Things to Do in Parker This Weekend
Everything happening in Parker, Colorado this weekend, Oct 9-11, plus what is coming up. Updated from town, county, fairgrounds and race calendars.
This weekend, Oct 9-11
4 in ParkerParker Symphony Orchestra: Myths and Legends
PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
The Parker Symphony Orchestra plays Rossini's William Tell Overture, Saint-Saens's Danse Macabre, Liszt's Les Preludes and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in the Ravel orchestration. Billed for audiences of all ages.
DetailsBeavers: Friend or Foe?
McCabe Meadows
A free guided nature walk at McCabe Meadows exploring the growing beaver activity in Parker and the role beavers play in Colorado's ecosystems. Registration required through the Parker Recreation calendar.
DetailsFieldhouse Fright Night
Parker Fieldhouse, 18700 E. Plaza Dr., Parker
Parker Recreation's Halloween night at the Fieldhouse: Trick-or-Treat Street, goblin games, a Story Adventure Walk for the littles and a haunted house for the bigs, climbing wall, superhero activities with local police, costume contest and sponsor giveaways. First 400 pre-registrants get a reusable trick-or-treat bag. Pre-registration closes Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.; walk-ups pay $7 more per child. Children 12 and under must have a parent or guardian present.
DetailsParker Task Force Food Drive
Various Locations
The Parker Task Force's community food drive, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at collection points around Parker. Non-perishables only; the food bank says virtually everything on its shelves arrives through drives like this one. Details at ParkerTaskForce.org.
DetailsComing up in Parker
Toad the Wet Sprocket - Rings: The Acoustic Tour
PACE Center
Toad the Wet Sprocket performs an intimate acoustic set of their 90s hits at the PACE Center.
DetailsZak Mirz: Kid@Heart
PACE Center
A magic performance by America's Got Talent semifinalist and Penn & Teller: Fool Us winner Zak Mirz at the PACE Center.
DetailsThe Carole King & James Taylor Story
PACE Center
A tribute concert to Carole King and James Taylor featuring Dan Clews and Phoebe Katis at the PACE Center; the page lists this show as sold out.
DetailsKiller Queen - A Tribute to Queen
PACE Center
A tribute band performs the music of Queen at the PACE Center over two nights; the Oct 19 show starts at 7:30 PM and the Oct 20 show is listed as sold out.
DetailsDinosaurs & Volcanoes
Parker Recreation Center
A family program at the Parker Recreation Center, listed on Parker's recreation calendar.
DetailsPumpkin Carving/Painting
Recreation Center
A fall pumpkin carving and painting activity at the Parker Recreation Center.
DetailsPumpkin Smash Softball Tournament
Salisbury Regional Park
A softball tournament listed under Sports Tournaments at Salisbury Regional Park on Parker's recreation calendar.
DetailsFloatin' into Fall
Parker Recreation Center
A fall-themed aquatics event at the Parker Recreation Center, listed under Aquatics Events.
DetailsThe Rocky Horror Picture Show
PACE Center
A screening of the cult classic film with a live shadow cast by Colorado's Elusive Ingredient at the PACE Center; listed as sold out with a waitlist.
DetailsEvery week in Parker
RecurringMarketsParker Farmers Market
O'Brien Park, Parker
Local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and crafts at O'Brien Park. Sundays June through September.
Details
RecurringArt & CultureParker Mainstreet Art Walk
Mainstreet, Parker
Monthly art walk along Parker's Mainstreet featuring local artists, live demonstrations, gallery openings, and street performers.
DetailsOur picks for the whole county
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