Today
in Castle Rock
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from local high schools skipped class yesterday to protest last week's Evergreen High School shooting and marched from the Colorado State Capitol west steps to demand changes for gun violence reform — the protest, organized by Students Demand Action, drew over 100 students. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Sept. 16 meeting, town council introduced the Proposed 2026 Budget that sets aside $349.6 million for core services and improvements and approved the Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space master plan—including a contract for trail construction slated to begin in 2025—and passed a resolution for a $7.5 million Gold Crown fieldhouse investment while discussing downtown building heights and proclaiming Constitution Week. Residents will be able to submit written feedback before the next Council meeting on Oct. 7. Town of Castle Rock
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Craig Winston - Classical Guitar Performance
6 p.m. — La Loma Castle Rock — Free for diner guests — Experience the enchanting sounds of classical guitar from Denver's own Craig Winston, featuring music from Latin America and beyond.
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Oktoberfest Celebration
1-9 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy German music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, artisan goods, and local delights from nearly 40 vendors.
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Interviewing Workshop in Castle Rock
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Refine your interviewing skills and learn how to confidently tackle various interview scenarios.
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Douglas County Youth Employment Program Information Session
3-4 p.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Learn about support for education and employment goals for youth residents of Douglas County.
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Thrive: Let’s Talk
12:30-2:30 a.m. — 2575 Meadows Blvd, Castle Rock, CO — Free entry — Engage in community conversations about wellbeing for parents in a safe setting.
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Autumn Concert
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy a tuneful welcome to autumn with the Castle Rock Band's outdoor concert.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore locally sourced meats, eggs, produce, and artisan goodies from nearly 40 vendors.
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Kids Club Pokémon League Tournament
All day — Hidden Gemz — Free entry — Compete in a fun and friendly Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament.
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Coffee with a Cop
9:00-10:30 a.m. — McDonald's — Free — Engage in informal conversations with Castle Rock Police Officers while enjoying coffee.
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