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Hello May! Music, Margaritas, and Must-See Events in DougCo

Hello May! Music, Margaritas, and Must-See Events in DougCo

May 05, 2025

May 5, 2025

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I don’t know about you all, but that was a busy weekend—in the best way! Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the county this week and start peeking ahead to the weekend. With the warmer weather comes even more fun things to do in DougCo, so check out the lineup—and if I’ve missed anything, send your suggestions or places to explore my way!

Also, a quick reminder: Wednesdays are for our DougCo Pets of the Week! Send your adorable pet pics to [email protected] to have your furry (or feathery, or scaly!) friend featured!

In today’s DougCo Download:

Mark your calendars for Discovery Park Concerts this summer!
Big step for affordable senior living in Castle Rock
Colorado Rockies give back in Highlands Ranch!
Homes across DougCo
Music, Exercise, Chess and more!

Here we go.

The Digest

📍Parker 🎶 Parker Arts Free Summer Concerts Return to Discovery Park!
Enjoy Live Music Every Thursday Night in June & July

Get ready for warm nights and cool tunes! The 2025 Discovery Park Summer Concert Series kicks off in Parker this June with free live performances every Thursday at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket, grab your picnic basket, and relax at Parker’s scenic outdoor amphitheater, complete with an interactive water fountain for the kids.

🎤 2025 Concert Lineup:

June 5 – The Elegant Plums
June 19 – TEN: Colorado’s Tribute to Pearl Jam
June 26 – Cactus Cat
July 3 – Thumpin’
July 10 – Hand Turkey
July 17 – The Pickpockets
July 24 – Rhett Haney
July 31 – Groove ‘N Motion

Free fun for the whole family—don’t miss it!

📍Castle Rock 🏡 Grand Opening: The Meadowmark Brings 200 Affordable Senior Homes to Castle Rock
New 55+ Community Offers Comfort, Convenience & Affordability in The Meadows

On April 30, local leaders, including Governor Jared Polis, celebrated the grand opening of The Meadowmark, a new 200-unit affordable housing community for adults 55 and over in Castle Rock. Developed by Ulysses Development Group, this thoughtfully designed community features modern amenities like a yoga deck, fitness center, craft room, and more—all at affordable rates. The project was made possible through a strong public-private partnership and aims to meet the growing need for senior housing in Douglas County.

Read more about it here.

📍Highlands Ranch ⚾ Rockies First Baseman Michael Toglia Uplifts Patients at UCHealth Highlands Ranch
On April 18, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia brought smiles to UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, visiting patients, signing baseballs, and swapping stories. From chatting about classic Rockies players to surprising 99-year-old Mary Bushman with a signed ball, Toglia offered a heartfelt break from hospital routines and reminded fans that the spirit of the game reaches far beyond the field.

Full Story here.

DougCo Weekly Giveaway

This Giveaway ends next Sunday, May 11 at noon MST.

You can send in a submission by doing the following:

Be a new subscriber in that week
Answer a poll hidden in one of the weeks issues
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All of these will count as individual submissions. And make sure the emails you submit on Facebook and Instagram forms are the same that are signed up here because this giveaway is just meant as a benefit to subscribers, not social media treasure hunters so any non subscriber emails submissions will not count.

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DougCo Homes

Who doesn’t love some real estate window shopping? We’ve rounded up a few intriguing listings—from great deals to dream homes—currently on the market in Douglas County. Dive in and enjoy the views!

Local Events: Monday-Wednesday

This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check the Weekend Sneak Peak later in the issue for some help planning out your weekend!

Family Fun

Family Day Monday – Kids Eat Free
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 11:00am – 8:00pm
📍 Arayes + Gluttony & Graze – Ecclesia Market

Kids eat FREE with the purchase of adult meals!

FREE grilled cheese pita at Arayes with any adult meal
Kids’ slider burgers for just ONE PENNY with any gourmet burger at Gluttony & Graze

Make Mondays delicious and family-friendly at Ecclesia!

Play Chess!
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Parker Library – Event Hall A & B | All Ages

Drop in for casual, friendly games with players of all skill levels.

Bark for Books
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕓 4:00–5:30pm
📍 Lone Tree Library | Ages 6–12 | Registration required

Boost reading skills by reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs in a cozy 15-minute session.

Club de Cuentos – Spanish Book Club
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕟 4:30–5:30pm
📍 Parker Library – Kids Corner | Grades 1–3

Practice Spanish through storytime, discussion, and fun activities. All levels welcome — no prep needed!

Parker Arts Lecture: Sustainable Change for Planet Earth
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕛 12:00–1:00pm
📍 Parker Arts

Join Catherine Praiswater, host of the 'Your Positive Imprint' podcast, as she shares ways you can make sustainable improvements in your community. Learn from global experts like Climate Elvis and Repair Cafes volunteers to create positive change locally.

💡 Free event – Don't miss it!

Slick Science: Engineering Fun!
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕔 5:00–6:00pm
📍 Highlands Ranch Library – Kids Corner | Ages 8–12 | Registration required

Hands-on science fun for curious kids! This month’s theme: Engineering.

Basics of Birdwatching (Part 1)
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕡 6:30–7:30pm
📍 Philip & Jerry Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO

Join the Town’s Natural Resource Specialist for a beginner’s birdwatching class! Learn about bird identification, binoculars, field guides, and local birding spots. Recommended for ages 8+.

🔗 Preregistration required at CRgov.com/Registration

Adult Community Events

Castle Rock Chess Club
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–7:45pm
📍 Castle Rock Library – Event Hall B | All ages and abilities

Drop in for some friendly chess competition!
Questions? Call 303-791-7323.

Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Castle Rock Library – Event Hall A | Adults | Registration required

Join author Cynthia Swanson for a workshop on honing your unique writing voice and finding the right audience. Learn how to approach writing with intention and authenticity.

Great Decisions: India – A Rising Power
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Highlands Ranch Library | Adults | Registration required

Join Dr. Debak Das from DU’s Korbel School for a timely discussion on India’s global rise, followed by Q&A.

Inklings – Book Club
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Parker Library – Event Hall A | Adults

Join fellow book lovers to discuss this month’s fiction or nonfiction read.

Adaptations – Book Club
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕜 1:30–4:30pm
📍 Parker Library – 2nd Floor Conference Room | Adults

Discuss books and their film adaptations, with a movie screening included!
Questions? Call (303) 791-7323.

Your Health with UCHealth: Stroke Awareness
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕕 6:00–6:45pm
💻 Virtual Event

Learn stroke prevention, warning signs, and the importance of quick action. 🔗 Free registration required. Reserve your spot!

Book Banter: Monthly Book Club
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕡 6:30–8:00pm
📍 Lone Tree Library – Event Hall | Adults

Join fellow readers to discuss this month’s fiction or nonfiction pick. Meets the first Wednesday of each month.

View reading list or call 303-791-7323 with questions.

Adult Events

Cinco de Mayo at Wild Blue Yonder
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕚 11:00am–9:00pm
📍 Wild Blue Yonder Brewing, Castle Rock

Margarita flights are back—celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style. ¡Salud!

Trails N' Ales Run Club
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 105 West Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Start the week with a fun run and $1 off beers afterward. All paces welcome!

Brewery Boot Camp
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Co. | $15

Total body workout for all fitness levels—gear provided! Stick around after for discounted craft beers. It’s the most Colorado way to earn your brew!

FirePit Fun Run
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Living the Dream Brewing Co.

Join FirePit & Runner's Edge for a free monthly fun run! Starts at the taproom—loop back for discounted brews after your jog. All are welcome!

Trivia Night
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Downhill Brewing, Parker

Test your knowledge with two rounds of general trivia and a shot at free beer, hosted by Jake Woods Entertainment!

LTBC Run Club
🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 🕡 6:30–7:00pm
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Co. | All paces welcome

Join a casual 5K, then cool down with conversation and 15% off your draft tab! Mileage incentives for regulars—follow the LTBC Run Club page for updates.

First Degree Trivia
🗓️ Every Tuesday | 🕠 5:30pm
📍 Convict Coffee Co., Parker

Grab a drink and test your smarts at this free weekly trivia night—prizes and bragging rights up for grabs!

Dart League
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕕 6:00–10:00pm
📍 105 West Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Aim for fun and friendly competition every Tuesday night!

JEOPARDY! Bar League Trivia
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6 | 🕖 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co., Castle Rock

Test your trivia skills with the official JEOPARDY! Bar League! Bring your team and compete for bragging rights.

Barista Bingo
🗓️ Every Wednesday | 🕠 5:30pm
📍 Convict Coffee Co., Parker

Free bingo, fun prizes, and great drinks—midweek fun starts here!

Trivia Night
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕕 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Lone Tree Brewing 18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO

Bring your crew and test your smarts over brews! Free to play, prizes for top teams.

Trails N' Ales (Mountain Bike Ride)
🗓️ Wednesday, May 7 | 🕕 6:00–7:00pm
📍 Meet at Bison Park | Afterparty at 105 West Brewing, Castle Rock

Hit the trails, then head back for $1 off beers with fellow riders!

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