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Special Events

SLASH Drop-Off Event

Ken-Caryl Ranch is proud to offer an additional SLASH Drop-Off Event as part of ongoing efforts to promote wildfire mitigation. Residents can drop off their SLASH at the Equestrian Center on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Parks Department will be on hand with the chipper.

No reservations are necessary for residents to drop off their SLASH at the Equestrian Center on Sept. 30. Drop-off SLASH at any time during the event. For more information on this event, including what is acceptable for drop off, please visit the Firewise page of our website by clicking on the button below.

Date:

Sept. 30

Time:

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location:

Equestrian Center

Fee:

FREE, no pre-registration is required.

Ageless & Unstoppable

Due to its immense popularity, Ageless & Unstoppable, Programming for Seniors, Retirees and Adults, will continue throughout the year! Join us for fun, educational and entertaining adult-oriented programming from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the *Shaffer Room at the Ranch House on the first Tuesday of each month! For program topics, please visit our website by clicking on the button below. No registration required. Ageless & Unstoppable is proudly sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Kali Hepker with Equity Colorado Real Estate.
*Unless otherwise noted.
Date:

1st Tuesday each month:
Oct. 3
Nov. 7
Dec. 5

Time:

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE, no pre-registration is required.

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor

BINGO

Come join us for some fun bingo games at the Ranch House! Registration is FREE, drop-ins are welcome, but a seat is only guaranteed if you register!  Brunch food and beverages including fruits, pastries, coffee and more will be provided. Registration is now open using the button below!

Date:

Oct. 7

Time:

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE, walk in’s are welcome, but to guarantee a spot you must register!

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor

Ageless & Unstoppable: Senior Living Fair

Ken-Caryl Ranch is pleased to partner with Kali Hepker with Equity Real Estate and Erica Chase with One Medical Seniors to host a FREE Senior Living Fair at the Ranch House on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This event will feature FREE health screenings, 20+ local vendors in health, wellness and recreation and so much more! Bring a friend!

Date:

Oct. 14

Time:

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Annual Event

Boo Bash

Get frightfully festive at this year’s Boo Bash at the Ranch House! Enjoy this spook-tacular event, featuring “trunk or treating”, hot chocolate, s’mores, wagon rides and a costume contest! This event is free for resident attendees, no registration required. Residents may register for FREE as a resident trunk or treat participant/host car. Business may host a car for a $50 and must also register.

Date:

Oct. 20

Time:

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Annual Event

Veterans Day

Veterans, please join us at the Dakota Lodge for a free breakfast from 9-10:30 a.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, honoring you. The breakfast is a time to not just honor you but connect with your fellow veterans and their families. Registration is free, but required to attend. More info to come!

Date:

Nov. 11

Time:

9-10:30 a.m.

Location:

Dakota Lodge

Fee:

FREE, Registration Required

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum
Gold
Annual Event

Holiday Bazaar

Shop ’til you drop at this unique Bazaar featuring local artisans!

Date:

Nov. 11

Time:

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

TBD

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Eva Stadelmaier
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Annual Event

NEW! Holiday Dog Parade & Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season with our first ever Tree Lighting and Dog Parade at the Ranch House from 2:30-5:30 p.m.! Come mingle and be merry with the community and enjoy food trucks, hot cocoa, Christmas carols, a kids train and a giant inflatable dual lane slide! We will also host a most festively dressed dog competition, have ornament making available on-site, and of course, the tree lighting to celebrate the holiday season!

Date:

Nov. 18

Time:

2:30-5:30 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Eva Stadelmaier
Gold Sponsor
Annual Event

Christmas Tree Sale

Why spend hundreds on a Christmas tree this year when you can take part in Ken-Caryl’s annual Christmas Tree Sale at the Dakota Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9-11 a.m.? This year, the event will be on a first come, first served basis. KCRMA Rangers will have fresh trees for residents to choose from. Unlike the trees found in Christmas tree sale lots, these trees are more “natural” in shape, but they will still fill your home with traditional Christmas spirit – and the delightful scent of pine!

Rangers are requesting donations (cash, check or credit card) in exchange for the trees to offset expenses in the Open Space program. Limit one tree per family to ensure many families can enjoy this great tradition.

For the annual tree sale, the rangers harvest small diameter trees in the open space to improve wildlife habitat and overall forest health. The removal of the small trees reduces overcrowding and eliminates ladder fuels that can carry ­fire into a forest canopy. Trees that don’t­ find a home are chipped and made into mulch.

Date:

Dec. 2

Time:

9-11 a.m.

Location:

Dakota Lodge

Fee:

FREE

Annual Event

Holiday Happenings

Celebrate the holiday season with crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, food music, and of course, pictures with Santa!

Date:

Dec. 3

Time:

1-6 p.m.

Location:

Ranch House

Fee:

FREE

Thanks to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor

Additional 2023 Special Event information will be posted as it becomes available.

We will do our best to offer great community events this year, but all events are subject to cancellation or change based on COVID guidelines. Check back for more details.

Special Event Sponsor Information

Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District’s annual special events offer a wide variety of sponsor and partnership opportunities. These events are a great way to connect with the community and show your support. Each event has different opportunities to get involved. All partnerships include marketing exposure and onsite recognition during the event.

Please fill out the Sponsorship Interest Form linked below if you would like to sponsor an event. To view sponsorship levels and benefits, please click on the corresponding button below. If you have any questions, contact Kate McDonald at katem@kcranch.org.