Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, July 9th is the annual Littleton Fire Rescue Ice Cream Social.  All you can eat ice cream is $2.  There will also be Fire Truck displays and demonstrations, live music, face painting, and more!  This event takes place at Civic Green Park from 6pm - 9pm.

4th of July

The Independence Day Celebration is something you won't want to miss!  It will start at 8:00am with the 5k run/walk.  The family bike and pet parade starts at 8:45am.  The community parade is 9:00am - 10:30am!  This all day celebration will be from 9am - 7pm in both town centers (north & south), and will include vendors, music, rides for the kids, hot dog eating contest, and even a pet adoption fair.  For more information and a schedule of events check out the HRCA website.  The fireworks display will be around 9:00pm ~ a great place to watch from is Civic Green Park!

Kidfest 2014

This Saturday, June 16th from 9:00am - 12:00pm, is the Kidfest in Highlands Ranch.  This free event will be held at Civic Green Park (next to the Highlands Ranch Library).  There will be music, several fun activities, and learning opportunities for your little ones.  Hope to see you all there!

Classic Car Show 2014

The Highlands Ranch annual Classic Car show will be Saturday, June 14th from 10am -2pm at Cherry Hills Community Church.  This event is free to the public!  

Colorado Legacy

During the month of May, Colorado Legacy is hosting a FREE Friday kick around at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch.  From 5pm - 6pm on May 16th, and 30th; boys and girls ages 3-10 are welcome.  For more information check out the Colorado Legacy website.

Farmer's Market 2014

The Highlands Ranch Farmer's Market will begin this Sunday, May 4th!  It's held every Sunday from 10am - 2pm at Town Center South until October 26th.  I'm glad that we get the chance to meet and support our local farmers!  It's also a fun place for kids, they have different activities and booths throughout the year.  For more information check out the Denver Farmer's Market website.

Highlands Ranch Mother's Day 5K!

 This year the Highlands Ranch Race Series is adding a new Race to celebrate all Moms!  The Highlands Ranch Mother's Day 5K will be on Saturday, May 10th at 9am.  The race will start and finish at Mountain Vista High School, 10585 Moutnain Vista Rdg.  

This is a new course, and it will have the best views of any Highlands Ranch 5K!

And plenty of room on the trail for a double stroller :)

After the race, Train OC will be hosting a free kids obstacle course.

This event is sure to be a lot of fun!

Here is the Race Website for more information as well as registration.

Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, April 8th is the Highlands Ranch Volunteer Fair.  It will take place at Southridge rec center from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.  This is a fun event to learn about how you and your family can help out the local nonprofits.  It's great to get kids involved in outreach at a young age, and there are a bunch of opportunities for families to volunteer together!

Home Depot Kid's Workshop

We love The Home Depot in Highlands Ranch.  It was the perfect spot for Jack's 4th Birthday Party!  The first Saturday of every month they have free kid's workshops.  Saturday, April 5th from 9am - 12pm kids, age (5-12) can build a birdhouse / birdbath.  Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment.  All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin.  If you are interested, go to their website to register.

Sweetheart Teddy Bear Tea

Saturday, February 15th from 10:30am - 12:00pm is the Sweetheart Teddy Bear Tea.  This event will take place at Southridge and is $15 per person (children must be accompanied by an adult).  What could be more fun than getting dressed up and bringing your favorite teddy bear to a tea party?  Some yummy tea time snacks will also be served.

The Polar Express - Kidstage Performance

All Aboard!  Kidstage - (where kids perform for kids) will be performing The Polar Express!  This free event will take place at Southridge rec center on Sunday, December 15th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.  Go to the HRCA website to print off the free tickets, or stop by one of the rec centers.

Breakfast with Santa

What could be better than Pancakes and Santa?  If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, bring your children to have breakfast with Santa!  Saturday, December 14th is the annual event at Eastridge from 9am - 10:30am.  Pricing is $9 for kids and $11 for adults in advance, and $11 for everyone the day of (if not sold out).  Your child can do crafts, write a letter to Santa, and then hand deliver it.  Santa will be giving away a small gift to all children attending.  Be sure to bring your camera for some memorable pictures.

Teddy Bear Tea

The Holiday Teddy Bear Tea is Saturday, December 7th at Southridge.  Tea time will be 10:30am - 11:15am, and the showtime is 11:15am - 12:00pm.  Tickets are $11 in advance and $15 the day of the event.  You can register at any of the Rec Centers or by calling 303-471-8859.  Children (2 and older) must be accompanied by an adult.  Be sure to bring your favorite teddy bear!

Holiday Celebration

On Saturday, December 7th the annual Holiday Celebration will be held at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.  This event is from 10am - 3pm.  Santa will be there to visit with the children.  Entertainment will include performances inside of the mansion by local elementary school choirs, a puppet show, horse drawn hay rides, and more!  This is a free event, however vendors will be there selling holiday crafts as well as refreshments.  There is NO parking at the mansion - buses will provide free shuttles from Mountain Vista High School from 9:45am - 3:30pm.  Parents - don't forget your camera!

Hometown Holiday

 

Friday, December 6th is the Highlands Ranch Hometown Holiday Celebration!  This free event will be at Town Center South.  Some of the festivities will include: caroling, live entertainment, food, and Reindeer.  The tree lighting will be at 5:00pm.  Your children will even have a chance to meet Santa!

Baby's First Christmas

Babies"R"Us is hosting a fun and free event to celebrate your Baby's First Christmas!  They will have a craft, giveaways, and prizes.  Everyone that attends will receive a $10 gift card :)

Saturday, November 16th from 9am - 10am (babies born April - June)

Saturday, November 23rd from 9am - 10am (babies born July - Sept)

Saturday, December 7th from 9am - 10am (babies born Oct - Dec)

The Highlands Ranch Babies"R"Us is located at 7155 Business Center Dr.

This is a great way to meet other moms with babies born in 2013!

Freaky Friday!

If you are looking for something fun to do tonight I highly recommend The Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.  We missed the pumpkin festival last year because Jack was sick.  However, we ended up going there on a Friday night and Jack basically had the patch to himself :)

Tonight, they have a corn maze going on until 9pm and a haunted field of the undead until 11pm.  Check out their website for all of the weekend events!

Happy Halloween!

Magic Show

Friday, September 27th is the magic show at Southridge from 7pm - 8pm.  Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.  Children under 2 are free.  This event is recommended for all ages.  Prepare to be amazed!

Oktoberfest 2013

The Highlands Ranch annual Oktoberfest is this Saturday, September 21st.  The day will start off with a 5k / 100yard dash at 8:30am.  For race information click here.  The Oktoberfest will be held in town center south from 12:00pm - 10:00pm.  The annual Dachshund race will begin at 3:30pm.  This is a free event with food and drinks available for purchase.  There will be plenty of fun activities for children including music, dancing, balloons, and magic!  For more information, including a schedule of events, check out the HRCA website.  Also because the 4th of July fireworks were cancelled this year, at 9:30pm there will be fireworks!

Highlands Ranch Days!

The Highlands Ranch Days are here!  September 5th through 7th from 9am - 2pm.  Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $2 for children.  Highlands Ranch Days will take place in the at the Highlands Ranch Mansion.  For more information including a map click here.  There will be fun and educational activities for children of all ages!  On Saturday there will be a pancake breakfast from 8am - 11am ($7 adults & $4 kids).  Parking is limited on Thursday and Friday.  Saturday there is no parking at the mansion but a free shuttle from Mountain Vista High School.