Well, it's Mother's Day this weekend and I hope you're doing something a little nicer for your mom than I am for mine…I'm gifting her the opportunity to pick me up from the airport. Sweet, right?
If you don’t want to risk being disowned, here's everything happening around town you can take her to.
Mother’s Day in Castle Rock
Friday, 5/8 — Get a head start
Goldie Links Weekend Kickoff — Downtown. The Abeille Book + Floral Truck rolls in at 10am, and the Colorado Coffee Bus is parked 10am–1pm. Easy day to swing by before Saturday gets busy.
Saturday, 5/9
Pop-Up: Blooms & Books at Alidade — 1–5pm. The Abeille Truck again, this time with a pint in hand. Best one-stop shop: bouquet, book, beer.
Goldie Links — Day 2 — Free bouquet bar at 10am (while supplies last), plus pop-ups from Simply Sourdough (10am–1pm) and Sadie's Cookie Co (11am–2pm). Coffee Bus is back.
Outlets Moms & Mimosas — 11am–2pm. $15 ticket gets you two mimosas, light brunch bites, a swag bag with a $10 Outlets gift card, store discounts, a build-your-own bouquet experience, and access to a private VIP suite. Proceeds benefit the Help & Hope Center of Castle Rock. 12+ only, tickets limited.
Teaology Mother's Day Brunch Buffet — Both days, 10am–3pm. $60 adults / $30 kids. Reservations required.
Sunday, 5/10 — The day itself
Bar Hummingbird Mother's Day — 90-minute seatings 11am–2:30pm at the Promenade. Moët mimosas, specialty cocktails, a flower cart, and a live DJ. 12+ only. Reserve on Resy. If you want to go big, champagne packages run $150–$390 — must be ordered ahead.
Already sold out (would have recommended): Cherokee Ranch & Castle's Mother's Day Brunch (Sat & Sun, $35–50) and Mother's Day Afternoon Tea (Sun, 2–4pm) are both fully booked. Worth knowing about for next year — they go fast.
Forgot the gift?
Mod Mountain's got you covered. Mother's Day collection.
Cifredo
Get cleaned up before summer hits.
I got a cut from Cifredo last week because guess what…it’s wedding season. He made me look halfway respectable, which is more than I usually manage.
He's a traditionally trained barber at Carla's Barbershop in downtown Castle Rock. Straight-razor work, clean fades, and classic businessman cuts.
Get ready for graduations, weddings, and summer trips.
Pet Adoptions
Oh, Bella. This blue-merle Aussie Cattle Dog mix just landed at the Buddy Center last week — six years old and ready for her people.
Mod Mountain Boutique
Sports
Broncos — Two stories worth your time. First, Justin Simmons came back to retire as a Bronco — exactly ten years to the day after Denver drafted him. He spent eight seasons here, played 2024 in Atlanta, sat out 2025, and circled back to finish where he started. Ring of Fame conversation is already starting. Second, Garett Bolles got caught on TikTok changing a stranger's tire on the side of a busy road, walking a young guy through each step as he worked. The video was posted in Spanish — the caption translates to "He is an angel; God bless him." Players reported Monday for the offseason program, rookie minicamp runs Friday through Sunday, and the 2026 NFL schedule release is expected Wednesday, May 13.
Nuggets — Done. We dropped Game 6 in Minneapolis Thursday (110-98) and lost the series 4-2. Minnesota did it without Anthony Edwards (knee), Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu — three rotation wings out. Jokic put up 28/9/10. Cam Johnson had 27. It wasn't enough. The story isn't talent — it's getting out-hustled by a short-handed team. What's next: Coach David Adelman is reportedly staying, Jokic is expected to sign a 4-year, ~$290M extension this summer, and the front office's top offseason priority is retaining restricted free agent Peyton Watson. Cam Johnson and Aaron Gordon are the names floating in trade conversations. The summer's going to be louder than the spring.
Avalanche — Round 2 is on, and Game 1 was a wild one. We outlasted Minnesota 9-6 Sunday at Ball Arena — only the fourth Game 1 in playoff history with both teams scoring 5+ through two periods. Cale Makar took a scary hit from Marcus Foligno in the first, came back in the second, and scored twice in the third to put it away. MacKinnon added an empty-netter. We host Game 2 Tuesday, head to Minnesota for Game 3 Saturday and Game 4 Monday.
Rockies — Tough 1-5 stretch. We dropped two of three in Cincinnati — lost the opener Tuesday (7-2), then Hunter Goodman hit two homers in a 13-2 blowout Wednesday, then dropped the finale Thursday (6-4). Came home and got swept by Atlanta — 8-6 Friday, 9-1 Saturday, 11-6 Sunday. Bright spot: Mickey Moniak homered twice Sunday to extend his hitting streak to 16 games. We host the Mets Tuesday and Wednesday, then head to Philadelphia Friday through Sunday.
Rapids — We're 9th in the West with 13 points. Mixed week: we advanced past the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 5-4 on penalties in the U.S. Open Cup Wednesday, then lost 1-0 at home to Houston Dynamo Saturday. We host St. Louis CITY SC Sat, May 9 at 7:30pm.
Summit FC — We're 13th in the NWSL with 6 points — first-year expansion team still finding their footing. Lost 3-2 @ Boston Legacy Sunday at Gillette Stadium, conceding two stoppage-time goals after Yazmeen Ryan and Natasha Flint had us up 2-1. We head @ Houston Dash Sat, May 9 at 6pm.
Noteworthy: A New Trail Will Connect Downtown to Miller Park
If you've ever wished you could walk or bike from downtown to Miller Park without crossing the Plum Creek Parkway and I-25 interchange — that's coming.
Town Council approved the next phase of design for the Industrial Tributary Trail on April 21 — a new east-west route connecting Downtown Castle Rock to the Castle Rock Sports Center and Miller Park through the Brickyard development. The trail is expected to open in 2027, timed with the Sports Center.
It's part of a bigger picture: the same April 21 meeting greenlit free rideshare via Link On Demand and reviewed the 2026 downtown parking study. Getting around Castle Rock is going to look pretty different over the next year or two.
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Events:
Tuesday, 5/5:
Wide Open Saloon - Cinco de Mayo - 11:00am–8:00pm
Castle Rock Library - Basics of Birdwatching Class - 6:30pm–7:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Pints & Pours - 6:30pm–8:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Tuesday Trivia ($0.85 Wings) - 7:00pm–8:00pm
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Geeks Who Drink Classic Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm
Wednesday, 5/6:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Arts Afield 2026 - $39 - tickets
East Plum Creek Trail - Basics of Birdwatching Guided Walk (Part 2) - 8:00am–10:00am
Miller Activity Complex (MAC) - Parks and Recreation Summer Job Fair - 3:30pm–6:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Vinyl Night - 6:00pm–9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N' Ales (Mountain Bike) - 6:00pm–7:00pm
Alidade Brewing - Music Bingo - 6:00pm–8:00pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Dueling Pianos - 6:00pm–9:00pm - $23-$28 - tickets
The Whiskey Lodge - Wednesday Bingo - 6:30pm–8:30pm
Thursday, 5/7:
Teaology Tea Cafe (Camelia's Garden) - Steep & Soothe — Gentle Yoga and Herbal Tea Gathering - 4:30pm–5:30pm
105 West Brewing Company - Trivia Night - 6:00pm–8:30pm
Crowfoot Valley Coffee & Crowbar - Castle Rock - Trivia Night - 6:00pm–8:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Free Whiskey Tasting & Poker - 7:00pm–10:00pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - DJ Trivia - 7:00pm–9:00pm
Friday, 5/8:
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - May Vino Voyage: Celebrate the Flavors of Spring - $69 - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Jennifer Lane (Piano) - 5:30pm–9:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Friday Karaoke - 7:00pm–10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Kelsey Jo and The Wildcards - 7:00pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Derek Hall - Live at the Altar - 8:00pm–10:00pm
Hideaway Bar & Grill - Karaoke - 9:00pm–12:00am
Saturday, 5/9:
Gateway Mesa Open Space - Basics of Birdwatching Guided Hike (Part 2) - 7:30am–9:30am
105 West Brewing Company - Yoga at the Brewery - 9:30am–11:00am
Teaology Tea Cafe (Camelia's Garden) - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet - 10:00am–3:00pm - Adults 12+ $60, Children 11 and under $30, Kids alternative menu $18 - tickets
Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli (Saxophone) — Brunch - 10:00am–1:00pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Moms & Mimosas - 11:00am–2:00pm - $15 - tickets
Alidade Brewing - Pop-Up: Blooms & Books at Alidade Brewing - 1:00pm–5:00pm
Alidade Brewing - Bring Your Own Vinyl Night - 5:00pm–9:00pm
Wide Awake Eatery - Charlie Zanichelli (Saxophone) — Dinner - 5:30pm–9:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Looking Back - 6:30pm–9:30pm
The Stagecoach Saloon - Wags and the Boys - 6:30pm–10:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Saturday Live Music - 7:00pm–10:00pm
Wide Open Saloon - Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts - 7:00pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Live DJ in the Lounge with DJ Max - 9:00pm–11:59pm
Sunday, 5/10:
Teaology Tea Cafe (Camelia's Garden) - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet - 10:00am–3:00pm - Adults 12+ $60, Children 11 and under $30, Kids alternative menu $18 - tickets
Wide Open Saloon - Mother's Day - 11:00am–8:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Jackie Hadley - 2:30pm–5:30pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Sunday Karaoke - 6:00pm–9:00pm
Monday, 5/11:
105 West Brewing Company - Trails N' Ales (Run Club) - 6:00pm–7:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Monday Bingo - 6:30pm–8:30pm
Sudden Fiction Books - Dungeon Crawler Carl Release Party (A Parade of Horribles) - 8:00pm–10:00pm - $15-$45 - tickets
Heads up on events that are further out:
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Musicians Den - Wed 5/13, 5:00pm–7:30pm
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. - Pints and Paint — WELCOME or Name Sign Custom Painting - Wed 5/13, 6:00pm–8:30pm - $55 - tickets
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Musicians Den - Thu 5/14, 5:00pm–7:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Murder at Gatsby's Gala — Fundraiser - Thu 5/14, 6:00pm–9:30pm - $35+ - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Sinatra Tribute Show LIVE - Fri 5/15 - $87 - tickets
Stagecoach Saloon - Sarah P and The Hay Pullers - Fri 5/15, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Rhett Haney - Fri 5/15, 7:00pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Wendy Woo - Live at the Altar - Fri 5/15, 8:00pm–10:00pm
The Whiskey Lodge - Crawfish Boil at Whiskey Lodge - Sat 5/16, 11:00am–9:00pm - $20/lb - tickets
Festival Park - Summer Kickoff Concert - Sat 5/16, 5:00pm–10:00pm
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Val Chillmer - Sat 5/16, 5:30pm–8:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - One Way to Rock - Sat 5/16, 7:00pm–10:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Princess Party at the Castle 2026 - Sun 5/17 - $51 - tickets
105 West Brewing Company - Live Music: Chuck Grossman - Sun 5/17, 1:30pm–4:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Murder & Mystery: Live and Let Die! - Fri 5/22 - $86 - tickets
Wide Open Saloon - John Weeks Band - Fri 5/22, 7:00pm–10:30pm
Sinners & Saints - Guy and Norm - Live at the Altar - Fri 5/22, 8:00pm–10:00pm
Outlets at Castle Rock - Rock the Mountain — Summer Concert Series Kickoff - Sat 5/23
Stagecoach Saloon - Frontline - Sat 5/23, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Funk It Up - Sat 5/23, 7:00pm–10:30pm
Festival Park - Festival Park Farmers Market - Sun 5/24, 9:00am–2:00pm
Provision - Ocho Plate to Glass Event - Tue 5/26, 6:00pm–9:00pm - $80 - tickets
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Tequila Tasting at the Castle - Fri 5/29 - $96.95-$98.95 - tickets
Wide Open Saloon - Dueling Pianos - Fri 5/29, 7:00pm–10:30pm - $13-$34 - tickets
Sinners & Saints - Grey Rails - Live at the Altar - Fri 5/29, 8:00pm–11:00pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - JOHN DENVER 'The Tribute' - Sat 5/30 - $89 - tickets
Stagecoach Saloon - Mountain Magic Band - Sat 5/30, 6:30pm–10:30pm
Wide Open Saloon - Chainsaw Rodeo - Sat 5/30, 7:00pm–10:30pm
Cherokee Ranch & Castle - Soul School — Funk & Rock Dance Party - Sun 5/31 - $86 - tickets
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