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Hello Parker! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Colorado day community fest, western heritage cattle drive, and back to school block party + 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.
Help shape Aurora’s future: Aurora is updating its housing strategy and seeking resident input. Meetings begin today, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Martin Luther King Jr. Library, with another session July 29 -- see how to share input.
Helping kids head back: Denver7, Les Schwab, and A Precious Child are teaming up to supply Denver-area students. At Aurora Central High School, staff packed 300 backpacks that will be handed out during registration -- see how to donate.
Celebrate Colorado’s big day: Colorado Day Community Fest will take over Denver’s Golden Triangle on August 1 with a free pancake breakfast, family activities, and free museum admission from 9 am to 1 pm -- see all the festivities.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Small park, big vibes: Discovery Park flips with the seasons... splashy play fountain when it’s hot, a genuinely cool ice trail when it’s not, plus a performance stage and that giant Ball and Jacks sculpture. Easy meet-up spot next to the library this week for quick kid-energy dumps or low-key hangs.
Built-to-last beauty: SIMON-PURE AMISH FURNITURE in Parker builds the room you’ve been daydreaming about, with customizable, Amish-built hardwood pieces from Indiana and Ohio plus low-maintenance outdoor poly that laughs at Colorado weather. Pick your wood, stain, and details, then let the pros handle the rest.
Cinnamon roll therapy: Because sometimes Parker mornings require carbs and coffee, Stonegate Cafe has you covered with cinnamon rolls the size of your to-do list, green chili smothered everything, and legit omelets. Cozy, low-key, and reliably quick, it’s the kind of neighborhood spot you’ll end up naming as your default.
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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.
🐄 Western Heritage Cattle Drive @ Downtown Castle Rock | Friday (7/24) at 6:00 PM – Whether you miss cattle downtown or want proof for the grandkids, the Texas Longhorn drive returns, led by Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers, from Rock Park down Perry to a corral by Festival Park. Afterward, expect performances, old-time photos, food trucks, and small-town magic we love.
🛍 Whimsical Wonders Outdoor Market @ Parker Senior Center | Saturday (7/25) at 12:00 AM – Take a stroll through Whimsical Wonders Outdoor Market for local vendors, live tunes from Aquarius and Greg Baerns, and small-town sparkle we pretend we’re too cool to love. Off-duty Santas drop in for kids’ games, and Parker Senior Center serves hotdogs, lemonade, and "snow."
🎒 Back to School Block Party @ Arapahoe Road Baptist Church (Centennial) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – This back-to-school block party, sponsored by Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, keeps it classic with games, inflatables, snacks, and neighborly small talk. Let the kids bounce out their jitters while you compare supply lists, trade teacher intel, and remember when backpacks didn't double as free weights.
🧸 Toy Run in the Sun & Summer Toy Drive @ Mile High Harley-Davidson | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Polish up the bike, dust off your halo, and help restock Children’s Hospital Colorado with new, unwrapped toys. Drop at Parker Harley-Davidson all month, then join the Toy Run to Highlands Ranch for a quick drop-and-go, free cookout, and the good kind of exhaust.
🧩 Sunday Sensory Friendly Open Gym @ The Kidz Gym | Sunday (7/26) at 12:30 PM – Skip the sugar-fueled bounce-house mayhem and opt for a sensory-friendly open gym with lights off, soothing instrumentals, and just six participants. You’re on the floor with your kid, which means quality time, less sensory overload, and a workout you did not plan.
🏞 Schweiger Ranch Guided Tour - August 2026 @ Schweiger Ranch | Saturday (8/15) at 10:30 AM – Schweiger Ranch is opening the gates with a free guided tour, registration required, of its beautifully restored farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings. Hear how the Schweiger brothers carved out a homestead in 1874, and pretend this counts as cardio, culture, and local pride. Spots are limited.
🏞 Schweiger Ranch Open Day - August 2026 @ Schweiger Ranch | Saturday (8/15) at 12:00 PM – Trade the weekend errands for self-guided tours at Schweiger Ranch, a Douglas County landmark tucked between the bluffs along Happy Canyon Creek. It is free, quiet, and wonderfully unhurried, with real stories, creaky floors, and history that predates roundabouts, HOAs, and your step counter.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Parker report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 49%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 76%
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 Joyce Homes mountain contemporary in Timbers at the Pinery pairs warm modern design with a wooded Colorado backdrop. Expansive windows, a great room fireplace, gourmet kitchen, and covered outdoor living room set the tone upstairs, while the finished lower level adds a rec room, game room, wet bar, and guest suites.
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