Get out your hats and boots and head downtown as Castle Rock celebrates its historical, western roots this weekend! Starting with the Western Heritage Welcome on Friday, as a herd of longhorn cattle are driven through the streets of town, it’s something to see, hear and smell! It’s also the kick-off to the Douglas County Fair—including …

Firing up the grill this weekend? When we discovered that chicken outpaces beef in American consumption – 65.2 pounds of chicken per person vs. 54.6 pounds of beef, we collected a few winner-winner-(grilled)-chicken-dinner recipes for summer barbecues.

So many ways to experience the the beauty of the full moon this week in the Castle Rock area! There are multiple full-moon hikes led by naturalists all around the area, and there’s even a full-moon biking event if you’d rather pedal the moon! Live music shows and outdoor movies round out the entertainment choices this weekend.