Hi Highlands Ranch,
Summer in the Ranch creates time and space for concerts in the park, farmers markets, fireworks, outdoor movies, evening events, and weekends spent outside with the community.
In this guide, you’ll find:
A high-level roadmap to events happening in the Ranch
Three recurring summer traditions returning in Highlands Ranch
Two of our South Denver summer guides with things happening in and around the Ranch
As you plan, here’s an idea of what it looks like to live local inside the Ranch this summer.
Summer Guides to South Denver
Recurring Summer In the Ranch
These three recurring summer outings help shape the rhythm of the summer season.
Concert Series | HRCA Summer Concert Series
📅 June 4 – July 30
📍 Highland Heritage Regional Park
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Weekly summer concerts, food trucks, and lawn-chair nights under the Colorado sky.
Summer Nights | Nature Nights & Movies Under the Stars
📅 June 13 – Aug. 29
📍 Backcountry Base Camp
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Outdoor movies, nature programming, and summer evenings in the Backcountry Wilderness Area.
Farmers Market | Highlands Ranch Farmers Market
📅 April 5 – Nov. 1
📍 Highlands Ranch Town Center
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Local vendors, fresh produce, coffee, and laid-back weekend mornings around the Ranch
Highlands Ranch Summer Events
An overview of festivals, celebrations, family events, and summer traditions happening in the Ranch this summer.
Date | Event | Type |
May 30 | 🍺Festival | |
June 1 | 🌳Community | |
June 6 | 👨👩👧Family | |
June 13 | 👨👩👧Family | |
June 13 | 🚘Community | |
June 18 | ⛳Community | |
June 24 | 🚴Community | |
July 4 | 🏃Race | |
July 4 | 🎉Celebration | |
July 4 | 🎆Celebration | |
July 13 | 🎉Celebration | |
July 17 | 🧺Summer nights | |
August 1 | 🎉Celebration | |
August 5 | 🍦Community | |
August 13 | ☄️Summer nights | |
August 22 | 🎉Celebration |
The Ranch Scoop gathers the best concerts, festivals, markets, races, outdoor movies, and summer traditions happening in and around Highlands Ranch.
New summer guides exploring South Denver, local experiences, and what’s worth getting out of the house for are on the way. Click below for our first two guides:
Summer Movement Around the Ranch
More of these to come so be on the lookout in our newsletter and Summer Guide section of the site. Never miss a beat when you join hundreds and get the local scoop sent right to your inbox.
We’re grateful you’re here and part of this growing community!
Grace
Editor, The Ranch Scoop