10 Things to Do This Week In & Around Highlands Ranch

Good morning, Highlands Ranch.

Did any of you see the cute mother bear and baby captured on video in backcountry recently?

Last weekend, a celebrity bear actually made visitations in the Ranch. Douglas County sent out general safety reminders in case you see one in the neighborhood—they don’t always act like Baloo from Jungle Book these days.

This all feels fitting because Saturday is National Black Bear Day.

In this week’s Scoop, we’ve got:

Let’s get into it.

—Grace Hody

HRCA Summer Concert Series Kickoff — Highland Heritage Regional Park
🗓️ Thursdays, June 4 (6:30 – 8 p.m.)
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One of the Ranch's favorite summer traditions returns today with Shelvis and the Roustabouts. Pack a blanket, grab dinner from a food truck, and enjoy live music as the sun sets.

Free Coffee Tasting — Highlands Ranch + Backcountry + All Locations
🗓️ Friday, June 5 (10:30 a.m.)
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Looking to discover a new favorite roast? Lost Coffee—a favorite coffee shop in the Ranch—is hosting a free public coffee tasting at all locations Friday morning. Sample different coffees, learn what influences their unique flavors, and connect with fellow coffee lovers along the way.

Concert + Free 5K— Downtown Castle Rock
🗓️ Friday, June 5 (Beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
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Head a little bit south to kick off the weekend with more live music, food trucks, kids activities and a free community 5K in downtown Castle Rock. This month's concert features Mallrats, a high-energy tribute to '90s rock favorites.

Free Yoga in the Park — Civic Green Park
🗓️ Saturday, June 6 (8 – 9 a.m.)
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One of the Ranch's longest-running summer traditions returns this weekend. Join HRCA Fitness and the Metro District for free outdoor yoga at Civic Green Park—no registration required but be sure to complete waiver, all skill levels welcome, and check for any weather cancellations.

Divine Bovine — Littleton Museum
🗓️ Saturday, June 6 (10 a.m. –3 p.m.)
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Littleton Museum is hosting a free hands-on day about cattle in 19th-century Littleton—with butter churning, branding demos, oxen activities, milk painting, and “Mechanical Bessie” the cow. It’s free, close by, and a very worthy weekend option.

Local Live Music Weekend Pick — Highlands Ranch
🗓️ Friday & Saturday (Begins at 5 p.m.)
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Looking for an easy weekend night out in the Ranch? Prost Brewing is hosting live music on both Friday (Hard 45 Band) and Saturday (Holden Reed) night. Grab a beer, find a spot in the biergarten, and enjoy some music without leaving the Ranch.

🎈🎣 Worth bookmarking: Cops & Bobbers is June 20, giving kids ages 6–14 the chance to fish with local deputies and Colorado Parks & Wildlife staff at Fly'n B Park. Participants receive a fishing rod to take home.

Falcon Park 12/26
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Located next to Eastridge Recreation Center, Falcon Park features sports fields, a playground, and a large pavilion. When we stopped by, multiple leagues were in action across the park.

🌲26 Park Challenge: Visit all 26 parks with us over 26 weeks—join anytime. No particular order needed.
☁️🤔Park Giveaway: Guess the park correctly on Instagram, Facebook, or email for a chance to win a Colorado getaway.

Chatfield Farms — Free Day
🗓️ Tuesday, June 9 (9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
🛣️ Approx. 15 min from the Ranch
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Chatfield Farms, typically around $16 for admission, is free on Tuesday. Tickets are required and tend to go quickly, so it’s worth reserving ahead of time in case they max out. This is a great outing for any day of the week, but even better when it’s free.

🎈Worth knowing: New this year—Denver Botanic Gardens is offering free admission for children on June 13, July 11, and August 8 (ages 3-15) when accompanied by an adult at both locations.

Monday Movie Madness: Twisters — Infinity Park
🗓️Monday, June 8 (Gates 6 p.m. and movie 7 p.m.)
🛣️ Approx. 30 min from the Ranch
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Enjoy a free outdoor showing of Twisters at Infinity Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack snacks, or grab dinner from a food truck, and settle in for a movie under the stars.

Denver Art Museum — Free Day
🗓️Tuesday, June 9
🛣️ Approx. 30 min from the Ranch
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This is also free on Tuesday—general admission here is usually around $26. The art displays are pretty comprehensive—not a bad option if you’re up for the drive to Denver and enjoy art with a bustling vibe.

The Ranch People is a series highlighting the people who make up this community.

This week, meet Rachel—the creator of Denver Mom Playbook. Her page is vibrant and inspiring. Her message is one we can all relate to: life is meant to be experienced no matter the season. Get out, make the plan, and go do it.

Read her story here.

Know someone with a story to consider for this series? Reply and let us know.

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The June newsletter is out, and if you haven't looked through it yet, it's worth the read. There are dozens of classes, outings, social events, fitness programs, volunteer opportunities, and practical programs to support every day life.

Afternoon Bingo
🗓️Thursday, June 4 (12:45 – 3 p.m.)
Looking for a fun, low-key afternoon today? Head to The Center for bingo, snacks, and a chance to connect with friends old and new. 

2027 Extended Trip Interest Meeting
🗓️June 5 (1 – 2 p.m.)
Travel planning is underway for 2027 with Cape Cod, Hawaii, Ireland, and Scotland among the destinations being considered. If these are of interest to you, head over for this meeting.

Summer Adventures On Our Radar:
July 14 — Breckenridge
August 4 — U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
August 27 — The Broadmoor

The Ranch Scoop isn't a political publication—and never will be. We do keep an eye on community updates, projects, and decisions that shape life in the Ranch.

Here’s one story we’ve been following, and you can be a part of it:

Historic Park Planning Meeting — The Center
🗓️June 17 — 5:30 p.m. | July 22 — 3 p.m. | August 17 — 5:30 p.m.
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The future of Historic Park is starting to take shape and residents are invited to help guide the vision. Community input meetings will be held at the Senior Center throughout the summer:

🔥 No current restrictions
💧 Restrictions: Stage 1

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

If I missed something or you have a suggestion, just reply—I’d love to hear from you.

And as always, let’s continue to look out for one another out there—stay safe, take care, refer a few friends, and have a lovely weekend.

—Grace