Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating

This event has reached capacity, so tickets are no longer available.

Step into a magical world of sugary delight at our Gingerbread House Decorating event, perfect for kids and families seeking festive fun!

Each house designer will have 90 minutes to create something sweet to take home and display for the holiday season. Three decorating sessions are available: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Cost is $20 per gingerbread house. One ticket is needed for each house that you would like to decorate.

Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

Movie Night

Registration is now closed.

Bring the whole family and get cozy under the holiday lights for a festive evening watching the movie "Elf!" Enjoy the magic of the holidays with hot cocoa, warm blankets, and snacks to munch on while we watch Buddy the Elf, a human raised by Santa's elves, learn about his origins and head to New York City to meet his biological father.

This special night promises fun for all ages—whether it's your first time watching or part of your yearly tradition. So, put on your coziest pajamas and get ready for a night filled with holiday cheer, laughter, and a sprinkle of North Pole magic!

Doors open at 5 p.m., with the movie beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

Tree Lighting Celebration

Join us for the Tree Lighting Celebration to kick off the Winter Wonderland series of events!

At this event, you will be able to…

  • Meet and greet Santa and his reindeer, take photos, and share your holiday wishes
  • Hop on an enchanting train ride
  • Enjoy carolers and immerse yourself in the joyous sounds of the season
  • Warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa
  • Stroll through a magical path lined with sweet surprises and festive decorations
  • Enjoy local talent showcasing seasonal music and dance
  • Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to share in this spirited event! The tree lighting will occur at approximately 6:45 p.m., with a drone light show to follow (weather and conditions permitting).

Please note: Due to limited space dogs are not permitted at the event.

VIP Experience 

VIP Passes are sold out, but we hope you'll still come to the tree lighting celebration!

Leaf and Pumpkin Composting

Castle Pines residents are invited to recycle leaves and pumpkins for composting!

First have fun with your leaves- gather them in piles and jump in, use them for Halloween props, etc. - then bring them to be composted.

Pile them in bags and bring them to Elk Ridge Park's parking lot. (You'll dump the leaves out of the bags....no bags will be accepted at the event.)

Leaves are collected and used by local farms as a soil amendment and need to be as clean as possible. No garden waste, large brush, branches, or tree stumps are accepted as part of the leaf collection event (no commercial landscaping).

The event is free to Castle Pines residents!

New Resident Welcome Reception

Have you recently moved to Castle Pines? We can’t wait to meet you!

Join us for our New Resident Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 22 from 5-7 p.m. at The Ridge at Castle Pines! You'll have a chance to meet city officials, community leaders, and your new neighbors while enjoying complimentary drinks, light refreshments, and more!

Registration is closed.

Summer Splash Water Day

Rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Summer Splash Water Day will now take place August 12 at Elk Ridge Park. Kids will have a blast going down the free water slides and joining in the epic foam party.

Children must be supervised for the entirety of the event - children may not be dropped off.

Everyone must complete a waiver in advance of the event. Children under 18 must have a waiver filled out by a parent or guardian.

Click here to fill out the waiver.

Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews

Join the Castle Pines community's Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews event on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5-7 pm! Tickets required. Here's what's included:

  • A bbq meal
  • Variety of drink selections (21+)
  • All the items needed to make s'mores
  • Access to the firepits
  • Live music from the band Narrow Gauge - Colorado's top rated country and rock cover band (Check them out!)
  • Use of high-powered telescopes to search the skies for stars

Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

So much fall fun!

Slash Collection Day

"Slash" is debris from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings, and pine needles. If not removed, slash can increase potential fire hazards on your property. Removing slash and creating defensible space around your home is the first line of defense against wildfires. To help you mitigate wildfire danger on your property, the City of Castle Pines is hosting a free slash collection event. Bring any tree limbs, prunings, pine needles, or other yard debris to Elk Ridge Park's parking lot for free disposal on Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. as a part of the City's slash collection event.

If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. Mitigating and preparing your property for wildfire is important. All vegetation is allowed, but please limit the diameter of trunks or limbs to less than 16 inches. No lumber is allowed, and please ensure there is no metal (nails, screws, etc.) or rocks in the materials you drop off.

Drive-In Movie Night

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of nostalgia, where classic drive-in fun meets modern-day cinema at an unforgettable evening under the stars at our Drive-In Movie Night!

Our featured film will be Moana 2.

Location: Future Soaring Hawk Park (east of the Canyonside Boulevard and Cross Canyon Trail intersection in The Canyons.)

Parking opens at 5:30 p.m.; movie starts at 7 p.m.

Advanced tickets are no longer available for purchase. If you'd like to attend, please bring $10 cash per vehicle for entry.