Franktown
A quiet, rural community in eastern Douglas County. Known for Castlewood Canyon State Park's dramatic canyon and waterfall, plus wide-open ranch country.
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Places in Franktown
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.
Bayou Gulch Dog Park
Falls Spur
Lake Gulch Trail
Homestead Trail
Gateway Mesa Open Space
Adriana's Mexican Restaurant
Events in Franktown
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.
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.
Parker Mainstreet Art Walk
Monthly art walk along Parker's Mainstreet featuring local artists, live demonstrations, gallery openings, and street performers.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.