10 Things To Do In & Around The Ranch

Good morning, Highlands Ranch.

Last week, I promised I'd share how this newsletter got started after we passed 1,000 subscribers.

It all started with a text from my sister. She sent me an article about local newsletters and said, "This sounds perfect for you to do."

So I gave it a shot. Thanks for being here.

Onto this week's Scoop…

• Things to do in and around the Ranch
• Three ways to kick off Independence Day + 4th Guide
• Park No. 15 in the Park Challenge

Let’s get into it.

—Grace Hody

Free Admission Day — Four Mile Historic Park
🗓️ Friday, June 26 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)
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Travel back to 1859 with free admission to Four Mile Historic Park. Explore Denver's oldest standing structure, historic grounds, and a slice of Colorado history at no cost.

Wine Walks — Littleton & Parker
🗓️ Friday, June 26
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Spend the evening sipping and strolling through Downtown Littleton or Downtown Parker. Think local shops, patio weather, and a great excuse to slow down and sip some wine on a summer evening.

The Early Fur Trade in Colorado — Littleton Museum
🗓️ Saturday, June 27 (11 a.m.–4 p.m.)
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Learn how Colorado's early fur trade helped shape the state we know today during this free talk at the Littleton Museum. Perfect for local history buffs.

Free Admission Day — Chatfield Farms in Littleton
🗓️ Wednesday, July 1
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One of the best free outings of the summer. Admission to Chatfield Farms is free, but tickets are required and often sell out ahead of time.

For staying in the Ranch
🎸 Star-Spangled Birthday Bash Concert
🗓️ Thursday, July 2 (6–9 p.m.)
Live music, food trucks, and a community celebration honoring America's 250th birthday at Highland Heritage Regional Park.

For something unique
🎻 Stars & Stripes Drone Show
🗓️ Thursday, July 2 (7–10 p.m.)
The Symphony of the Rockies paired with a choreographed drone show at Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton.

For fireworks before the 4th
🎬 F1 & Fireworks at Infinity Park
🗓️ Thursday, July 2 (6 p.m. | Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.)
Watch F1 on the big screen, then stick around for a free fireworks show under the stars in Glendale.

Backpack Society — Highlands Ranch
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Looking for a way to give back?

Backpack Society helps fight food insecurity by providing weekend meals and groceries to local students and families across Douglas County and neighboring school districts. They're always looking for volunteers to help make a difference right here.

Refer 3 nearby friends or family using your personal referral link (found below), and we’ll celebrate your birthday in that week’s Scoop newsletter.

Once you hit 3 referrals, we’ll send over a quick form to collect your birthday. (Don’t worry — no birth year required.)

📬 Before You Go

Did you hear the news? Fireworks are happening in the Ranch on the fourth at Highlands Heritage Regional Park. Originally, they’d been cancelled due to fire restrictions.

Next week kicks off Independence Day celebrations across the area. If you're staying local, don't miss the Fourth of July Guide below—it's packed with concerts, fireworks, parades, and a few events you might not have heard about.

However you spend the week, I hope you find an excuse to get outside, support something local, and enjoy summer here in and around the Ranch.

See you next week.

—Grace

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