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Parker Quest

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Imagine that it is a summer day in Old Town Parker and you have just arrived on the train that once wended its way along present-day Mainstreet. ​

Parker Quest 2023

Explore the history of Parker with this easily walkable tour on our TravelStorys app. We’ll be there to guide you and to show you around our museum when you reach the Schoolhouse at Mainstreet. You’ll learn about pioneer life, the stagecoach, and the old railroad while hearing the stories of our town’s first settlers. Follow the story narrated by former mayor Mike Waid and be among the first to view never-before-seen photos of historic spots.

Sep 16, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138, USA

Kids and adults alike will have FREE fun while connecting with Parker’s history! 

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Obrien Park

The TravelStorys app works with GPS on your smartphone. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play. As you walk the tour, you’ll have access to images from the past and superb narration by Mike Waid. It will also give you access to other fascinating tours across Colorado and the nation.

This event is fun and free for people of all ages. 

This family-friendly trek is FREE and interactive, with costumed characters to talk to, hands-on displays, crafts, and giveaways. You will have a map to lead you on your hour-long quest, but we will also have guides to help you along the way. ​

This is a collaboration between Parker Area Historical Society and Parker Arts. Pre-registration is required. RSVP HERE

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, brings Town residents together Downtown and at Philip S. Miller Park, and offers 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

Legend High School Annual Craft Fair Saturday

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Legend High School’s Annual Craft Fair 2023

They are now accepting registration applications for the 2023 Legend Art & Craft Fair! If you are interested in being a vendor this year, please click here. We have openings for painters, sculptures, glass workers, photographers, woodworkers and all types of crafters.

Reserve your space today! Click the Online Vendor Registration Form link below to get started. The date of submission will determine your priority as we assign booth spaces and accommodate requests for electricity. Returning vendors from 2022 will receive priority booth assignments provided we have received your registration AND payment by May 15, 2023. All applications received after May 15, 2023, are processed on a first come, first served basis. We will not be accepting any payments by check after October 21, 2023.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Legend High School

The Legend High School Band Boosters would like to invite you to our 14th Annual Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

100+ Vendors and Artisans will be there to help jump-start your Holiday shopping! Enjoy shopping for candles, jewelry, photography, artwork, glass, home decor, wood carvings, handcrafted items, art, specialty foods, clothing, and accessories. One-of-a-kind items you won’t find at the big box retailers.

Location: Legend High School in Parker, Colorado – 22219 Hilltop Rd Parker, CO 80138

The event also features an incredible used book sale, scrumptious baked goods and new this year…A Hot Chocolate Topping Buffet Bar!  This is a fantastic opportunity for you to support Local Businesses and artists as well as the Legend High School Band – and get some of your shopping holiday shopping taken care of too!

  • Candles
  • Jewelry
  • Soaps
  • Glass
  • Handcrafted Items
  • Photography
  • Cards
  • Health
  • Wood Carvings
  • Afgans
  • Kitchen
  • Candy
  • Dolls
  • Home Décor
  • Holiday Décor
  • Purses
  • Accessories
  •  Clothing and MUCH MORE

There is also a Raffle and used Book Sale as well as delicious Baked Goods and Concessions.  Fun for the entire family!

Great way to kick off your holiday shopping and support Legend High School Band!

Be sure to check out the other holiday sales happening locally here.

Art Resources

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.

Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2023

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Downtown Parker Wine Walk is back this summer thanks to the Parker Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses.

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The Chamber has canceled its Wine Walk events for July & August of 2023

 In order to implement important changes to strengthen compliance with state and local requirements governing events with alcohol.

The Parker Chamber of Commerce’s summer Wine Walk events are an economic driver for Downtown Parker.  More than two dozen participating merchants use the five annual Wine Walks to build relationships with new customers and draw attention to their products and services. Wine Walks are also wonderful community events, each bringing nearly 1,000 individuals for a fun night out in Parker.

A complaint was filed with the State Liquor Enforcement Division against the most recent Wine Walk event. Specifically, there is work to be done to better control the consumption of wine inside participating businesses and off streets, sidewalks, and other public areas.  This pause gives us an opportunity to make some proactive changes that will make future events safer and more compliant with state and local requirements.

We will be using this time to meet with each participating member business to review requirements, evaluate troublesome areas, and fix what needs fixing. At our next Wine Walk, you’ll notice more volunteers, more signage, and more controlled areas for our participating member businesses.

We want Wine Walks to be the fantastic, fun community event you’ve come to expect.  We look forward to welcoming you to a new and improved Wine Walk event on Friday, August 25.

Thank you for your patience as we work this out. If you are someone who comes to Wine Walk, thank you. As we move forward, we will be asking you to help us stay compliant by only consuming wine inside the participating locations.

Thank you to our participating members, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers. Your partnerships with us are critical. Thank you also to the Town of Parker staff for their assistance.

Those who have purchased tickets to the July event will be contacted for refunds or credits to future events immediately. Participating businesses will be contacted shortly by our staff to set up meetings to prepare us for August. Exhibitors, sponsors, and other partners will also be hearing from our staff, as well.

Thank you for your support of the Parker Chamber of Commerce.

The Wine Walk is a very popular way for long-time residents to meet new neighbors and new residents to make friends and learn about the wonderful restaurants and shops that are kind enough to share a taste of wine and open their doors for this monthly event.

Held on Last Fridays throughout the warm season

Parker Wine Walk Dates 2023

Fourth or last Friday of the Month from 5-8 p.m. (see dates below)

Downtown Parker Wine Walks will take place June through September this year. Purchase a souvenir wine glass for $25 online or $30 at the door and enjoy wine samples provided by participating Parker Chamber merchants. Learn more about their business while sipping and shopping and exploring Downtown Parker.

Whether you are new to the area or just want a fun night out, this is the event for you! 
You MUST be 21 years of age or older to participate.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE
WINE WALKS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

2023 Wine Walk Dates

Each participant will receive a wine-tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons, plus a list of participating businesses.

We look forward to seeing you at Parker’s best summer event!

$25 in advance, $30 at the door. No refunds. Must be 21+.

Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces are available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16 Parker, CO 80138

Drivers! Be prepared for lots of people crossing the streets and keep your speed down and your eyes wide open!

If you are part of a non-profit, contact the chamber for opportunities to work the event and receive part of the proceeds.

The Parker Wine Walks are another Parker Chamber of Commerce SIGNATURE Event. PLEASE be appreciative to those who are participating and follow the rules.

Fall & Halloween Festivities around Parker

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Trunk or Treat Off Mainstreet looks to be replacing the decades-long tradition of Trick or Treat ON Mainstreet. I’ll be updating the information about that here.

Parker Fall Fest  |  Sept. 23 – 30, 2023

Fall Fest returns to downtown Parker Sept. 23 through 30, and this year’s celebration is bigger and better than ever! 

The Town of Parker invites residents and visitors of all ages to celebrate the start of autumn at O’Brien Park in downtown Parker. This year’s celebration will feature an expanded offering of free family-friendly events and activities.

Highlighting the weeklong celebration will be Fun and Games Day in O’Brien Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Kids can participate in the Colorado Avalanche’s Game On Street Hockey Program, lawn games led by Sam the Scarecrow, inflatables and carnival games with prizes. Adult-friendly attractions will include a beer garden (tickets available onsite) hosted by the Downtown Business Alliance, as well as an axe-throwing booth. Several food vendors will be on site for visitors to grab a tasty snack.

Capping off Fun and Games Day will be a drone light show that takes to the sky above O’Brien Park beginning at about 7:15 p.m.

Fall Fest will be more than just Fun and Games Day, as a handful of activities are also planned throughout the weeklong celebration. Kick off the festivities at O’Brien Park with giant table games and an appearance by Sam the Scarecrow and Parker’s Mayor and Town Council on Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. A hay bale maze for young children will also be on display all week. Additionally, scavenger-hunt enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in our “Prowl for Pumpkins” contest. From Sept. 23 through 30, pumpkin signs will be hidden throughout Parker for residents to discover. Those who find a pumpkin and take a selfie can enter to win prizes!

Fall Fest Kick-off Activities (Sept. 23 to 30)

  • Hay Bale Maze (all week)
  • Prowl for Pumpkins Scavenger Hunt (all week)
  • Giant Table Games (Sept. 23; noon to 4 p.m.)
  • Appearance by Sam the Scarecrow

Fun and Games Day Activities (Sept. 30)

  • Inflatable Bounce House 
  • Colorado Avalanche Game On Street Hockey Program
  • Carnival Games with Prizes
  • Activities with Sam the Scarecrow
  • Golden Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
  • Walk-around Characters
  • Giant Table Games / Lawn Games
  • Food Vendors
  • Beer Garden (Hosted by Downtown Business Alliance)
  • Axe Throwing Booth for Adults
  • Evening Drone Light Show (Starts at 7:15 p.m.)
2023 Fall Fest Fun and Games Day Map

Fall Fest will be more than just Fun and Games Day, as a handful of activities are also planned throughout the weeklong celebration. Kick off the festivities at O’Brien Park with giant table games and an appearance by Sam the Scarecrow and Parker’s Mayor and Town Council on Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. A hay bale maze for young children will also be on display all week. Additionally, scavenger-hunt enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in our “Prowl for Pumpkins” contest. From Sept. 23 through 30, pumpkin signs will be hidden throughout Parker for residents to discover. Those who find a pumpkin and take a selfie can enter to win prizes!

Parker Fall Fest – Sept. 23 to Oct. 2

Meet Sam the Scarecrow on Mainstreet and take part in a Prowl for Pumpkins scavenger hunt around Parker.

Halloween Home Decorating Contest  |  Oct. 23 – 31, 2023


Last year, residents showed their Parker hometown spirit and decorated for Halloween! The community was invited to celebrate with the Town of Parker by decorating their front porches, yards, windows, doors, patios or balconies!  By unleashing their creativity, bringing a smile (or a scare) to their friends and neighbors, and WINNING PRIZES!  The Town produced a virtual map of all the registered porches, so the community could plan a walk or drive around Parker to see and share in the celebration. New this year – we added judging categories and a judging committee! We also added a special “Mayor and Council Favorite” category and of course brought back the “People’s Choice Award” where the community chose their favorite over Facebook.    

Additional detailed information will become available as this event grows near.

Zombie Crawl on Mainstreet October 29, 2022 2-6 p.m.

This is the first time for this event in Parker and is being sponsored by the Parker Downtown Business Alliance.

Last year not that many folks dressed up as Zombies so now it’s called the Pub Crawl but you are of course encouraged to go FULL Zombie!

Zombies & Friends 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. The DBA is also having a scavenger hunt as part of the event during the evening. There will be missions to do along the way such as checking into businesses, taking selfies at certain spots, and answering trivia questions all pertained to Mainstreet from one end to the other.

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

COSTUME CONTEST
A costume contest for the best individually dressed person & also for the best-dressed group.

The Patch in Elizabeth

Opening on September 17, 2022!

We’ve got pumpkins … and lots more!  Celebrate the Fall Harvest season with a visit to our family farm — The Patch in Elizabeth, Colorado.  Get lost in a 4-acre corn maze. Take an old-fashioned hayride or jump on the Bucking Bronco Train! We have about 20+ activities to keep you entertained, including a giant slide, apple cannons, and more!  Did we mention our Farm Friends? Meet a barnyard full of friendly farm animals. Scroll down and find out more!

Days/Hours
Saturday – Sunday 10am – 6pm
Thursday – Friday 10am – 3pm

ONLINE Farm Admission $22
Grandparents $20    Military $20 (with ID)
Age 2 and under are free!

Extra Fee Weekend Fun
Apple Cannons: $5 per basket of 10.
Purchase 4 baskets and get one free.

Note: While we welcome your entire family, please leave your pets at home – thank you.

Online ticketing is required for 2022. Admission covers ALL attractions and activities, except Apple Cannons and Euro Bungy Colorado (weekends only). Note that pumpkins are extra! Prices vary depending on size and variety.

Pumpkins are priced per pound with select pumpkins (such as pie pumpkins) sold individually at a flat rate. (Details coming soon!)

Weekday availability is subject to special reservations. Visit the website at www.thepatchinelizabeth.com for more information

Fieldhouse Fright Night

Parker Recreation Celebrates Halloween with some Great Events at the Fieldhouse and the Parker Rec!

This Halloween Parker Recreation offers something for everyone, for the young to the not-so-young!

Calling all ghastly ghouls, spooky spirits and wicked witches for an evening of Halloween family fun at the Fieldhouse Fright Night! All ages are welcome.

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Date: Oct. 22, 2022
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Drive
Ages: All ages
Cost: $12 per Parker resident, $13 per non-resident* Parents/guardians are free; register each child attending

* The first 400 pre-registrants will receive a special reusable trick-or-treat bag at check-in. Pre-registration closes Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. Walk-up registration will be available at the event for an additional $5 per child. Children 12 and under must have a parent or guardian in attendance.

Kids will find tricks and treats galore as they make their way around Trick-or-Treat Street, play goblin games, make their way through Mini or Mega Monster Museum and conquer the Rock’n Halloween Climbing Wall! Local sponsors, crafts and games for both big and small will all be a part of this magical Halloween family event. Please note, roller skating is no longer offered at this event.

Costume Contest

Don’t forget to dress up! The top two costumes in each group will be awarded: 2 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 years and up and the family/group division. The contest will be held on the inline rink at 7 p.m. 

Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information or to sign up, visit the Volunteer Connect Douglas County website and choose Town of Parker as your organization. Email Brenda at bmooney@parkeronline.org with volunteer questions.

Mayor’s Holiday Lighting – Nov. 23

The holiday season begins with the lighting of O’Brien Park and Mainstreet.

Hometown Holiday Experience  |  Nov. 25 to Jan. 1

Last year, after the fun of the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting, the Town continued to usher in the holidays with a kick-off weekend of activities and accents to Downtown Parker. Pre-recorded holiday music played through speakers and accents to our beautiful Downtown Parker was on display. Patrons were able to visit our small businesses at O’Brien Park’s winter market and visit with Santa’s elf, a toy soldier, a real live holiday tree, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.    

Additional detailed information will become available as this event grows near.

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet has been transformed into Truck or Treat. Stay tuned for more info.

4th of July Stars and Stripes Celebration

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WEATHER UPDATE!

July 4 Fireworks Update 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 — The Town of Parker is proceeding with plans to launch our Independence Day fireworks display this evening, while continuing to monitor the forecast. Please note, while we prepare to begin the show at 9:30 p.m. as originally scheduled, weather conditions could change and impact that timeline. 

Should plans change, any announcements will be shared on the Town’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, and on this webpage, as necessary. 

July 4, 2023
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Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

There are big changes planned for the Town of Parker’s annual Independence Day celebration in 2023. Last year, we introduced a new, innovative drone light show in place of fireworks. An extensive survey of our residents following the event told us that, while people enjoyed the drones, they really did miss the fireworks. Well, we want you to know we heard you! 

This year, Parker’s traditional Independence Day fireworks display will return, baring weather-related concerns. The Town will hold a remote-viewing fireworks show that can be seen throughout the community in place of a traditional, day-long event in Salisbury Park. Survey results showed that a majority of our community prefers to have watch parties at their homes and/or around Town instead of attending the event at Salisbury Park.

Fireworks will launch at 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Notification for any necessary weather-related delays and/or cancelations will be shared on the Town’s social media channels (@TownOfParkerCO). Salisbury Park will be open to the public that day. Still, there will be no additional services or activities and only limited parking available (300 paved spaces) on a first-come, first-served basis.  The large grass lots used in prior years will not be available for parking in 2023.

While on-site parking will be limited, there are a number of other different public areas for residents and guests to view the fireworks show. Depending on site view limits (tree line, buildings, houses and/or terrain) the fireworks display may be able to be seen from up to two miles away from the Salisbury Park launch site.

We recommend the Parker United Methodist Church parking lot. They have volunteers ready to welcome you to their space for the festivities.

Per a resident survey, select public parks that may provide good views of the display include Bar CCC Park, McCabe Meadows and Stroh Soccer Field. The Cherry Creek Trail between Mainstreet and Hess Road could also be a great option for those who do not intend to drive.

View our map of suggested viewing locations where residents may obtain good viewpoints of the fireworks display.

Please note, no parking will be allowed along the side of major roadways, such as Parker Road, Hess Road or Mainstreet. If you plan on viewing the fireworks on public roadways, please do not impede traffic, block driveways or stop in an area posted with NO PARKING signs. 

Senior Stroll in Parker Colorado May 31, 2023

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Each year, older adults across the country participate in local fitness activities as part of the annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day®.

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day – Senior Stroll

On Wednesday, May 30, an estimated 100,000 older adults will participate in local fitness activities throughout the country as part of the 25th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day®, the nation’s largest health and wellness event for older adults.

To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail around O’Brien Park, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness. 

Date: May 31, 2023
Time: TBD
Location:  /256/Salisbury-Equestrian-Park-Sports-Complex Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker 
Cost: FREE; registration is required.

Registration opens on March 1, 2023.

To celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Parker Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Senior Stroll. This free event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail, delicious refreshments, socializing with friends, exciting prize giveaways, and interacting with local business vendors that put an emphasis on senior health and wellness. 

Volunteer Opportunities

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

Additional Information

For event questions, please email Heather Ballantyne at hballantyne@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3208. For sponsorship and vendor information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or call at 303.805.3267.

“Older adults at all levels of physical fitness are encouraged to participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day,” says Patricia Henze, National Senior Health & Fitness Day program manager. “Our goals for Senior Day are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered in their communities.”

Senior Resources for Douglas County

Parker Fun Run Information 2023

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Parker is an active place to live with several 5K & Fun Run opportunities throughout the year.

2023 Run Series Bundle Available

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Commit to your goals and register for the 2023 Run Series Bundle, which includes all four run/walk events with a 10 percent discount! 

Each bundle registrant receives a high-quality, handheld hydration bottle, in addition to the shirt/commemorative item for each event! The Run Series includes Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Feb. 11, Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek on June 17, So Long to Summer 5K/10K on Sept. 23 and the Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk on Nov. 23. The 2023 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries. 

The first event of the 2023 Run Series is the Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K on Sat., Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road. This professionally timed event features a FREE Kids’ Dash, as well as a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race pancakes for all registrants.

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Kick-Start your 4th of July with a 5k for the Whole Family!

Join us for the annually held Parker July 4th 5K, a fun race for everyone —from beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team.

Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek

with RNK Running & Walking

Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history!

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Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 5K: 8 a.m.  Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
Standard 5K Cost: $40 
Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person

Registration costs increase on June 3 and June 17. Register by May 29 to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration.  

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 1 mile of laid-back, outdoorsy fun, which includes a “duck hunt” for the kids. *Registered 5K participants receive a commemorative item. Family Fun Trek registrants may purchase the commemorative item separately. All event registrations, 5K and Fun Trek, include pancakes from Flippin’ Flapjacks and a souvenir bib number. 

The overall male/female finishers, as well as the top two male/female finishers in each of the following divisions of the 5K will be awarded: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+. 

Race Course

The Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek is held at Tallman Meadow Park. View a detailed map (PDF) to find routes, parking, water stations and more.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be available at Parker RNK Running & Walking, 13019 S. Parker Rd, June 17 and 18 during regular business hours.

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for volunteer info

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

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.  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 Todd Panik at tpanik@parkeronline.org or call 303.805.3278. For sponsorship information, please email Jaime Vollertsen at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org or mailto:jvollertsen@parkeronline.org call 303.805.3267.

Parker Run Series

Parker Recreation hosts four family-friendly races each year as part of the annual Run Series, which is expected to promote community and active living to more than 2,500 participants over the course of the year!

Any proceeds from the events 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.

  1. Charlie Rhode
    Event Coordinator
    cwrhode@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.6304
  2. Jaime Vollertsen
    Event Sponsorship
    jvollertsen@parkeronline.org
    Ph: 303.805.3267

So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August

With RNK Running & Walking

Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register


Date: Sept. 23, 2023
Time: 10K: 8 a.m.  5K: 8:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
Standard 5K Cost: $40
Standard 10K Cost: $50 

Registration costs increase on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Register by Aug. 28 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. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee an event shirt and size. If extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration. The FREE Kids’ Dash follows the race for children 8 and under; no registration necessary. 

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+. 

Additional Event and Sponsorship Information

For more Run Series event information, contact Charlie Rhode at 303.805.6304 or at cwrhode@parkeronline.org. For sponsorship information, contact Jaime Vollertsen at 303.805.3267 or at jvollertsen@parkeronline.org. View individual events for more details and registration.

2023 Shows at the PACE Center

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The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

Showing weekly January 13 – February 4, 2023

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Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

A musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more… this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!

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Cautions: Alcohol and Adult Themes

ABOUT THE PACE CENTER

The PACE Center will be home to a 500-seat theater, a 250-seat amphitheater, and a beautiful event room with a catering kitchen, art gallery, dance studio, media lab and several classrooms. Designed by the nationally-acclaimed architecture firm Semple Brown Design, the facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.

View the floor plan, there really are no bad seats at the PACE.

The PACE Center is located on the southeast corner of Mainstreet and Pine Drive in historic downtown Parker. Once open, this state-of-the-art facility will provide a wide variety of family-oriented cultural, arts, scientific and educational programming and serve as a rental venue for community, business and social events.

Other Summer Arts Events include the Concerts in the Park & the Honey Festival