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Events Highlands Ranch, CO

Curated by Connor Tien, DougCo Social — a Douglas County local who covers Highlands Ranch every week · Updated October 12, 2026

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.

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This week in Highlands Ranch: Trivia Night with Connor at Living The Dream at Living The Dream Brewing on Tuesday, Trivia Night at Max Taps at Max Taps Co. on Tuesday, and BigFix Master Class Americas October 2026 at Urban Fulfillment Services an HCL Technologies company on Tuesday. 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 96 upcoming events in Highlands Ranch

This week18 events

Max Taps Co. — venue hosting 45th Anniversary Trivia

45th Anniversary Trivia

6:00 PM
Max Taps Co., Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highlands Ranch Water celebrate 45 years with a free trivia night at Max Taps Co. ...

CommunityFree
Cast list graphic for Wesley Players Theatre Company's Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch

Anything Goes

7:00 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch

Wesley Players Theatre Company presents Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch.

Arts & Culture
Cast list graphic for Wesley Players Theatre Company's Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch

Anything Goes

7:00 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch

Wesley Players Theatre Company presents Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch.

Arts & Culture
Cast list graphic for Wesley Players Theatre Company's Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch

Anything Goes

2:00 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch

Wesley Players Theatre Company presents Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch.

Arts & Culture
Cast list graphic for Wesley Players Theatre Company's Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch

Anything Goes

7:00 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch

Wesley Players Theatre Company presents Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch.

Arts & Culture
Cast list graphic for Wesley Players Theatre Company's Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch

Anything Goes

2:00 PM
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Highlands Ranch

Wesley Players Theatre Company presents Anything Goes at St. Luke's UMC, Highlands Ranch.

Arts & Culture

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Next week22 events

Southridge Recreation Center — venue hosting Dueling Pianos at Southridge

Dueling Pianos at Southridge

7:00 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

HRCA hosts a dueling pianos night in the Wildcat Mountain Auditorium at Southridge Recreation Center in Highlands Ran...

Music & Concerts$17.42
Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, every other Thursday at 6:30pm. Traditional bingo with a ...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree

Week of Oct 2618 events

Week of Nov 23 events

Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Free music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, running every other Thursday evening. Listen for the...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree

Week of Nov 97 events

Red sandstone rock formations above the meadow at Sandstone Ranch Open Space in Douglas County, Colorado

Holiday Gift Fair

9:00 AM
Eastridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

HRCA's free Holiday Gift Fair with local vendors and holiday shopping at Eastridge Recreation Center.

CommunityFree

Week of Nov 168 events

Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Free music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, running every other Thursday evening. Listen for the...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree
Southridge Recreation Center — venue hosting Nutcracker Highlights

Nutcracker Highlights

6:00 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

The International Youth Ballet presents a one-hour Nutcracker Highlights performance at Southridge Recreation Center ...

Arts & Culture$17.42
DCL Author Event: Bruce Borgos event graphic

DCL Author Event: Bruce Borgos

6:30 PM
Douglas County Libraries - Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch

USA Today bestselling author Bruce Borgos discusses his new Porter Beck mystery, The Riddle Maker, in conversation wi...

CommunityFree
Southridge Recreation Center — venue hosting Nutcracker Highlights

Nutcracker Highlights

3:00 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

The International Youth Ballet presents a one-hour Nutcracker Highlights performance at Southridge Recreation Center ...

Arts & Culture$17.42

Week of Nov 232 events

Week of Nov 305 events

Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Free music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, running every other Thursday evening. Listen for the...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree

Week of Dec 72 events

Red sandstone rock formations above the meadow at Sandstone Ranch Open Space in Douglas County, Colorado

Hometown Holiday

12:00 PM
Highlands Ranch Town Center, Highlands Ranch

The Highlands Ranch Community Association's Hometown Holiday brings festive family fun to Highlands Ranch Town Center...

FamilyFree

Week of Dec 144 events

Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Free music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, running every other Thursday evening. Listen for the...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree

Week of Dec 213 events

Southridge Recreation Center — venue hosting Sounds of the Season

Sounds of the Season

6:30 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

Members of The Denver Brass perform a joyful holiday concert of classic carols and cheerful fanfares at Southridge Re...

Music & Concerts$25
Southridge Recreation Center — venue hosting Sounds of the Season

Sounds of the Season

6:30 PM
Southridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch

Members of The Denver Brass perform a joyful holiday concert of classic carols and cheerful fanfares at Southridge Re...

Music & Concerts$25

Week of Dec 282 events

Living The Dream Brewing — venue hosting Music Bingo at Living The Dream

Music Bingo at Living The Dream

6:30 PM
Living The Dream Brewing, Highlands Ranch

Free music bingo at Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch, running every other Thursday evening. Listen for the...

Nightlife & EntertainmentFree

Week of Feb 221 event

V and A Creations — venue hosting Highlands Ranch 5k

Highlands Ranch 5k

V and A Creations, Highlands Ranch

Winter never disappoints us when racing in February in Highlands Ranch! You won't feel chilly after a course so hilly...

Fitness & Wellness$33-$65

Week of Aug 21 event

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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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