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Honey Festival O’Brien Park Parker CO

June 14, 2022 By Chrissy

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Find something sweet at the Annual Honey Festival!

Honey Festival Sunday, August 7, 2022, 9-1

The annual Town of Parker Honey Festival is buzzing its way back for another BEE-utiful event. Bring your family and enjoy this free community event while learning about the benefits of the honeybee.

Bee a Guest

  • See hives and how bees make honey
  • Learn from local beekeepers
  • Learn how bees and other insects help your garden grow
  • Create honeybee crafts
  • Try on a beekeeper’s suit
  • Sample honey
  • Enter a drawing to win bee-friendly plants
  • Enter a drawing to win a beekeeping starter kit
  • Take home oodles of beekeeping materials to build your own hive and harvest honey like a pro!

Bee Events in the Gazebo

  • 9:30 – 9:50 a.m. How to become a beekeeper
  • 10:00 – 10:00 a.m. Storytime
  • 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Native Bees
  • 11:00 – 11:10 a.m. Storytime
  • 11:30 – 11:50 a.m. Pollinators
  • 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Jeapor”bee”

Bee Friendly Exhibitors

Wander the festival grounds and talk to local beekeepers selling local honey and other products from the hive. Beekeepers are always eager to share their knowledge and passion for their craft. Natural Grocers will be on hand to educate you on the healthy properties of natural honey. Tagawa Gardens will be there with bee-friendly plants to raffle. Taste delicious treats made with honey by the Parker Arts Chef. Pick up a free honey stick and learn about Parker’s Cultural and Scientific Commission. Find health and beauty products made with honey and beeswax. Learn about the vital role of honey bees and other pollinators in the production of our food. Check out the local beekeeping club, the Southeast Beekeepers, and find out how to join this group if you aspire to be a beekeeper. More than 20 exhibitors and vendors are expected to participate in the Honey Festival.

Bee Involved!

Your organization or business can participate in the Honey Festival. We are looking for event vendors to provide information, products, and services. Vendors include but are not limited to beekeeping clubs and organizations, environmental and gardening resources, beekeeping and harvesting products, honey products, beekeeping demonstrations and hands-on activities, and various supporting agencies.

Contact

For questions or additional information please contact Lindsay Bagby, Event Coordinator – Town of Parker Cultural Department, at 303.805.3379 or lbagby@parkeronline.org.

Apply

To participate in the Honey Festival as an exhibitor or vendor, please submit an online Exhibitor & Vendor Application.

A $20 exhibitor & vendor application is required if accepted. Fees are payable via check made to the Town of Parker or by credit card via the online application process.

Parker Loves Bees!
Parker joined the ranks of Colorado municipalities to allow and promote urban beekeeping with the adoption of a new Town ordinance on Oct. 11, 2015. Click here to learn more about the Town of Parker beekeeping ordinance.

This event coincides with the ever-popular Parker Farmers Market which runs from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Click here to learn more about bee-friendly plants

About the Annual Honey Festival

The Parker Cultural Department and Cultural and Scientific Commission present this annual Honey Festival in celebration of the Honey Bee and all the benefits it brings to the community. The event is designed to heighten awareness and appreciation while providing educational information and resources regarding the Honey Bee, honey products and beekeeping, and the global importance of all pollinating insects. This free event allows guests of all ages to speak with local beekeepers, organizations and vendors to learn the process of beekeeping and harvesting honey; in addition to receiving educational material and honey recipes, purchasing bee-friendly plants, test a bee keeper’s suite, and see live working hives.

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Filed Under: Family, FREE Tagged With: O'Brien Park, Town of ParkerChrissy

2022 Shows at the PACE Center

June 14, 2022 By Chrissy

FOOTLOOSE

Jun 24 – Jul 17  | PACE Center

Music by Tom Snow / Lyrics by Dean Pitchford / Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie / Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford / Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

Footloose: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
 www.concordtheatricals.com
Cautions: Alcohol, Mild Adult Themes

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ABOUT THE PACE CENTER

The PACE Center will be home to a 500-seat theater, 250-seat amphitheater, 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

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, PACE Center, Things To Do in Parker, Town of Parker Tagged With: PACE CenterChrissy

Summer Concerts Series in Parker & Castle Rock Colorado

June 3, 2022 By Chrissy

Celebrate Summer with Free Concerts in the Park 2022

discovery park Parker Colorado

Discovery Park 2022 Summer Concerts

Have you been to Discovery Park yet? Ice Skating in the winter and free concerts this summer.

TICKETS: FREE

Warm, sunny days are ahead, and so is our FREE concert series at Discovery Park! Get your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and beach blankets, and get ready to enjoy the sounds of summer.

Before your visit, complete Town of Parker Park Rules and Regulations may be reviewed here.

June 16 – Richie Law

Join us on June 16 at Discovery Park for Colorado Country Music star Richie Law! A previous American Idol contestant who has since shared the stage with top country artists, Darius Rucker, Jewel, Sawyer Brown, Josh Turner and many more, Richie Law is a downhome country boy with a big voice and a big heart.


June 23 – Mannequin the Band

Mannequin the Band

Get ready to get up on your feet and stay there all night long when Mannequin the Band takes the Discovery Park stage June 23 in our free summer concert series. Known for their vocal ability and showmanship, these world-class musicians fill the stage with exciting music, choreography and dancefloor-packing arrangements spanning decades to the current hits of today.


June 30 – Shameless

Shameless

Introducing Colorado’s Country Music sensation! Parker Arts is excited to welcome Shameless, featuring Ken Earl, to the Discovery Park stage June 30 as part of our free summer concert series!


July 7 – Petty Nicks Experience

Petty Nicks Experience

What if Stevie Nicks joined Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers? Find out July 7 at our free Discovery Parker Summer Concert Series. Combining the very best of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers with the solo work of Stevie Nicks and some Fleetwood Mac, The Petty Nicks Experience is a real rock-and-roll high of amazing vocal performances, hit after hit!


July 14 – After Midnight

After Midnight

Time to swing! Conquering dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and more, the infectious music of After Midnight is guaranteed to get you dancing, swinging, and smiling! Join us for Colorado’s Premier Swing Band – the only sextet featured in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame – July 14 at Discovery Park.


July 21 – Trouble in the Heartland

Trouble in the Heartland

Trouble in the Heartland has been bringing the ragged swagger of the Jersey Shore to the Front Range since 2012. Revisit the hits of Bruce’s 70’s and 80’s glory days with this Colorado-based Bruce Springsteen tribute band, July 21 at Discovery Park.


July 28 – Union Gray

Union Gray

Mixing flavors from the red dirt of Oklahoma down to the heart of Texas and back up to Nashville, Union Gray brings their fun, grass roots, rockin’ County style to the Discovery Park Amphitheater. Join us July 28 for this free summer concert.


See Park Rules and Regulations. 


Join your neighbors in the summer sun as Parker Arts presents the Discovery Park Summer Concert Series. That’s right! FREE summer concerts have returned in the Discovery Park amphitheater! This state-of-the-art venue features an open-space design, monumental art pieces, an interactive water fountain for the kids, and more! Feel free to bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and beach blankets to enjoy the open green space and soak in the sounds of summer!

This space is open to patrons of all ages. Food trucks will be on-site during the concerts. Due to its open-space design, no alcoholic beverages are allowed. For more information on Discovery Park Summer Concert Series general rules and policies please click here

The concerts in O’Brien Park and the PACE Patio Concerts have been replaced by the Discovery Park events.


Summer Jam Concerts in Castle Rock Colorado

Savor the sounds of summer 2022

 Celebrate a perfect summer night in Castle Rock with great music, warm temperatures and time under the stars. Nestled in the beautiful setting of Philip S. Miller Park, the Amphitheater has become one of Colorado’s most sought-after live-music venues. Don’t miss the Town’s Summer Concert Series at the Amphitheater.

The concert series brings amazing events to Castle Rock on select weekends June through September. Enjoy live music from nationally known bands, along with craft beer and cocktails under the stars. The intimate setting, family-friendly environment and amazing acoustics make for a great musical experience. These ticketed music events have become a signature part of summers in Castle Rock.

Spin Doctors with special guest The Burroughs

Saturday, June 11

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Spin Doctors Band Image

Fuel with special guest TBD

Thursday, June 30

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Fuel Band Image

Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with special guest TBD

Friday, July 15

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Uprooted Band Image

Nancy Wilson’s Heart with vocalist Kimberly Nichole

Friday, July 22

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Combined Photo of Nancy WIlson of Heart and Vocalist Kimberly Nichole

Three Dog Night with special guest Danny McGaw

Saturday, Aug. 6

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Three Dog Night Band Image

Scotty McCreery with special guest TBD

Friday, Aug. 12

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Scotty McCreery Artist Image

Past Performances

Kashmir, the Live Led Zeppelin Show with the Denver Pops Orchestra

Saturday, Aug. 27

Gates open at 6 p.m. | Opener from 7-8 p.m. | Headliner from 8:30-10 p.m.

Kashmir Band Image
Drone View Front of House
Drone Pic of 38 Special

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Family, FREE, Parker, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: O'Brien ParkChrissy

Parker Recreation Center and Pool – Most Restrictions Lifted

March 16, 2022 By Chrissy

Aside from Day Camp, masks are not required in Parker Recreation facilities. If you feel more comfortable wearing a face covering, please continue to do so. Refer to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) for further guidelines. Douglas County has eliminated reduced capacity limitations. Parker Parks and Recreation will continue to use thorough cleaning and sanitization procedures and ask that staff and patrons continue to follow good hygiene practices and stay home if feeling ill.

Recreation Center Hours

Monday – Friday
5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The pool closes at 9 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The pool closes at 4:30 p.m.

Recreation Facility Updates

For the foreseeable future, Group Fitness participants, including Aqua Aerobics, will continue to register for classes and all guests check-in with a valid ACTIVENet (Parker Rec) account and ID. Click here to create an account. If you have a Parker Recreation membership, passes, or have registered for an activity or league, you already have an account. 

The Recreation Center Indoor Pool has a capacity limit and there may be wait times during peak hours. 

Visit the Parker Recreation memberships and passes page for costs associated with daily, 10-visit, and 20-visit passes and memberships.  

Child Care

Recreation Center Child Care hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and evening hours Monday through Thursday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Daily time limits are 75 minutes for ages 3 to 18 months and two hours for children over 18 months. Child Care follows the Douglas County School District’s closure and delayed schedule policy. During DCSD delayed start or snow day, Child Care will open at 10 a.m. Click here for additional Child Care information.

Please adhere to the Patron Code of Conduct (PDF).

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Saint Patrick’s Day things to do in Parker CO

March 11, 2022 By Chrissy

Town of Parker offering St. Patrick’s Day Activities

saint patricks day fun in parker colorado

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 Barnett & Son Brewing Co.

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


Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Holidays, Restaurants, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2022

March 3, 2022 By Chrissy

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

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 2022

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

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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!

2022 Wine Walk Dates

  • Friday, May 27th
  • Friday, June 24th
  • Friday, July 29th
  • Friday, Aug 26th
  • Friday, Sept 30th

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! Visit this link to purchase your tickets.

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

Sponsorships and exhibitor space available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. We have moved across the street to the Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16Parker, 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 of drinking INSIDE only.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Featured Story, Fundraiser, Ladies, Local News, Restaurants, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: Downtown Parker, Parker, Things to do in ParkerChrissy

Summer Events in Parker

February 24, 2022 By Chrissy

Annual Favorites for Locals

These events are planned by various organizations. If you would like to participate or volunteer, please contact them directly.

Parker Farmers Market 

Held weekly Mothers Day through October, the 60 booth Parker Farmers Market fills Mainstreet on Summer Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market sells fresh produce, bakery goods, and other food products along with many handcrafted items and ready to eat food. Venture out and enjoy the atmosphere of downtown Parker, local shops, and the great Farmers market fare. Mainstreet will be closed on Sundays during the market.

Parker Wine Walk

The last Friday of each month you can join the Parker Chamber on Mainstreet for a fun evening of wine sampling, meeting the shopkeepers on Mainstreet and getting to know your neighbors.

Movies in the Park 

The Parker Chamber’s FREE Movies in the Park series kicks off in July at O’Brien Park. Movies are rated G and open to the public. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk.

Free Concerts at Discovery Park 

A new venue for the free summer concerts sponsored by Parker Arts. This new park located at the Library is host to the concerts in the park this year. Parking is available at the library and across the street at the PACE Center.


Parker Days Festival

Parker Days runs Thursday sneak-peek through Sunday the 2nd weekend of June.

July 4th Stars & Stripes Celebration

Celebrate Independence Day with the Town of Parker at Salisbury Park on July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. Come and enjoy family fun including live music and free children’s games and activities. Live music and festive concessions will be available and the grand fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. The event is free and on-site parking will be available for $5, cash only. For more information about the event, parking, maps, event programs and suggestions on fireworks-viewing locations

Parker Brewfest Parker Co August 2017

Parker Brewfest SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM

Downtown Parker, Colorado
O’Brien Park

Hosted by the Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club of Parker, this is their largest fundraiser where 100% proceeds go to various charities.

With admission, you enjoy unlimited sample-sized pours!

Disclaimers:

* This is a 21+ Event only; no children are allowed
* No Smoking Please
* No Pets Please
* This is a rain or shine event and all sales are final
* Tickets most likely going on sale June 3rd 2022.

Art in the Park

Come downtown to O’Brien Park for the Parker Artists Guild’s Art in the Park event in August 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Art in the Park, you’ll enjoy entries from more than 100 local and regional artists with a variety of works, including photography, pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, all painting media and much more. Admission is free and there will be an art station for kids, food, and entertainment. More information on the guild can be found here.

Barker Days 

Celebrate the dog days of summer at Barker Days TBA 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this annual fun-filled event, H2O’Brien Pool and O’Brien Park will go to the dogs! The event will feature a temporary dog park in the O’Brien Park ball field and H2O’Brien Pool! The event will also feature dog-related vendors.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Parker Chamber, Parker Recreation, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

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

January 19, 2022 By Chrissy

valentines day 5 k Love em or leave um Parker Colorado

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!

Valentines Day 5K 2022

Date: Feb. 12, 2022
Time:  10K: 10 a.m.   5K: 10:05 a.m.
Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
10K Cost: $50
5K Cost: $40

Registration closes Feb. 11 at 5 p.m.; event-day registration is available for an additional $10 per person. Register by Jan. 23 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  

Race Courses

The Love ’em or Leave ’em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K is held at Bar CCC Park.

Race Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., on Feb. 11 from 3 to 7 p.m., or at the event, beginning at 9 a.m. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Click here (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.

Valentines Day 5K / 10K Event Location
Bar CCC Park
10951 Twenty Mile Road
Parker, CO 80134

The 2022 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 2022

Filed Under: Douglas County, Parker Recreation, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Milk & Cookies with Santa-A Parker Christmas Holiday Event

December 7, 2021 By Chrissy

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There’s Santa & Mrs. Clause Copyright ParkerColorado.net

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.

Holiday Events in or near Parker Colorado

  • Turkey Day 5K Fun Run / Walk
  • Mayor’s Tree & Park Lighting at O’Brien Park
  • Community Messiah Performances (you can still join the 100 voice choir)
  • Breakfast with Santa at the Wildlife Experience
  • Highlands Ranch Christmas Market and holiday markets throughout Denver There will be unique handmade gift items, traditional Christmas foods for gifts or your family meal along with favorite vendors from the summer Highlands Ranch farmers market.
  • Parker’s Christmas Carriage Parade Canceled
  • Horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Town – Cancelled
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker   (Click to purchase tickets)
    December 9-12 & December 16-18
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services

Santa Photos in Parker CO

Holiday Events at Tagawa Gardens

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Town of Parker Holiday Lighting Event O’Brien Parker

November 1, 2021 By Chrissy

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

  • Turkey Day 5K Fun Run / Walk
  • Castle Rock Starlighting
  • Mayor’s Tree Lighting at O’Brien Park
  • Parker’s Christmas Carriage Parade
  • Community Messiah Performances (you can still join the 100 voice choir)
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker   (Click to purchase tickets)
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services (will update when information is available)

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