Events in Douglas County

Festival Park, Castle Rock

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.

O'Brien Park, Parker

Local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and crafts at O'Brien Park. Sundays June through September.

Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch

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.

Mainstreet, Parker

Monthly art walk along Parker's Mainstreet featuring local artists, live demonstrations, gallery openings, and street performers.

650 W Perry Park Ave, Larkspur

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.

Downtown Castle Rock

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.

Downtown Castle Rock

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, 9950 Venneford Ranch Rd

Fall favorite at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion grounds. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, food vendors, and kids' activities across the 250-acre estate.

Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock

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.

Castlewood Canyon State Park, Franktown

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.