Events Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch has a well-organized events calendar anchored by HRCA — the Highlands Ranch Community Association — which runs everything from trivia nights at Max Taps to the Highlands Ranch Beer Festival each Memorial Day weekend. Sports Lounge Off Broadway hosts weekly live music, and the recreation centers at Northridge and Eastridge round out the fitness and community programming. The Highlands Ranch Mansion hosts boutique events year-round. With 105,000+ residents, Highlands Ranch produces a solid weekly lineup that rivals most incorporated cities in Douglas County.
This week in Highlands Ranch: Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market at HRCA Gym on Sunday, DCL Presents: Garrett Peck - The Bright Edges of the World at Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch on Sunday, and Toepfer Park 2.0 Celebration at Toepfer Park on Monday. Full list below.
Where it happens: Highlands Ranch events center on HRCA-run venues and the established sports bar scene. Max Taps Co. (trivia nights, live music, and taproom events), Sports Lounge Off Broadway (weekly live music and DJ nights), Lansdowne Arms (pub events and community nights), Northridge Recreation Center (HRCA fitness and community programming).
What you'll find: Highlands Ranch leans into community and family programming through HRCA — beer festivals, holiday events, and recreation center activities — supplemented by consistent live music and trivia nights at Max Taps and Sports Lounge Off Broadway. Fitness events through HRCA are a consistent presence, with a strong outdoor scene at Civic Green Park for seasonal festivals. Browse by category: Community, Music & Concerts, Family, Fitness & Wellness.
Showing 50 upcoming events in Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market
HRCA Gym
Weekly Sunday farmers market.
DCL Presents: Garrett Peck - The Bright Edges of the World
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch
Enjoy an afternoon with New Mexico author, historian, and Santa Fe guide Garrett Peck as he discusses his new biograp...
Toepfer Park 2.0 Celebration
Toepfer Park
<p>Grand opening / re-dedication of the renovated Toepfer Park in Highlands Ranch. Free, family-friendly celebration ...
Open Mic Night
Max Taps Co.
Open mic night.
Trivia Tuesday
Max Taps Co.
Trivia night.
Trivia Night
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly trivia at Lansdowne Arms.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Shelvis and the Roustabouts
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Shelvis and the Roustabouts bring their unforgettable mix of professionalism, musicianship, and pure fun to Civic Gre...
Live Music Saturday
Max Taps Co.
Saturday live music.
Kids Fishing Day at Fly'n B Park
Fly'n B Park
<p>Annual Kids Fishing Day at Fly'n B Park in Highlands Ranch. Free for kids — bring your own fishing gear or borrow ...
Saturday Night Karaoke
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly Saturday karaoke.
Backcountry Summer Kickoff
Backcountry Base Camp
Kick off summer at Backcountry Wilderness Area Base Camp with pony rides, a bounce house, barrel train, live animal p...
Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market
HRCA Gym
Weekly Sunday farmers market.
Trivia Night
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly trivia at Lansdowne Arms.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Tumbledown Shack
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Tumbledown Shack, established in 2019, continues to grow their catalog of music while cultivating a unique flavor of ...
Highlands Ranch Car Show 2026 at ThunderRidge HS
ThunderRidge High School
<p>The annual Highlands Ranch Car Show at ThunderRidge High School. Free for spectators, family-friendly. Vintage cla...
Backcountry Nature Night Out
Backcountry Base Camp
Spend Saturday evening exploring the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Includes a live animal presentation and a chance to...
Saturday Night Karaoke
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly Saturday karaoke.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie: The Goonies
Backcountry Base Camp
Bring your picnic dinner, popcorn, camp chairs, and cozy blankets for The Goonies under the stars at Backcountry Base...
KidFest 2026 at Civic Green Park
Civic Green Park
<p>KidFest at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch. Free family event packed with activities and games for kids, free ...
Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market
HRCA Gym
Weekly Sunday farmers market.
DCL Presents: Alice Feagan - The Lost Board
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch
Don't miss this story-and-activities event perfect for children and families! Colorado author and illustrator Alice F...
DCL Presents: Brad Thor — Choke Point
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch
Meet New York Times bestselling thriller author Brad Thor in conversation with KOA's Ross Kaminsky at the Highlands R...
Trivia Night
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly trivia at Lansdowne Arms.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Red Rock Vixens
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Red Rock Vixens deliver powerful vocals and thrilling solos covering rock classics by Queen and Journey alongside mod...
Backcountry Nature Night Out
Backcountry Base Camp
Saturday evening exploration at the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Features a live animal presentation plus time to lea...
DCL Presents: Wendy B. Correa — My Pretty Baby
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch
Meet author Wendy B. Correa at the Highlands Ranch Library. Hear firsthand about her inspiring journey to self-discov...
Saturday Night Karaoke
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly Saturday karaoke.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie: The Wild Robot
Backcountry Base Camp
Watch The Wild Robot at the Backcountry Wilderness Area under the stars. Drive-in style on a 33-foot outdoor screen a...
Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market
HRCA Gym
Weekly Sunday farmers market.
Trivia Night
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly trivia at Lansdowne Arms.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Northwoods Band
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Northwoods Band brings their brand of rock and roll to Civic Green Park with a combined 20+ years in the music indust...
Backcountry Nature Night Out
Backcountry Base Camp
Saturday evening at the Backcountry Wilderness Area — live animal presentation and guided time to explore local flora...
Saturday Night Karaoke
Lansdowne Arms
Weekly Saturday karaoke.
Backcountry Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot
Backcountry Base Camp
The Sandlot screens at the Backcountry Wilderness Area in Highlands Ranch — a perfect summer Saturday night under the...
Highlands Ranch Farmers' Market
HRCA Gym
Weekly Sunday farmers market.
Star-Spangled Birthday Bash at Highland Heritage Park
Highland Heritage Regional Park
<p>Star-Spangled Birthday Bash at Highland Heritage Park — Highlands Ranch's annual Independence Day eve celebration....
Highlands Ranch Independence Day Parade 2026
Highlands Ranch Parkway
<p>Annual 4th of July Parade in Highlands Ranch. Pet & Bike Parade kicks off at 8:45 AM, followed by the main parade ...
HRCA Independence Day 5K
Highlands Ranch Town Center
Family- and dog-friendly 5K Run/Walk through Highlands Ranch Town Center on the morning of the 4th — patriotic gear, pancakes, and post-race beers. Part of the HRCA Race Series.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: 90's Til Dawn
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Free Thursday-night HRCA Summer Concert Series — 90's Til Dawn brings a high-energy '90s rock cover set to Highland Heritage Regional Park.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Bullet the Blue Sky
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Free Thursday-night HRCA Summer Concert Series — Bullet the Blue Sky brings their high-impact U2 tribute to Highland Heritage Regional Park.
Friday Night Market at Westridge Rec Center
Westridge Rec Center - Highlands Ranch Community Association
<p>The first-ever HRCA Friday Night Market at the Westridge Recreation Center pool parking lot. Free, all-ages commun...
DCL Presents: David Heska Wanbli Weiden — Wisdom Corner
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch
Meet award-winning crime fiction author David Heska Wanbli Weiden at the Highlands Ranch Library. Weiden discusses Wi...
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Chili Powder
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Free Thursday-night HRCA Summer Concert Series — Chili Powder brings a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute set to Highland Heritage Regional Park.
HRCA Summer Concert Series: Thumpin'
Highland Heritage Regional Park
Free Thursday-night HRCA Summer Concert Series — Thumpin' closes out the series with funk, soul, and R&B at Highland Heritage Regional Park.
Colorado 150 Celebration at Highlands Ranch Town Center
Highlands Ranch Town Center
<p>Colorado 150 Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Town Center (9315 Dorchester St) on Saturday August 1, 2026 from 1...
Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social 2026
Civic Green Park
<p>The annual Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social at Civic Green Park. Free admission — all-you-can-eat ice cream treats...
Summer Sunset Concert + America 250 / Colorado 150 Drone Show at Civic Green Park
Civic Green Park
<p>Summer Sunset Concert at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch, paired with the America 250 / Colorado 150 Drone Sho...
Highlands Ranch Western Fest at the Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
<p>Western Fest at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion. Free family event celebrating Highlands Ranch's western heri...
Fall Craft Fair at Eastridge Rec Center
Eastridge Rec Center - Highlands Ranch Community Association
<p>HRCA's Fall Craft Fair at the Eastridge Rec Center (9568 University Blvd, Highlands Ranch). Free admission to brow...
Fête des Fables Gala 2026: Snow White at Highlands Ranch Mansion
Highlands Ranch Mansion
The Fête des Fables Gala — Snow White edition — benefits the Douglas County Libraries Foundation at the historic High...
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Frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Highlands Ranch this weekend?
DougCo Social tracks 50+ upcoming events in Highlands Ranch — from trivia nights at Max Taps and live music at Sports Lounge Off Broadway to HRCA community programming and fitness events. Browse the full calendar above or filter by date, category, or venue.
Where can I find concerts in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Live music in Highlands Ranch centers on Sports Lounge Off Broadway, Max Taps Co., and Lansdowne Arms, which host bands and open mic nights throughout the week. HRCA events at Civic Green Park occasionally feature live music stages during seasonal festivals like the Highlands Ranch Beer Festival.
Are there free events in Highlands Ranch?
Yes — Highlands Ranch has plenty of free events. Max Taps trivia nights are free to attend. Many HRCA community events are free or low-cost for residents. The Highlands Ranch Car Show at ThunderRidge High School is free for spectators. Check the calendar above and filter for free events.
What are the biggest annual festivals in Highlands Ranch?
The Highlands Ranch Beer Festival at Civic Green Park is the signature event each Memorial Day weekend, drawing the community for craft beer, live music, and food trucks. The HRCA Oktoberfest Celebration in late September and the Highlands Ranch Car Show in June are also well-attended annual events.
Where do locals find things to do in Highlands Ranch?
Locals check hrcaonline.org for the full HRCA event calendar, and DougCo Social for the broader county-wide lineup including venue events at Max Taps and Sports Lounge Off Broadway. The DougCo Drop newsletter covers Highlands Ranch events weekly alongside Parker, Lone Tree, and the rest of Douglas County.
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