Special Events

Ken-Caryl Ranch is pleased to being a variety of special events to our community throughout the year that appeal to residents of all ages! Please take a moment to check out our upcoming events! Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Please click on the button below to see how we can partner with you to make our events even more special!

2024 SPECIAL EVENTS

EASTER EGG HUNT

Get ready for a hopping good time as we invite you to join the Easter Bunny for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Easter baskets up for grabs by the child who finds the special egg in each age category. Find a ticket in an Easter egg and get a prize!!

Come hungry! The Crepe Outdoors will be serving both sweet and savory crepes! Please note there will be a charge for food.

EGG HUNT TIMES:
0-2 yrs: 11:30 a.m.
3-4 yrs: 11:45 a.m.
5-7 yrs: 12 p.m.
8+ yrs: 12:15 p.m.

Don’t forget your basket to collect eggs!

Date:

Saturday, March 30

Time:

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:

Ranch House Picnic Area

Cost:

This event is free.

SLASH EVENT

Mark your calendars for our next SLASH Removal Day on April 27 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Equestrian Center. Members of the KCRMD Parks Department will be at the Equestrian Center to collect and chip SLASH, which are considered to be tree debris, loose pine needles, pinecones and tree bark that can easily ignite and fuel wildfires. The KCRMA Ranger staff­ will be offering resident SLASH collection and curbside pickup as a courtesy to residents on April 24 and April 25. Residents who wish to participate in curbside collection must sign up prior to the event via our website. Registration opens on March 25 at 9 a.m. For more information, including pickup requirements, please click on the SLASH Registration button.

Date:

Saturday, April 27

Time:

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:

Equestrian Center

Cost:

This event is free.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

NEW for 2024! Join us for Food Truck Fridays on May 3, June 7, July 5 and Aug. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Dakota Lodge parking lot, where we will host food trucks – from the sweet to the savory – for your eating pleasure! To see the current lineup of featured food trucks, including links to view their menus, click on the button below!

*Please note: Truckster manages and schedules the food truck lineup each summer for Ken-Caryl Ranch. This ensures truck availability, fairness, variety, dietary needs and accountability. With the exception of residents being responsible for food truck purchases, this is a community benefit at no cost to the Master Association or residents.

Date:

Fridays, May 3, June 7, July 5 and Aug. 9

Time:

5:30- 8 p.m.

Where:

Dakota Lodge Parking Lot

Cost:

Charge for food.

RECYCLING & CLEAN UP EVENT

Mark your calendars for this year’s Recycling & Clean-up Event on May 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Ranch House. This event is FREE for all residents; however, there are fees for TVs, monitors and floor printers. Recycle or dispose of your unwanted electronics, small appliances, furniture and trash!

Residents are encouraged to bring old recycling bins/totes to this event for disposal.

Date:

Saturday, May 4

Time:

8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where:

Ranch House Parking Lot

Cost:

This event is free.

TASTY TUESDAYS

Be sure to join us for Tasty Tuesdays each Tuesday beginning May 7, and running through July 30, from 5:30-8 p.m. in the Ranch House parking lot, where we will host food trucks – from the sweet to the savory – for your eating pleasure! To see the current lineup of featured food trucks, including links to view their menus, click on the button below!

*Please note: Truckster manages and schedules the food truck lineup each summer for Ken-Caryl Ranch. This ensures truck availability, fairness, variety, dietary needs and accountability. With the exception of residents being responsible for food truck purchases, this is a community benefit at no cost to the Master Association or residents

Date:

Tuesdays, May 7 – July 30

Time:

5:30- 8 p.m.

Where:

Ranch House Parking Lot

Cost:

Charge for food.

Save the Date!

Memorial Day Celebration – May 27

Community Garage Sale – June 7 & 8

Rockin’ the Ranch – June 15

Movie in the Park – June 22

Art Festival – June 29

4th of July Bash – July 4

Rockin’ the Ranch – July 13

Movie in the Park – July 20

Rockin’ the Ranch – Aug. 10

Doggie Dip Day – Aug. 17

Movie in the Park – Aug. 24

Brunch and Bingo – Sept. 14

Barn BrewHa – Sept. 21

Boo Bash – Oct. 25

Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 9

Veterans Day Celebration – Nov. 11

Dog Parade and Tree Lighting – Nov. 24

Holiday Happenings – Dec. 7