Castle Rock Crew #034

I’m sure I’m not alone sighing with relief that it’s been cooling down a bit — now let’s just hope that the potential rain doesn’t dampen our Labor Day plans! I’ve yet to decide what I’ll be doing, but you’ll see plenty of options in this week’s issue — even some outside of Castle Rock and the immediate area…check out the “Worth the drive” section at the bottom of the Events section and let me know if these types of events outside of Douglas County are worth including (I put the hot air balloon one in the main piece of content as well).

Speaking of something worth the (short) drive, I had Mashawi Damascus Cuisine this past week — if you remember correctly, they rebranded from Damascus Grill Castle Rock and moved locations a little under a year ago. Word to the wise, searching for them in Waze and not paying attention will lead you to their old location and trigger hangriness…they are by the Library and are right next to Stack’d’s new location. To the important stuff, 10/10 would recommend…we had a little bit of everything — falafel, hummus, and kabobs of every sort (the shrimp was gone before I got to it!). In a rare case of restraint (probably because someone else ordered), I did not have any of their desserts, but I wouldn’t mind trying the Namura the next time I eat there. Head to their Instagram if you want to start watering at the mouth now or check out their menu online.

Labor Day Weekend Plans in Castle Rock & Beyond

Summer Concert Finale: Yachty Got Back + Denver Pops Orchestra
Saturday, Aug 30th at Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater. Colorado’s favorite yacht rock band joins a 65-member orchestra (they can’t all be coming, right?) for a high-energy night of smooth 70s/80s hits. Expect powerhouse vocals, choreography, and a full production that will have the whole crowd dancing. Gates open at 7:00pm with the dual performance at 8:00pm.
Event Info | Tickets

Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off
Aug 30th – Sept 1st at Memorial Park. 70+ hot air balloons, morning launches & night glows, drone light shows, beer & mimosa gardens, food trucks, VIP lounge, live music, and family fun from paddle-boards to skydiving demos. There are literally so many activities going on at this event that I wish you luck in choosing a couple!
Event Info | Free to attend but has available add-ons for purchase

Friday Night Lights (anybody else watch that show three different times?):
After scrimmages last week, high school football season is finally kicking off!

Castle View Sabercats host Mullen — Friday, Aug 29th at 6:30pm (Sponsor Appreciation + First Responder Night).
Check out their full schedule

Douglas County Huskies hit the road vs. Brighton — Friday, Aug 29th at 7:00pm.
Check out their full schedule

Last Chance Summer Events at Outlets at Castle Rock

Final Family Fun Friday — Friday, Aug 29th, 12–2pm | Event Info

Rock the Mountain Concert Series Finale, 3–6pm | Event Info

Sat, Aug 30th — David Chapa Music

Sun, Aug 31st — Hutch

Mon, Sept 1st — Grizzly Gopher Event Info

Last week for outdoor pools so take advantage if the weather permits (maybe Sat/Sun)

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Pet Adoptions

Healing has begun with the over 70 equines that were rescued by Humane Colorado and Law Enforcement. They’ve raised almost $170k out of their $200k goal — read more or donate here.

Help Kiley turn that frown upside down and Reuben let his ears down a little…

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Sports

Broncos - finished out the preseason 3-0 with a 28-19 win over the Saints…was happy to see Nix and Sutton connect for a touchdown - don’t think I’ll ever get sick of that…we’ll host the Titans to start the season off on September 7th.

Nuggets - we’ve got preseason coming at the beginning of October which is not that far away…check out the schedule here.

Rockies - Rockies are 37-94 overall after going 5-5 in their last ten…nice to see them get a couple of wins over the Dodgers last week. As if drinking wasn’t already the main reason to see the Rockies, they’re hosting Brew Fest on Saturday, August 30th.

Rapids - the Rapids are 10-12-6 with 36 points after a horrible loss to the worst team in the Western Conference, the LA Galaxy. They remain in 7th.

Sabercat Football - Facing off against Mullen on Friday, August 29th at 6:30pm at home. Check out their schedule here.

Huskies Football - Taking on Brighton away on Friday, August 29th at 7:00pm. Check out their schedule here.

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Events:

Deal of the Week - Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit on them via their app through the 30th

Tuesday, 8/26:

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

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

Cantril School - District 4 Open House with Councilmember Mark Davis - 4:00pm-6:00pm - deets

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

Wednesday, 8/27:

Douglas County Libraries | Castle Pines - Daytime Book Club - 1:00pm-2:30pm - deets 

105 West Brewing - Trails N’ Ales (Mountain Bike) - 6:00pm-7:00pm

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

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

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

Thursday, 8/28:

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

Crowfoot Valley Coffee - Trivia - 6:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm - deets

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Video Music Bingo - 7:00pm-8:30pm

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

Friday, 8/29:

Amphitheater at Miller Park - Free Fitness Friday | Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates - 8:00am-9:00am - deets and registration

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

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Whiskey Tasting: Wild World of Bourbon - 6:00pm-9:15pm - deets & tickets 

Sinners & Saints - Live at the Altar! Asha Blaine - 8:00pm-10:00pm - deets 

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Hairball Sponsored by Frank Azar and Associates - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Saturday, 8/30:

Magpie Art Center - Paint Your Pet! - 9:00am through Sunday

Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain | David Chapa Music - 3:00pm-6:00pm - deets 

105 West Brewing - Live Music: Wirewood Station - 6:30pm-9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Six Bucks & A Flight - 7:00pm-10:30pm

Miller Park - Summer Concert Series: Yachty Got Back with Denver Pops Orchestra - 7:00pm-10:00pm - deets and tickets 

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

Sunday, 8/31:

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

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

Wide Open Saloon - Live Music: Emelise - 2:00pm-5:00pm

105 West Brewing - Live Music: David Chapa - 2:30pm-5:30pm

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

Festival Park - Hard Beauty: Remember The Light - Overdose Awareness Day - 7:30pm

Mercantile Park - Rescheduled! Movie in The Meadows: Despicable Me 4 - Dusk - deets 

Monday, 9/1:

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

DCHS Huskie Pup Cheer Camp - September 5th - 3:45pm - details

Tri Arts Project - Author Showcase and Book Fair - September 5th - 5:30pm-7:30pm

Goldielinks - Brims & Besties - September 5th - 6:00pm

Mod Mountain Boutique - Anniversary Sale - September 5th-7th

Life at Home - Wine Glass Painting Party - September 6th - 11:00am

Castle Rock Museum - 150th Anniversary of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway Depot and Outdoor Model Train Day - September 6th - 10:00am-1:00pm

Downtown - Castle Rock Artfest - September 6th (9:00am) and September 7th (10:00am)

Butterfield Park - Tri the Rock - September 6th - 6:30am - details

Lost Canyon Ranch - Guided Hike - September 6th - 8:30am

Life at Home - Fall Open House - September 6th - 10:00am-6:00pm

Denver Polo Club (Sedalia) - Closing Day - September 7th - 10:00am-3:00pm - tickets

Millhouse - Animals Around the Rock Series - Batty About Castle Rock - September 9th - 6:00pm-7:00pm

Emporium - Give a Bag - Get a Bag - September 10th - Bring a handbag to donate, fill it with essentials (provided), and exchange it for an exclusive E wristlet and a Perks Pass full of one-day-only deals and surprises - tickets

Tri Arts Project - Auditions | Vocal Arts of Castle Rock - September 10th - 6:00pm-8:00pm - deets

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

Ecclesia - Taste of Ecclesia - September 12th - 4:00pm-7:00pm - details

Miller Park - Castle Rock Beer Fest Under the Stars - September 13th - 4:00pm-9:00pm - deets

Main Street Elizabeth - Family Color Run - September 13th - 8:00am-1:00pm - deets

Cherokee Ranch - Stones & Stories: The Geology Behind the Castle - September 13th - 8:30am

Festival Park - A Rally Hope for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - September 17th - 5:30pm-7:30pm

Fairgrounds - Just Between Friends: Fall & Winter Event - September 17th-21st

Miller Park - Tunes for Trails: DanceX - September 18th - 5:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute Show LIVE! - September 19th - 6:00pm - deets & tickets (the August one sold out)

Downtown - Oktoberfest - September 20th - 1:00pm-9:00pm

Denver Polo Club (Sedalia) - 61st Colorado Highland Games - September 20th and 21st - Enjoy Scotting athletics, bagpipe and traditional dance competitions, whisky tastings, clans/genealogy, living history, Scottish and Irish music, beer and food vendors, children’s activities, and more!

Alidade Brewery - Paint and Sip - September 23rd - 6:00pm-8:00pm - 2 spots left

Casey Jones Park (Elizabeth) - ElizaFEST: A Toast to Elizabeth (Featuring the Community Rodeo) - September 26th - 2:00pm-9:30pm - deets

Miller Park - Glow Dance Party: Benefiting the Therapeutic Recreation Program - September 27th - 6:30pm-9:00pm - details

Alidade Brewing - Fall Festival - September 28th - 12:00pm-6:00pm - baby goats — need I say more?

Castle Rock Museum - Ghostly Stories and Tragic Tales of Castle Rock - October 1st - 7:00pm-8:00pm

Miller Park - Castle Rock Trail Festival - October 4th - 6:00am-3:30pm - details

Outlets at Castle Rock - Shopping Extravaganza - October 4th - 10:00am-6:00pm

Downtown - Restaurant Week - October 5th-11th - details

Miller Park - Spooktacular - October 18th - 1:00pm-4:00pm - details

Festival Park - Fall Festival Featuring Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock - October 19th - 10:00am-3:00pm

Festival Park - Fangtastic Festival - October 24th - 12:00pm-3:00pm - details

Main Street Elizabeth - Harvest Festival Chamber Boo Bash - October 25th - 10:00am-3:30pm - deets

Worth the drive:

Sporty Pickle - First There Foundation Pickleball Fundraiser - September 13th - 8:00am-1:00pm - Come cheer on our hometown heroes as they trade uniforms for paddles in a showdown you won’t want to miss!

Tivoli Quad, Denver Auraria Campus - Denver Food & Wine Festival - September 3rd-6th - deets & tickets

CSU Spur Hydro - Thirsty Fest - September 6th - 3:00pm-8:00pm deets

Red Rocks - 9/11 Stair Climb - September 11th - 8:00am -

Ball Arena - Nate Bargatze - September 12th (7:00pm) and 13th (3:00pm & 7:00pm) - tickets

Union Printers Home at Printers Hill (Springs) - Pawtoberfest - September 13th - 11:00am-4:00pm - details

Palmer Lake Recreation Area - Palmer Lake Wine Festival - September 13th - 12:00pm-5:00pm - deets

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

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