Hi Highlands Ranch!
Welcome to the first issue of the The Ranch Scoop — a free weekly roundup of local events, restaurants, and things to do around town.
Each week I’ll share the best things happening locally to make it easier to discover what’s going on around Highlands Ranch.
Here are a few fun things happening this week:
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🎉Weekend Events
⭐St. Patrick’s Day 5K⭐
Dress in green for this festive Highlands Ranch race with a pancake breakfast and live entertainment. (Sat 9 AM)
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Dinosaur Discovery
Kids can become paleontologists for the day at Play Street Museum, digging fossils and exploring dinosaur activities. (Sun 2–3:30 PM)
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Bunco Night
A casual dice game night at Max Taps in Highlands Ranch — easy to learn and a fun way to meet neighbors. (Fri 7 PM)
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🍀 Local Restaurants
⭐ Lansdowne Arms⭐
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend at Lansdowne Arms — Friday with live music and Saturday with Mile Highlanders & Karaoke.
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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Grab a pint and classic pub food at the Highlands Ranch location while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with friends.
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🆕 New in Highlands Ranch
Egg Harbor Café Opening Soon
A popular breakfast and brunch restaurant is opening in Highlands Ranch at 9579 S. University Blvd, bringing its fresh breakfast menu and coffee to the area.
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☕ Local Coffee Spot
Lost Coffee
A cozy Highlands Ranch café known for great espresso and pastries — perfect for a weekend coffee stop.
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🌄 Outdoor Option
Highlands Ranch Trail System
Spring weather makes this a great weekend to explore the local trail network. The High Line Canal Trail is a local favorite for a scenic walk.
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🗓️ Next Week
Nesting Owls Nature Program
Join a ranger at Fly’n B Park to observe a Great Horned Owl nest and learn about owl behavior. (Mon 8–9:30 AM)
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Brain Health at the Library
A community program focused on brain health and wellness hosted at the library. (Wed 1:30–2:30 PM)
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📬 Before You Go
If you found something fun to do this week, share this newsletter with a friend or neighbor who lives nearby. More Highlands Ranch events coming next Thursday.
If I missed something or you have a suggestion for next week’s issue, please reply to this email. I’d love to hear from you!
— Grace
Your Weekend Guide to Highlands Ranch
PS — Heading into Denver for St. Patrick’s Day?
🍀 Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade & IrishFest
One of Denver’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations returns with a parade, live music, Irish food, and all-day festivities.
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