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Castle Rock, CO
14Events this week
3Free things to do
87New spots
97New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Castle Rock

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

Ultimate Tailgate Adoption Event

Saturday 10am · Wag N' Wash

Rock the Mountain

Saturday 3pm · Outlets · Free

Poor Boy Horsepower Hangout

Saturday 7pm · In-N-Out Burger

Parker Sunday Farmer's Market

Sunday 8am · Parker Station

Labor Day Half Marathon - 2026

Monday 7am · Salisbury Equestrian Park - Parker, CO

New in Castle Rock

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Granelli's Pizzeria

Restaurants

Pizza night upgrade: Granelli's Pizzeria is the Castle Rock standby for made-to-order Chicago-style pies and informal Italian eats, with bold flavors that actually deliver.

granellispizzeria.com ↗

Pegasus Restaurant

Restaurants

Breakfast that feels local: Pegasus Restaurant keeps Castle Rock happily fed with a mix of Greek classics, Mexican-inspired plates, and American standbys, all from the Torres Brothers since 1984.

pegasusrestaurantcastlerock.com ↗

Trestles Coastal Cuisine

Restaurants

Local coastal flavors: Family owned and operated, Trestles Coastal Cuisine dishes out legit seafood comforts like lobster rolls, crab cakes, mussels and clams, and a knockout cioppino, plus steaks, lamb, brunch favorites and a full bar.

trestlescastlerock.com ↗

Castle Rock’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Castle Rock’s best →

Most read in Castle Rock

The five stories Castle Rock readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Castle Rock set to have another King Soopers

    Castle Rock Town Council has approved a site improvement plan for a King Soopers grocery store to be built near Dawson Trails Boulevard and Gambel Ridge Boulevard.

    Full story at castlerocknewspress.net ↗

  2. Authorities Seeking ‘Booster Skirt Bandits’ Shoplifting From Walgreens Stores In Colorado

    Authorities in Colorado are seeking the public's help identifying "Booster Skirt Bandits," members of an organized retail theft operation known for their use of "booster skirts" to conceal stolen items.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  3. The VENU® Experience

    JW Roth, founder of VENU, has developed a concept for live music venues that combines the fan and artist experience into a destination where music, dining, hospitality, and community all come together under one roof.

    Full story at citylifestyle.com ↗

  4. Metro Denver schools have new warning for students: Watch out for bears

    Schools across Denver's suburbs have issued a warning to students and parents to watch out for bears.

    Full story at denverpost.com ↗

  5. Castle Pines Lands 102,000-Square-Foot Life Time With Pickleball, Pools and More

    A 102,000-square-foot Life Time athletic country club is set to open in Castle Pines, Colorado, with a grand opening set for November 2026.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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