.
17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
Parker, CO 80134
Ph: 303.841.4500

Don’t forget Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season in downtown Parker.

Parker Tree Lighting

Parker Holiday Events

Community Messiah

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet Now Trunk or Treat Off Mainstreet

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Trunk or Treat off Mainstreet is FREE of charge but you do need to register.

This Halloween tradition that has been run by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club for years is now in all-new hands. The Downtown Business Alliance of Parker is bringing some new ideas to this event that the entire community looks forward to each year.

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Event time – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Location – Parker Station Rear Parking Lot

Stop by 1 PM to 2 PM for a Sensory Sensitive Trick or Treat hour. 
Enjoy Trick or Treating until 6 PM. 

Please bring a donation of food or money to help us fill the shelves at Parker Task Force. 

Attendees will pre-register for the event with a timed entry. Timed entry is designed to allow a fun & enjoyable flow throughout the event. All families will receive a swag bag at check-in for the parents with all vendor swag. Kids will get to trick or treat at your trunks.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you have any questions please email admin@downtownparker.com
(All times are now full).

Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters whether it be astronauts and princesses,  pumpkins or football players all are welcome to join in the festive fun. Well-behaved dogs in costume are welcome.

truck or treat off mainstreet

Mainstreet is frightfully fun with ghouls and goblins throughout the land… so set off on your quest for sweets. 

The PACE Center has authorized its lot to be used which is located at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138, There is street parking around the PACE Center and down Pikes Peak Court and Pikes Peak Drive. 

H2O’Brien Parking Lot will be open for use. 

Be sure and bring your camera to snap keepsake fall shots of all the fun your family is having and a Trick or Treat bag to hold all your tasty treasures.

Our favorite moment from past Trick or Treat off Mainstreet: Thriller Flash Mob, watch for rumors of the time to be revealed on social media.

The decades-old Trick or Treat on Mainstreet event has been a tradition for lots of families in Parker but with the growth and traffic concerns changes are being made. Not only will the event be OFF Mainstreet this year, but it’s also happening the Saturday before Halloween instead of on the date. I think that’s a great change. This part of the Halloween celebration will be in the Parker Station parking lot.

They are now registering vendors for the event. Please email admin@DowntownParker.com for more information.

Adults are encouraged to dress up and walk up and down Mainstreet using the tunnel that goes underneath Parker Rd. There will be Music on Mainstreet and all the bars on the route will also have drink specials we encourage all Zombies & friends to stop in.

Participants are encouraged to use the tunnel under Parker Road for the safety of Pedestrians and Vehicles.

trick or treat on mainstreet parker co

TRUNK OR TREAT OFF MAINSTREET VENDOR INFO

1 – WHAT IS THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT?

Our Trunk or Treat off Mainstreet event is a Parker Tradition with a spin. We have the Rear Parking Lot off Parker Station as a secure safe location for children & families to come trick or treat, hear music, see entertainment and just have fun. 

Trunk or Treat is easier on our Vendors as you will be decorating your vehicle versus setting up a booth. Easier set up and take down plus fun for everyone. 

2- WHAT IS MY COMMITMENT AS A VENDOR?

  • Bring your Car/Truck/Van and decorate the trunk for Halloween
  • Bring enough goodies to hand out to 1,500 kids (we’re limiting entries to 1500 children per Parker Police request)
  • Some examples: Candy, Rub on Tattoos, Stickers, Bracelets, Glow sticks, bouncy balls, etc.  
  • As a Sponsor, we are giving you an opportunity to place your own items in the Parents Swag Bags that each family will receive at check-in.
  • Examples are business cards, literature, coupons, specials, swag etc.
  • Cost for a vendor spot is $25 for DBA Members or $40 for non-DBA members

Overall we priced out this event & it should cost a vendor total of around $500.

3- DETAILS FOR THE EVENT:

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Event time – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Location – Parker Station Rear Parking Lot

Attendees will pre-register for the event with a timed entry. Timed entry is designed to allow a fun & enjoyable flow throughout the event. All families will receive a swag bag at check-in for the parents with all vendor swag. Kids will get to trick or treat at your trunks.

4- DECORATING CONTEST:

We will be taking pictures of each vendors decorated trunk and will be having a contest for the best decorated trunk. The winner will be selected by our committee and will receive a gift card to one of our local restaurants. SO bring your best!

The finalists and winners will be posted onto our social media accounts with the hashtag #TrunkOrTreatParker

5- VENDOR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

To register for this event please email: Admin@DowntownParker.com

We will then get you registered, send an invoice for payment and send you the welcome email with further details and information for vendors.

2023 Voter Information for Parker & Douglas County

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Election Dates to Know

  • October 16 – Ballots mailed to eligible voters beginning on this date / 24-hour Ballot Drop Box locations open
  • October 30 – Voter Service and Polling Centers open through Election Day
  • October 30 – Last day a voter may request a ballot be sent by mail
  • November 7 – Coordinated Election Day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Polls close at 7 p.m. including all Ballot Drop Box Locations and Voter Service and Polling Centers
  • November 15 – Deadline to receive military and overseas ballots / Deadline to cure ballot signature or ID required issues through 11:59 p.m.
  • November 18 – Public Risk Limiting Audit, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Douglas County Elections Office, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock
  • November 27 – Public Canvass Board, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Douglas County Elections Office, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock
  • November 29 – Deadline for the County to complete canvass and submit the official abstract of votes to the Secretary of State.

Ballot Drop Box Hours for November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election

DATES: October 16, 2023 – Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023
HOURS: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during dates of operation
DEADLINE: ALL BALLOT DROP BOXES CLOSE AT 7 PM ON ELECTION DAY

Castle Rock

  • Douglas County Kirk Hall, 500 Fairgrounds Road, 80104
  • 125 Stephanie Place Castle Rock, CO 80109
  • 100 Third Street Castle Rock, CO 80104
  • The Grange 3692 Meadows Boulevard Castle Rock, CO 80109
  • Douglas County off Leash Area – 1100 Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80104
  • The Ridge House – 4501 Enderud Boulevard Castle Rock, CO 80104
  • Crystal Valley Ranch – 2160 Fox Haven Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104  

Highlands Ranch

  • Sheriff Staton 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
  • Motor Vehicle 2223 Wildcat Reserve Parkway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
  • Douglas County Parks & Trails 9651 S. Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 
  • 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 
    (The ballot drop box is located at the northeast corner of the Service Center building)

Lone Tree

  • Lone Tree Motor Vehicle, Park Meadows Center, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle, 80124
  • Lone Tree Municipal Building 9220 Kimmer Drive Lone Tree, CO 80124

Parker

  • Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, 80138
  • Parker Police Department 18600 Lincoln Meadows Parkway Parker, CO 80134
  • Douglas County Facilities Building (Walk-up location) 9040 Tammy Lane Parker, CO 80134
  • EchoPark Stadium 11901 Newlin Gulch Boulevard Parker, CO 80134

Castle Pines – Castle Pines Library 360 Village Square Lane Castle Pines, CO 80108

Local Douglas County Voting results will be posted here starting at 7 p.m. election day.

If you have not received your ballot by October 23, contact our office to have a replacement ballot sent to you. After October 26, all ballots must be obtained in person at one of the Voter Service and Polling Centers. Certain circumstances will require identification, so bring identification with you to expedite the voting process.

Avoid lines, and delays, and get election results faster by returning your ballot before the election deadline.

Returning your ballot by mail will require one First-Class postage stamp, or one Forever Stamp from the US Post Office.

Ballots may be dropped off at one of the ballot Drop-off Locations located throughout the county.

Ballots must be received by the Douglas County Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, in order to be counted. Postmarks do not count, so mail them back early.

AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE? Click here to find out

  • To request a ballot by mail, click on this GoVoteColorado.com link.
  • To register to vote, click on this GoVoteColorado.com link. You can also elect to receive a ballot by mail.

Voter registration applications and ballot by mail are also available online at our Request a Mail Ballot page or at the Clerk and Recorder’s Election Headquarters at 125 Stephanie Place in Castle Rock and at the Motor Vehicle offices at Park Meadows Center, 9350 Heritage Hills Circle and Highlands Ranch, 2223 W. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy.

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Castle Rock Holiday Events

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Castle Rock Holiday Festivities

castle rock starlighting

Annual Castle Rock Starlighting – Click for info

Celebrate the holidays with the annual Season of the Star event series in Castle Rock

Campfires and S’mores, sleigh rides, and hot chocolate. These are a few of our favorite things, according to the song, during the holiday season. And you will find them all during the Season of the Star, which kicks off the week after the annual Starlighting celebration and runs through Christmas Eve.

Now in its fifth year, the Season of the Star is an iconic community series of events that celebrate the spirit of the season, bring Town residents together Downtown and at Philip S. Miller Park, and offer up some good old-fashioned family fun.

Join friends, family, and neighbors as the Town, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Alliance help the community get into the holiday vibe.

Season of the Star events

Festival Park Starlight Market

Friday, Dec. 1, 3 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Festival Park

Kick off your holiday shopping with Castle Rock’s premier craft and food market. Shop from more than 40 vendors including unique crafts, art, specialty items, roasted chestnuts, salsa, tamales and more. Get that impossible-to-shop-for person a gift while enjoying the 40-foot holiday tree, hot cocoa, food trucks, and holiday music.

Reindeer Games

Saturday, Dec. 2
1 to 4 p.m.
Philip S. Miller Park

It’s holiday fun for the whole family! Enjoy kid-friendly activities in a winter-themed wonderland including live reindeer, Santa (parents bring your cameras!), s’mores, hot chocolate, sleigh rides, train rides, outdoor games and an obstacle course. Kids will receive a prize at the end of the obstacle course while supplies last.

Storytellers and S’mores

Saturday, Dec. 9
5 to 7 p.m.
Festival Park

Santa and some of his friends are stopping by Festival Park to read holiday favorites from our giant Storytellers Chair. Enjoy roasting marshmallows, making s’mores, hot chocolate and other family-friendly fun at this free community event.

Downtown Trolley rides

Nov. 20 through Dec. 26
Mondays and Tuesdays
5 to 7 p.m.

Note: No rides on Dec. 25, 2023

See the Downtown holiday decorations in style with a free ride on the Town Trolley brought to you by the Castle Rock Downtown Alliance. Pickup/drop-off points are at the parking garage entrance on South St. between Wilcox and Perry Streets and the Douglas County School District parking lot entrance on Sixth St. between Wilcox and Perry Streets. The Trolley will pick up at each location every 10 minutes starting at the parking garage. 

More information is available on the Downtown Castle Rock website.

Parker’s Holiday Events

Castle Rock ArtFest

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Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock

Celebrating 33 years of Visual Inspiration

castle rock artfest

Castle Rock, conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Springs off Interstate 25, is beloved by locals and visitors alike, all of whom flock to the area to experience its numerous cultural events, outdoor attractions, and one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. From the Town’s namesake; Rock Park, to the historic downtown, to the many unique and family-owned restaurants, there is something for every history, theater, art, and food buff.

The weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Historic downtown Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the Annual Colorado Artfest, which has become a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike.

This two-day event is held in downtown Castle Rock at Festival Park. Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 100 Artists from across the country. Continual live main-stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, will provide a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program.  Admission is free to this 2-day event. Patrons, pre-register to be entered into a drawing to win prizes! 

September 9 & 10, 2023
Sat (9-6 pm) Sun (10-5 pm)

Location: Perry Street (between 3rd/South) & Festival Park
Castle Rock, CO 80104

Join the fun the weekend after Labor Day, the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce hosts a juried fine arts show with artists from across the country. Castle Rock provides the perfect canvas for the 33rd Annual Colorado Artfest, which has become a summertime tradition for residents and art enthusiasts alike.  Enjoy continual live main stage entertainment featuring popular musicians, interactive exhibits for the kids, savor fabulous food/beverages and so much more!  View more details below.

This esteemed community art festival continues to highlight the talents of more than 170 exhibitors displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. There’s a multitude of opportunities to appreciate – and purchase – art during this weekend of visual inspiration. Enjoy continual live main-stage entertainment, featuring popular musicians, that provides a complimentary backdrop to this year’s program along with strolling entertainers, the Artfest Store; and a silent auction. To tantalize your taste buds, there will be food and beverage vendors aplenty as well as an Imagination Zone for children. There is something for everyone at the Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock.

ARTFEST SCHEDULE & MORE

All Day Saturday/Sunday:

  • Kid’s Imagination Zone full of fun art activities for the kids!
  • HawkQuest 

Live Mainstage Entertainment:

Saturday – September 9th

9:00 am – 12:00 pm TBD

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm After Midnight

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm King Stan Band

Sunday – September 10th

10:30 am – 11:00 am Showtime Dance Studio

11:30 am – 2:30 pm Flatout Jazz Trio

2:30 pm – 5:00 pm 6202 Band

DCCF is committed to providing leadership and responsible stewardship of philanthropic resources to enhance the quality of life in Douglas County, Colorado. DCCF is a catalyst to connect donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen the County through philanthropy. DCCF does this by providing quality services to donors and innovative leadership on community issues.

More information can be found at www.dccf.org

Related Links:

Art in the Park – Parker Colorado

Legend High School Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

Holiday Boutiques in Douglas County

Castle Rock Starlighting

Art Resources

Castle Rock Starlighting Ceremony

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The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Fire Department have been “illuminating” the famous, giant star on top of Castle Rock for 85 years and this annual event is the most anticipated holiday landmark in all of Douglas County each November.

Castle Rock Star Lighting

Be there to see the Star high atop the Castle ROCK turn blue!

The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity, and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  The 2023 Castle Rock Starlighting is Saturday, Nov. 18 from 2 PM to 6 PM in Downtown Castle Rock at Historic Wilcox Square.

As one of Castle Rock Chamber’s signature events, this year’s Starlighting celebration will again include hot chocolate, nonprofit booths, strolling entertainers, live entertainment and of course Santa will be present for photos and visits. Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock as well. Non-profit groups are invited to participate in this well-respected community event to spread the word about their organization.  Click below to register, space is limited.

The Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving

Hot chocolate, Non-profit booths, Strolling entertainers, Live entertainment, Fireworks and of course Santa!

2023 Castle Rock Starlighting
Saturday, November, 18, 2023
Time: 2 PM to 6 PM
Historic Wilcox Square – Downtown Castle Rock

Join the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce for our annual Starlighting festivities including Hot chocolate/Adult Beverages, Food Trucks, Non-profit booths, Strolling entertainers, and Live entertainment from 2 PM to 6 PM. The Starlighting ceremony will begin at 5:00 pm with the actual lighting of the star approximately at 5:30 PM.

As always, Castle Rock Chamber would like to remind everyone to shop locally and support our community. Now more than and ever our small businesses need our support, not only this holiday season but all year long remember to Shop the Rock First!

Don’t forget to enjoy the Rink at the Rock, an outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Castle Rock as well.

Castle Rock Holiday Events

Annual Brew Tour at Douglas County Libraries Celebrates Community

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Douglas County Libraries’ Annual Brew Tour is Underway!

It offers a unique way for the community to come together and celebrate over shared passions: books and brews. The tour runs through September 30 and includes 15 Douglas County craft breweries and coffee shops, as well as exclusive events at select partner and library locations.

Throughout the Brew Tour, residents can experience the library at locations outside of Douglas County Libraries while also supporting local businesses.

“We have a few new partners this year and are doing more events, over double what we did in 2022c1” “We’ve also added a new event for 2023, the Power Hour, which is a pop-up event at select breweries and coffee shops that helps tour participants accumulate more points toward prizes.”

Kerri Morgan, Special Events Manager with Douglas County Libraries

Brew tour participants earn prizes by logging visits to the different partner establishments during August and September, and they are automatically entered into the library’s Grand Prize drawing for a Happy Brew Year, consisting of one premium insulated growler with a booklet of fills from partner breweries. They can also earn points toward prizes by attending exclusive Brew Tour events, like literary trivia, books and authors bingo, beer games, and books and brew pairings.

The library’s first event on August 4 at its Highlands Ranch location had teams of guests ages 21-plus competing in a literary scavenger hunt. Brew Tour partner Burly Brewing of Castle Rock poured craft brews during the event.

Participating in the Brew Tour is free and no purchase is required. For more information and to sign up, visit DCL.org/brew-tour. Must be 18 or older to participate, and 21 or older to consume alcohol.

Brew Tour Partners

3 Freaks Brewery, Highlands Ranch

105 West Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Barnett & Son Brewing Co., Parker

Burly Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Castle Rock Collective Coffee, Castle Rock

Crowfoot Valley Coffee, Castle Rock

Deja Brew Coffee, Parker

Downhill Brewing, Parker

Festive Cup Coffee and Boutique, Highlands Ranch

Fiction Beer Company, Parker

Fika Coffee House, Parker

Iron Mule Brewery, Castle Rock

Living the Dream Brewing Company, Littleton

Lone Tree Brewing Company, Lone Tree

Monk & Mongoose Coffee Co., Lone Tree

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Same great local microbrews, better music, and more food trucks this year!

VIP sold out! A limited number of GA tickets are available! We will NOT sell on the day of the event.

* 40 Breweries; unlimited samples

* Food Trucks

* Live Music

* Corn Hole

2024 Parker Brewfest TBA

www.parkerbrewfest.com

August 2024

Downtown Parker, Colorado | O’Brien Park

LIST OF PAST BREWERIES AT PARKER BREWFEST

  • 105 West Brewing Company (Castle Rock)
    – Deez Nuts (Hazelnut and peanut butter pale ale)
    – Rocky Mountain Juice (East Coast IPAs have less bitterness, is turbid with loads of fruity hops. Pineapple, Candy, Peach, Tropical Fruit!)
  • 14er Brewing Company (Denver)
    – Mt Massive IPA
    – Maroon Bells Tropical Ale
    – Rocky Mtn Saison
  • 4 Noses Brewing Company (Broomfield)

  • Barnett & Son Brewing Co. (Parker)
    -Blueberry Ale
    -Twenty Mile Rye Pale Ale
    -Saison
    -Berliner Weisse
    -El Gizmito Salted Lime AleBlack Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales (Denver)
    – IVY BELLS – Fruit Punch Blended Sour
    – ATLAS/THOR – Black Currant and Plum Sour Red

  • Blue Spruce Brewing (Centennial)

  • Brewability Lab (Denver)
    – Strawberry Blonde
    – Ginger Lime Saison

  • Bristol Brewing (Colorado Springs)
    – Beehive American Wheat Ale
    – Laughing Lab Scottish Ale
    – Compass IPA

  • Burly Brewing (Castle Rock)

  • Castle Rock Beer Co. (Castle Rock)

  • Cerberus Brewing Co. (Colorado Springs)

  • Dad & Dude’s Breweria (Aurora)

  • Declaration Brewing

  • Downhill Brewing (Parker)- Plum/Orange Saison
    – Peanut Butter Brown Ale

  • Dueces Wild Brewery (Colorado Springs)
    – Blood Orange Pale Ale
    – Banana Hammock Hefeweizen

  • FERMÆNTRA (Denver)

  • Fossil Craft Beer (Colorado Springs)

  • Grist Brewing Company (Highlands Ranch & Lone Tree)

  • Halfpenny Brewing Company (Centennial)

  • Horse & Dragon Brewing Company (Ft. Collins)

  • Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project

  • Launch Pad Brewery

  • Little Machine Beer (Denver)

    – Razz Against the Machine a Tart Raspberry Beer ( This beer has won Silver at World Beer Cup in 2016 and 2018, and gold at GABF in 2017).
    – YAFI IPA

  • Living The Dream (Highlands Ranch)
  • Locavore (Littleton)
  • Lone Tree Brewing Company (Lone Tree)
  • Mountain Cowboy (Frederick)
  • New Image Brewing Company (Arvada)

    – Pay It Foward Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale

  • Odell (Fort Collins)

    – Drumroll American Pale Ale
    – Oktoberfest
    – Cloud Catcher Milkshake IPA
    – Colorado Lager
    – Rupture Fresh Grind Ale
    – St Lupulin Extra Pale Ale

  • Paradox (Divide)

  • Peak to Peak Tap & Brew (Aurora)

  • Platte Park (Denver)

    – Madagascar Dream, Vanilla Cream Ale ( Nitro)
    – Hop Religion, Double IPA

  • Resolute Brewing Company (Centennial)
    – Fluffy The Lemon Slayer- Milkshake Sour
    – Spruce Willis- Spruce Tip Marzen
    – Hefeweizen
    – Transparently Trendy- NE IPA

  • River North (Denver)

    – River North White
    – FarmHouse
    – Pils
    – Colorado IPA
    – Mountain Haze
    – 2017 Whiskey Barrel Quandary

  • Rockyard Brewing (Castle Rock)

    SKA (Durango)
    – Berliner Weiss
    – Rue B SoHo Grapefruit Lager

  • Someplace Else (Arvada)
    – Rebel Rasberry Cream Ale
    – Spock’s Brain IPA

  • STEM Cider (Denver)

  • Talbott’s Cider (Palisade)
    – Colo-Mosa (premixed mimosa cocktail)
    – Summer Sunset (Palisade Peach)

  • The Old Mine (Erie)
    – Handlebar Hard Cider is the genre-busting beverage that put us on the map. Drinking Handlebar is like biting into a fresh, crisp apple right off the tree. It begins with a burst of refreshing sweetness, opens up into wholesome apple goodness, and finishes with a hint of tartness from the apple skin. Some call Handlebar “apple juice for adults”. But at 6.8 percent ABV, you might not want to drink it for breakfast the way you used to (or maybe you do. We don’t judge). Handlebar is our flagship and is changing the way people think about cider. – Hopped Up is Handlebar that is dry hopped with organic Citra Hops to bring out the aromatic fruitiness of the apples. It is citrusy with a burst of bright fruit flavor. It is the perfect blend of crisp and delicious and still 100% gluten-free. With the hoppy familiarity of an IPA and the fruity nose of a Sauvignon Blanc, it is truly the best of both worlds and what some call “the best-tasting

    cider in Colorado.

  • Two22 Brew

  • Verboten (Loveland)- Somebody to Love, Brut IPA
    – Anybody Want a Peanut?, Peanut Butter and Jelly Ale
    – Run By Fruiting, Indian Lassi Smoothie Sour with Guava and Cardamom

  • Welcome Home Brewery (Parker)- Caramel Corn Cream Ale
    – Cool Wheat (American Wheat Beer

  • Wibby Brewing (Longmont)

    – Lightshine Helles
    – Lightshine Radler
    – Wibby IPL
    – Moondoor Dunkel

  • Woods Boss (Denver)- The Oswald NEIPA: super fruity bomb hazy ipa. 7.1%abv
    – Fruity Flash: kettle sour aged on prickly pear and passion fruit. 5.5%abv
    – Start N Ealry: American lager with mandarina Bavaria hops. : 5.2%
    – Swede Hook: American Porter brewed with itty bitty amounts of vanilla and orange peel. 4.7%

Food Trucks:

  • Golden Toad
  • Cheffin’s Cheesesteaks & Cubano’s

Douglas County BrewPub Tour

Colorado is Craft Beer Country and Parker boasts not one but three local brewpubs with several of the bars & restaurants also serving local beers on tap.

Parker CO BrewPubs

Down Hill Brewing fka Elk Mountain Brewery 
18921 E Plaza Dr # 104,
Parker CO
(303) 805-2739

Down Hill has added their own pizza kitchen and the pizza is delicious! We highly recommend trying the peanut butter beer & the sour!

Barnett and Son
18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 420-0462

Barnett and Son have a lovely outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. No food is served but you can bring in your own and food trucks are on hand on weekends.

Hall Brewing Company
Brewed in Colorado but doesn’t currently have a tasting location
Available at local liquor stores

Lone Tree Brew Pubs

Lone Tree Brewing Company
8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: (303) 792-5822

Yard House
8437 Park Meadows Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
303-790-7453

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
9627 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO
(303) 792-9090

Castle Rock Brew Pubs

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. – Family Friendly

Located on the Main Street of Castle Rock at 519 Wilcox St, Wild Blue Yonder Brewing strives to offer a wide range of meticulously crafted beer styles from the classic and simple to more adventurous modern interpretations. All of the beer is brewed on-site in small batches by Head Brewer Garet Clever. They also have cider, wine, and cocktails for those in your party that aren’t beer drinkers as well as a full menu of delicious food.
The outdoor beer garden is perfect for an event, a Girl’s Night Out, a Family Reunion, or a regular Thursday.
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Company
519 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-3663

105 West Brewing Company
Know for the Deez Nuts Peanut Butter Hazelnut beer but everything they brew is delicious! Outdoor seating with a firepit & excellent food trucks every night.
1043 Park St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 325-7321

Burly Brewing Company
A huge variety of brews to try, a great tasting room with outdoor seating, and a food truck schedule on their Facebook page.
680 Atchison Way Suite 800, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 486-0541

Astro Tap House
Beer here is sold by the ounce
3911 Ambrosia St, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 344-6979

Iron Mule Brewery – Food Trucks
 514 Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720)328-9008

Rock Yard Brewing Company – Full Menu
880 Castleton Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-9273

Highlands Ranch Brew Pubs

Grist Brewing Company
9150 Commerce Center Cir., Ste 300
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(720) 360-4782

3 Freaks Brewery
7140 E. County Line Rd., Highlands Ranch
(720) 360-4782

Other nearby breweries include:

Not in Douglas County but just down Parker Road

Dry Dock Brewing
15110 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 400-5606

  • Living the Dream Brewing Company – 12305 N. Dumont Way, Littleton
  • Resolute Brewing 7286 S Yosemite St #110, Centennial, CO 80112 (720) 722-1238

Tap Houses with Food

  • 2 Penguins 13065 E Briarwood Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 792-0310.
    This location serves 30-40 different local brews on tap and also has events and delicious food on site.
  • Maddie’s Biergarten 330 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 663-5073
    Permanently Closed.

Mardi Gras Celebration coming to Parker in 2023

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Mardi Gras also called Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

February marks the start of Mardi Gras celebrations nationwide and the Infamous “Fat Tuesday” falls early this month.

Support arts, science, and culture while experiencing the excitement of Bourbon Street!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The Council of Arts, Science & Culture (CASC), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, throws the greatest Mardi Gras celebration south of Denver! Trade in your business suit for your best Mardi Gras costume, or your favorite attire, as we bring on the New Orleans magic!

Your ticket includes Cajun-style delectables, live music, and dancing. Cocktails and other beverages are available for purchase. In addition to this fun cultural event, your support enables us to put on events for all ages including Science Day, Science Night, the July 4th 5k, and many other events that enrich our local culture. 

Register Now

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Parker Mardi Gras
Coming 2023

Why is Mardi Gras Celebrated?

Why do they Throw Beads?

Mardi Gras parades began in New Orleans in the 1830s and during that time, inexpensive necklaces made of glass beads were popular and parade krewes began to be tossing them into the crowds. The beads were an instant hit among the crowds of New Orleans residents and visiting Mardi Gras tourists and that tradition continues today.

Visit the website for more information

Learn more about CASC Here

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Love em or Leave em Valentines Day 5K or 10K Run/Walk

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Parker Parks and Recreation will help you embrace the holiday or run from Cupid, either way, Valentine’s Day 5K is a great community event.

Will you embrace the holiday full of heart or run from Cupid? Either way, the Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is the signature run/walk of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series and is a fun and festive workout!

Valentine’s Day 5K 2023

Date: Feb. 11, 2023
Time:  10K: 10 a.m.   5K: 10:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 10K Cost: $50
Standard 5K Cost: $40

Registration costs increase on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11. Register by Jan. 21 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration.

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this event is professionally timed. Registered participants will receive a race shirt, custom bib and a delicious post-race pancake breakfast. The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 10K and 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration is necessary  

5K Course Map  |  10K Course Map (MapMyRun.com)

Race Packet Pickup

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Volunteer Opportunities

Click here Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer Opportunities (www.VolunteerParker.org) for this event volunteer opportunity. Email recevents@parkeronline.org with questions about volunteering.  

Additional Information

Register for the event here (RunningGuru.com). This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome but must remain on the right side of the trail at all times. Parking is limited, please carpool. For registration questions, please email Sarah Armsbury at sarmsbury@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3273. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3267.

Enjoy photos from events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

The 2023 Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series includes the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K, the Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek, the So Long to Summer 5K/10K, the Family Fun Trek, and the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk on Thanksgiving Day 2023

Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup

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Household Pickup for Hazardous Waste

In place of a one-time annual event, the Douglas County Health Department is partnering with Waste Management to provide Douglas County residents with a low-cost household service for hazardous waste removal year-round. Get details and sign up for your household pick-up at Waste Management’s website. The cost is $30 for Douglas County residents.

Safe Storage
It is important to read the product labels to safely store, use, and dispose of chemicals. When these chemicals are not used up entirely, they become household chemical waste. Find safe handling tips by visiting the EPA’s Household Hazardous Waste webpage.

Toxic household products can be harmful to pets, wildlife, sanitation workers, our health and the environment if poured down the drain, toilet or storm sewer, or placed in the trash. If you’ve recently painted your house, changing your car’s oil or spruced up your lawn, proper disposal of the related hazardous materials will keep your family and our community safe.

Dispose of and recycle toxic household products from your home year-round with the Douglas County Health Department’s new Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program! This low-cost service for hazardous waste removal is a partnership with Waste Management and replaces the former Household Chemical Roundup events previously offered through the Tri-County Health Department.

Douglas County residents are eligible for one household pick-up appointment per calendar year. Please note, a $30 co-payment is a requirement from residents for each appointment.

Schedule a Collection

Call 1-800-449-7587 or click here.

Accepted Items for Hazardous Waste Disposal

  • Automotive fluids
  • Auto batteries
  • Chlorine bleach
  • Cleaners
  • Corrosive chemicals
  • Drain openers
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fertilizers
  • Gasoline
  • Glue adhesives
  • Herbicides
  • Hobby chemicals
  • Household batteries
  • Insecticides
  • Latex paint
  • Mercury and Lead
  • Mercury thermometers
  • Mercury thermostats
  • Motor oils and used filters
  • Murlactic acid
  • Oil-based paints
  • Paint thinner
  • Pesticides
  • Polishes
  • Pool chemicals
  • Rust remover
  • Stains
  • Spray paint
  • Stripper
  • Varnishes
  • Waxes
  • Weed killer
  • Wood preservatives

Numerous materials are not eligible for this service, including ammunition, appliances, bio-waste, commercial chemicals, explosives, medicine, tires and more.

For more information about items that are eligible for collection and how to schedule and prepare for an appointment, visit https://www.douglas.co.us/health-department/household-waste-management/.

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Many common products found in the home may be hazardous and should be used and disposed of carefully. These include motor oil, antifreeze, vehicle batteries, solvents, house and garden chemicals, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), fire extinguishers, items containing mercury, propane tanks, paint, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck tires (off the rim). Proper disposal at the Roundup helps prevent the potential of accidental poisonings and fire hazards in the home.

Residents just drive up and volunteers will unload the materials. Douglas County participants should bring proof of residency such as a driver’s license or utility bill and $25 per vehicle to offset the high cost of hazardous waste disposal. Residents are encouraged to register in advance online at www.tchd.org/hcroundup.

Free Electronic Waste for Douglas County Residents

Douglas County residents may recycle their electronics for free and year-round through Dec. 30 at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston Street, Suite 10 in Aurora, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on occasional Saturdays from 10 am. to 2 p.m.

  • Check-in at the Front Office and state the drop-off is for the Douglas County event
  • Proof of Residency will be required (photo id and verification of address such as driver’s license or state id)

For questions or additional information please call Techno Rescue at 303-482-2207.