Good morning, Castle Rock.

Castle Rock returns its free Summer Fitness Series with outdoor classes at Philip S.

Miller Park and Festival Park. Residents can join Free Fitness Fridays from 8 to 9 a.m. from June 6 through Aug. 29 (no session July 4) and free yoga sessions on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Festival Park and Sundays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Philip S. Miller Park.

On June 14, the Climb4Change race will be held at Philip S.

Miller Park—participants will climb 200 stairs in different challenges to raise funds for therapeutic recreation programs for people with developmental disabilities; registration is open until June 9 and walk-ups will be welcome on the day of the event.

U.S. Congress is considering a 10-year ban on state rules for artificial intelligence, which may override Colorado’s AI law—passed in 2024 and set to start in February 2026—leaving its future uncertain as lawmakers and tech leaders discuss changes to protect local jobs.

Douglas County officials invested $1.5M in wildfire response in January and on Friday unveiled new equipment including AI cameras and a Type 2 helicopter—capable of dropping 323 gallons of water in under a minute—designed for faster fire response.

Festival Park Farmers Market

9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Discover locally raised meats, farm-fresh eggs, and a variety of delicious goods from nearly 40 vendors.

Rock the Mountain Concert Series

3-6 p.m. — Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — Experience a vibrant mix of live music featuring local artists in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Interview Workshop at Castle Rock

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Refresh your interviewing skills and gain confidence for your next job opportunity.

Quilt, Craft and Sewing Expo

May 29-31 — Douglas County Fairgrounds Field 1 — Admission details TBA — Explore an expansive showcase of quilting, crafting, and sewing exhibits from various companies.

Latte Art Throwdown at COFF33

6-9 p.m. — COFF33 — Free entry — Enjoy a night of coffee creativity and friendly competition at the Latte Art Throwdown.

Rock the Mountain Concert Series

3-6 p.m. — Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — Enjoy live music performances featuring local artists in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Public Works Meeting

5:30 p.m. — Town of Castle Rock Service Center — Open to public — Engage in discussions about local transportation projects and services.

On-Site Tour of Assured Senior Living

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Castle Rock Paonia Court - Assured Senior Living 1 — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living with top-rated dining and activities.

Trimble GPS Training Class

8 p.m. — Old Town Hall, Basement — Mandatory for employees — Learn essential GPS workflows for effective geographic data collection.

Team 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Race

6-9 p.m. — Inconceivable Toys & Games — $40 per team — Compete in a thrilling race to assemble a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle with friends and family.