🤠 October Surprises - Rush Bowls, Haunted Fun & Warm Weather!

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Good Morning.  We’ve been spoiled with such warm weather in October, but you know what they say—when winter finally comes, it’ll hit us like a ton of bricks! So while we enjoy these mild days, take full advantage of all the festive events coming up, from spooky house decorations to haunted forests and trick-or-treat streets. Get out there and embrace the dry warm air while it lasts—winter will be here before we know it!

In this week’s Ranch Roundup:

• $50 of Rush Bowls still up for grabs!

• Beekeeper Buzz: Learn the magic of honey

• Dive into History: Elizabeth I

• Halloween House Decorating & Haunted Forest

• Trick-or-Treat Street & Fall Festival

• Food Truck’s South of 470

• This week’s events

Giddy up.

Most Wanted

$50 of Rush Bowl Still Up For Grabs!

🍓🥤 Rush Bowls in Highlands Ranch has opened! They’re serving up delicious, healthy bowls, and have a sweet Wednesday BOGO deal when you order through the app! With 2 locations in Lone Tree and 1 in Castle Rock on the way, there’s more than enough deliciousness to go around. Want in on the action? Refer The Roundup using your code below “Share The Ranch Roundup” - Be the first to snag 10 referrals starting 8/19 and you'll score a generous $50 gift card on us! The race is ON! rmakara0212 fell down at the finish line with only 1 referral left! It’s still anyone’s race! 9579 S. University Blvd, Highlands Ranch. More info.

hear the buzz?

🐝🍯 Did you know honey can heal wounds and has no expiration date? Join our resident beekeeper on October 15 to learn all about honeybees, taste different honeys, and watch live bees at work! Metro District Service Center, 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. 10 AM-11:30 AM More info.

The first Elizabeth

🎓✨ Dive into history on October 16 as we explore the captivating life of Elizabeth I, a powerful figure who reigned for 44 years, bringing an era of stability to England. Event Hall A, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 6 PM-7:30 PM More info.

Halloweeeeeeeeee!

🎃🏜️ Saddle up for some spooky fun at the Halloween House Decorating event on October 18th! Get ready to showcase your Halloween spirit with decorations that will make your neighbors howl! Highlands Ranch, CO. List released Oct 18-submissions until Oct 30 More info.

🌲👻 Venture into the eerie Haunted Forest on October 18 at Rocky Heights Middle School where every rustling leaf hides a thrilling surprise! Perfect for those brave souls who dare to explore the dark woods, this spine-tingling event guarantees a hauntingly good time. Families with little cowpokes can enjoy the Haunted Forest Junior with pumpkins and crafts for some daylight spooks! 11033 Monarch Blvd., Highlands Ranch. Oct 18 & 19, 6:30 PM-10 PM More info.

🎃👻 Calling all little ghosts and goblins on October 26! Join us for Trick-or-Treat Street and Fall Festival. Collect your goodies from participating businesses along Castle Pines Parkway and the Village at Castle Pines. Just look for the sign with a pumpkin and "Trick-or-Treat Street" to join the fun! Village Square Shopping Area, 7437 Village Square Drive, Castle Pines. 10 AM-2 PM More info. and don’t miss Fall Festival with pumpkin patches, live music, hayrides, and more! Enjoy inflatables, axe throwing, face painting, and a petting zoo – fun for all ages. More info. Finally, don’t forget the pumpkin race! More info.

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Food Trucks South of 470

They brave the journey, risking life and livelihood to venture this far south, and we tip our hats in salute! 5 convenient locations:

Living the Dream: 9150 Commerce Center Circle, Sute 300, Highlands Ranch CO 80129
Max Taps: 2680 E County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Sterling Ranch: 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Main: 8200 Park Meadows Drive Suite 8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Lone Tree Brewing Company (LTBC) Parker: 18425 Pony Express Drive, Parker, CO 80134

Monday (10/7)

• Living the Dream: La Mesa (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Philly Monday (2-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Big Belly Brothers BBQ (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Bald Mans Burritos (4-8 PM)

Tuesday (10/8)

• Living the Dream: El Chamaco's Taco Dealer (4-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Sizzle (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Rag Bag Bistro (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Maize (4-8 PM)

Wednesday (10/9)

• Living the Dream: Que Desmadre (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Gyros King (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Sizzle (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Big Belly Brothers BBQ (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Rustic Nomads (4-8 PM)

Thursday (10/10)

• Living the Dream: Big Stuff (3-8 PM)

• Max Taps: True Love Tacos (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Pierogies Factory (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Tulas Tapas (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Tacos Por Dias (4-8 PM)

Friday (10/11)

• Living the Dream: Tula's Tapas (1-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Elevation 5280 (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Los Dos Potrillos (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Big Stuff Colorado (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: 2 Salty Sarges (4-8 PM)

Saturday (10/12)

• Living the Dream: Wing Daddy's (12-8 PM)

• Max Taps: Tikka Express (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Tula’s Tapas (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Magic Kebob (12-6 PM)

• LTBC Parker: El Chamaco's Taco Dealer (12-8 PM)

Sunday (10/13)

• Living the Dream: Uptown & Humboldt (12-7 PM)

• Max Taps: Mama Kabob (12-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Shugg’s BBQ (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Parker: Celtic Chicken (12-6:30 PM)

Monday (10/14)

• Living the Dream: 2 Salty Sarges’ (4-8 PM)

• Sterling Ranch: Krazy Thai (4-8 PM)

• LTBC Main: Sizzle (4-8 PM)

Events

From Boot-Stompin' Beats to to captivating arts & culture, here's what's happening in and around the Ranch this week.

Monday (10/7)

🎨👻 Join us for a spooky good time at the Wooden Ghosts Painting Class, where you'll paint your very own Halloween cutie ghosts with Denae from Zamarron Designs! All supplies provided for creating your eerie masterpieces. 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock. 6 PM-7:30 PM More info.

Tuesday (10/8)

🎉🐴 Fired up for new business opportunities? Attend our workshop designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to dive into essential questions about business ownership! 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM More info.

📚🗳️ Saddle up with Active Minds for an objective review of the initiatives and referenda on the Colorado ballot this fall. We'll delve into both sides of each proposal, exploring the process's history, pros, and cons, plus significant legislation. 20105 Mainstreet, Parker. 2 PM-3:30 PM More info.

🎻🎵 Saddle up for an enchanting evening at the Classical Music Series, featuring members of the Colorado Symphony performing at the beautiful Highlands Ranch Mansion. Enjoy self-guided tours of the mansion before the performance! Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9500 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch. 6:30-8 PM More info.

Wednesday (10/9)

📚🌟 Join fellow history buffs at the "Travel Through History" book club, where adults dive into fascinating historical fiction and nonfiction. This popular club meets the second Wednesday of each month. 100 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock. 1 PM-2 PM More info.

📚🤠 Saddle up for an enlightening evening as Keith Gehring presents the Great Decisions series, exploring the balance between AI development and national security. Parker - Event Hall B, 20105 Mainstreet, Parker, CO, 80138. 6 PM-8 PM More info.

👻🔥 Get ready for a spine-chilling night with the Molly Brown House Museum's "campfire" storytelling of mystery and terror. Hear tales of haunted houses and ghostly apparitions from Denver's history, including spooky spots like Cheesman Park. 10055 Library Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124. 6 PM-7:30 PM More info.

Thursday (10/10)

🎭🎶 Join Jan Friedlander for a lively afternoon of Puccini's Tosca, an opera love story brimming with passion and jealousy. Lockheed Martin Community Meeting Room, 8357 North Rampart Range Road, Littleton. 1 PM-3 PM More info.

🎨🖍️ Unleash your inner artist at our Doodle & Draw Together session, perfect for both seasoned artists and first-timers looking to have some creative fun! Enjoy provided materials, refreshments, inspiration prompts, and receive a sketchbook to keep. Parents, grandparents, and adults are welcome to join with school-age children for a session filled with joy and creativity. 9292 South Ridgeline Boulevard, Littleton, CO, 80129. 3:30-5 PM More info.

🎉🐴 Giddy up for a rootin' tootin' good time at the SR Poker Club! Enjoy an evening of poker fun, great company, and a chance to win big in the Wild West-style competition. Great Hall, 7853 Piney River Avenue, Littleton. 5:30 PM-9 PM More info.

🎉🐮 Saddle up for TV Game Show Night and join us for an evening packed with thrilling games and community fun! 8155 Piney River Ave, Littleton, CO 80125. 7 PM-9 PM More info.

📚🌟 Gather 'round for the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum's monthly presentation! Local historian Joe Gschwendtner will spin tales about Douglas County's past from his book “Five Bright Sunbonnets.” Philip and Jerry Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. 7 PM-8 PM More info.

Friday (10/11)