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Christmas Tree Recycling in Parker Colorado & Douglas County

December 26, 2022 By Chrissy

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, garlands, and tinsel. No artificial trees, garlands 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. The 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
Castle Rock locations:

  • 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
Highlands Ranch locations:

  • Dad Clark Park, 3385 Asterbrook Cir.
  • Redstone Park, 3280 Redstone Park Cir.
  • Toepfer Park, 9480 Venneford Ranch Rd.
  • Contact the Highlands Ranch Metro District at 303-791-0430 for information about any of the above locations.

Douglas County location in Highlands Ranch:

  • Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.
  • Contact Douglas County Parks for information regarding this site at 720-733-6990

Mulch is available on-site while supplies last on a self-serve basis.

Filed Under: Castle Rock, Douglas County, FREE, Highlands Ranch, Holidays, Parker, Town of Parker Chrissy

Legend High School Annual Craft Fair Saturday

October 31, 2022 By Chrissy

Legend High School’s Annual Craft Fair

They are now accepting registration applications for the 2022 Legend Art & Craft Fair! If you are interested in being a vendor this year, please visit our webpage at www.legendcraftfair.com! We have openings for painters, sculptures, glass workers, photographers, woodworkers and all types of crafters.

Saturday, November 12, 2022

9:00am – 4:00pm
Legend High School

The Legend High School Band Boosters would like to invite you to our 14th Annual Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

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.

Filed Under: FREE, Fundraiser, Holidays, Ladies, Shopping Chrissy

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet Now Trunk or Treat Off Mainstreet

October 11, 2022 By Chrissy

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

trunk or treat off mainstreet parker colorado

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

WHEN & WHERE

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Event time – 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Location – Parker Station Rear Parking Lot

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you have any questions please email admin@downtownparker.com

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

truck or treat off mainstreet

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

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

H2O’Brien Parking Lot will be open for use. 

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

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

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

2022 Pub Crawl

  • Date: October 29, 2022
  • Time: 2p – 8p
  • Location: Downtown Parker (West-End and East-End)
  • Trunk or Treat off Mainstreet Street 2p-6p
  • Pub 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

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

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

trick or treat on mainstreet parker co

TRUNK OR TREAT OFF MAINSTREET VENDOR INFO

1 – WHAT IS THE TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT?

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

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

2- WHAT IS MY COMMITMENT AS A VENDOR?

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

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

3- DETAILS FOR THE EVENT:

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Event time – 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Location – Parker Station Rear Parking Lot

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

4- DECORATING CONTEST:

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

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

5- VENDOR REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:

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

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

Filed Under: Douglas County, Family, FREE, Holidays, Kids, News, Parker Events, Seniors, Things To Do in Parker Chrissy

Honey Festival O’Brien Park Parker CO

June 14, 2022 By Chrissy

honey festival honey bees parker colorado august

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

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

Easter Fun in Parker Colorado

February 5, 2022 By Chrissy

Easter Egg Hunt in the Pool!

That’s what’s happening this year at the Parker Recreation Center.

Egg Splash and Dash 

This year, the Easter Bunny is going swimmin’! Enjoy this twist on the traditional egg hunt as kiddos splash and dash for tons of plastic, fun-filled eggs in the Activity Pool. There may even be an appearance by a special some-bunny!

Date:  Sat., April 8, 2023
Time: 9, 10 or 11 a.m.
Location:  Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Dr.
Ages: 15 years and younger
Cost: $24 per Parker resident child, $26 per non-resident child*; register each child in attendance

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

Egg hunts will take place at the beginning of each 50-minute session. 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. 

Click here to Register


BEST EASTER BRUNCH SPOTS

Both Parker Garage & Black Haus have a fabulous Easter Brunch. If you know of others contact us to add them to this post.

For Easter Breakfast/Brunch

Bunny Tail Cinnamon Twists
Bunny Tail Cinnamon Twist Buns
  •  Bunny Tail Buns, a playful cinnamon and sugar bread twisted up into a bunny shape with a cottontail

For Easter Lunch/Dinner

For a playful twist on the standard dinner roll, they could also shape bread dough into festive flowers with this Flower Buns recipe  

To give dinner guests a unique sweet treat at each table setting, here is a recipe for edible Easter Basket Cookies.  Fill with jelly beans and shredded coconut with a touch of neon food coloring.

As a snack for any younger dinner guests, your readers could create these Cheesy Easter Shapes, baked fast with refrigerated pizza dough.

Easter Leftovers

Using any leftover ham from Easter dinner you and the kids could make:

  • Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups
  • Ham and Egg Crescent Bake

Fun and Easy!

Filed Under: Family, FREE, Holidays, Kids Tagged With: O'Brien Park, Things to do in ParkerChrissy

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)

Filed Under: Family, FREE, Holidays, Kids, Ladies, Parker Events, Seniors, Youth Tagged With: O'Brien ParkChrissy

Holiday Events in Parker Colorado

November 1, 2021 By Chrissy

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.

  • 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 join the 100 voice choir)
  • The Annual Nutcracker of Parker November 17 – 20, 2022   (Click to purchase tickets)
  • Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services (will update when information is available) Please check the church websites listed.
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Filed Under: FREE, Holidays, Things To Do in Parker Tagged With: PACE CenterChrissy

1st Annual Caddyshack “Be the Ball” Golf Tournament

April 13, 2021 By Chrissy

Parker Colorado Chamber of Commerce

1st Annual Caddyshack “Be the Ball” Golf Tournament

A Parker Chamber of Commerce Event

Register online at parkerchamber.com. 

May 24, 2021 – Shot Gun 8 a.m.
BlackBear Golf Club

Title Sponsor- $5000
• Includes 2 foursomes ($1200 value)
• 1 year of Chamber Membership or Upgrade ($400 Value)
• Signage at hole (provided by sponsor)
• Banner at Club House (provided by sponsor)
• Provide goodie bags with logo to all golfers (provided by sponsor)
• Recognition at Awards Ceremony
• Logo on Website Golf Event Announcement and Social Media promotions
• First Right of Refusal Next Year’s Event
• Name on Sponsor list
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Includes Appetizers at Award Ceremony

Hole Sponsor- $1000 (18 available)
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Signage at the hole (provided by sponsor)
• Table to showcase your product or business
• Banner at the hole (provided by sponsor)
• Banner at Club House (provided by sponsor)
• Name on the Sponsor List
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media promotions

Breakfast Sponsor- $1500
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Set up table at check in
• Provides Breakfast Burritos
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Banner and Marketing Material at Check in (provided by sponsor)
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

Lunch Sponsor- $1500
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Cart with Your Banner display (banner provided by sponsor)
• Distribution of Sack Lunches to all Participants
• Banner on Beverage Cart (banner provided by sponsor)
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

Award Ceremony Sponsor ($1500)
• Includes 4 players in the tournament ($600 value)
• Includes Breakfast & Lunch
• Provides Appetizers at Award Ceremony
• Marketing Material in 100 Goodie Bags
• Website and Social Media Promotions

One Foursome – $600 for Chamber Members
One Foursome – $640 for Chamber Members

Name_______________________________________________Phone_________________
Business__________________________________ Name of Sponsorship______________
Check# Total _ Parker Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit
501(c)6organization. (Federal tax ID 84-0721419). A receipt of your donation will be provided via email.
NOTE: Please provide your JPEG logo. You may send the JPEG logo to kara@parkerchamber.com
Parker Chamber Mission: Promote, advocate for, and provide a platform for connection for
businesses in the Parker area. You can help by participating in the Chamber’s 1st Annual
Summer Kickoff Golf Tournament, Monday May 24th at 8am at Black Bear Golf Club.
Cost is $150 per player. Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Awards and

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FREE Movies at O’Brien Park Parker CO Summer Fun

August 6, 2019 By Chrissy

A Summer Favorite Event in Parker, a step back in time to the drive-in theater except this is free.

Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show which starts at dusk. Colorado summers bring a chance of thunderstorms so bring an umbrella and dress yourself and your kids in layers.  You can also feel free to bring a picnic supper from home or enjoy one of the restaurants that are nearby before you come to the show. Come early to reserve your spot 6-9 p.m.

Movies start at DUSK!

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Free Movies in the Park – A Parker Chamber Signature Event

O’Brien Park Free Movie Schedule 2019

Location: O’Brien Park – Corner of Mainstreet and Parker Road.

Games, vendors, music, concessions, and a FREE movie!

RAIN DATES ADDED

  • August 10, 2019 – Rudy
  • September 7, 2019 – Ralph Breaks The Internet – RAIN DATE
  • October 5 – Incredibles 2 – RAIN DATE

For local Mainstreet dining we recommend:

  • Portofino’s Pizza and Pasta in the strip mall on Mainstreet and Parker Road just South of Baskin Robins
  • Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream
  • Swirls Frozen Yogurt in the Parker Station Building
  • Indochine will pack you a to-go meal to take with you to the movies
  • Vines Wine Bar right across from the park
  • Parker Garage has some of the best food in Parker, be sure to check out their grass-fed burgers and truffle fries. A perfect picnic idea.
  • There are also multiple fast food options including Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Jack in the Box, Subway and Del Taco.

Movies for a Buck is happening again at nearby theaters this summer too.

The Parker Chamber also sponsors several other Signature Events throughout the year in Parker including:

  • Parker Days
  • Parker Wine Walks

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