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First Fridays
Friday nights in the summer are made for spending time close to home, enjoying the beautiful weather, and unwinding from the long week. Why go anywhere else but Downtown Castle Rock?
On the first Friday of each month, June through August, head to Festival Park to enjoy live music, food trucks, cocktails and kid activities. Start off the night with the First Fridays 5K, then don't miss the chance to make family memories Downtown.
2022 First Fridays series
June 3, July 1, Aug. 5
5 to 9 p.m.
Festival Park
Timeline
- 5 to 5:30 p.m. - house music, food, cocktails and kids activities
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. - 5K walk/run begins/opening band
- 7 to 9 p.m. - featured artist and family fun
First Friday 5K Run Series
Prior to enjoying the free concert event, get a workout in with the family at the free theme-based run/walk. These unofficially timed runs/walks start at 5:30 p.m. straight out of the park. The races are free, but registration is required.
Race Themes
- June 3 - 80s 5K
- July 1 - Patriot Run 5K
- August 5 - Color Run 5K
First Friday through August 6
Ninety Percent 90s
Ninety Percent 90s is a three-piece cover band covering the best and worst hits from the 90s. From Sublime/Nirvana/Smashing Pumpkins to Backstreet Boys, Britney, and Hanson. If it's a hit from the 90s, there is a 40% chance that the band will know it 100% of the time.
90% 90s, but 100% awesome!
Blink-180TRUE
Blink-180TRUE is a Nationally Touring Blink-182 tribute band from Southern California, playing all the Blink-182 hit songs, with all the fun, jokes and antics of this world-famous pop-punk band.
First Friday 5K theme
- Rodeo Run 5K
First Friday through July 1
Brothers of Brass
Brothers of Brass are one of the premier street bands in the country. You've seen them busking at the 16th Street Mall, Boulder's Pearl St. Mall, and at Denver's First Fridays art walk. With influences ranging from R&B to southern brass and psychedelic jam rock to hip hop, Brothers of Brass boasts a wide musical lexicon with a little something for everyone!
Thumpin'
Thumpin' has become one of the most popular bands on the Denver music scene, drawing enthusiastic crowds and amassing a loyal following who love what this band does: providing its audiences with music that moves the body and soul, music with maximum groove.
First Friday 5K theme
- Patriot Run 5K
First Friday through June 3
Ninety Percent 90s
Ninety Percent 90s is a three-piece cover band covering the best and worst hits from the 90s. From Sublime / Nirvana / Smashing Pumpkins to Backstreet Boys, Britney and Hanson. If it's a hit from the 90s, there is a 40% chance that the band will know it 100% of the time.
90% 90s, but 100% awesome!
The Spazmatics
From the creators of the Fabulous Boogie Knights comes the Spazmatics. All the awesome sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the 1980s decade we'd love to forget. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment.
First Friday 5K theme
- 80s Night
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Jennifer Reinhardt - CPRP
Events SupervisorPhone: 720-724-2010