Summer isn’t summer without live music, and it’s finally coming back to the Crystal Valley Area in the form of concerts in the park, a weekly drive-in event hosted by the PACE Center, and an interactive livestream that lets you talk to the band from Anythink’s  Virtual Backyard Concert Series. Plus, the Castle Rock Farmer’s Market has …

Swings, sliders and gliders…there’s something wonderfully comforting about the to-and-fro motion that can calm and soothe a frazzled psyche. According to Playground Professionals, swinging stimulates our bodies’ sensory systems, and helps settle our brains. We found swings you can buy and swings you can DIY for a relaxing addition to your porch, patio or pergola.

The Crystal Valley area is one of the very few locations in Colorado that will be offering not only one, but THREE, fireworks displays this year! Set up to be viewed live—from your backyard, at a prime location from inside your car, or even from downtown Castle Rock—you can experience the thrill that others will be watching …