10 Things to Do This Week In & Around Highlands Ranch

Good morning, Highlands Ranch.

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In this week’s Scoop, we’ve got:

Let’s do this thing.

—Grace Hody

Highlands Ranch Beer Festival — Civic Green Park
🗓️ Saturday, May 30 (2 – 5 p.m.)
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The Highlands Ranch Beer Festival returns this Saturday with beer, cider, seltzers, live music, food trucks, giveaways, and more—all supporting the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. VIP tickets are already sold out, but general admission is still available and includes unlimited 1 oz. samples plus a souvenir tasting glass.

Summer Wine Walks — Downtown Littleton + Downtown Parker
🗓️ Friday, May 29 (Recurring monthly through September)
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Two South Denver wine walks kick off this week — both built around sipping wine while wandering local downtown streets, shops, patios, and businesses on a warm Colorado evening. Littleton feels a little more boutique and stroll-oriented, while Parker leans more social with live music, patio energy, and gather-your-friends-and-walk-around-town vibes.

Family Fun Free Days — Four Mile Historic Park
🗓️ Friday, May 29 + Saturday, May 30 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
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Four Mile Historic Park is hosting two free family days celebrating Indigenous culture with dance performances, vendors, educational experiences, and activities throughout the park. A solid option if you’re looking for a free daytime outing with kids this weekend.

Full Moon Hike — Backcountry Wilderness Area
🗓️ Saturday, May 30 (8 – 9:30 p.m.)
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The Backcountry Wilderness Area is hosting guided Full Moon Hikes this summer, with the first one happening Saturday night. Expect an evening hike under the moonlight through one of the Ranch’s favorite outdoor areas. Spots are limited and registration is required.

An Afternoon with Author/Historian Garrett Peck — Highlands Ranch Library
🗓️ Sunday, May 31 (2 – 4 p.m.)
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Author and historian Garrett Peck will discuss his new biography exploring Willa Cather’s Southwest travels and the inspiration behind Death Comes for the Archbishop. A quieter Sunday afternoon option for local history and book lovers. Registration required.

Red-tail Park 11/26
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Red-tail Park is a Ranch favorite for those who frequent it regularly—with mountain views, wide open space, trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and plenty of room to spread out. When we visited this week, the park was buzzing with families, kids, walkers, and people simply enjoying one of those classic Colorado afternoons outside.

🌲26 Park Challenge: Visit all 26 parks with us over 26 weeks—join anytime. No particular order needed.
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Seasons 52 — Lone Tree
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A polished but approachable spot for wine, flatbreads, seafood, and lighter seasonal dishes just outside the Ranch. It doesn’t get talked about much locally, but the consistently strong reviews—and surprisingly broad wine list—one of those reliable go-to places to keep in mind.

Vacation Bible School — Highlands Ranch
🗓️ June 1–4 (8:30 a.m. –12 p.m.)
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Cherry Hills Community Church is turning Highlands Ranch into a superhero training ground this summer. Their free “Heroes Assemble” Adventure Week is designed for kids who completed Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes live stage shows, worship, games, team challenges, and hands-on activities throughout the week. 

Toepfer Park 2.0 Celebration — Toepfer Park
🗓️ Monday, June 1 (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
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The refreshed Toepfer Park officially celebrates its reopening Monday with a ribbon cutting, giveaways, scavenger hunt, Kona Ice, and family-friendly activities. Updates include a new playground, park shelter, nature trail, and expanded parking—an easy after-work stop if you’re looking to get outside early next week.

Littleton Museum Summer Concert Series — Littleton Museum
🗓️ Wednesday, June 3 (6:30 – 8 p.m.)
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The Littleton Museum’s free summer concert series returns next Wednesday with the Michael Friedman Band playing a mix of R&B, funk, jazz, and original music. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in for one of those easy Colorado summer evenings on the lawn.

🎣 Worth bookmarking (if you have kids ages 6-14): The Metro District’s popular kids fishing event returns next Saturday, June 6—with local angling experts helping kids fish Fly’n B Pond, which is stocked with bass, trout, catfish, and bluegill. The event is free, but registration is required and spots are limited.

📬 Before You Go

We want to leave you with our newest summer guides and final reminders:

Stage 1 fire +Stage 1 drought restrictions are still in effect.

If I missed something or you have a suggestion, just reply—I’d love to hear from you. If you missed any of our previous summer guides, you can find them here as we continue to unlock more.

Refer 3 friends. Enjoy the weekend!