Pre-Firework Party at Ziggi's Coffee
Ziggi's Coffee hosts a free Pre-Firework Party in Parker from 5 to 7pm with fire pits, Campfire Cocoa, Cencalli Taqu...
Curated by Connor Tien, DougCo Social — a Douglas County local who covers Parker every week · Updated November 7, 2026
Parker punches above its weight for events. Downtown Parker — the Mainstreet corridor and Millennium Plaza — hosts Parker Days Festival every June (one of the largest festivals in Douglas County), a summer concert series at Discovery Park, weekly trivia and live music at Tailgate Tavern and Takoda Tavern, and a Sunday farmers market on Mainstreet from spring into fall. The PACE Center for the Arts rounds out the calendar with performances, classes, and exhibits throughout the year. There's something happening in downtown Parker nearly every week.
This week in Parker: Pre-Firework Party at Ziggi's Coffee at Ziggi's Coffee on Wednesday, Line Dance Ladies Night at The Studio at Studio@Mainstreet on Wednesday, and Parker Veterans Day Fireworks Show at Salisbury Regional Park on Wednesday. Full list below.
Where it happens: Parker's events scene is anchored by a cluster of downtown venues. PACE Center for the Arts (performances, exhibits, and community events), Tailgate Tavern & Grill (weekly live music and trivia nights), Takoda Tavern (live music and karaoke), The Schoolhouse (boutique events and community gatherings).
What you'll find: Parker's calendar is strongest in family and community events, built around Parker Days Festival, the farmers market season, and the concert series at Discovery Park. Live music nights at Tailgate Tavern and Takoda Tavern anchor the weekly nightlife. The PACE Center brings consistent arts and culture programming, making Parker one of the more well-rounded small-city calendars in the county. Browse by category: Family, Community, Music & Concerts, Arts & Culture.
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Ziggi's Coffee hosts a free Pre-Firework Party in Parker from 5 to 7pm with fire pits, Campfire Cocoa, Cencalli Taqu...
Line Dance Ladies Night at The Studio in downtown Parker. A weekly line dancing session on the Mainstreet dance floor...
The Town of Parker's fireworks show, postponed from July 4 by Stage 2 fire restrictions, runs on Veterans Day, Wednes...
Book Swap @ Convict Coffee (Parker)
🌿🍺 PLANT BINGO IS BACK, BABY! 🪴 Because one can never have too many plants… or beers! Right? 😂 Join us for anothe...
Live Band Karaoke Colorado at The Studio in downtown Parker — sing your song backed by a full live band instead of a ...
The Corner Nook hosts a hands-on Thanksgiving cookie decorating class taught by Alex with Sugar & Grace, who walks pa...
Tablas Creek Vineyard wine dinner at Parker Garage with partner and general manager Jason Haas, Thu Nov 12 at 6pm. $75 per person plus tax and gratuity; RSVP by phone.
Reception for Parker Artists Guild's The Best of PAG exhibit at The Schoolhouse, showcasing standout original local a...
American Academy Performing Arts presents All Shook Up: Young@Part, a high-energy musical comedy inspired by songs of...
Live music at Tailgate Tavern & Grill in Parker — free show, no cover.
Adult glass fusion ornament class at the Parker library, part of DCL's Booked for the Holidays series.
American Academy Performing Arts presents All Shook Up: Young@Part, a high-energy musical comedy inspired by songs of...
Parker Arts' Friday Night Jazz series marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis's birth with the CJRO small band at ...
Celebrate the legacy of one of jazz’s most influential artists at Friday Night Jazz: Miles Davis – A Genius Through T...
Shelvis and the Roustabouts at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
The Corporation is a high energy rock/funk/dance band playing music from Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Prince, James B...
Playa & Pilates | BODYBAR Lone Tree
Midlife Comedy Crisis hosted by Donelle Prado | Parker CO
RNK Running and Walking hosts a free Second Saturday run from its Parker store, with a beginner- and stroller-friendl...
Parker Arts' Comedy Zone returns to The Schoolhouse Theater with two touring stand-up comedians for one ticket price,...
The Mike Maurer Band at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
[Parker Task Force Food Drive](https://www.parkerco.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7078&month=11&year=2026&day=28&calType=0)
Cirkus performing live at The Studio in downtown Parker, on the Mainstreet stage. No cover charge, with the full bar ...
The MPWC Annual Bazaar is our major fundraiser for the year. It features 100 artisans/vendors selling their product...
Legend High School Titan Band's annual Art & Craft Fair — Sat, Nov 14, 9am-3pm, 150+ vendors in the Legend HS gym. Free admission.
An 80s Holiday Spectacular - Music By Bon Jovi - Michael Jackson - Van Halen - and Christmas Favorites
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Free monthly Silent Book Club — bring a book, read quietly, drink good beer at Lone Tree Brewing's Parker location.
Bingo runs the third Tuesday of every month at the Parker Senior Center. Doors open at 5:30pm and the games start at ...
Prospective Family Info Night: Tuition-Free K-8 Language Immersion School
Table 4 Tonight: Parker | Dinner with New Friends small town edition
Instructor Danielle of The Bready Bunch Bakery leads a Friendsgiving-themed workshop at The Corner Nook, where partic...
Step into the magic of the holidays with Nutcracker of Parker , a beloved community tradition enchanting Parker aud...
A super hot, Colorado country music group!
Jewel & The Rough at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
Join us for the most important business learning and networking event of the year! The Parker Chamber's annual Econ...
One of the most popular 80s tribute bands in America. The group has performed over 1,800 concerts across the United S...
The Hilltop Social Club's annual Holiday Mart returns to the historic 1898 Hilltop Schoolhouse (5748 Flintwood Rd, Parker) on Saturday, November 21, 10am-3pm. Local vendors sell alpaca fiber, yarn, botanical and lavender...
Emma of 5280 Paint & Craft leads a mixed-media Christmas tree painting class at The Wine Barrel in Parker. Paint an 11x14 framed canvas tree and add gems, sea g
Nutcracker of Parker, presented by Colorado School of Dance at the PACE Center. 7pm evening show; a 2pm matinee also ...
Parker, CO | Studio at Mainstreet | Dueling Pianos Road Show
Brian Hornbuckle Band at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
Sunday Karaoke with KJ Optimus at The Studio in downtown Parker. A long-running weekly session on the Mainstreet stag...
Pairs compete to assemble a 500-piece puzzle in a 2-hour window; prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Check-in 5:45pm. $35 pe...
Celebrate the holiday season with An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story at the PACE Center on Nov...
Young guys covering old guys' music in a fearless, mighty, and raucous way.Let's go good people, these young and incr...
Ninety Percent 90s performing live at The Studio in downtown Parker, on the Mainstreet stage. No cover charge, with t...
Turkey Day 5K FUN Run/Walk with RNK Running & Walking The tradition continues! Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with family...
One of the only ice trails in the country; opening weekend, fire pits and hot chocolate, $8-$11 + $4 skates.
One of the only ice trails in the country opens Thanksgiving weekend at Discovery Park, running through Feb. 28, 2027 -- fire pits, hot chocolate, $8-$11 admission + $4 skate rental.
O’Brien Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Parker for an enchanted evening in O’Brien Park at 5:00 p...
Veritas Productions presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Schoolhouse, Nov 27-Dec 20, with 2pm and 7pm perf...
This electrifying, 90-minute celebration puts a bold twist on your favorite Christmas classics with a high-energy, ...
Orchard Road at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
A 5 piece, fun-loving, rocking cover band playing all the 90's songs you know and love from over 50 different bands i...
Head downtown for the Town of Parker's Hometown Holiday Experience, held weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) Nov. 28, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027. This year's...
🦃🍻 Brewery Bus Loop - Thanksgiving Edition 🚌 Too many leftovers? Too many relatives? Not enough beer? WE'VE GOT YO...
Shows on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Step into a world of wonder this holiday season with FROST , A Cir...
Nikki Z & The Vizzion at Takoda Tavern in Parker.
Scrooge’s Dream, a dancer’s retelling of A Christmas Carol , is performed on stage, who bring to life the classic s...
Clara’s Dream , a delightful twist on The Nutcracker , is an all-student dance performance. We’re excited to have a...
Skin and Body Med Spa: Glow-liday Party
An American classic Country & Rock band from Denver, CO.
Relive the '80s with STB! This powerhouse cover band brings your favorite hits to life exactly the way you remember t...
Affinity Ranch's annual Holiday with Horses: Santa, ranch animals, goat feeding, bunny visits and barn storytime in Parker, benefiting the nonprofit's equine therapy programs.
The Downtown Parker Business Alliance hosts the Downtown Parker Holiday Market at O'Brien Park, with local vendors, u...
The Parker Chorale and Parker Symphony Orchestra return to the PACE Center mainstage for this cherished annual holida...
$20 cash at the door benefits Second Wind Fund, which works to prevent teen suicide. Dinner is served by Rory's Diner...
Parker Arts and Denver Ballet Theatre present The Nutcracker at the PACE Center, Dec 10-15, 2:00 and 7:00pm (times vary by date).
Free Parker Arts Lecture panel discussion exploring Colorado's past through the lens of artists, historians, collecto...
Original, Classic, and Top 40 Country Music with some Classic Rock mixed in!
Guild Of Ages is Danny Martinez, Anthony Antz Trujillo, James Lostetter, and Steve Stuntz. Need we say more! Be ready...
Santa joins skaters at the Parker Ice Trail for a festive morning of skating, cocoa and cider. Registration required.
Ring in the season with comedian Kristin Key at the PACE Center for an extra-festive holiday show. With special guest...
An instructor from Sugar & Grace teaches proper cookie decorating technique at this Christmas-themed class at The Cor...
Country music sound will take you through decades of Classic Country from Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennin...
An electrifying 5-member band based in Denver, Colorado, that lives and breathes music. Their passion for creating an...
The Parker Ice Trail marks its 10th anniversary with special extended hours.
Denver based band The Grind 5280 is made up musical veterans that know how to have a great time! The Grind offers an ...
Free Parker Arts Lecture with Jacinda Nicklas, MD, MPH, MA, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School ...
Comedian David Nihill brings his hilarious global adventures, cultural observations, and quick-witted storytelling to...
Free Parker Arts Lecture true-crime presentation with former FBI Special Agent Jonny Grusing on his fifteen-year inve...
A Valentine's-themed skate night at the Parker Ice Trail.
Free Parker Arts Lecture with Javier Orjuela-Koop, Ph.D., Autonomy Engineer at Trimble, Inc., on how generative AI co...
Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond plays the PACE Center.
Free Parker Arts Lecture with Lisa Mason, Horticulture Specialist for Colorado State University Extension–Arapahoe Co...
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Wild Rumours plays the PACE Center.
Sweat your socks off and let summer have its last hooray at Parker’s Salisbury Park, just a few miles southeast of De...
More in Parker:
The calendar above is every upcoming Parker, CO event we track, grouped by week, so the first group is this week and the weekend is inside it: live music at Tailgate Tavern and Takoda Tavern, performances at the PACE Center for the Arts, and community events throughout downtown Parker. Each listing shows the date, time, venue and price.
Start with the first week group on this page, which is what is actually happening this weekend, then use the Concerts, Family and Food & drink links at the top to narrow it. For standing options that do not change week to week, like parks, trails and attractions, our Things to Do in Parker guide covers those; this page is the live events side.
Parker's live music scene centers on Tailgate Tavern and Grill and Takoda Tavern in downtown Parker, which host bands and acoustic sets most weekends. The Discovery Park Amphitheater runs a free summer concert series on Thursday evenings in June and July, and the PACE Center hosts ticketed touring acts year-round.
Yes — many Parker events are free. The Discovery Park Summer Concert Series runs free on Thursday evenings June through late July. Parker Days Festival has free admission. The Sunday farmers market on Mainstreet is free to browse. Trivia nights at Tailgate and Takoda are also generally free to attend.
Parker Days Festival is the biggest — four days in June with carnival rides, 200+ vendors, four music stages, food, and a beer garden across downtown Parker. Art in the Park at O'Brien Park in late August is another signature event, drawing artists from across Colorado.
Locals follow the DougCo Drop newsletter and check DougCo Social for the full weekly calendar. The Town of Parker's parks and recreation page and the PACE Center's events calendar cover most official programming. For live music specifically, the Tailgate Tavern and Takoda Tavern Facebook pages post their weekly lineups.
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