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'Shake, Rattle & Roll' with Shelvis and the Roustabouts at First Fridays

Break out those “Blue Suede Shoes” and get ready to celebrate the weekend. Don’t miss the final concert in this year’s First Fridays event series. Shelvis and the Roustabouts takes the stage at Festival Park Friday, Sept. 3.

Voted Denver’s Best Band (2019) by the readers of 5280 Magazine, Shelvis and the Roustabouts are an energetic Rockabilly/Americana band. Lori “Shelvis” Muha is an entertainment powerhouse. She captures the audience with her amazing vocals and high-energy performances. Focusing on the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and other Rockabilly pioneers, Muha and her band of Roustabouts transport the audience to a time when rock was born.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, cocktails, kids’ activities and more. House music begins at 5 p.m. The featured artist starts around 5:45 p.m., and the festivities continue until 9 p.m.

Start the night off right with the First Fridays 5K. These free, theme-based run/walks are fun for the entire family. The unofficially timed races start at 5:30 p.m. right in Festival Park. Prizes will be awarded to the best themed costumes. September’s theme is “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog” 5K. Registration is available online.

Festival Park Farmers Market

Enjoy warm temperatures and seasonal goods at the Festival Park Farmers Market. The Festival Park Farmers Market, hosted by the Local Colorado, will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through September. Don’t miss locally-raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce from five local farms, Colorado western slope fruit, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from nearly 40 vendors. The Local Colorado hosts premier farmers markets including those in neighboring Parker and at the Southlands Shopping Center. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare

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Ridgeline Wranglers Trail Maintenance Event

Ridgeline Wranglers is a volunteer trail maintenance group that meets once a month to help maintain and improve the trails at Ridgeline Open Space. Don't miss the next maintenance event! Meet at the trailhead parking lot off of Coachline Road at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. A waiver is required for all participants. However, related participants can be listed on the same waiver form. Gloves, tools and water are provided. Youth under the age of 14 require an adult over 21 to supervise.

Super Diamond with The Denver Pops performs Sept. 11

Are you a believer in the perfect summer night? Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the end of the season at the final 2021 Summer Concert Series event. Super Diamond with The Denver Pops take the stage at The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park, Saturday, Sept. 11. Tickets are on sale now.

The Denver Pops is joining forces with Super Diamond to make sure we all “Thank the Lord for the Nighttime.” Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute band, is known for passionately immersing themselves into the power ballads and up-tempo hits in Diamond’s repertoire. The Denver Pops is a community-based nonprofit organization that has been serving up great orchestra music in the Denver area for more than 30 years.

Ready for the “September Morn?” Head to CRgov.com/PSMconcerts for tickets. Tickets are $15 for general lawn seats.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Super Diamond with The Denver Pops take the stage around 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, a full cocktail bar and music that is sure to leave you “Forever in Blue Jeans.” Bring a low-profile chair or blanket and get ready to say “Hello Again.”

The Summer Concert Series is part of the Town’s goal to keep our community character alive with community festivals, concerts and activities. The concert series brings Grammy-nominated, world famous acts to Castle Rock on select weekends June through September. Nestled in the beautiful setting of Philip S. Miller Park, the Amphitheater has become one of Colorado’s most-sought-after live music venues. The intimate setting, family friendly environment and amazing acoustics make for a great musical experience.

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Young athletes encouraged to "try" at annual youth triathlon on Sept. 12

Just try. That’s the motto local kids should keep in mind as they pull on their swimsuits, dust off their bikes and lace up their sneakers. It’s time for the Town’s annual Tri the Rock youth triathlon.

This year’s event is from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 12, at Butterfield Crossing Park and Pool, 3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Drive. Registration is available at CRgov.com/TriTheRock.

Young athletes of all ability levels, ages 5 to 18, are invited to participate. Please remember, participants compete based on their age as of race day. The race distances are:

Ages 5-6: 25-meter swim (one pool length), 1-kilometer bike ride (one lap around Butterfield Park) and a 500-meter run
Ages 7-10: 50-meter swim (two pool lengths, down and back), 4-kilometer bike ride and a 1-kilometer run
Ages 11-14: 100-meter swim (four pool lengths, down and back twice), 8-kilometer bike ride and a 2-kilometer run
Ages 15-18: 100-meter swim, 16-kilometer bike ride and 3-miile run

Event fees are $65 and the registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 10. The registration fee includes a T-shirt, goody bag and post-race meal. The local school with the most participants will get to display the traveling Tri the Rock trophy for an entire year.

Bike racks open at 6 a.m. for ages 7-18, and the transition area closes at 7:15 a.m. to prepare for the first race. The races begin at 7:30 a.m. with age groups following in order from oldest to youngest. The race for ages 5-6 does not begin until 10:30 a.m. Packet pickup is available during normal store hours Sept. 6 through 11, at RNR Running & Walking, 440 Fourth St.

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Batty About Castle Rock

Join the Denver Audubon for a presentation on local bats, adaptations and the benefits they bring to our ecology, sponsored by the Douglas Land Conservancy.

Tuesday, Sept. 14
6-7:30 p.m.
The Millhouse at Philip S. Miller Park

Registration is required and limited to 100 participants.

Eagles Tribute Band to close out the Tunes for Trails/Perks for Parks season

Hailed as Colorado’s tribute to The Eagles, The Long Run Band is a group of musicians dedicated to the faithful reproduction of music from one of America’s most iconic bands. Don’t miss chart-topping hits like “Hotel California,” “Love Will Keep Us Alive” and “New Kid in Town.”

Join the fun from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. Open seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is not required. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. So, come early and enjoy yard games, bouncy houses and fun for the entire family. Food trucks and beverage sales will be available. Or, pack a picnic. Please keep in mind, outside alcohol is not permitted. For information available at CRgov.com/TrailTunes

Donations and proceeds from beverage sales will benefit the Castle Rock Parks and Trails Foundation. The foundation is an organization independent from the Town that works to enhance Castle Rock’s parks, trails and recreational spaces. Learn more about the foundation at getoutdoorscastlerock.org.

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2021 Fitness Dance Glow Marathon Charity Event

Come out and join this annual mania event at The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. Zumba, Rebel Groove, Werq, Mixxed Fit, D2G Soca Fit fitness dance programs will be featured. Proceeds benefit the Adaptive Recreation program. There will be lots of great music, dancing, prizes and much more! Free glow necklaces provided at the entrance. Register at CRgov.com/Glow