Castle Rock Crew #041

Well, I was sidelined with a cold this past week, so I unfortunately didn’t get out for Restaurant Week or make any progress on my fall drink quest. Oh well, but I did finally try Castle Cafe’s Castlewood Canyon salad. Yes, I’ve known about it forever — and no, it didn’t disappoint! Highly recommend trying it. Medjool dates in a salad = chef’s kiss!

We’ve got a ton of Halloween/end of the month events to cover in this week…but wanted to make sure I gave you the heads-up that someone named Pat is flexing on Nextdoor that he is going to be handing out large candy bars...in this economy?! Little does he know that a random dude with no kids (me) is now going to be showing up to his house to get one...anyways, check out this Treat Map if you need some help mapping out your trick or treating route!

Between Halloween and Thanksgiving, I know I’m going to need a little extra calorie burn so I just signed up for the Thanksgiving Morning Turkey ROCK Trot…Jason from Run to Change Lives was kind enough to give out a discount code for you. Just use CRCREW25 for 15% off.

I’ll write about it more soon, but think light exercise, food, drinks, giveaways, a DJ, community, and supporting a great cause in Help & Hope Center! You can register here — they also need volunteers, so sign up here — they also have a few vendor spots left, so check out the details here…

I hope to see you there for the 5k Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll! And if you don’t want to race alone, or if you want to ‘race’ under our flag, join the Castle Rock Crew team!

🎃 Halloween & Spooky Season in Castle Rock

Somehow we’re almost halfway through October already, and with that comes all things eerie, cozy, and a little bit magical. Whether you’re hunting ghosts, candy, or cocktails, here’s what’s happening around Castle Rock during spooky season:

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly

🎃 Spooktacular
Saturday, October 18 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Miller Park
Town’s signature Halloween bash with candy, costumes, games, and a kids’ entrepreneur market.

🎃 Fangtastic Festival
Friday, October 24 | 12:00pm–3:00pm | Festival Park
Daytime trick-or-treating, music, face painting, and vendors — perfect for little ones and homeschool families.

🎃 Boo Bash @ Outlets at Castle Rock
Saturday, October 25 | 12:00pm–3:00pm | Outlets
Trick-or-treat through the shops, enjoy live music, face painting, petting zoo, and costume contests.

👻 Ghostly Stories & Tragic Tales of Castle Rock
Wed/Thur, October 15, 22, 29 & 30 | 7:00pm–8:00pm | Castle Rock Museum
Candlelit walking tour through Castle Rock’s haunted history — spooky, not scary.

🕸️ Haunted Trail @ Castlewood Canyon
Saturday, October 17 & 18 | 6:30pm–8:30pm | Castlewood Canyon
Nighttime mischief, spooks, and canyon chills — plus hot chocolate and Halloween crafts. Free with park pass; no pets or strollers.

🚗 Dads of Castle Rock Trunk-or-Treat
Saturday, November 1 | 5:00pm–8:00pm | Douglas County High School
Decorated trunks, candy galore, and community vibes to wrap up spooky season.

🍸 For the Grown-Ups

🌙 Mystical Autumn Fair @ Ecclesia Market
Tuesday, October 21 | Two sessions: 4:00pm–6:30pm & 6:30pm–9:00pm | Ecclesia
Witchy-chic night out with cocktails, permanent jewelry, and moody fall fashion.

🪩 Lost Canyon Ranch Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 25 | 4:00pm–8:00pm | Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space
21+ twilight hike and costume party inside a 1960s ranch house — cocktails, music, and Halloween vibes.

🕯️ Sinners & Saints Halloween Dance Party
Friday, October 31 | 8:00pm–12:00am | Ecclesia Market
Free Halloween night party with DJs Max & Marvin, costume contest, and creepy cocktails.

🍭 Whether your October vibe is spooky, sweet, or somewhere in between, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spirit. Check last week’s issue or below for more fall events, as well as a few events that are worth the drive!

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Pet Adoptions

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Sports

Broncos - can’t imagine that the Brits were overly ecstatic about the showing that the Broncos and Jets gave them...pretty tough to watch all around. Our offense gave the Jets their first takeaway on a Franklin fumble, and a holding call in the end zone handed them a safety and a 10–9 lead late in the 3rd. But we grinded it out and put together just enough on offense. Evan Engram looked sharp, and that nice gain with Mims was another bright spot. The defense stepped up big with nine sacks, including two clutch ones in the final two minutes when the Jets were flirting with field goal range…four of our next five games are at home, which will be great for our team to regroup and iron some things out. We host the dynamic duo of Dart and Skatteboo and the Giants on Sunday, October 19 at 2:05pm. Mr. Unlimited will be in attendance on their bench.

Nuggets - visited our friends from last year’s first round of the playoffs in LA and beat the Clippers 102-94. We’ll host the Bulls tonight and visit the reigning champs on Friday, October 17. Regular season begins with a game on the road against the Warriors on Thursday, October 23.

Avalanche - regular season play is in full swing now. We’re 3-0-1 with 7 points after wins over the Kings, Mammoth and Sabres and an overtime loss to the Stars (no…it hurts so bad every time we lose to them). We go on the road to visit the Blue Jackets (10/16) and then host the Bruins (10/18). Must see wizardry from Nate Dogg!

Rockies - is it safe to stop covering these guys after that pitiful season? Or should I write about how the Dodgers are likely to go back to back? Hate to see them win a series like this…

Rapids - We’ll now take on LAFC on Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm. Season is on the line as we head towards Decision Day, being 10th in the Western conference at 11-15-7 with 40 points.

Sabercats Football - the Sabercats are now 3-4 and 1-1 in league after a disheartening 56-0 loss to Valor (but does it really count against them). They’ll visit league opponent Rock Canyon this Saturday, October 18 at 1:00pm. Check out their schedule here.

Huskies Football - the Huskies are 4-3 and 0-2 in league after losing in a shootout with Pine Creek 55-48. They’ll host league opponent Regis Jesuit on Friday, October 17 at 6:00pm. Check out their schedule here.

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Events:

Tuesday, 10/14:

Castle Pines Library - Mayoral Forum - 1:30pm–2:30pm (will be recorded)

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

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

Bien y Tu (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

I.C. Brewhouse - Trivia - 6:30pm–8:00pm

Elizabeth Brews - Trivia Night - 7:00pm–9:30pm

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Geeks Who Drink Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm

Wednesday, 10/15:

Wide Awake Eatery - Happy Hour - 4:00pm–6:00pm (Wed-Sat)

Alidade Brewing - Music Bingo - 6:00pm–8:00pm

Castle Rock Museum - Ghostly Stories and Tragic Tales - 7:00pm–8:00pm

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

Thursday, 10/16:

The Patch - The Patch: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - 10:00am–6:00pm - tickets

The Emporium - No Tricks, Just Treats - 4:00pm–7:00pm

RNK Running - CHOG - 6:00pm

Crowfoot Valley Coffee and Crowbar - Trivia Night - 6:00pm

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

Sinners & Saints - Death at the Disco — Murder Mystery Night - 6:00pm–10:00pm - tickets

Philip & Jerry Miller Library - Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum's Monthly Presentation: History of Railroads in Colorado - 7:00pm–8:00pm

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

Friday, 10/17:

BoxDrop Mattress & Furniture - Spooktacular Mattress and Furniture Clearance Sale - all day through Sunday

The Patch - The Patch: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - 10:00am–6:00pm - tickets

Castle Pines Library - Halloween Gift Bags - 3:30pm–5:00pm

Teaology Tea Cafe - Yoga and Tea Time - 4:00pm

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

105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: The Polkanauts - 6:00pm–9:00pm

Castlewood Canyon - Haunted Trail - 6:30pm–8:30pm (18th as well)

Wide Open Saloon - Jax Jordening - 7:00pm–10:30pm

Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center - “The Disappearing Quarterback” - A one man play written and acted by Mike Boryla - 7:30pm - tickets

Saturday, 10/18:

Castle Rock Museum - Ghostly Stories and Tragic Tales of Castle Rock - 1:00pm–2:00pm

Miller Park - Spooktacular - 1:00pm–4:00pm

The Little Gym - Halloween Party - 2:00pm–5:00pm

105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: The Jason Lee Band - 6:30pm–9:30pm

Wide Open Saloon - Generation Jukebox - 7:00pm–10:30pm

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

Sinners & Saints - Live DJ in the Lounge with ‘DJ Max’ - 9:00pm–11:30pm

Sunday, 10/19:

Festival Park - Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock - 10:00am–3:00pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - Salsa Competition - 2:00pm–3:30pm

Monday, 10/20:

Sudden Fiction Books - Final Draft Book Club - 6:30pm–8:00pm

Alidade Brewing - Comedy Night at Alidade Featuring Caleb Synan - 7:00pm–9:00pm - tickets

Heads up on events that are further out:

Lone Creek Farms (Franktown) - Fall Festival - Wednesdays-Sundays until Nov 2, 10:00am–5:00pm (Wed/Thur) and 10:00am–7:00pm (Fri-Sun)

Ecclesia Market - Mystical Autumn Fair - Oct 21, 4:00pm–9:00pm - tickets

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - D&D Night - Oct 22, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Honnibrook Craft Meadery - AC/BC Social – Littleton Mead Cottage - Oct 23, 6:00pm–8:00pm

Festival Park - Fangtastic Festival - Oct 24, 12:00pm–3:00pm

Village Square Shopping Center - Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews - Oct 24, 5:00pm–7:00pm

Clear Sky Elementary - Fall Festival - Oct 24, 5:00pm–7:00pm

Sinners & Saints - Live Music at the Altar: Chris Koltak - Oct 24, 8:00pm–10:00pm

Gateway Classic Cars - Caffeine & Chrome - Oct 25, 9:00am–12:00pm - tickets

Village Square Shopping Center - Fall Festival, Trick or Treat Street, and Pumpkin Race - Oct 25, 10:00am–2:00pm

Main Street Elizabeth - Harvest Festival Chamber Boo Bash - Oct 25, 10:00am–3:30pm

The Patch - The Patch: Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - Oct 25-26, 10:00am–6:00pm

Mile High Equestrian & Rescue - Hallowhinny Pony Rides & Trunk-or-Treat! - Oct 25, 2:00pm–5:00pm - tickets

Lost Canyon Ranch - Wild Rumpus Halloween Bash 21+ - Oct 25, 4:00pm–8:00pm

Mission Hills Church - Fall Fest - Oct 26, 10:30am–1:00pm

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Halloween Trivia - Oct 29, 7:00pm–9:00pm

Sinners and Saints - Sinners & Saints Annual Halloween Dance Party!!! - Oct 31, 8:00pm–12:00am

Calvary Castle Rock - Harvest Festival at Calvary Castle Rock - Oct 31, 4:00–8:00pm

Alidade Brewing - Halloween Costume Party - Oct 31, 5:00pm

The Emporium - Holiday Open House - Nov 1, 10:00am–6:00pm

Dads of CR - Trunk or Treat - Nov 1, 5:00pm–8:00pm

Miller Park - Pie Bake-Off - Nov 8, 10:30am–1:30pm

Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute Show LIVE! - Nov 21, 6:00pm - tickets (ALWAYS SELL OUT, SO BUY AHEAD OF TIME)

Turkey Rock Trot - 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll - Nov 27, 7:30am - tickets (use code CRCREW25 for 15% off)

Worth the drive: other Douglas County Events can be found in our sister newsletter, DougCo Drop - subscribe below

Various Breweries (one in Parker) - Cult of Cthulhu - An Immersive Horror Comedy by the Colorado Theatre Guild - Now through Nov 1

The Hudson Gardens, Littleton - Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns - Now through Nov 2

Tagawa Gardens, Centennial - Boo Hollow - Our First Village! - Oct 17-19, 11:00am–4:00pm - tickets

Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs - Miners' Pumpkin Patch - Oct 18, 9:00am–4:00pm - tickets

Wild Goose Saloon, Parker - The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour: Starring Kelechi Jaavaid (KJay) - Co-Starring: Ira Summer - Oct 23, 7:00pm

Stockton's Plum Creek Stables, Highlands Ranch - Haunted Hayrides (Ages 2+) - Oct 24, 6:00pm–8:30pm - tickets

Rocky Heights Middle School, Highlands Ranch - Haunted Forest & Haunted Forest Jr. - Oct 24-25, 6:30pm–9:30pm

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

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