Castle Rock Crew #031

I’m leaving the weekend truly inspired as expected — the muttin’ bustin’ did not disappoint with a young Maggie crushing the competition. Nothing could compare to that, but the rest of the rodeo was an absolute blast. Lookin’ forward to next year already!

On another note, a member of the community reached out to me to let me know about something very cool that Aleksandra Kay from Kaykery is doing. Every other month, she gifts a free cake to someone in our community who deserves to be celebrated — whether they’re going through a tough time, helping others, or just need a sweet surprise. You can learn more and nominate someone for Kay-ke It Forward here. Visit her website here or check out her Instagram here.

Lastly, Teaology is officially open downtown on Third St. — have not been by yet, but it’s on my list. Will hopefully get over there in the next week or two. They’re open Monday-Saturday from 7:00am-3:00pm and on Sundays from 8:00am-3:00pm. Let me know what you think if you beat me in there. Website here, Instagram here, and Facebook here.

This week in Castle Rock….

Last Hurrah: Castle Rock’s Back-to-School Roundup

Even if you’ve escaped drop-off duty, you know what’s coming — school traffic, Target mayhem, and the return of weekly sports chaos. So whether you're dodging all of it or diving in headfirst, here’s how to make the most of one last weekend before Castle Rock flips back into routine mode.

Chris Lane Live at The Amphitheater
Saturday, August 9 – Gates at 6PM | Music at 7PM
Wrap up summer under the stars with Chris Lane at Philip S. Miller Park. Expect big energy and even bigger hits — Big, Big Plans, Fix, I Don’t Know About You.
Opener Chase McDaniel kicks things off at 7PM.
Information & Tickets

Hot Rods in the Park – Car Show in Larkspur
Saturday, August 9 – 10AM to 2PM @ Larkspur Community Park
A more laid-back follow-up to the Cruise-In, this open-format car show welcomes all makes and models. Expect live music, dash plaques, beer, and 19 trophies — all in a shaded park setting. Free to spectate, $30 to enter (cash/check, day-of only).
A portion of proceeds go to the Larkspur Free Library.
Information

More Live Music Around Town
Thursday, August 7 – Music in the Meadows: Red Mountain Highway @ Mercantile Park (6:30PM)
Saturday, August 9 – Music in the Park: Trouble Bound Band @ Larkspur Community Park (6PM)
From local legends in The Meadows to outlaw country in Larkspur — bring a chair and make a night of it.

Dive-In Movie Night at The Grange Pool
Saturday, August 9 – 6PM to 10PM
Night swimming, a live DJ, ice cream, and Moana 2 under the stars. Meadows Neighborhood Company’s first-ever “Dive-In” movie night is free for residents, $5 for guests. Movie starts at dusk, pool fun starts at 6PM.
Information

Back to School Pancake Breakfast
Friday, August 9 – 10AM @ Meadow View Elementary
Inflatables, face painting, giveaways, and breakfast — open to all.
Information

⚠️ Account for increased traffic around schools during drop-off and pick-up…and maybe give a little grace to crazy drivers this first week — then all bets are off, though…

Tri Arts Project

Ferrari of Denver, Tri Arts Project (TAP), and ACC Sturm invite you to Art in Motion. Experience live music, delectable food and drinks, artist demonstrations, on-site appraisers valuating selected artifacts, alongside the refined artistry and design of Ferrari. Ticket purchase comes with the option to submit information on an item to be considered for valuation.

100% of the proceeds benefit TAP, a 501c3 nonprofit that creates space and opportunities for arts education, creation, and presentation in Castle Rock and Douglas County. TAP offers classes for all skill levels, gallery exhibitions, community events, and outreach programs - connecting artists, educators, and the community. TAP is 100% volunteer-led, with the unified goal to enrich the cultural and creative landscape of our community, including scholarship opportunities for students of Arapahoe Community College Art & Design program through the ACC Foundation.

We are excited to welcome you to this extraordinary experience.

Learn More

Pet Adoptions

Last call: Our partners at Humane Colorado are hosting their 2026 Calendar Pet Photo Contest—entries and voting are closing August 7, 2025. Learn more and participate here! 

Lots of young pups available and ready to call your place home…Little Lady Liberty is only 9 months old and Niko is even younger at 7 months.

Reach out if you’re interested in sponsoring the newsletter. [email protected]

Sports

• Broncos - Zach Allen got paid over the weekend — he just agreed to a four-year extension worth $102 million. Preseason is HERE — August 9th at the 49ers at 6:30pm!

• Rockies - Rockies are 30-82 overall. They had a massive comeback win against the Pirates where they won 17-16 after being down 9-0 to start the game.

• Rapids - the Rapids remain at 8-11-6 with 30 points, which is good for 9th in the Western Conference while they break for League Cup play. They had a 2-1 win over Santos Laguna on Thursday and a 2-1 loss to Club Tijuana on Sunday. They’ll face Cruz Azul this coming Thursday. Rapids will receive a record $8 million club transfer fee from Toronto FC for Mihailovic who has grown unhappy with the team. We did sign English defender Rob Holding to an 18-month contract through the 2026 season.

• Summit - actually didn’t realize that The Colorado Summit were a professional ultimate frisbee team playing out of Golden — they transferred their name over to our new soccer team and are now looking to rebrand themselves. A Colorado Springs native, Ally Watt, becomes Denver Summit FC’s first player after being traded from the Orlando Pride.

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Events:

Tuesday, 8/5:

Douglas County Libraries - Castle Rock or Pines - Coffee Chat Tuesday - 8:00am-11:00am

The Office Co. | Bar & Kitchen (every day) - Happy Hour - 2:00pm-7:00pm

Courtyard Social (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 2:30pm-5:00pm

The Whiskey Lodge - 50¢ Wings - 3:00pm-10:00pm

Bucketlist Tavern (every weekday) - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-6:00pm

I.C. Brewhouse - Trivia - 6:30pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill (every day) - Happy Hour - 3:00pm-6:00pm

105 West Brewing - Dart League - 6:00pm-10:00pm

Wild Blue Yonder - Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesday, 8/6:

105 West Brewing - Vinyl Night - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Douglas County Libraries | Castle Pines - Active Minds: Exploring UNESCO’s Heritage Sites - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Alidade Brewing - Musical Bingo - 6:00pm-8:00pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Live Music! Josh Blackburn - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park  - 6:30pm-8:00pm - deets 

The Grange - Sound Bath Meditation - 6:30pm-8:00pm - deets and registration

Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, 8/7:

Wide Open Saloon - Country Dance Night with Dance Instructor Marla Gifford - 6:00pm-10:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm

Mercantile Park - Music in The Meadows | Red Mountain Highway - 6:30pm-8:30pm - deets

Hideaway Bar and Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:00pm-12:00am

Friday, 8/8:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Free Fitness Fridays | Zumba with Heather - 8:00am-9:00am - registration and deets

Outlets at Castle Rock - Family Fun Fridays - 12:00pm-2:00pm - deets

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Wine Tasting at the Castle - 6:30pm-9:30pm - deets and tickets

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Brian Brooks’ Sundown Rising - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Sinners & Saints - Live Music at the Altar | Michael Reece - 8:00pm-10:00pm - deets

Saturday, 8/9:

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Backcountry Hike - 8:00am-12:30pm - deets & tickets

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain | Clay Cutler - 3:00pm-6:00pm

The Grange Pool - Dive-In Movie Night at The Meadows | Moana 2 - 6:00pm-10:00pm - deets

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Summer Concert Series | Chris Lane with Special Guest Chase McDaniel - 6:00pm-10:00pm - tickets

105 West Brewing - Live Music: Knucklehorn - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Lost Canyon Ranch - Full Moon Hike - 7:30pm-9:30pm - details

105 West Brewing - Live Music: The Sideways Seven - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Funk It Up Band - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke with Big E Entertainment - 8:30pm-12:30am

Sunday, 8/10:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Yoga in the Park - 8:30am-9:30am - deets 

Festival Park - Festival Park Farmers Market - 9:00am-2:00pm - deets 

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain | Blaze Duo - 3:00pm-6:00pm - deets

105 West Brewing - Live Music: Zak Lombard - 2:30pm-5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Soul School | Funk & Rock Dance Party in the Veranda Tent - 6:00pm - deets & tickets 

Monday, 8/11:

Festival Park - Yoga in Festival Park - 6:30pm-7:30pm - deets 

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Run Club) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Heads up on events that are further out:

Check out the Summer Fitness Events

Outlets - Rock the Mountain - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Outlets - Family Fun Fridays - Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day - 12:00pm-2:00pm

Outlets - Smart Bucks Back to School Sales Promotion - July 18th-August 31st

Festival Park - Jazz in the Park - Wednesdays in August from 6:30pm-8:00pm

ACC: Sturm Campus - Tri Arts Project: Art in Motion - August 16th - 5:00pm-8:00pm

BoxDrop Castle Rock - Charity Sales Event: Sparkling Kindness - August 22nd-August 24th

Outlets - Rhythm & Sole - July 21st-August 9th - Donate a new or gently used pair of shoes to be entered to win a $1,000 Outlets at Castle Rock gift card - deets

Buka Yoga - Parent & Child Yoga (2-8) - September 11 - 4:30pm - deets

⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.

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