Good morning, Castle Rock.

Today, as high fire danger and strong winds loom along the Front Range, Douglas County is transitioning from CodeRED to Motorola’s Rave Alert, which is not yet fully operational, so the sheriff’s office will use social media updates and door knocks for fire evacuations (until complete system functionality is restored).

Wine & Permanent Jewelry Pairing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Goldie Links Permanent Jewelry — Reserve your spot for a night of wine tasting and custom-welded permanent jewelry.

Tea Time with Santa Claus

5-6:40 p.m. — Miss M's Tea Parlour — Ticket price varies — Enjoy a magical tea party with Santa, featuring holiday stories, dress-up fun, and festive treats.

Tea Time with Santa Claus

4-5:40 p.m. — Miss M's Tea Parlour — Contact for ticket info — Celebrate the season with Santa at a festive tea party featuring storytime and treats.

Santa Cares

10-11 a.m. — Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — A sensory-friendly event for children with special needs to visit Santa Claus in a welcoming environment.

Free Comedy Night at Alidade Brewing

7-9 p.m. — Alidade Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an entertaining night with pro comics while sipping great beer and food.

Holiday Carriage Rides

5-8 p.m. — Festival Park — Tickets required — Experience a festive horse-drawn ride through Castle Rock's twinkling downtown lights.

Dueling Pianos Night

6-9 p.m. — Wide Awake Eatery — No cover charge — Enjoy an entertaining evening of Colorado's top dueling pianos and sing along to your favorite songs.

Grand Opening Celebration of Persephone Candleworks

9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Persephone Candleworks — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with candles, tarot readings, and special discounts while supporting a local food drive.

Book Club With Peter Heller

6-8:30 p.m. — Sudden Fiction Books — Free entry — Engage in a discussion with Peter Heller about his upcoming novel 'The Orchard'.

Neighborhood Meeting on Proposed Daycare Development

6-8 p.m. — Cantril — Free entry — Attend the first neighborhood meeting to discuss a proposed site for a new daycare center in Castle Rock.