Reptiles Under the Rock
2023-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, 80109

Mountain Arts Festival
2023-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Memorial Park, 200 North Park Street, Woodland Park, CO

The Denver Pops with The Ultimate Stones
2023-08-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, 80109

Party in the Park – 2023
2023-08-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Elk Ridge Park, 7005 Mira Vista Lane, Castle Pines, CO, 80108

Hot Rods in the Village Car Show
2023-08-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Village at Castle Pines Shops, Castle Pines, CO, 80108

2023 Vino in the Village: A Wine and Whiskey Walk
2023-08-11 17:30 - 20:00 | The Village Shops at Castle Pines
@ Village Shops at Castle Pines
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
castlepineschamber.com

Summer Concert Series – Chris Janson
2023-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, 80109

SPARK! Sensory Garden
2023-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206

Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top
2023-08-07 18:30 - 22:00 | Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

Super Sitter Babysitting Class (Ages 11-16)
2023-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | South Metro Fire Rescue Headquarters, 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO, 80112, United States

Parker Honey Festival
2023-08-06 08:00 - 13:00 | O’Brien Park, 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO, 80138

Tales for Tails: Read to Horses (Ages 6+)
2023-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Harmony Equine Center, 5540 E. Hwy. 86,, Franktown, 80116, United States

Acrylic Art Trunk Show @ Hudson Gardens
2023-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO, United States

Native American Life on the Plains: The Sand Creek Massacre
2023-08-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Denver Bontanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center, 21901 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO, 80013

Colorado Scottish Festival
2023-08-05 08:00 - 2023-08-06 17:00 | Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Rd, Sedalia, CO, 80135, United States

59th annual Colorado Scottish Festival
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-06 | CO
Experience Scotland at the Denver Polo Club, August 5-6, 2023!
Denver Polo Club
6359 Airport RoadSedalia, CO 80135

Visit the spirit of Scotland in Colorado’s own backyard at this special event. The St. Andrew Society of Colorado is proud to announce the 59th Annual Colorado Scottish Festival will be held at its new location at the Denver Polo Club, August 5-6, 2023. Coupled with the warm hospitality and sophistication of the Denver Polo Club, this event provides an excellent opportunity to explore several interesting aspects of Scottish culture, traditions and history, while nourishing the community with a variety of engaging experiences. The festival is a family-oriented, family-friendly event, and although the flavor is Scottish, there’s something for all cultures and every age group. We invite you to get away from the everyday and experience our new home at this high-class oasis, just 30 minutes from downtown Denver. The Denver Polo Club is known for its beautiful grounds on 30 acres, friendly atmosphere and cordial members who help make this the best international club in the area. The club has created many traditions for players and fans alike, and now they will share in helping to foster fond memories for a new summer tradition – hosting the Colorado Scottish Festival. For the best experience, join the festival’s Thistle Club and get an exclusive VIP Package to enjoy during the entire weekend. The Thistle Club provides a friendly atmosphere featuring Scottish music in the background, complimentary Scottish food and adult beverages, including single malt whisky. Members are treated to a special welcome reception on Saturday morning, private access to a late afternoon reception featuring a performance by our own Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers and close-in, private seating at the outdoor concert Saturday night with the exciting local Celtic rock group, Angus Mohr. In addition, members will receive a commemorative gift, a Tartan Badge, free whisky tastings and a great place to relax and enjoy a pleasurable respite during the festival. Greasaibh oirbh (hurry up), Thistle Club tickets are limited – when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy Scottish athletics, piping and drumming band contests, solo bagpipe and dance competitions/performances, whisky tastings, clans/genealogy, living history, re-enactments, Scottish and Irish music, Celtic merchandise, beer and food vendors, children’s activities, dogs, cars and more. Also, our new location provides an opportunity for the festival to include novel, additional events such as polo and rugby matches. As a special treat, you’ll be able to watch one of the most coveted tournaments in the Denver area, The United States Polo Association Governor’s Cup, where teams compete with passion, grit and intensity. More information will become available on the club’s website as the date draws nearer (denverpoloclub.com).

And with room to grow, the Colorado Scottish Festival hopes to offer even more events and attractions for their 60th anniversary celebration in August of 2024.The festival’s Scottish Games allow spectators to watch professional and amateur athletes, both women and men, compete for top honors in unique sporting events. Many of the games involve throwing and lifting; collectively known as heavy events, they include the caber toss, weight for height and hammer throw. A plethora of pipers will transport you to Scotland while you take in the sight of dancers flinging and jigging to the enjoyment of everyone. Besides traditional Scottish Highland dance competitions, visitors can observe demonstrations of traditional Irish Step Dancing by the Heritage Irish Stepdancers. After the Parade of Clans, stop by one of the many Clan Tents, where you’ll find plaid-clad docents eager to share their respective history. They will help attendees piece together the twigs and branches of a family tree, trace lineages back to ancient Scottish roots and locate your clan’s unique tartan. There will be vendors selling all manner of Scottish and Celtic merchandise and crafts. In addition to food vendors, you’ll have an opportunity to savor the famous Scottish dish of haggis, grab yourself a “bellywasher” at the beer tent, or for a bit of great craic, sample a wee dram at one of our Whisky Tastings. Yes, “whisky” is how the Scots spell it, and it’s single-malt Scotch. Purchase your tickets in advance online to reserve your spot for our always-popular whisky tastings, as there is limited availability. The tasting is more of a classroom-like setting where participants sit for about an hour while our whisky concierge and tasting leader (or is that, “litre”?), Buz Dabkowski, will instruct you how to taste, judge flavor profiles, identify aromas and gain a better understanding of “the water of life”. Educate your mind and your palate while having fun. The instructions are fairly simple: “See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savor, Repeat”. Our long-time partner and sponsor for the tastings is Edrington Brands, an international spirits company. Edrington’s acclaimed banner of brands include Highland Park, Macallan, Glenrothes Scotch and American Noble Oak Rye.

Observe Highland life from the time of William Wallace through the Jacobite uprising in 1745 through the village setting of the Renaissance Scots Living History Association. The RenScots have been delighting Celtic festival guests with their re-enactments for 23 years. Besides sharing Scottish history, you’ll find demonstrations on heritage crafts such as weaving, leather working, basketmaking, blacksmithing, traditional culinary dishes and traditional Celtic folk music. And for a little more excitement, check out the fighting element of the RenScots, the Wolves of Dunvegan, a skilled display of ancient combat and swordsmanship. They’ll educate the public on their arsenal of broadswords, claymores and other assorted, historic weaponry (renscots.org).

Events of the first day will wrap up with a Highland Rock & Roll concert Saturday night featuring Colorado’s own, Angus Mohr (7-9 p.m., included with admission). Angus Mohr revitalizes traditional Celtic music’s brogue with an American blues accent while rejuvenating rock ’n roll’s broad spectrum with bagpipes and pennywhistles. But their set list is also peppered with songs penned by Dylan, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash and the Ramones. Angus Mohr crosses musical boundaries to pull in a diverse audience where fans steeped in blue collar classic rock, hippies old and young, and grown-up metal heads dance to timeless music about timeless ideas (www.angusmohr.com). Besides the concert, there will be plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish folk music throughout the weekend provided by local musicians such as Avourneen, Nerea the Fiddler, Wolf Loescher, Skean Dubh, Down the Back Lane, Gobs O’Phun and more.

Other events include a Bonnie Knees Contest (Saturday), the Parade of British Dogs (10am both days), and of course, there’s plenty of children’s activities, field events and historical information to keep your wee bairns excited and engaged. And dinnae forget to haste ye back on Sunday morning for the Kirkin’ of the Tartan and Blessing of the Dogs. Afterwards, car enthusiasts can get revved up by our display of British cars on Sunday as well.

Tickets are available at the gate or through the website (www.scottishgames.org) and parking is available at a nominal fee. Join the Colorado Scottish Festival for a fun-filled weekend and a bonnie good time for the entire family!

We can use your help. As a non-profit organization, volunteers are crucial to the success of the Festival. Without this wonderful group of people, it just wouldn’t happen. If you would like to volunteer your time on the committee or at the Festival, let us know your interests and we’ll find the best fit for you. Please visit our website and click on the “Volunteer” button, or email volunteer@scottishgames.org.

SPONSORS: Denver Polo Club, Renaissance Scots, Edrington Brands, Scottish Kings Gin, Belhaven Scotch Ale, SCFD, Men in Kilts and Renewal by Anderson, with more to be announced as the festival draws nearer.

FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES: August 5-6, 2023; 9 am to 9 pm, Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday

LOCATION: Denver Polo Club, 6359 Airport Road, Sedalia, CO 80135

ADMISSION FEES AND PARKING:
For information regarding ticket costs, parking, or to order advance tickets online, please visit www.scottishgames.org.

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WHAT:
59th Annual Colorado Scottish Festival

WHO:
Brought to you by St. Andrew Society of Colorado

WHEN:
Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6, 2022
9 am to 9 pm, Saturday
9 am to 5 pm, Sunday

WHERE:
Denver Polo Club
6359 Airport Road
Sedalia, CO 80135

WHY:
A family-friendly event to celebrate Scotland in your own backyard – explore and experience several interesting aspects of Scottish culture, traditions and history. Although the flavor is Scottish, the festival offers something for all cultures and every age group. And with it’s new location, attendees can experience the exciting sport of polo as well!

EVENTS:
• Scottish Athletics: Highland Games/Competitions
• Pipe and Drumming Competitions
• Highland & Irish Dancing
• Whisky Tastings
• Clans/Genealogy
• Historic Re-Enactments
• Highland Rock & Roll Concert with Angus Mohr
• Traditional Scottish & Irish music
• USPA Governor’s Cup Polo
• Rugby
• Thistle Club – VIP Package
• British Cars (Sunday only)
• Kirkin’ of the Tartan (Sunday morning)
• Dogs of the British Isles
• Celtic Merchandise/Craft Vendors
• Beer Tent
• Food Vendors
• Children’s Activities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Admission Fees:
For information regarding ticket costs, parking, or to order advance tickets online, please visit the festival website.

Website:
http://www.scottishgames.org

Tunes on the Terrace - Face Vocal Band
2023-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree, CO, 80124, United States

First Fridays: Double Wide and the Boot Scootin’ Boogie 5K
2023-08-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Festival Park, 300 2nd St,, Castle Rock, CO, 80104

Denver Queen City Horse Show
2023-08-03 - 2023-08-05 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, Colorado

National Night Out
2023-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO, 80109

Jazz in the Park with Castle Rock Music
2023-07-26 17:30 - 19:00 | CO
Jazz in the Park with Castle Rock Music
@ Festival Park, Castle Rock
Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dog Days of Summer: Bow-Wow! LEGO Art
2023-07-16 13:30 - 14:30 | CO
@ DCL Castle Pines
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation VetFest
2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Festival Park, 300 2nd St,, Castle Rock, CO, 80104
Uniting veterans and supporters, and having a good time in the process.
One of our most popular fundraising events is VetFest, a celebration of veterans in our community that includes live music, adult beverages, artist and vendor booths, food trucks and more. The DCVMF is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 6th Annual VetFest celebration on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock, Colorado. Stay tuned for more details as we get them. Live music by Twenty Hands High, SugarFoot, food trucks and vendor booths – including hometown American Legion Post 1187!

ROCK-IT Run Race - RUN to Change Lives
2023-07-04 06:30 - 17:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock, CO, 80104, United States
July 4th—the 3rd Annual ROCK-IT Run Race hosted by Castle Pines residents Gina and Jason Anguiano with RUN to Change Lives. As a respected media outlet, we believe your coverage can help us inspire the community and promote a sense of unity and wellness.
The ROCK-IT Run Race is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of freedom, fitness, and the spirit of Independence Day. Participants will have the opportunity to choose from various options, including a family-friendly 5K, a challenging half marathon (with a relay option), and a free 1K Little Rock-It Run for the younger runners.
What makes this event truly special is its mission to change lives. Proceeds from the ROCK-IT Run Race go towards supporting local charities, fostering community engagement, and promoting a healthy lifestyle. By covering this event, you will not only be highlighting the remarkable athleticism and dedication of the participants but also shed light on the positive impact they are making in our community.
We invite you to witness the vibrant atmosphere, heartwarming stories, and unforgettable moments that will unfold during the race. Capture the exhilaration of the runners as they cross the finish line, the determination on their faces, and the joy shared by families and friends who come together to celebrate this special day.
As a media outlet committed to informing and inspiring our community, we believe that showcasing the ROCK-IT Run Race will not only encourage participation but also inspire others to get involved in health and wellness initiatives. Additionally, it will serve as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of supporting local charities and promoting a sense of togetherness.
We would be delighted to arrange interviews with race organizers, participants, and charity representatives to provide you with exclusive stories and insights.
Please let us know if you are interested in covering the July 4th ROCK-IT Run Race. We can provide you with additional information, interviews, images, and anything else you may need to create a compelling and impactful news story. Together, let’s ignite the spirit of independence and CHANGE LIVES for the better!
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with your esteemed media outlet.
For Interviews Please Contact:
Jason Anguiano: 303-907-5410 jason@runtochangelives.org

Metzler Family Open Space
2023-07-01 - 2023-12-31 | CO
Please Consider making a Donating to the Metzer Open Space at Douglas Land Conservancy | Donate | Colorado Gives 365

Help mark National Trails Day at Metzler Family Open Space and celebrate the completion of the new trailhead parking lot and the installation of maps and wayfinders that allow visitors to more easily navigate the property.

Join representatives from the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department, Douglas Land Conservancy, and the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3. Parks and Recreation staff will provide information and education about all aspects of the open space and the wildlife that calls that area home.

Spend your morning outdoors exploring and celebrating this spectacular property, accessible from the parking lot at 838 E. Allen St. Grab a map and blaze your own trail, or sign up for a guided hike to learn more about the property. Everyone who attends can enter a drawing for an American Hiking Society National Trails Day gift pack.

Try out the new Agents of Discovery app to complete a self-guided mission with seven challenges throughout the open space — it’s like Pokémon Go but for animals and nature. Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation will have prizes for everyone who completes the mission.

“It is so rewarding to be able to invite the public to fully use and enjoy this new open space in honor of the Metzler Family,” said Mayor Jason Gray. “The Metzler spirit will live on in Castle Rock as our community explores this special gift from the family.”

The 60-acre property was donated to the Town in 2021 by the Estate of Robert F. Metzler. Last year, the Town constructed 4 miles of native-surface, single-track trails on the property and straightened the homestead’s historic silo. The Metzler estate donated a conservation easement, held by Douglas Land Conservancy, which limits the uses of the property going forward and preserves the natural state of the land.

“Through the Metzler Family Open Space, Bob Metzler’s legacy will continue to enhance and define our community’s character for years to come,” said Councilmember Desiree LaFleur “And I am pleased that residents and visitors will now more easily be able to get a glimpse of our rich history while enjoying this beautiful open space.”

Learn more about the National Trails Day celebration and Metzler Family Open Space at CRgov.com/MetzlerOpenSpace.

Note: overflow parking is allowed on Maleta Street; please do not park on Allen Street.

Colorado Dance Center Presents "The Hidden Forest"
2023-06-29 18:30 | CO
Colorado Dance Center
“The Hidden Forest”
@ Lone Tree Arts Center
June 29 – 30
6:30 p.m.

Senior Life EXPO
2023-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 | CO
@ Douglas County Fairgrounds
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Beatles Camp School of Rock Highlands Ranch
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 15:00 | CO
June 26 – 30
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
schoolofrock.com

George Strait, Chris Stapleton & Little Big Town
2023-06-24 17:30 - 21:00 | CO
@ Empower Field At Mile High, Denver
5:45 p.m.

Castle Rock Museum & Downtown Free Walking Tours
2023-06-24 10:30 - 15:00 | CO
@ The Courtyard on Perry Street
10:30 a.m.
Reservations Required:
castlerockhistoricalsociety.org
