Hi Highlands Ranch,
Spring is here🌿—a few quick reminders this week:
🐣 5 free Easter egg hunts (one starts this weekend)
🌳 Park Challenge is on — jump in anytime
🔥 Stage 1 fire restrictions + HRCA voting reminder
Also, a few of you correctly guessed last week’s park! Love that. If you haven’t joined yet, you can jump in anytime.
Below: things to do, a few local favorites, this week’s park spotlight, and a hidden gem for your Easter table.
Let’s get into it.
The Ranch Scoop
🌿Weekend Outing Ideas
Spring Bizarre – Eastridge Recreation Center
Celebrate the season at the Spring Bazaar—shop handcrafted home décor, jewelry, art, and unique seasonal finds. A great spot to pick up something local and one-of-a-kind. Free and indoors. (Sat 9 AM – 5 PM)
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Archery – Backcountry Outdoor Center
With this weather, head to the Backcountry Outdoor Center — our year-round archery spot. Choose between a 3D range with life-like targets along a mile loop or a sight-in range with distances from 10–80 yards.
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Local Egg Hunt – Foothills Bible Church
Church Egg hunt for kids ages 2 through 6th grade right outside of the Ranch. Expect food trucks, inflatables, and plenty of room to run around. (Sun 12 – 3 PM)
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Ferdinand Spring Celebration (Ages 2–7)
A sweet, story-inspired spring event for little ones—crafts, Spanish-themed activities, brunch, and time to slow down and “smell the flowers.” Costumes encouraged.
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🌳Park of the Week
Cougar Run Park (2/26)
Cougar Run is a neighborhood park with a playground, sports fields, and picnic spots—easy for a quick stop or laid-back afternoon. We’re hitting all 26 parks in Highlands Ranch—one per week.
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🌲 26 Park Challenge: Visit all 26 with us over the next 26 weeks—join anytime. If you’d like, you can even send a photo of you or your furry friend at the park; and with your permission, we might just post it to our feed!
🍽️Local Eats
Date Night Pick – Smokin Fins
A spot that actually feels like a night out—without leaving Highlands Ranch. Smokin Fins brings fresh seafood, sushi, and a relaxed vibe that makes planning easy (or unnecessary).
👉Great for: casual date night, sushi + cocktails, or effortless plans with friends.
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Local Favorite – Blypos Greek & Lebanese
A family-run local favorite serving up fresh, flavorful Mediterranean dishes. Perfect for an easy weekend meal — and their family meal option is a great for groups.
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Hidden Gem – Wildflower & Wheat 🥖
Just in time for Easter—orders open tomorrow through next Tuesday. Everything is made by hand using real ingredients, and if it’s not good enough for their own family, it’s not on the menu.
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🚵Early Next Week
Inspire Juniors Rec MTB League (Ages 6—12)
A fun, team-based mountain biking program where kids build skills, confidence, and fitness on local trails. Small, coach-led groups with optional racing. (Starts March 31)
Requirements: Riders should be able to ride independently on singletrack with a geared bike + hand brakes.
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Pickleball — Open House
Southpark Pickleball Complex is hosting a free open house. Swing by to try the courts, test the Lobster training machine, and enter to win free court time and gear. Easy midweek activity if you’ve been wanting to check it out. (Wed, April 1; 4:30 – 6:30 PM)
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📬 Before You Go
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For now, that’s the scoop, y’all.
— Grace
Your weekly guide here in The Ranch