November in the south metro starts quiet: a last corn maze weekend, a few good shows, a gift fair. Then the Castle Rock Starlighting on Nov. 21 starts the holidays, and Thanksgiving week (Thursday, Nov. 26) packs a turkey trot, a candlelight parade, a tree lighting and a cirque show into five days.
Week by week below, with what to book now at the end. Weekend detail is in our Oct. 23 to 25 weekend guide.
What wraps up on Nov. 1?
Last day for two outdoor fall staples. Check the organizer page the day of.
Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
When: Sunday, Nov. 1 (final day), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton
Cost: Paid. Advance tickets recommended.
Everyone 3 and up needs a ticket.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Highlands Ranch Farmers Market, final Sunday
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch
Cost: Free to walk through
The season's last market, rain or shine.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Passport to Culture: Frindle
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree
Cost: Paid
A stage version of the Andrew Clements book for kids 12 and under.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Week of Nov. 1: Art and a free science afternoon
Opening Reception: David Ocelotl Garcia, Energy and Movement of Public Art
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton
Cost: See organizer
A new exhibit on the artist's public art. He returns for a talk Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Parker Science Night
When: Sunday, Nov. 8, two entry windows: 2 to 3:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker
Cost: Free. RSVP required, and every child needs a ticket.
Hands-on science booths with Wings Over the Rockies and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Best for elementary-age kids.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Week of Nov. 8: Veterans, Broadway and holiday shopping
Veterans Concert at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
When: Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Doors at 6.
Where: Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Dr., Highlands Ranch
Cost: Paid
Patriotic music and tributes for veterans of every branch.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Ali Stroker
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Cost: Paid
The Tony winner from *Oklahoma!* in a one-woman show.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
HRCA Holiday Gift Fair
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Highlands Ranch (see the HRCA page for the venue)
Cost: See organizer
Handmade gifts from local vendors.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Outlets at Castle Rock Tree Lighting Celebration
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock
Cost: Free, with a live concert
Free tree lighting with live music.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Week of Nov. 15: Two Nutcrackers, the Star and the Trail of Lights
Nutcracker Highlights (International Youth Ballet)
When: Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
Where: Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch
Cost: See organizer
A one-hour ballet for young audiences. Every child gets a Nutcracker gift.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Nutcracker of Parker
When: Nov. 19 to 24. Evenings at 7 p.m., plus 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday.
Where: PACE Center, Parker
Cost: Paid. Every child needs a ticket.
Parker's full-length production since 2003, local dancers alongside professionals.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Castle Rock Starlighting
When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 to 6 p.m. Ceremony at 5, the Star lights around 5:30, then fireworks.
Where: Downtown Castle Rock
Cost: No admission listed by the town. Complimentary hot chocolate.
A Kids Zone, Santa, vendor booths and the Star on the butte lit for the season. Fireworks depend on weather and fire danger.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms
When: Opens Saturday, Nov. 21, and runs through Jan. 3. Last entry 8:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton
Cost: Paid, timed entry
A walk-through holiday light display, opening the same night as the Star. Public sale Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Downtown Castle Rock Carriage Rides
When: Starting Sunday, Nov. 22, through Jan. 3. No rides on Thanksgiving Day.
Where: Downtown Castle Rock
Cost: Paid. Tickets in advance only.
Free trolley rides run Monday and Tuesday evenings, Nov. 23 to Dec. 29.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Thanksgiving week: Nov. 25 to 29
An Evening with Peter Billingsley and A Christmas Story
When: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Where: PACE Center, Parker
Cost: Paid. All ages.
The movie, then a Q&A with the actor who played Ralphie.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Parker Turkey Day 5K Fun Run and Walk
When: Thursday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m., waves through 8:15
Where: Parker Recreation Center, 17301 E. Lincoln Ave., Parker
Cost: Registration required
Untimed, strollers welcome, rain, snow or shine.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Candlelight Walk in Downtown Littleton
When: Friday, Nov. 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Littleton
Cost: See organizer. Free hot cocoa and cider.
A holiday parade, street performers, Santa photos and a drone show.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Parker Mayor's Holiday Lighting
When: Friday, Nov. 27, 5 to 7 p.m. Tree lighting at 6.
Where: O'Brien Park, Parker
Cost: No admission listed. Free s'mores for the first 1,000 guests.
Santa, train rides and ice carving, the same night as Littleton's walk. Outdoors, so check the organizer page the day of.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
When: Opens Friday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., and runs to Dec. 20, with 2 and 7 p.m. shows
Where: The Schoolhouse, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker
Cost: Paid. Every child needs a ticket.
The stage version of the 1954 film.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
FROST, A Cirque Holiday Extravaganza
When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 29, 2 p.m.
Where: PACE Center, Parker
Cost: Paid. All ages.
Aerial acts, acrobatics and live music.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
Suzy Bogguss: A Swingin' Little Christmas
When: Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m.
Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree
Cost: Paid
Christmas standards and country hits, billed as family friendly.
Organizer page · Last verified: 2026-10-27
We could not confirm public November events in Castle Pines, Centennial or Sterling Ranch on an organizer page. Tell us if your neighborhood has one.
Save the date: what needs action now?
- Parker Science Night: RSVP, one free ticket per child.
- Chatfield Trail of Lights: timed tickets go on public sale Monday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m.
- Nutcracker of Parker: book weekend matinees early, every child needs a ticket.
- Parker Turkey Day 5K: registration costs more after Nov. 11.
- Castle Rock carriage rides: advance tickets only, no walk-ups.
- Early December: the Highlands Ranch Mansion Holiday Celebration is Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, with hayrides and Santa. Mansion parking is closed to the public, so plan on the off-site shuttle (organizer page, last verified 2026-10-27).
Around the house this month
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, and the weeks before it fill with travel plans and a growing guest list. Many of our clients start with a deep clean before the holidays and keep that standard from there, so the Starlighting gets the Saturday.
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About the author. Ronnie Kendrick founded CompanyClean in 2022 in Highlands Ranch, where he lives with his wife and two kids. He built the company around two customers: the families whose homes it cleans and the technicians who do the work. He runs it day to day and sets the standard every visit is held to.
