Seasonal for kids near Monument

Coast2Coast Culinary Thanksgiving Meal Kit

Today · All day · runs through Nov 19

Coast2Coast Culinary · Castle Rock · 20 mi

Skip the Thanksgiving marathon this year. Coast2Coast Culinary's Thanksgiving meal kit is cooked from scratch in our Castle Rock kitchen: brined turkey with gravy, 105 West stout-braised short ribs, garlic mashed potatoes, sage cornbread stuffing, roasted root vegetables, house-made rolls, sweet potato pumpkin pie and apple pie trifle cups, plus your choice of appetizer. It comes ready to heat and serve. $285 feeds 4-6, $545 feeds 7-10. Order by Thursday, November 19. Pickup is Wednesday, November 25, 7:00am-3:30pm at 1605 Park St, Suite C, or delivery ($30) within 15 miles. Order online at coast2coastculinary.com/thanksgiving or call (303) 335-0030.

Season of the Star: Downtown Holiday Lights

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM – 10 PM

Downtown Castle Rock · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Nov 22 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Nov 23 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Nov 24 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Nov 25 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Special Holiday Stroller Safari: Beast Feast (Nov. 25)

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs · 23 mi

Turkey ROCK Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM – 11 AM

Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 18 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Nov 28 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Nov 29 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Nov 30 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Dec 1 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Dec 2 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Thu, Dec 3 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Fri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Festival Park Starlight Market

Fri, Dec 4 · 3 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 mi

Friday opening of Festival Park Starlight Market with more than 40 craft and food vendors, holiday music, food trucks and hot cocoa.

Reindeer Games

Sat, Dec 5 · 1 PM – 4 PM

Amphitheater and Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 mi

Free family holiday celebration with live reindeer, Santa, winter crafts, outdoor games and hot chocolate.

Festival Park Starlight Market

Sat, Dec 5 · 11 AM – 7 PM

Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Dec 5 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Dec 6 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Dec 8 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Dec 9 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Thu, Dec 10 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Festival of Lights Family Fun Day

Thu, Dec 10 · 10 AM – 2 PM

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Colorado Springs · 19 mi

05 December 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Festival of Lights Family Fun Day Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Fri, Dec 11 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Storytellers and S'mores

Sat, Dec 12 · 5 PM – 7 PM

Festival Park · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 mi

Holiday stories from Santa and friends at the giant storyteller chair, marshmallow roasting, s'mores, hot chocolate and writing letters to Santa.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Dec 12 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Dec 13 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Thu, Dec 17 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Fri, Dec 18 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Special Holiday Stroller Safari: Happy HOWLadays! (Dec. 18)

Fri, Dec 18 · 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs · 23 mi

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Dec 19 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Dec 20 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Dec 22 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Dec 23 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

St. Francis of Assisi Christmas Eve Service

Thu, Dec 24 · All day

Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 18 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.

Christmas Eve Service

Thu, Dec 24 · 5 PM – 5 PM

Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock · Castle Rock · 18 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Dec 26 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Dec 27 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Mon, Dec 28 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Free Winter Trolley Rides

Tue, Dec 29 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Castle Rock, Encore Parking Garage trolley stop · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Wed, Dec 30 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Fri, Jan 1 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sat, Jan 2 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.

Downtown Holiday Carriage Rides

Sun, Jan 3 · 5 PM – 8 PM

Festival Park (pick up at big Christmas tree) · Castle Rock · ≈ 19 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.