If you’re like me, you’ve been side-eyeing the forecast and wondering if Colorado forgot how summer works. While we wait (not-so-patiently) for the rain to pack up and move along, it’s the perfect time to start planning for sunnier days ahead. Because let’s be honest—at this point, I’d RSVP “yes” to a backyard BBQ, a parade, or even just 10 minutes of dry weather.

To make your summer planning easy, I’ve pulled together the ultimate list of 2025 summer events. It’s broken down into two sections: Denver Metro favorites up top, followed by Castle Rock/Castle Pines-specific events (because we all know Castle Rock does summer right).

So grab your calendar, your SPF, and maybe a poncho—here’s everything happening this summer around town and beyond!

 

May Festivals

May 29–31
Castle Rock Spring Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival – Castle Rock

 

May 29–June 1
Yampa River Festival – Craig

 

May 31–June 1
Animas River Days – Durango

 

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June Festivals

June 5–8
GoPro Mountain Games – Vail

 

June 6–7
Greeley Blues Jam – Greeley

 

June 6–8
Balloon Festival – Telluride
Denver Greek Festival – Denver
Colorado Medieval Festival – Loveland

 

June 7
Brighton Summerfest – Brighton
Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival – Manitou Springs

 

June 7–8
Denver Chalk Art Festival – Denver

 

June 13–14
Vail Craft Beer Classic – Vail

 

June 14–15
Juneteenth Music Festival – Denver

 

June 14–Aug 3
Colorado Renaissance Festival – Larkspur

 

June 19–22
6th Annual Ouray International Film Festival – Ouray
Telluride Bluegrass Festival – Telluride

 

June 20–22
Strawberry Days – Glenwood Springs
Bacon and Bourbon Festival – Keystone
Food and Wine Classic – Aspen

 

June 20–Aug 23
Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series – Steamboat Springs

 

June 21
Reds, Whites & Brews in the Boat – Steamboat Springs
Highlands Street Fair – Denver

 

June 21–22
Denver Cherry Blossom Festival – Denver

 

June 25–July 6
Greeley Stampede – Greeley

 

June 26–29
Telluride Yoga Festival – Mountain Village

 

June 28
14th Annual Colorado Lavender Festival – Palisade
Ridgway RiverFest – Ridgway

 

June 28–29
Denver PrideFest – Denver

 

June 28–Aug 3
Central City Opera Festival – Central City

 

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July Festivals

June 30–July 6
22nd Annual Telluride Plein Air – Telluride

 

July 2–Aug 24
Aspen Music Festival – Aspen

 

July 3–6
Park 2 Park Artisan and Food Festival – Pagosa Springs

 

July 3–Aug 3
Colorado Music Festival – Boulder

 

July 4

Vail America Days - Vail

 

July 4–6
Cherry Creek Arts Festival – Denver

 

July 8–12
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo – Colorado Springs

 

July 11–20
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival – Crested Butte

 

July 12-13

Wine & Jazz Festival - Keystone

 

July 17–19
Wet Mountain Valley Stampede Rodeo – Westcliffe

 

July 18–19
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival – Canon City

 

July 19
Tennyson Street Fair – Denver
The Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival – Breckenridge

 

July 19–20
Evergreen Summerfest – Evergreen

 

July 24–27
Arapahoe County Fair – Aurora

 

July 25–27
Buffalo Bill Days – Golden
Evergreen Jazz Festival – Evergreen

 

July 25–Aug 3
Douglas County Fair and Rodeo – Castle Rock

 

July 26–Aug 10
Middle Park Fair and Rodeo – Kremmling

 

July 30–Aug 3
Adams County Fair – Brighton

 

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August Festivals

Aug 1–3
Leadville Boom Days – Leadville

 

Aug 1–5
Larimer County Fair and Rodeo – Loveland

 

Aug 6–10
Boulder County Fair – Longmont
La Plata County Fair – Durango

 

Aug 8–10
Telluride Jazz Festival – Telluride

 

Aug 8–17
Western Welcome Week Celebration – Littleton

 

Aug 23-24

Unicorn Festival - Aurora

 

Castle Rock & Castle Pines Summer Events

You don’t have to leave town to have a summer packed with fun—Castle Rock and Castle Pines know how to show up for the season. From community concerts and car shows to parades, fireworks, and food festivals, there’s something happening almost every week. Whether you’re wrangling kids, meeting up with neighbors, or just looking for a reason to get outside, these local events are worth putting on your calendar.

 

May 2025

All Month – Historic Preservation Month
Various activities scheduled
CRgov.com/HistoricPreservation

 

May 17 – Spring Kickoff Concert
5:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Festival Park
DowntownCastleRock.com/SpringKickoffConcert

 

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June 2025

June 6 – First Fridays 5K & Concert: Those Crazy Nights – Journey Reimagined
5:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Festival Park
CRgov.com/FirstFridays

 

June 7 – National Trails Day
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Metzler Family Open Space
CRgov.com/TrailsDay

 

June 7 - Food Truck Frenzy

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Coyote Ridge Park

castlepineschamber.com/food-truck-frenzy

 

June 13–14 – Car Show Weekend

• June 13 – Street Party & Concert | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Wilcox Square
  
  

• June 14 – Cruise-In Car Show | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Wilcox Square
  DowntownCastleRock.com/CarShowWeekend
  
  

 

June 14 – Climb4Change
6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Philip S. Miller Park
CRgov.com/Climb4Change

 

June 18 – South Metro Water Festival
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Music & Beer Garden 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Amphitheater at PSM Park
SouthMetroWater.org/WaterFest

 

June 19 – Tunes for Trails: Heavy Diamond Ring
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/TrailTunes

 

June 21 – Summer Concert Series: Sugar Ray
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/Concerts

 

June 22 - Castle Pines Summer Concert Series - The Long Run (Eagles Tribute Band)

6:00-8:00 p.m. | Coyote Ridge Park

castlepinesco.gov/event/2025-summer-concert-thelongrun/

 

June 22 – Castle Rock Rotary Ducky Derby
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Festival Park
CastleRockDuckyDerby.org

 

June 25 – Bike to Work Day
7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Festival Park
BikeToWorkDay.co

 

June 28 – Castle Rock Sip & Savor
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CastleRock.org/Castle-Rock-Sip-and-Savor

 

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July 2025

 

July 4

• First Fridays 5K & Concert: Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts | 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Festival Park
  
  

• Fireworks | 9:30 p.m. | Former Acme Brick Facility
  CRgov.com/Fireworks
  
  

 

July 8 – Raptors Over the Rock
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/RockAnimals

 

July 11 – Summer Concert Series: TBD
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park

 

July 12 – Pedal the Moon
6:30 – 10:00 p.m. | East Plum Creek Trail, Festival Park
CRgov.com/Pedal

 

July 17 – Tunes for Trails: That Eighties Band
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/TrailTunes

 

July 19 – Summer Concert Series: Philadelphia Freedom – A Tribute to Elton John
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/Concerts

 

July 20 - Castle Pines Summer Concert Series - Ninety2K

6:00-8:00 p.m. | Coyote Ridge Park

 

July 25–26 – Western Heritage Welcome Weekend

• July 25 – Cattle Drive | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Perry Street & Festival Park
  CRgov.com/WesternHeritage
  
  

• July 26 – Douglas County Fair Parade | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Downtown Castle Rock
  CastleRock.org/DCFairParade
  
  

• Boots & Brews | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Festival Park
  DowntownCastleRock.com/BootsAndBrews
  
  

 

July 25 – Aug 3 – Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
DouglasCountyFairAndRodeo.com

 

July 30 - Castle Pines Splash Water Day

3:00-8:00 p.m. | Elk Ridge Park

castlepinesco.gov/event/summer-splash-water-day-2025/

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August 2025

 

Aug 1 – First Fridays 5K & Concert: Disco Revue
5:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Festival Park
CRgov.com/FirstFridays

 

Aug 5 – National Night Out
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Core Plaza at PSM Park
CRgov.com/NightOut

 

Aug 9 – Summer Concert Series: Chris Lane
6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park

 

Aug 10 - Rueter-Hess Day Castle Pines

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Rueter-Hess Reservoir

castlepinesco.gov/event/castle-pines-rueter-hess-day-2025/

 

Aug 19 – Raptors Under the Rock
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
CRgov.com/RockAnimals

 

Aug 21 – Tunes for Trails: LINGER – A Tribute to The Cranberries
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park

 

Aug 23

• Touch-A-Truck | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Douglas County Fairgrounds
  CRgov.com/TouchATruck
  
  

• Party in the Park | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Elk Ridge Park

www.castlepinesco.gov/event/castle-pines-rueter-hess-day-2025/

• Summer Ball & Kids Concert: Welcome to the Jungle
  6:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
  CRgov.com/Dance
  
  

 

Aug 30 – Summer Concert Series: Yachty Got Back with Denver Pops Orchestra
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park

 

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Recurring Events

May 25 – Oct 12

• Festival Park Farmers Market
  Sundays | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Festival Park
  CRgov.com/FarmersMarket
  
  

 

June – August

• Yoga in the Park
  
  

• Sundays | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park
  
  

• Mondays | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Festival Park
  CRgov.com/SummerFitness
  
  

• Jazz in the Park
  
  

• Wednesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Festival Park
  DowntownCastleRock.com/JazzInThePark
  
  

• Summer Trolley Rides
  
  

• Fridays | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Downtown Castle Rock
  DowntownCastleRock.com/SummerTrolleyRides
  
  

• Fitness Fridays
  
  

• Fridays through Aug 22 | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Amphitheater at PSM Park

 

Let the Summer Fun Begin

If your calendar isn’t full yet, it’s about to be. With events happening nearly every weekend in Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and across the Denver Metro area, you’ll have no shortage of ways to soak up the season. Whether you’re dancing at a concert, catching a parade, or just enjoying a walk through the farmers market with an iced coffee in hand—this summer is shaping up to be a good one.

So here’s to more sunscreen than umbrellas, later bedtimes, and local adventures. I’ll see you out there (probably with a popsicle in hand).