Larkspur
A small, historic town at the base of the Palmer Divide. Known for the Colorado Renaissance Festival and as a gateway to Pike National Forest adventures.
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Places in Larkspur
Painted Rocks Campground
Palmer Lake Reservoir Trailhead
Black Forest Foods Cafe & Deli
Jellystone Campground
Rainbow Falls Area
Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
Lincoln Mountain Loop Trailhead
Columbine Open Space and Trail
Rampart Range Campsite 86
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail
This 8.5-mile trail used by hikers, cyclists & horseback riders runs through grassy meadows.
Coffee Cup Cafe
Laid-back outpost for classic American breakfast fare & burgers, plus lunchtime salads & sandwiches.
Serranos Coffee Company
Laid-back coffeehouse offering a variety of roasts & blends, plus teas & sweets in a casual space.
Wesley Owens Coffee & Cafe
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail
Devon’s Dog Park
Sandstone Ranch Open Space
O’Malley’s
American grub & beer served in a roomy roadhouse with karaoke nights & outdoor seating.
Larkspur Community Park
Events in Larkspur
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.