10 Things to Do This Week In & Around Highlands Ranch

Hi Highlands Ranch,

If you are an Avalanche fan, what a game last night. ❄️🏒

Summer in the Ranch is officially loading up with lots to do.

Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out the best local summer guides designed to help you plan the season — without digging through dozens of event pages or overloaded calendars.

This week’s guide unlock:

Plus this week’s 10 things:

As The Ranch Scoop continues to grow, we’re inviting you to help us spread the word in and around the Ranch.

For the next two weeks, every new subscriber referral = 1 entry to win a $50 local gift card. Our system automatically tracks referrals, so just share your link found at the bottom of this newsletter with friends, neighbors, coworkers, or anyone who’d enjoy discovering more about local life.

While on giveaways, congratulations to Caitlin, who won the $500 gift card to Onus IV. She has a race this weekend and plans to try it before and after — best of luck!

Let’s do this thing.

Littleton Spring Bazaar 2026 — Downtown Littleton
🗓️ Saturday, May 16 + Sunday, May 17 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.)
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80+ Colorado makers, live music, street food, mimosas, and Father’s Day gift shopping across historic Reinke Brothers in Downtown Littleton. One of the easier spring weekends to wander, shop local, and spend an afternoon in Littleton.

Free Swing Shift Concert — Highlands Ranch
🗓️ Sunday, May 17 (3 p.m.)
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The Highlands Ranch Concert Band’s Swing Shift big band group performs a free Sunday afternoon concert featuring classic jazz and swing favorites. An easy, very “community Ranch” way to spend a laid-back afternoon.

Prairie Blooms Gardening Event at Lavender Farm — Parker
🗓️ Saturday, May 16 (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
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A surprisingly fun spring gardening event at Pollywog Station Lavender Farm featuring hands-on activities, gardening experts, native plants, honeybee demonstrations, and family-friendly outdoor learning throughout the farm.

Garden Railroad Open at Hudson Gardens — Littleton
🗓️ Saturday, May 16 (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
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One for the littles. Free G-scale garden trains will be running through the Railroad Garden at Hudson Gardens Saturday morning — an easy outdoor stop for train-loving kids and a surprisingly fun Littleton hidden gem.

Sand Creek Park
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A few of you were stumped by this one. No playground or parking lot here—but sweeping views, a little creek, and plenty of room to wander make this one feel more like an open space escape tucked into the Ranch.

Did you catch the clue this week?
What starts as stone eventually turns to sand—and the creek running through this park might’ve helped point you in the right direction.

Pro tip: the Highlands Ranch Metro District park list may or may not become very useful as this challenge continues 👀

🌲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.

The Lake House Kitchen & Tavern — Littleton
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The Lake House Kitchen & Tavern in Littleton brings classic lake house energy along with burgers, comfort food, cocktails, and a laid-back patio atmosphere perfect for a dinner out.

Marjorie Park Free Day — Greenwood Village
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)
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One of the more underrated free days around Denver. The Museum of Outdoor Arts opens Marjorie Park for a rare public access day featuring outdoor sculptures, garden paths, and one of the more unique hidden spaces near Fiddler’s Green.

Mountain Bike Series Kickoff — Highlands Ranch
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 (5–8 p.m.)
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The Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike Series returns next Wednesday with the first race of the summer near Red Tail Park. Four Wednesday races, Backcountry Wilderness trails, and a fun local riding atmosphere for all ability levels.

📬 Before You Go

We’re grateful you’ve joined The Ranch Scoop!

Final Reminders:
🤝 Referral giveaway now live
🔥Stage 1 fire +💧Stage 1 drought restrictions in effect
🧺Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday

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Enjoy the weekend!

—Grace
Editor, The Ranch Scoop