Douglas County, Colorado
Worth the Drive: Just Over the County Line
We cover Douglas County. A few things we'd tell you about anyway sit just past the line, close enough that the drive is shorter than the one you'd make to Denver. This is that short list, grouped by the town you'd be driving to. Each page says whether the season is on or over.
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social · Updated September 29, 2026
Elizabeth (Elbert County)
The first town past the county line if you head east from Franktown or southeast from Parker. Both of its entries run at Running Creek Park and both are put on by the Elizabeth Brewing Company.
Elizabeth Friday Night Market
Ten Fridays, June 12 to August 14, 2026 · 5pm to 9pm · free · 2026 season over
A band at 6pm, food trucks, vendors and beer from the brewery, every Friday all summer, for nothing. The full 2026 lineup is on the page; 2027 dates are not posted yet. Full guide
Elizabeth Brewfest
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · first year · over
The Pour on the Divide, ticketed by the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation. The ticket page now says "we hope to see you next year," and that is all anyone has said about 2027. Full guide
Monument (El Paso County)
The first town south of the county line on I-25, so this one is for Castle Rock, Sedalia and Larkspur readers.
Sunset yoga at Bella Terra Farms
Free · five miles east of Monument · 2026 series over
A free class on a nonprofit therapeutic farm, then a drink, a snack and a walk out to the mini cows, donkeys, goats and alpacas. Walk-ins welcome, donations optional. Next year's dates go up on the farm's site. Full guide
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