Pumpkins, Halloween & holidays
48 events
≈ 24 miSat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Downtown Castle Rock · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Castle Rock's Season of the Star starts with Starlighting on November 21, 2026. Downtown holiday lights remain on display through January 23, 2027. This listing marks the opening night; visit downtown throughout the season.
≈ 24 miSun, Nov 22 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Nov 23 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Nov 24 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Nov 25 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
24 miThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11 AM
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 24 mi
The Plum Creek Church 22nd Annual Turkey ROCK Trot is a Thanksgiving morning tradition featuring a 5K Family Fun Run/Walk/Stroll through Castle Rock. The event also includes a FREE 1K Kids Dash, a Health & Wellness Expo with more than 30 vendors and sponsors, live music, food, family activities, and post-race entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Help & Hope Center, which provides assistance to individuals and families in Douglas and Elbert counties experiencing economic hardship or housing instability.
≈ 24 miFri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSat, Nov 28 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSun, Nov 29 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Nov 30 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Dec 1 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Dec 2 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miThu, Dec 3 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miFri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miFri, Dec 4 · 3 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Friday opening of Festival Park Starlight Market with more than 40 craft and food vendors, holiday music, food trucks and hot cocoa.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 5 · 11 AM – 7 PM
Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Second day of Castle Rock's holiday craft and food market with more than 40 vendors, hot cocoa, food trucks, festive music and the decorated tree.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 5 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 25 miSat, Dec 5 · 1 PM – 4 PM
Amphitheater and Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 25 mi
Free family holiday celebration with live reindeer, Santa, winter crafts, outdoor games and hot chocolate.
≈ 24 miSun, Dec 6 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Dec 8 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Dec 9 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miThu, Dec 10 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
23 miThu, Dec 10 · 10 AM – 2 PM
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Colorado Springs · 23 mi
05 December 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Festival of Lights Family Fun Day Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
≈ 24 miFri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 12 · 5 PM – 7 PM
Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Holiday stories from Santa and friends at the giant storyteller chair, marshmallow roasting, s'mores, hot chocolate and writing letters to Santa.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 12 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSun, Dec 13 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miThu, Dec 17 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miFri, Dec 18 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 19 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSun, Dec 20 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Dec 23 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
24 miThu, Dec 24 · All day
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 24 mi
Join St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for a special Christmas Eve service celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The service will provide an opportunity for individuals and families to gather for worship, prayer, and reflection as they begin their Christmas celebration.
24 miThu, Dec 24 · 5 PM – 5 PM
Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 24 mi
Celebrate Christmas Eve with Emmaus Anglican Church at a special live nativity service held in a heated barn at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Christmas story comes to life with animals, angels, shepherds, kings, and wise men, accompanied by classic Christmas carols, choir and bell choir music, and Holy Communion.
≈ 24 miSat, Dec 26 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSun, Dec 27 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miMon, Dec 28 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miTue, Dec 29 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Free family trolley loop through Downtown Castle Rock's festive holiday lights. Runs Monday and Tuesday evenings, with boarding near the Encore Parking Garage and downtown stops. Confirm pickup details with organizer.
≈ 24 miWed, Dec 30 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miFri, Jan 1 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSat, Jan 2 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.
≈ 24 miSun, Jan 3 · 5 PM – 8 PM
Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 24 mi
Horse-drawn carriage rides through Downtown Castle Rock holiday lights. Advance ticket required; $59 per carriage (up to four riders). Individual time slots must be reserved with the Downtown Alliance. Seasonal rides November 22, 2026 through January 3, 2027; excludes listed holidays.