Outdoor Concerts in Full Swing!
One of country music’s biggest stars brings his No. 1 hits to a concert in the park in Castle Rock this weekend! Randy Houser will perform his CMA-nominated Song of the Year, live! Or check out two popular local bands at Tunes on the Terrace—the high-energy Soul X and the nostalgic Set Sail. Nothing says summer like an outdoor concert!
TODAY/TONIGHT, August 27
YOU’VE GOT MAIL AT THE DRIVE IN
It doesn’t get any sweeter than this! Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks star as two soulmates who have never met, back in the day when everyone had dial-up AOL email accounts. Their cross-country romance over the internet is sure to capture the heart of even the most cynical viewer!
Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25/vehicle
Friday, August 28
A WORKOUT THAT CHISELS
In the final Family Workout in the Park, you’ll learn moves that will help you chisel any part of you that needs some more work! This FREE workout is appropriate for all fitness levels and age groups. Pre-registration is required to ensure social distancing.
Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration: FREE
SOUL X ON THE TERRACE
Denver’s favorite soul band is back to celebrate summer with a high-energy concert on the terrace! Soul X has been an audience favorite in the area for years with their raw talent, versatile repertoire, and showmanship!
You’ll hear your favorite Top 40, Motown, blues, 80s, country, and funk tunes.
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$40
Phone: 720-509-1000
A BUG’S LIFE ON THE OUTDOOR SCREEN
What better place to watch the delightful animated film A Bug’s Life than out in the backcountry? Away from it all yet close to home, the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Base Camp is a wonderful spot to bring the family for an outdoor movie.
Pack a picnic and your favorite snacks, and bring along blankets or camp chairs. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Highlands Ranch
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE AT THE DRIVE-IN
The drive-in is a great place to see all the movies you’ve only watched on TV before—including the entire Harry Potter series! This installment marks the time leading up to the big battle between Good and Evil, with Dumbledore preparing Harry for the final battle with Voldemort.
Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25/vehicle
Saturday, August 29
WILDCAT MOUNTAIN 10K/10 MILE RUN
Get away from the crowds and out on a beautiful trail! These races start at the Douglas County East/West trailhead and run along the picturesque Wildcat Mountain trail system in the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Choose to run a 10K or a 10-mile race! You’ll have the chance to view wildlife along the way as well as enjoying the amazing mountain views.
Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., Lone Tree
8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration: $50-$60
PRINCESS PORCH VISIT
Due to COVID-19, Princess Parties may be out, but your child can still visit her favorite princesses safely! At this FREE porch visit, you can bring your child close enough to say hello and get a photo with a princess, but still stay a safe distance away. This event is appropriate for children ages 2-10. The event is free, but you must register all members of your party. Every child must be accompanied by at least one adult chaperone at all times.
The Princess Porch, 9420 Painted Canyon Cir., Highlands Ranch
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Registration: FREE
RANDY HOUSER IN CONCERT
CMA-nominated Song of the Year, Like a Cowboy, is only one of many of Randy Houser’s memorable country tunes. He’ll be performing live outdoors at a concert you won’t want to miss, playing songs including his three consecutive No. 1 hits, How Country Feels, Runnin’ Outta Moonlight, and Goodnight Kiss. Tickets are limited due to social distancing, so be sure to get yours early!
Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock
6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45-$65
Phone: 720-733-2222
TOP GUN AND BINGO AT THE DRIVE-IN
Top Gun was the summer blockbuster hit more than thirty years ago, and now you can re-create the experience of watching this action-packed flick on the big screen at the drive-in! Before the movie starts at dusk, play a few rounds of drive-in bingo from your car. Bingo cards are included in the price of the ticket!
Game Train USA, 2690 E. County Line Rd., Suite E, Highlands Ranch
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10/car
RSVP: 303-797-9224
A NIGHT OF ESCAPE
Be swept away by the Yacht Rock songs of the 70s and 80s when Denver’s favorite easy-listening band, Set Sail, takes over Tunes on the Terrace. With a playlist that includes Christopher Cross’s Sailing, as well as artists like the Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Kenny Loggins, Captain & Tennille, Hall & Oates, Toto, Huey Lewis, Beach Boys, Eddie Money, and more, it’s the perfect getaway!
Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$40
Phone: 720-509-1000
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT MOVIE
While the kids may love The Princess Bride as much as you do, this romantic outdoor movie screening is for grown-ups only! Your ticket includes a food truck entree and two pints! Bring along blankets or camp chairs to sit outside. Groups will remain distanced during the film.
Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Highlands Ranch
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 per person (includes movie, a food truck entree, and two pints)
Sunday, August 30
FESTIVAL PARK FARMERS’ MARKET
Nothing says summer like a Sunday morning spent strolling through a Farmers’ Market! Castle Rock’s Festival Park offers the best setting to collect a bounty of Colorado produce and homemade goods. You’re sure to come away filled with inspiration for delicious and healthy family meals. Straight from the farm to your table—that’s the way to taste food as it’s meant to be!
Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
DRIVE-IN MOVIE – THE IRON GIANT
This may be the best family movie you’ve never heard of! It’s an animated sci-fi film based on a Cold War era story about a giant alien robot that crashes on earth and the unlikely friendship he forms with an independent little boy. Full of heart and humor, it will be your new family favorite.
Park Meadows, 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25/vehicle
It’s an Outdoor Lifestyle, in Crystal Valley!
You can get back to nature and still have easy access to all your favorite activities living in the master-planned community of Crystal Valley! There’s no shortage of things to do near the Castle Rock area, and living in one of these beautiful homes from D.R. Horton, Century Communities, Kauffman Homes, and Richmond American Homes, is the bonus to beat. It’s easy to picture yourself in your own new home in this beautiful community, with properties priced from the $300s.
