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Saint Patrick’s Day things to do in Parker CO

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Town of Parker offering St. Patrick’s Day Activities

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The Town of Parker is excited to welcome Lucky the Leprechaun back to our community this year for his second annual appearance around St. Patrick’s Day!  

Lucky will be strolling (and hiding) around Mainstreet the Saturdays before and after St. Patrick’s Day (March 12 and 19) from noon to 4 p.m. While Lucky is in Town, residents and visitors are invited to participate in a game of “Seek Out the Shamrocks,” as our favorite Leprechaun will be hiding 17 shamrocks throughout the community.

Can you spot Lucky and find the shamrocks? If so, you might win a prize! Just post a photo of either a hidden shamrock or Lucky himself on the Town’s Facebook page @TownOfParkerCO) by 10 a.m. Monday, March 21 to be entered into a drawing for a prize basket. Community members are eligible to enter multiple times as long as they spot Lucky the Leprechaun on different days and seek out multiple shamrocks!

For more information, about this fun St. Patrick’s Day activity, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Events or call 303.805.3253.

There are a couple of local bars that are having green festivities in honor of St Paddy’s Day in Parker… take a look below!

Saint Patrick’s Weekend Bash at B

18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134

March 17, 18 & 19 3-9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, which was all the motivation Barnett & Son needed to host a 3-day celebration to showcase some of their favorite Irish and Scottish-inspired beer styles. Usual suspects Saoirse Irish Red, and Falling Skye Scottish Ale will join a batch of Mo Chroi Irish Black Ale made for the holiday, with a green beer on tap for good measure. The long weekend will include daily performances by the Celtic Steps dance group and Centennial’s Reed School of Irish Dance, and live music by Juice O’ The Barley on Friday and Saturday.

Mo Chroi Irish Black Ale gets its color and full body from the unplanned addition of Roast instead of Special Roast malt to a batch of wheat. The final beer struck a balance between deep malt flavor upfront and clean, subtle bitterness on the finish that characterizes many Irish-style ales, so it earned a place in the annual St. Patrick’s Day lineup.

Keep the specialty glass while supplies last, buy a special t-shirt made for the occasion, and come hungry for Irish-inspired eats prepared by three food trucks: The Family Meal will serve on Thursday, Schnitzelwirt on Friday, and Uncle Tapas on Saturday.

Celtic Pub Goes Green

The Celtic House Pub is located at 16522 Keystone Blvd., Parker, CO.
They don’t have any events listed on their socials or website but we assume they’ll have green beer & Guinness on St Paddy’s Day

Downhill Brewing

2022 DOWNHILL BREWING ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY!

ood ole St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans!!! We will have all the green beer for your drinking pleasure, a 2022 Limited Edition T-shirt (while supplies last), and Irish Dancers at 2:00 pm. Gather up all your Irish drinking gear and get on down to the taproom, it’s going to be a good time……CHEERS!!

18921 Plaza Drive, Unit 104
Parker, CO 80134

Takoda Tavern

THU, MAR 176:00pm-7:00pm  Celtic Steps Dancer

12365 Pine Bluffs Way
Parker, Colorado 80134
(720) 851-5302

Welcome Home Brewery

We’re celebrating a little early….

We are honored to host the Castlewood Lion Bag Pipe Band. Please come show some support and enjoy some traditional and not-so-traditional music.

Followed by Irish Dancers from Reeds School of Irish Dancing (around 4 pm)

We will have beer, snacks and plenty of entertainment. Wear your green and join us for a fun St Patty’s celebration!

Irish Recipes

Shepherds Pie

An Irish friend of mine (Lorna O’Brien) let it be known that Corned Beef and Cabbage is NOT a traditional Irish meal, but Shepherds Pie is.

Handheld Shepherds Pie
Handheld Shepherds Pie

These handheld individual shepherds pies look great and I love the Cilantro Clover accents on the top.

Cream Cheese Crust

Ingredients
4 oz. cold butter (1 stick)
4 oz. cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, plus 2-3 tablespoons

Shepherd’s Pie Filling

Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb. ground lamb
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium Yukon gold potato, diced (or 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1 can dark beer (such as Guinness)
Splash heavy cream

CLICK FOR SHEPHERDS PIE DIRECTIONS

Gluten-Free Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

Looking for traditional Saint Patrick’s Day fare? You’re in luck! Soda bread, corned beef, shepherds pie – oh my! See the full gluten-free menu below.

Irish Soda Bread
Authentic Irish Colcannon
Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage
Irish Cream Macarons 

Tips for Saint Patricks Day from the Parker PD

Saint Patrick’s Day in Denver

Denver’s Saint Patricks Day Parade is March 12, 2022


Christmas Eve Church Services in Parker Colorado 2021

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Ruth Chapel Parker CO Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Services

Parker Colorado Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Church Service Times 2022 TBA

Of course, this year will be different than any other so please click the link for full information. Masks indoors will be required at all in-person services. Many of the churches haven’t updated their websites to include their Christmas Eve services.

If you don’t have a regular church home, Christmas Eve services are a great time to visit and check it out. If you are looking for a smaller church check out the ones with only one or two service times.

  • Crossroads Community Church
    Christmas Eve December 24th, 1,3, & 5 pm – Seating will be available the Main Auditorium, the East Auditorium, Camp Faith, and the Multi-Purpose area. This will not be a candlelight service. They will have regular services on Sunday, December 26 at 9:00am and 11:00am. There will be no Children’s Ministry or Student Ministry programming on December 26.
  • Grace Lutheran Church
    Christmas Eve Service of Lesson and Carols – December 24, 4, 5:30, 7, 10:30,p.m. Communion Service 10:30 p.m.
  • Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church PEPC
    Christmas Eve  – 3:00 outdoor hillside service, 5:00, 7:00 p.m. Indoor social distanced services.
  • Parker United Methodist Church PUMC 
    • Blue Christmas Service – Christmas isn’t a joyful time for everyone. Some folks have lost loved ones around the holidays, or have difficult experiences and memories surrounding this time of year. Honoring these feelings is very important so we’ll be sharing a Blue Christmas service on December 19th at 5:30 p.m.
    • Christmas Eve Services – Please join us for Christmas Eve worship at 2, 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Families with children will really enjoy the 2 p.m. service. The 4 and 6 p.m. services will have a traditional feeling and performances from our fine arts teams, and our 8 p.m. service will be held outside in our parking lot. All services will have candlelight! 
    • Kids Live Nativity – Hey kids, we need you to be part of the Christmas Eve service at 2pm! We need narrators, sheep, shepherds, angels, wise people and of course Mary and Joseph. All ages welcome! We will be singing “Go Tell It On The Mountain” please watch the YouTube video for words and hand motions. Please contact Noelle Allison if your kids are interested in participating, noelle@parkerumc.org
    • Christmas Eve Workshop
      Families, join us on Christmas Eve for worship! We are having a special family service at 2pm and family friendly services at 4 & 6pm plus a special condensed outdoor service at 8pm.  At 3pm check out the Christmas workshop in the Fellowship Hall. It’s full of crafts and is a place for kids to be kids. 

You can click on the links for each church for more information and map and directions.

If I have left any churches off the list or made an error, please post in the comments. Merry Christmas Everyone

Christmas Tree Recycling in Parker Colorado & Douglas County

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Parker & Douglas County Christmas Tree Recycling Info

The Town will host its annual Christmas Tree recycling program from Dec. 25 through Jan. 29  2021 for Parker residents.

Parker Christmas Tree Recycling

Drop-off dates: Dec. 25 through Jan. 29
Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Contact Information: Town of Parker at 303-840-9546
Mulch: Available on a self-serve basis on-site while supplies last for the first week in January

Salisbury Park (East paved parking lot), 12010 S. Motsenbocker Rd.

The drop-off is available solely for Parker residents to recycle their Christmas trees. Additional yard waste and tree branches are not permitted. No commercial tree lot disposal is allowed as our elves have a hard time removing all of the tags.

Both green and flocked real trees are accepted. Before dropping off any Christmas trees, please remove all plastic tarps, tree stands and nails, ornaments, lights, garland, and tinsel. No artificial trees, garland or wreathes with wire backing will be accepted.

Please drop off during park hours only, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., and do not illegally dump any other items at the drop-off location.

Tree Recycling Information

The trees collected by the program will be chipped into mulch, which is available at the same site at no charge to residents. Remaining mulch will be utilized throughout the Town and not discarded in a landfill.

Residents should not place Christmas trees in garbage containers. Keeping trees out of landfills helps extend the life of landfills and produces a useful resource. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program is just one of many ways that Parker residents can reduce, reuse and recycle.

Please remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, etc. before bringing trees to be recycled. Live trees with artificial snow sprayed on the branches cannot be mulched. Please check with your local jurisdiction or newspaper during the holiday season as Christmas trees are typically accepted at the following locations, but are subject to change.

Douglas County

Drop-off dates: Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Hours: Anytime
Contact Information: Douglas County Parks at 720-733-6990
Mulch: Available on-site while supplies last

Bayou Gulch, 4815 Fox Sparrow Road, Parker
Challenger Regional Park, 17299 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker
Fairgrounds Regional Park, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock
Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.

Castle Rock Christmas Tree Recycling

Drop-off dates: Dec. 26 through Jan. 31
Hours: Anytime
Founders Park, 4671 Enderud Blvd
Metzler Ranch Community Park , 4175 Trail Boss Drive
Paintbrush Park, 3492 Meadows Blvd.

Highlands Ranch

Drop-off dates: Dec. 25 through Jan. 17
Hours: Anytime
Contact Information: Highlands Ranch Metro District at 303-791-0430; Douglas County Parks for Highland Heritage Park (see below)
Mulch: Available on a self-serve basis on-site while supplies last

Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir.
Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Rd.

Milk & Cookies with Santa-A Parker Christmas Holiday Event

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2021 Parker Holiday Events

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Milk & Cookies with Santa

Date: Dec. 12, 2021
Time: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. or 1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr.
Ages: 1 month to 9 years with an adult
Cost: $15 R/ $18 NR

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend some time with the jolly man in the bright red suit. It is a great beginning to the Ho Ho Holiday season with crafts, light refreshments and more! Children will be able to sit on Santa’s lap for parents to take photos. Two sessions are offered. Please register early, space is limited.

Click here to register for Milk and Cookies with Santa. For additional event information, email Diane at dlange@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3281.

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Town of Parker Holiday Lighting Event O’Brien Parker

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Ruth Chapel Mainstreet Parker Colorado

A Town of Parker Signature Event

Celebrate the Season when Parker Lights the LIGHTS!

Bundle up and bring your family and friends to kick-off the holiday season at Parker’s Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in O’Brien Park.

2021 Mayor’s Holiday Lighting
presented by Xfinity 

O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Parker for an enchanted evening in O’Brien Park. Gather around the Town Tree and join the Mayor and the Parker Chorale in a Sing-Along to Silent Night to kick off the event. Following Silent Night, the Mayor and Town Council will count down to the Town Tree and Grand Park Lighting. You will love the look and feel as our Town Tree lights up and the park sparkles in white elegance!

Once the park is lit up, it’s time for the fun to begin! Stroll around O’Brien Park and take in the sights of the fun holiday ice sculpture displays following a path to each of the displays.

Along the way, you are bound to run into some holiday characters all of whom will have some sort of story to tell or an activity to show you. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in town for this festive evening, as will Elsa and Olaf, and you may even spot the “Elf in a Tree!” While you stroll through the park, you can enjoy tasty food from holiday food vendors.

The O’Brien Park Gazebo will come to life with the sounds of the holidays as the Parker Chorale and our local high school choirs sing some of our favorite holiday carols. The Colorado School of Dance performers will showcase one of their dances on stage as well.

This evening is sure to be filled with wonderful holiday memories.

Event Timeline

5:30 p.m. Welcome by Mayor Jeff Toborg and Town Council with a sing-along to Silent Night led by the Parker Chorale, followed by the Grand Park and Town Tree Lighting and an evening of holiday fun!  

Gazebo Entertainment Lineup

  • 5:30 p.m. Parker Chorale opens the evening with Silent Night
  • 5:50 to 6 p.m. Ponderosa Choir 
  • 6:00 to 6:15 p.m. Colorado School of Dance – Nutcracker 
  • 6:20 to 6:30 p.m. Chaparral High School Choir
  • 6:35 to 6:45 p.m. Lutheran High School Choir
  • 6:50 to 7 p.m. Legend High School Choir 
  • 7 p.m. Closing remarks and drawing for 50 inch Big Screen TV 

Activities 

  • Ice holiday ice sculpture displays stationed throughout the park
  • Meet and greet with Elsa and Olaf
  • Holiday walk-around entertainment featuring magical elves, a winter wizard, a dancing holiday tree and a toy soldier, all of whom have a story to tell or an activity to show you. 
  • Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be in Town for the evening!
  • New this year….the community has the chance to decide what our amazing ice sculpture vendor will create during his live ice carving demonstration!  Keep an eye on the Town’s Facebook page (@TownofParkerCO) to vote for your favorite and then come to the event to see if your favorite won! 

Tasty Treats

  • Archies Dog House 
  • Bloom & Grow Kitchen
  • Cyndy’s Food-Lish-Us
  • Comforts of Home – soups, sandwiches, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Kettle Corn

Parking

West Victorian Drive and the O’Brien Park parking lot will be unavailable for event parking and Victorian Drive from Longs Way to Mainstreet will be closed from 3:30 p.m. through 8 p.m. Event attendees can seek other public parking opportunities throughout the Downtown area. 

Public parking is just a short walking distance from the park. Parking at Parker Town Hall, PACE Center, Discovery Park or the Schoolhouse parking lot is a great way to stroll through Downtown on your way to and from the event.  Or, you can park west of Parker road and walk through Kieffer’s Crossing, an underground tunnel that helps pedestrians avoid crossing South Parker Road. The tunnel is between Taco Bell/Long John Silver’s and Colorado State Bank and Trust. 

Contact Us For more information, please email Special Events & Sponsorship Coordinator Brooke Spain or call 303.805.3253.

Parker’s Holiday Events

Holiday Events in Parker Colorado

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The historic downtown area of Parker is a step back in time to a kinder gentler world during the holiday season with scenes like this that remind you of Little House on the Prairie, Mayberry, Stars Hollow and Walton’s Mountain. We are OK with that.

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Holiday Events for friends and family in Douglas County

There are so many things to do this holiday season in the area, it’s hard to keep track. Hopefully, this list of “things to do” for this weekend will help you to create your new simpler Christmas holiday traditions.  This year many residents are working to reduce the “getting” and increase the giving, not of things necessarily, but your time, attention, and care to those in your life that really matter the most.  Let’s step back to smell the holly instead of rushing from store to store buying things instead of memories.

Parker's Gazebo in O'Brien Park at Christmas Holiday Season Photo credit: Facebook
Parker’s Gazebo in O’Brien Park at Christmas Photo credit: Mitzi on Facebook

2021 Holiday Events from the Town of Parker

North Pole Pass

The Town of Parker’s unique and exclusive North Pole Pass will create a day of holiday memories for kids ages 3 to 10 on Saturday, Nov. 27 or Sunday, Nov. 28. 

A pre-purchased pass will include a pony ride, a visit to a petting zoo, a chance to learn secrets of the North Pole from one of Santa’s elves while playing reindeer games, milk and cookie refreshments, and, most importantly, time with the big guy himself! Kids will not only be able to share their Christmas wish list with Santa and Mrs. Claus, but they will hear a story read by Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. Parents—there will be time for informal pictures, so make sure to bring your cameras/phones! 

Passes will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 for $25 per child. Children under 3 are free with the purchase of an older siblings’ pass. There are height and weight restrictions for the pony rides. 

For more information, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Events or contact Special Events Coordinator Brooke Spain at bspain@parkeronline.org or 303.805.3253.

Swim with Santa

Here comes Santa Claus, here come Santa Claus, right down…the waterslide! It’s a Santa-sized pool party with holiday music, festive giveaways and plenty of splashin’ photo ops with jolly old St. Nick in the Activity Pool.

Date: Dec. 18, 2021
Time: 50-minute sessions begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. 
Location:  Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Dr.
Ages: 15 years and younger
Cost: $20 per Parker resident, $22 per non-resident*; registration opens Oct. 1

*Walk-up registrations will be taken on a space-available basis and will cost an additional $5 per participant.

All participants will get the opportunity to not only swim with Santa, but to take a unique photo with Santa in or around the pool! Giveaways will be available to take home. Children of all swimming abilities are welcome. Each child 5 and under and non-swimmers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water.

HOLIDAY EVENTS 2021

Below you will find a few things that are quite inexpensive and that you can enjoy with your loved ones that have happened in the past and may be happening in 2021. We will update the links when we have more information.

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Parker Carriage Parade CANCELLED

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THE 2021 PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED INDEFINATELY

Please check here for the latest 2021 Holiday Events.

ONCE A Parker Christmas Holiday Tradition

The town is doing other activities for Christmas and those events will be on the article linked above.

“ Magic on Mainstreet” is happening once again at the town’s family favorite small town USA holiday Christmas Carriage Parade

Saturday – December 14, 2019 at Noon Mainstreet in Downtown Parker
The Parker Country Christmas Carriage Parade in front of Ruth Chapel

Come and experience that holiday feeling in the air and enjoy this all-equestrian parade made up of dozens of horse-drawn carriages, wagons, minis and marching bands, surreys, and stagecoaches from across Colorado, all dressed up for the holidays. With a different theme each year, the parade continues to stay small and give you that locals feeling that is becoming harder to find. Join the fun on this special afternoon when the streets are lined with families and eager children hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa.

Activities

The Town hosted photo opportunity with Santa will now be part of the North Pole Pass Experience, which requires pre-purchase. (parents bring your own camera – there will not be a professional photographer on site!)

Event-goers also enjoy a holiday farmer’s market, a petting zoo and pony rides, ice sculpting and visiting time and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

Limited Handicap-Accessible parking will be available at the Schoolhouse at Mainstreet, 19650 E. Mainstreet.

Parker Christmas Carriage Parade – Photos are copyrighted, do not use without permission and a link back.

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Holiday Craft Boutiques in Douglas County / South Denver Colorado

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Holiday Craft Shows in Douglas County Colorado

Feel free to send me information about your show. Our community is blessed with many gifted artists, artisans, and crafters who come together to sell their creations during the holiday season.

Parker Holiday Shows

Legend High School Annual Holiday Boutique

Mountain Pine Yuletide Bazaar – Fieldhouse

Mark your calendars!  The 15th annual Mountain Pine Woman’s Club Yuletide Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 13, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Parker Fieldhouse. 

As a past shopper or vendor, you know what a great event this is.  2021 promises to be even better.  In addition to many of your favorite vendors, we have many new artists, crafters, and food vendors joining us this year.  We know you’ll find something to love at this year’s Bazaar!

Remember, admission and parking are free!  We look forward to seeing you on November 13.

Yes it’s the same day as the Legend High School sale so make a day of it!

Grandmother’s House Boutique Holiday Craft Show

Holiday Boutique 2021
Tagawa Gardens
7711 S Parker Road, Centennial, CO 80016
Admission $5.00
(Good for all 5 days – Children 12 and under free)
Thursday, November 4 & Friday, November 5 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 6, 9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.


Once Upon A December Holiday Boutique – Chaparral HS

Saturday, December 4th, 2021
9 AM to 3:30 PM
Chaparral High School,
15665 Brookstone Dr.
Parker, CO 80134

I have asked for more details
e-mail chapcraftshow@gmail.com

Castle Rock Holiday Shows

Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique

KICK OFF YOUR 2021 HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE GRANGE

It’s the holiday season! Well, not just yet, but as soon as the pumpkins are gone, the holiday decorations and sales will be in full force. If you’re like me and can’t stand crowds, (I become a hermit on Black Friday) and you think that online shopping is convenient but impersonal, it makes it hard to get into the “holiday spirit”.

The Holly Jolly Boutique at The Grange is the perfect way to get in the spirit and get your holiday shopping done without even leaving The Meadows. You’ll spend your time shopping with neighbors and friends all eager to get the season underway

TWO DAYS OF HOLIDAY SHOPPING

Shop Friday, November 12th, from 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday, Nov. 13th from 10 AM to 4 PM. With two days of holiday shopping, it is entirely possible you’ll get all of your shopping done right here in the neighborhood!

UNIQUE GIFTS FOR ALL

Explore booths from artists, crafters and home-based businesses to find a unique gift for everyone on your list. Jewelry, home decorations, vintage items, holiday ideas and a lot more.

Shoppers could win all kinds of fantastic, donated items from the raffle taking place at the Holly Jolly Christmas Boutique. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $1.00 each or 6/$5.00.

In The Meadows, the holidays are a special time with many events for the family. This year, The Grange is kicking off the holiday season with the Holly Jolly Boutique.

29th Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extravaganza

November 6th 9-4 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds

500 Fairgrounds Drive Castle Rock, CO 80104

Colorado Community Media Holiday Craft Show and Mini-Market

December 11, 2021, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The annual craft show is back with a new, bigger location in Douglas County. The show will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Come and find holiday decorations, gifts and more.
Interested vendors can contact Event Producer Thelma Grimes at tgrimes@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Applewood Arts Show

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds

Friday, November 12, 2021

VIP entry 9:30am-10:30am

General Public 10:30am-5pm

Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:30am-4pm

Arapahoe VIP Entry Tickets

Avoid the lines, buy your pre-sale tickets today!

Arapahoe Pre-Sale Tickets

Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Parker CO 2021

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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.

A scaled-down version of the Town of Parker’s 5K race series, this non-sanctioned event is unofficially timed, however, all participants will receive a giveaway and chance to win prizes. 

Part of the Parker Parks and Recreation Run Series, this fun community event is not timed. The first 2,000 registered participants will receive a commemorative knit beanie. All registered participants have the chance to win prizes. Strollers are welcome but for safety reasons, please leave dogs, bikes, and scooters at home.

Turkey Trot November 25, 2021

Date: Nov. 25, 2021
Start Time: 8-8:15 a.m.; based on mile time
Location: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave.
5K Cost: $30

Registration for this year’s event will be limited to 1,000 participants. Registration closes Nov. 24 at noon; if space allows, event-day registration is available for an additional $10 per person. 		Turkey Day 5K Mittens

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

Race Course

The course map will be posted soon. 

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pick up will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd., Nov. 19 through 24 during regular business hours or at the event beginning at 7 a.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit www.VolunteerConnectDC.org and choose Town of Parker as your organization.

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

Register here. This event is held rain, snow or shine. Refunds will not be issued. Strollers are welcome but 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 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.

Get Social

Share your photos from the event on Facebook and Instagram using #ParkerRec and #ParkerTurkeyDay5K! Don’t forget to tag us @ParkerRec. Enjoy photos from past events on the Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

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.

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet CANCELED!

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CANCELED!!!!!

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is NOT happening in 2021.

Due to the event changing hands, there were some issues with permitting, etc so the long-time event is not happening this year. Instead, there is an event for Zombie lovers. I’m trying to get more information from the organizers but I wanted to let everyone know to not bring their littles to Mainstreet this year.

What are the details for the 2021 Trick or Treat Street & Zombie Crawl?

  • Date: October 30, 2021
  • Time: 3p – 8p
  • Location: Downtown Parker (West-End and East-End)
  • Trick or Treat Street 3p-6p
  • Zombie Crawl 6p-8p
  • Beer Gardens
  • Live Music
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Costume Contest
  • All Day Family-Friendly, Fun
  • After Parties at Local Businesses

This event is organized by the Downtown Business Alliance of Parker

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAINSTREET CANCELED 2021

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Trick or Treat on Mainstreet is FREE to the public.

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.

Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up as your 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.

Mainstreet is frightfully fun with ghouls and goblins throughout the land… so set off on your quest for sweets.  Many of the shop owners all along East Mainstreet and in the Baskin Robbins shopping center will have candy and treats for the little ghosts in your family as well as booths for other local businesses.

Parking

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. 

How to participate and hand out candy to the kids.

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 on Mainstreets: Thriller Flash Mob, watch for rumors of the time to be revealed on social media.