🤠 Pumpkins, Goats & a Glow-Up

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Good Morning & Aloha. Summer's not ready to hand over the reins just yet: Monday flirts with 87°, highs hang around 80 under mostly sunny skies right through Saturday, and Sunday finally cools things off into the 60s. Good thing the calendar's as full as the sunshine. Mountainfilm on Tour rolls into Highlands Ranch Wednesday, Chatfield Farms throws open its 10-acre pumpkin patch Friday through Sunday, and Saturday brings baby goats to Lone Tree Brewing, a Glow Dance Party in Castle Rock and a night of stand-up in Sterling Ranch. Round up the family, there's plenty to see.

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In this week's Ranch Roundup:

• This week's events

• Fillin' Up Fast

• Food Trucks South of 470

• Weekly weather

• And more!

Giddy up.

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duel or nothing

🎹🎤 Saddle up 10/21 for Dueling Pianos, a night of music, comedy and quick wit as two talented pianists battle it out on stage. Tickets are $15, 18+, cash bar with IDs checked. Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO. 7-8:30 PM (doors at 6:30) More info.

the boo-nies

👻🌲 Round up your bravest crew 10/23 or 10/24 for HRCA's Haunted Forest, a three-quarter-mile creep through the Backcountry Wilderness Area where nightmares lurk behind every tree and bush. Recommended for ages 10+, and all proceeds benefit the Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund. Parking at Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 6:30-9:30 PM (Fri), 7-10 PM (Sat) More info.

cattle call

🐄🤠 Giddy up 10/24 for Sterling Ranch's Cattle Drive, a hometown tradition where cowboys and cowgirls drive a real herd of cattle right through the neighborhood, followed by food trucks, live music and plenty of western spirit. Overlook Clubhouse, 7853 Piney River Avenue, Littleton, CO 80125. 10 AM-2 PM More info.

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Events

From Boot-Stompin' Beats to captivating arts & culture, here's what's happening in and around the Ranch this week.

Monday (10/5)

🌍📚 Dive into this week's Great Decisions lecture, a discussion of today's critical global issues with a Q&A featuring Dr. Debak Das of the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 6-7:45 PM More info.

Tuesday (10/6)

✍️📚 Swap stories at Inklings, a monthly adult book club discussing fiction and nonfiction titles. Event Hall B, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 6-8 PM More info.

Wednesday (10/7)

🌳📜 Trace your family roots at Embark on Your Ancestral Journey, a beginner's guide to genealogy with tips, tools and techniques for uncovering elusive ancestors. Event Hall A, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6-7:30 PM More info.

🎬🏔️ Mosey on over to Mountainfilm on Tour, an evening of award-winning short documentaries celebrating adventure, activism and the indomitable human spirit. Tickets are $17, suggested for ages 16+. Wildcat Auditorium at Southridge Rec Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO. 6:30-8:30 PM (doors at 6) More info.

👻🏚️ Gather 'round for Ghostly Stories & Tragic Tales of Castle Rock, a free nighttime walking tour of downtown's spookiest history, from The Rock to the Old Stone Church. Reservations required, and the tour repeats Thursday (10/8) at 7 PM. Castle Rock Museum, 420 Elbert St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. 7-8 PM More info.

Thursday (10/8)

🍺🌲 Raise a glass for a good cause at Beers for Bucks, where $1 from every beer sold goes to the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. Living the Dream Brewing, 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. 6-8 PM More info.

⛏️💰 Strike it rich with local history as Charles Stott presents the Castle Rock Mining & Milling Company, a crew of Castle Rock miners and investors who chased gold near Alma from 1891 to 1901. Free. Philip and Jerry Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. 7-8 PM More info.

Friday (10/9)

🎃🌽 Saddle up for the Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, three days of a 10-acre pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, live music and kids' activities. Advance tickets recommended ($22 adults, $14 kids 3-15), and it runs Friday through Sunday. Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128. 9 AM-4 PM More info.

🧘‍♀️🌅 Start your day at Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Dayna from Yogi Colorado, an all-levels class building strength, flexibility and balance. Bring a mat and water. Event Hall, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 10-11 AM More info.

🍻🎸 Kick off GABF weekend at Lone Tree Brewing's GABF Pre-Party, with guest beers from 10+ breweries tapping at 5 PM plus live music. Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive Suite 8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 5-10 PM More info.

🔥🎶 Cozy up at Firepit Fridays, an evening of live music, drink specials and good vibes around the fire. Ranch Social, 8155 Piney River Ave, Sterling Ranch, CO 80125. 5:30-7:30 PM More info.

Saturday (10/10)

🎨♻️ Rustle up your old paint cans for Lone Tree's Free Paint Recycling drop-off, accepting oil-based, acrylic and latex paints, stains and more (no spray paint or solvents). Eagle Academy, 9350 Teddy Ln, Lone Tree, CO. 9 AM-1 PM More info.

🐐💛 Round up the kiddos for Baby Goats Return, a free afternoon of photo ops and playtime with Guided Goat Hikes' newest batch of baby goats. Lone Tree Brewing Company, 8200 Park Meadows Drive Suite 8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 2:30-4:30 PM More info.

🕺✨ Light up the night at the Glow Dance Party, a Therapeutic Recreation fundraiser packed with Zumba, Rebel Groove, Mixxed Fit, Riot and D2G SocaFit, plus music and prizes. Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO. 7-9:30 PM More info.

🎤😂 Giddy up for Comedy Night 18+, a lineup of pro comedians from Colorado and beyond capped off by a headliner. Sterling Center, 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125. 7:30-9 PM More info.

Sunday (10/11)

🌽🧑‍🌾 Stock up at the Festival Park Farmers Market for locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, produce and baked goods from dozens of vendors. Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. 9 AM-2 PM More info.

🥕🌱 Wrap up the weekend at the Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made goods. Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch, CO. 10 AM-2 PM More info.

Monday (10/12)

📚🔍 Pull up a chair for Know Thy Shelf, a monthly book club where adults dig into graphic novels and fiction together. Conference Room F, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6-7:30 PM More info.

Fillin' Up Fast

Wednesday (11/4)

🎞️📖 Compare page to screen at The Book Was Better, where adults meet monthly to pit a film against its original novel. 2nd Floor Conference Room, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 6-7:30 PM More info.

🖨️🧩 Discover 3D Printing 101 with mechanical designer Jesse Butwinick, a beginner-friendly intro for adults and teens covering how printers work, where to find models and how slicing software preps a design. 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6:30-8 PM More info.

Thursday (11/5)

🎩🇬🇧 Explore the life and legacy of Winston Churchill with Active Minds, from his early political career to his leadership through World War II and its lasting impact. Event Hall, 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 6-7:30 PM More info.

Saturday (11/7)

🪴🎁 Get growing at Booked for the Holidays, where a CSU Master Gardener shares the basics of picking, caring for and gifting popular holiday plants. Event Hall B, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 10:30-11:30 AM More info.

⛄🧶 Craft a cozy keepsake at Booked for the Holidays, a beginner-friendly needle-felted snowman workshop for adults. 2nd Floor Conference Room, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 1:30-3:30 PM More info.

Monday (11/9)

🧘‍♀️💪 Strengthen your core at Mat Movement, an intro-to-Pilates class from A Fine Balance Pilates blending mindful movement with a touch of dance fundamentals. Event Hall B, 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80129. 2-3 PM More info.

Wednesday (11/11)

🥑🧈 Get the skinny on Demystifying Fats with Natural Grocers nutritional health coach Erinn Snively, exploring what the latest research says about fats in a healthy diet. 2nd Floor Conference Room, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 2-3:30 PM More info.

🏘️✂️ Build a charming holiday village at Booked for the Holidays with local artist Jeslyn Sebold, an accordion-style keepsake made from recycled and new materials, for adults and teens. Event Hall A, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6-7:30 PM More info.

📖🎧 Join fellow grown-ups for Teen Reads for Grown-Ups, a monthly discussion of young adult titles from various genres. Conference Room F, 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. 6:30-8 PM More info.

Food Trucks South of 470

They brave the journey, risking life and livelihood to venture this far south, and we tip our hats in salute! 5 convenient locations:

Living the Dream: 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Max Taps: 2680 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Sterling Ranch: 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Main: 8200 Park Meadows Drive Suite 8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Parker: 18425 Pony Express Drive, Parker, CO 80134

Monday (10/5)

• Living the Dream: Tacontento (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Philly Monday (2-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Lucky Dawg (4-8 PM)

Tuesday (10/6)

• Living the Dream: Big Stuff (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Charminar (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: The Hatchet Wood Fire (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: El Chamacos Taco Dealer (4-8 PM)

Wednesday (10/7)

• Living the Dream: Magic Kebob (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Lucky Dog (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Berliner Haus & Timberline Pastries (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Denver Doughboys Pizza (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Rustic Nomads (4-8 PM)

Thursday (10/8)

• Living the Dream: Mile High Smashburgers (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Sizzle (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Muy Loco (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Big Stuff Colorado (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Tacos por Dias (4-8 PM)

Friday (10/9)

• Living the Dream: El Tragon (1-8 PM)

• Max Taps: On the Hook (11 AM-7:30 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Big Belly Bros BBQ, Sizzle & Batter Bars (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Picaera (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Eggroll Parker (4-8 PM)

Saturday (10/10)

• Living the Dream: Wing Daddy's (12-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Colorado Chile Co (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: El Tragon (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Second Son Kitchen (12-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Mediterranean Madness (12-8 PM)

Sunday (10/11)

• Living the Dream: Big Belly Brothers BBQ (12-7 PM)

• Max Taps: Lucky Dog (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Los Chamacos (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Bald Man Burritos (12-6 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Bailey's Bites (12-6 PM)

Monday (10/12)

• Living the Dream: Pizza & Pints w/ Parkway Pizza (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Philly Monday (2-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Shugg's BBQ (4-8 PM)

Weekly Weather

Mon 05 ☀️ 57° 🌡️ 87° 💧 1% 💨 S 8 mph
Tue 06 ⛅ 54° 🌡️ 82° 💧 16% 💨 WSW 9 mph
Wed 07 🌤️ 53° 🌡️ 80° 💧 12% 💨 SSE 9 mph
Thu 08 ☀️ 52° 🌡️ 79° 💧 1% 💨 ESE 9 mph
Fri 09 🌤️ 55° 🌡️ 82° 💧 1% 💨 SSW 9 mph
Sat 10 🌤️ 51° 🌡️ 79° 💧 1% 💨 SSW 9 mph
Sun 11 ⛅ 46° 🌡️ 66° 💧 11% 💨 NE 10 mph
Mon 12 🌤️ 46° 🌡️ 62° 💧 17% 💨 E 9 mph

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