September Events – Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Fall is almost here. Enjoy summer one more time. Highlands Ranch has great events to offer. We’ll kick off the last few weeks of summer with the Highlands Ranch Days at the Mansion. Make sure to visit the Farmer’s Market while it lasts. The vendors this year have been an excellent choice and we were really impressed with what the HRCA has put together. Anyway – the days are slowly becoming shorter and temperatures at night are very comfy. Enjoy September in Highlands Ranch.
Highlands Ranch Farmers Market:
September 2nd, 16th, and 30th
Highlands Ranch Town Center
Highlands Ranch Farmers Market continues to bring you fresh fruits, vegetables, and breads throughout the fall. The market will be held on September 2nd, 16th, and 30th at the Highlands Ranch Town Center
Party at the Park: Wildlife Wonders
Thursday, September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Plum Valley Park
Want to learn more about the wildlife that surrounds you? If so, join your fellow residents at September’s Party at the Park event. Sponsored by the Neighborhood Resource Program, the event will include a full evening of wilderness educational activities. Participants will visit the Wildlife Experience Safari station, where they’ll be able to take a closer look at bugs from the Butterfly Pavilion. Attendees can also pet snakes and reptiles from The Reptile show. Metro District Park Rangers will be present as guides and to answer any questions.
Highlands Ranch Mansion Party & Highlands Ranch Days
Highlands Ranch Mansion
Thursday-Saturday September 6-8, 2007
Take a trip back to the olden days, care of the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Between September 6th and 8th, participants can view livestock displays, fur trappers, and Native Americans, while participating in gold panning, wool spinning, and much more. Horse drawn hay rides and petting zoos will be on site throughout the weekend, and the Highlands Ranch Lions Club will provide an old fashioned breakfast from 8 to 11 A.M. on Saturday. Make sure to get your fill of pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee, before the Western Entertainment Stage opens at 9:00 A.M. A variety of performers will be on hand to keep attendees tapping their toes throughout the afternoon. Thursday and Friday’s events run from 9 A.M to 1 P.M, while Saturday’s runs from 9 A.M to 2 P.M. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children (kids 2 and under are free)
Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest 5K Run
Saturday, September 15, 2007.
12:30 P.M.
9352 Dorchester Street, Highlands Ranch
Sponsored by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, the Oktoberfest 5K run is sure to be a blast. This year’s course is well suited for all ability levels, and the festivities afterwards are not to be missed. New to the race is the 100 yard New Balance Sprint. The fastest male and female to traverse the last 100 yards of the race will receive a free pair of New Balance running shoes.
After the dash commences, winners of both the 5K and the New Balance Sprint will be honored at the post race party. Attendees will enjoy Chipotle Mexican cuisine and Steamworks Brewery beer. All proceeds from the event benefit Girls on the Run, which utilizes running and innovative health education to instill a spirit of self-respect in girls between the ages of 8-13. Those who want to run, can pre-register for $25 until September 14th or pay $35 on the day of the race. Special prices are available for July 4th participants. For more information stop by Southridge or call 303-471-7020
Highlands Ranch Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 15, 2007, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St.
Highlands Ranch residents will be celebrating the onset of fall with an Oktoberfest extravaganza on September 15th. A perfect event to bring the whole family to, Oktoberfest will feature great beer, fantastic food dishes, and live music.
German brews from Erdinger and Veltins will be served, along with dishes from Helga’s German Restaurant & Deli. Authentic German entertainment will also be on display from Helt Fricker and the Rhinelander’s, as well as Peter Kron.
For the kids, there will be games, a magician, and a balloon artist. So go ahead and check out the Oktoberfest celebration this month. With cold beer, delicious food, and variety of lively entertainment, it’s got a little something for everyone.
Arts Live!
September 21, 11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M
Recreation Center at Southridge, Wildcat Mountain Auditorium
Appealing to children of all ages, Arts Live performers entertain the audience with stories, songs, and musical instruments from across the globe. The event is a positive cultural experience for all, and families, schools, and groups in Highlands Ranch are encouraged to attend. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for program guests.
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