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Castle Rock bursts with holiday spirit through light parades, mansion tours, ice skating, and mountain outings, leveraging its rocky outpost namesake and proximity to Denver metro gems. With 15+ years in Denver real estate and expertise across Douglas County including Highlands Ranch real estate and Littleton properties, I’ve pointed clients to these events while navigating Colorado housing market relocations.

Downtown Castle Rock Highlights

The Castle Rock Holiday Parade rolls down Wilcox Street early December—festive floats, bands, and Santa Claus culminate in tree lighting at Festival Park with fireworks and cocoa. Free and family-packed; line up along Main Street.

The Rock Holiday Market at Festival Park features local artisans, live music, and reindeer visits weekends through mid-December.

Light Displays and Skating Fun

Outlets at Castle Rock host drive-through Wonderland Lights—synchronized to music with s’mores stops ($25/car). Meadow Park turns into an ice rink with holiday skates ($10/session, rentals $5), complete with cocoa and caroling.

Neighborhoods like Terrain light up streets; join progressive dinners or block parties.

Mansion Events and Day Trips

Phillip S. Miller Park’s Castlewood Candlelight Walk offers guided tours of historic sites aglow with lanterns, hot cider, and storytelling ($15/adult). Drive 20 minutes to Parker for Jingle Mingle or 40 to Breckenridge ski lights.

Chatfield Farms botanic glow (30 min) adds boat parades on the reservoir.

Holiday Events Calendar

Event	Date	Location	Cost
Holiday Parade	Early Dec	Wilcox St/Festival Park	Free
Holiday Market	Weekends Dec	Festival Park	Free
Wonderland Lights	Nov-Dec	Outlets	$25/car
Ice Skating	Daily	Meadow Park	$10

Practical Advice for Castle Rock Holidays

Wear layers for teens°F nights; reserve skating slots online. Time visits with Castle Rock open houses—holiday curb appeal sells Denver real estate fast. Shop local for wreaths at farmers markets. I-25 clogs weekends—use Founders Pkwy. Free shuttles run parade day; pets welcome outdoors.

These foster Castle Rock’s rugged community feel—many clients become long-term friends marking seasons here.

If you’d like honest guidance, market insight, or a no-pressure conversation about Castle Rock living or your real estate situation, reach out—I’m here. Visit www.MileHighHomeGroup.net to search properties, explore Denver, learn more about me and connect.