Castle Rock
The county seat and cultural center of Douglas County. Named after the prominent rock butte that towers over downtown, Castle Rock blends small-town charm with a growing food and craft beer scene.
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Places in Castle Rock
East Plum Creek Trail - Meadows Trailhead and Parking
The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures (Formerly Castle Rock Adventure Park)
Los Dos Potrillos Castle Rock
Restaurant supplying Mexican favorites & margaritas in a colorful, lively atmosphere.
Theatre of Dreams
castle view
Douglas County Off-leash Area
Savina's Mexican Kitchen
Mexican kitchen turning out mesquite-grilled fajitas & burritos in a stylish, brick-lined space.
Wiggly Field Dog Park
No Cow Cafe Gluten & Dairy Free Bakery
Challenge Hill and Trails at Philip S. Miller Park
Philip S. Miller Park
320-are public park with a trail network, adventure playground & picnic area with shelters.
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Bustling destination with an informal ambiance offering hearty comfort classics, plus craft beer.
B & B Cafe
Enduring breakfast & lunch fixture dishing up hearty servings of American eats in a laid-back space.
Lost Coffee
Scileppi's at The Old Stone Church
Family-owned Italian restaurant turning out pasta, pizza & other staples in a church dating to 1888.
Oo•de•Lally Coffee
Rock Park
Park featuring a short hike that provides quick elevation gain & sweeping views from the top.
Castle Cafe
Unfussy pub in a former 1890s hotel plating hearty American fare like pan-fried chicken & burgers.
Festival Park
This scenic community area features an amphitheater, picnic pavilion & paved walking trails.
Ridgeline Trail
Cuba Cuba Castle Rock
Crowfoot Valley Coffee
Chill hangout featuring coffee & espresso drinks as well as cafe bites & a variety of craft beers.
Union An American Bistro
Gourmet American fare & a vibrant happy hour draw locals to this rustic, loungey setting.
Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater
Events in Castle Rock
Highlands Ranch Mansion Pumpkin Festival
Fall favorite at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion grounds. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, food vendors, and kids' activities across the 250-acre estate.
Castle Rock Farmers Market
A beloved weekly tradition at Festival Park featuring 80+ vendors with locally grown produce, artisan foods, handmade crafts, and live music. Saturdays June through October.
Parker Farmers Market
Local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and crafts at O'Brien Park. Sundays June through September.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
One of the nation's premier Renaissance festivals at Larkspur. Jousting tournaments, 200+ artisan shops, comedy shows, turkey legs, and costumed performers across a stunning hillside site. Weekends mid-June through early August.
Castle Rock Starlighting
Douglas County's largest holiday tradition. Thousands gather downtown to watch the star on top of the Castle Rock butte light up the night, followed by fireworks, live music, and food vendors.
Castle Rock WineFest
Annual wine festival featuring 30+ Colorado wineries, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors along Wilcox Street in downtown Castle Rock. Usually first Saturday of May.
Full Moon Night Hikes at Castlewood Canyon
Ranger-led full-moon night hikes through the canyon. Limited to 25 participants per hike. Flashlights optional, the moonlight is usually enough to navigate the Fountain Valley Trail.
Highlands Ranch Star-Spangled Birthday Bash
With Highlands Ranch fireworks canceled for 2026, HRCA hosts a free concert on July 2 at Highland Heritage Regional Park. Ragged Union opens with bluegrass at 6 p.m., and Jeff Goodwin and the Front Range Cowboys headline at 7:30. Food trucks on site; bring lawn chairs.
HRCA Independence Day Parade and 5K
Highlands Ranch keeps its July 4 morning traditions: the Independence Day 5K at 7:30 a.m. from Dorchester Street, a Pet and Bike Parade at 8:45, and the main parade at 9 a.m. along Highlands Ranch Parkway between Hepburn and Ridgeline.
Parker Fourth of July Fireworks
Parker's fireworks show lights up around 9:30 p.m. from the northeast side of Salisbury Park. The town is running fireworks only in 2026, with no daytime festival. Parking is limited to about 300 paved spaces, so good off-site viewing spots include Bar CCC Park, McCabe Meadows, and the Cherry Creek Trail.
Castle Rock Fourth of July at Festival Park
Castle Rock's free Independence Day celebration runs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Festival Park, with live music, food trucks, the returning Pie Bake-Off, and fireworks at dusk (around 9:30 p.m.) launched from the Philip S. Miller Park area and visible across town.
Trace Adkins at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
We’re thrilled to announce that country music legend Trace Adkins will be taking the stage at the 2026 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo on Friday, July 24, 2026 ! Known for his rich baritone, hit songs, and commanding live presence, Trace brings classic country energy and unforgettable storytelling to the Fair’s kickoff concert. Get ready for an amazing night of music and memories under the summer sky! Buy tickets and see the full schedule on the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo webpage: Buy Tickets – DC Fair & Rodeo
Walking Tours of Downtown Castle Rock
Event date: June 27, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 333 Perry St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: The Castle Rock Museum is giving free walking tours of downtown Castle Rock each month from May to September. The 45-minute tours will begin at 10:30am at The Courtyard on Perry Street, 333 Perry St. and will conclude at the Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert Street. The tours will highlight the history of Castle Rock and its many historic buildings. The tour dates are May 30th, June 27th, July 18th, Aug. 22nd and Sept. 26th. Contact the Castle Rock Museum at (303) 814-3164 or museu
Douglas County Fair and Rodeo
The county's biggest summer tradition returns to the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, with PRCA rodeo nights, a carnival, livestock shows, concerts, and fair food across late July into early August.
Castle Rock Sip & Savor
Event date: June 27, 2026 Event Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109
Free Summer Trolley
Event date: July 1, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Join us every Wednesday in Downtown Castle Rock during the months of June, July and August for FREE DOWNTOWN TROLLEY RIDES. The Trolley will run a figure-eight loop starting at the Encore Parking Garage Entrance on South Street between Wilcox and Perry Street, drive north on Wilcox Street, make a right on to Third Street and make its second stop at the crosswalk. The Trolley will then make a left on to Perry Street to have its final stop at the Entrance to the Douglas County School District Pa
Town of Castle Rock Fourth of July Celebration
Event date: July 4, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: We can’t wait to celebrate the Nation’s birthday with you! This year, the Town will host a special America 250 - Colorado 150 Independence Day event at Festival Park with live music, local food trucks, face painting, other family-friendly activities, and the return of the Town’s Pie Bake-Off competition — enter today. The evening's entertainment lineup includes the Denver Dolls, The Castle Rock Band and Thunder Roads. As the event wraps up, turn your eyes to the western sky. At
Jazz in the Park
Event date: July 8, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Each Wednesday of June, July & August from 6:30-8:00 PM Jason Bower and Castle Rock Music entertain locals and visitors with the cool sounds of jazz music in Festival Park. This event is a low key, pop up style event that is intentionally paired down. There will be no stage, no vendors, and no alcohol served in order to create a relaxing, laid back vibe. Small town simplicity at its finest. While no food service will be available at Festival Park, Jazz in the Park presents a gre
Pie Bake-Off
Event date: July 4, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: This Fourth of July, celebrate America, Colorado and most importantly, pie! Do you have what it takes to rise to the occasion? Don't be afraid to take whisks in the Town's pie-baking competition.
Fair & Rodeo: AWOLNATION concert
AWOLNATION will be taking the stage at the 2026 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 ! AWOLNATION, the powerhouse behind the multi-platinum hit “Sail,” has spent nearly two decades redefining the boundaries of electronic and alternative rock. Tickets are on sale: Buy Tickets – DC Fair & Rodeo
Festival Park Farmers Market
Event date: July 12, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Don’t miss locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from dozens of vendors. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare.
Jazz in the Park
Event date: July 1, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Each Wednesday of June, July & August from 6:30-8:00 PM Jason Bower and Castle Rock Music entertain locals and visitors with the cool sounds of jazz music in Festival Park. This event is a low key, pop up style event that is intentionally paired down. There will be no stage, no vendors, and no alcohol served in order to create a relaxing, laid back vibe. Small town simplicity at its finest. While no food service will be available at Festival Park, Jazz in the Park presents a gre
July Fourth fireworks
Event date: July 4, 2026 Event Time: 09:30 PM - 09:50 PM Location: Castle Rock, CO 80104
Poundcake Pop-Up
Event date: July 9, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Get a sweet taste of history while celebrating the stories, people and places that helped shape Castle Rock. Discover one of our community’s most entertaining “what if” stories and learn why Castle Rock almost became known as Poundcake Rock, Colorado.
Festival Park Farmers Market
Event date: July 5, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Don’t miss locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from dozens of vendors. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare.
Pedal the Moon
Event date: July 11, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Grab your bike, helmet and a few decorations. Family fun is lighting up East Plum Creek Trail at the Town’s annual Pedal the Moon bike ride from one of the high schools to Festival Park. Plus new for 2026 a free movie at the park!
First Fridays Family 5K and Concert: That Arena Rock Show
Event date: July 3, 2026 Event Time: 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Head to Festival Park on the first Friday of each month, June through August, to enjoy free live music, a free family 5K, food trucks, cocktails and kids' activities.
July 4th Fireworks Show
Event date: July 4, 2026 Event Time: 09:30 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 11920 N Motsenbocker Rd. Parker, CO 80134 Description: The Town of Parker fireworks display show will be a remote viewing show launched at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) from the traditional location of North Salisbury Park field. Salisbury Park will be open to the public that day, but there will be no additional services or activities and only limited parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lone Tree Independence Day Celebration
An all-day celebration at Prairie Sky Park: a 9 a.m. family fun ride, a midday family fun park (free, registration required), then the evening Party in the Park with live music, headliner Sophia Scott at 8 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30. A free Link shuttle runs from the Lone Tree Rec Center.
Animals Around the Rock Series - Raptors Over the Rock
Event date: July 7, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM Location: 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway Castle Rock, CO 80109 Description: Join Douglas Land Conservancy and the Town as we dive into the characteristics that define our local wildlife, including raptors, reptiles, bats, insects and other species. Local wildlife experts, organizations and wildlife rehabilitators, such as Nature's Educators, will be featured at these programs. Discover the various types of animals that live locally and all over the world. Find out what they eat, how they hunt, where they live and how they benefit the local e
Free Summer Trolley
Event date: July 8, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Location: Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Join us every Wednesday in Downtown Castle Rock during the months of June, July and August for FREE DOWNTOWN TROLLEY RIDES. The Trolley will run a figure-eight loop starting at the Encore Parking Garage Entrance on South Street between Wilcox and Perry Street, drive north on Wilcox Street, make a right on to Third Street and make its second stop at the crosswalk. The Trolley will then make a left on to Perry Street to have its final stop at the Entrance to the Douglas County School District Pa
Festival Park Farmers Market
Event date: June 28, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Location: 300 Second St. Castle Rock, CO 80104 Description: Don’t miss locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from dozens of vendors. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare.
Food Truck Friday
Weekly gathering of 10-15 rotating food trucks at Civic Green Park with live music and a beer garden. Family-friendly with a play area for kids.
Elephant Rock Ride
Colorado's largest cycling event, launching from the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. 100-, 62-, 32-, and 8-mile routes through scenic Front Range terrain. Typically first Sunday in June.
Parker Mainstreet Art Walk
Monthly art walk along Parker's Mainstreet featuring local artists, live demonstrations, gallery openings, and street performers.
Stargazing Party at Sandstone Ranch Open Space
This event is for people who wish to observe and enjoy the night sky. Plan to set up your telescope while it’s still light, attend an informational talk while it’s getting dark, then head out to work on your skills when the stars are out. Our new site has many power outlets for all your needs on a broad patio. If you bring a telescope or binoculars, please be willing to share views with our guests who have no equipment. Be sure to dress in layers for the cold weather months. Please note – if there is more than one person in your party, EACH PERSON NEEDS TO REGISTER SEPARATELY.
Fair & Rodeo: Colorado Farm-to-Table Brunch
Prepare to be inspired by food and community as you enjoy the Fair & Rodeo Colorado Farm-to-Table Brunch. Dine on a freshly prepared meal by Coast2Coast Catering, celebrating the rich agricultural and ranching heritage of Douglas County. Live music will provide a relaxing atmosphere while you browse the Vendor Village, the event’s exclusive market featuring local artisan booths and unique handmade goods. A limited number of tickets are available for this premier event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, July 26, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.