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Hello Castle Rock! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free summer trolley, jazz in the park, and boots and brews festival + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A milestone celebration awaits: Nearby Littleton’s 98th Western Welcome Week will celebrate Colorado’s 150th with theme Colorful Colorado 150 Years, featuring a swing dance on Aug. 11 and a symphony concert on Aug. 16 -- read the full story.
Front Range rail advances: The Colorado Connector, a Denver to Fort Collins passenger rail line, is on track for 2029 per a draft plan and funding approvals, signaling better travel for Castle Rock commuters -- see the rail timeline.
Skiing for a safety cause: Friends of CAIC and The String Cheese Incident raffle a Loveland Ski Area day with Billy Nershi. Entries will be accepted through July 26 with $20 tickets benefiting avalanche safety -- see the ski day raffle.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekly body reset: When your shoulders start plotting mutiny, pop into Furniture For Life - Massage Chairs and test drive a few serious relaxation machines until you find your match. Expect friendly guidance, try-before-you-buy vibes, and a lineup built for daily decompression so you can survive I-25 like a champ.
Your new lunch spot: Craving something that isn’t another sad desk salad? Griddled Crepes & Paninis turns out sweet and savory crepes, pressed paninis, and legit specialty coffee, all fresh and fast, so you can refuel and still pretend it was a “quick errand” break... your secret’s safe with us.
Local adventure, zero hassle: Between the 200-step Challenge Hill, 8 miles of native-surface trails, and a 2.5-acre adventure playground with a 40-foot slide, Philip S. Miller Park is the no-excuses spot for a quick sweat, kid energy dump, or low-key sunset stroll with brag-worthy views.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Once your car passes 50,000 miles, the odds of a big repair climb fast. That's usually right when your factory coverage starts running out. Engine, transmission, electrical, they fail on their own timeline, and the bills run into the thousands. An extended warranty covers them before they hit. You receive a free year of Elite Benefits, plus 30 days to change your mind. *$300 off right now →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛺 Free Summer Trolley @ Downtown Castle Rock | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re chaperoning grandkids or just avoiding another lap around Wilcox, the free summer trolley is your Wednesday night cheat code. It loops downtown every 12 minutes, perfect for dinner, a little shopping, and sliding into Jazz in the Park, no parking drama included.
🎷 Jazz in the Park @ Festival Park | Wednesday (7/22) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats live jazz on Wednesday evenings all summer in Festival Park. No stage, no vendors, no beer garden. Small town therapy, just Jason Bower and friends keeping it mellow while you unpack takeout, claim a blanket, and remember why Castle Rock is home.
🏍 Castle Rock Poor Boy Cruisers @ FirsTier Bank | Friday (7/24) at 5:00 PM – Friday nights are for shiny toys, nostalgia, and bragging, so the Poor Boy Cruisers are back by FirsTier Bank with chrome, stories, and conversation. Bring your ride or curiosity, and on first Fridays we roll to Sonic in Elizabeth, third Fridays to Freddy’s in Parker.
🤠 Boots and Brews Festival @ Festival Park | Saturday (7/25) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats country tunes under the Rock with a pint, and WireWood Station is bringing the groove to downtown for Boots and Brews Festival. Bring the crew, dust off those boots, and two-step between food trucks, lawn chairs, and kid wrangling. Small-town fun, no pretense.
🚗 Poor Boy Horsepower Hangout @ In-N-Out Burger | Saturday (7/25) at 7:00 PM – Saturday nights call for chrome, burgers, and bench-racing at the Castle Rock In-N-Out. Roll up with a hot rod, a classic, or the faithful commuter, then trade stories, kick tires, and soak up that high-octane, grilled-onion perfume with good people.
🐴 2026 CDHA Douglas County Fair Draft Horse Show @ Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 PM – If your idea of horsepower still eats breakfast, the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo delivers with the Draft Horse Pull, then the Draft Horse Show. First comes raw muscle and teamwork, then polished classes that show off training, elegance, and those improbably polite, gentle giants.
🎶 Summer Concert #2 @ Elk Ridge Park (Castle Pines) | Sunday (7/26) at 6:00 PM – Summer Concert #2 is bringing Narrow Gauge, the award-winning Colorado country and rock cover band, to our lawn. Pack a blanket or chairs, then ignore them once the boot-scooting starts. Expect singalongs, neighbor sightings, and the kind of cardio your Fitbit calls enthusiastic.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Castle Rock report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 52%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 82%
Showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. This house is wildThis ranch-style floor plan brings serious flexibility, with a main-floor primary suite and junior suite designed for easy, everyday living. The junior suite can transform into a private multi-generational retreat with its own garage, entrance, and living space. A huge walk-in closet connects directly to the laundry room, while the kitchen delivers abundant cabinetry, a roomy pantry, and optional basement fun like a golf simulator or built-in theater.
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