Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Castle Rock’s Fall Festival will be held on October 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Festival Park downtown—offering pumpkin decorating, fall crafts, a Halloween-themed animal booth, and local food and drink vendors. Town of Castle Rock
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Castle Rock water officials say installing a WaterSense® showerhead—a DIY project that takes just 3 minutes—can save each home about 5,400 gallons of water yearly; they claim that if every resident saves one gallon daily, the community will save 31 million gallons in total. This effort aims to reduce the 17% of indoor water use attributed to showering. Town of Castle Rock
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Cougar Creek Classic Cross Country Meet
4:15 PM — World Compass Academy — $20 per runner — Experience the excitement of middle school cross country racing at the Cougar Creek Classic.
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Shopping Extravaganza at the Outlets
10 AM – 6 PM — The North Face Outlets at Castle Rock — Ticketed event — Enjoy exclusive discounts, catered lunch, and live entertainment while supporting local charities.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy farm-fresh produce and artisan goods from local vendors while supporting community agriculture.
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Interview Workshop in Castle Rock
9-11 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Brush up on your interviewing skills with expert tips for success in any interview setting.
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USEF/EVUSA Octoberfest
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center — Costumes encouraged — Celebrate fall with a recognized competition and fun activities!
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore local produce, meats, and artisan goods at this vibrant weekly market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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