🌞 2023 Summer in Parker, CO: Where to Find the Hottest Events and Coolest Activities
Join Us This Summer!
In Parker, CO, we truly come alive during the summer months! From music festivals to farmers markets, outdoor adventures to community events, there is always something fun and exciting happening in our amazing Town. As a real estate firm located right on Mainstreet, Osgood Team Real Estate is thrilled to welcome you to our beautiful town and share with you all the amazing things to do and see here during the summer 2023. Whether you are a local or just passing through, we invite you to join us in experiencing all the fun that Parker has to offer.
Parker Downtown Farmer’s Market
Dates: Every Sunday Starting May 14th – End of Oct (Date TBD)
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Mainstreet in Parker, CO
Come see historical Mainstreet Parker, CO transform into one of the most popular Farmer’s Markets in South Denver! Find your treasures, get yourself some homemade goods, support that local retailer, and choose from an abundance of fresh produce! You never know what you’ll find and sometimes you know exactly what you’ll find; and that’s why people come from all over! We hope to see you there and be sure to stop by our office at 19590 E Mainstreet, Ste 105 for a cool drink, some AC, and fun conversation!
More Details on the Farmer’s Market
Parker Wine Walks (must be 21 or older to participate)
Wine Walk Dates:
- Friday, May 26th (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
- Friday, June 30th (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
- Friday, July 28th (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
- Friday, Aug 25th (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
- Friday, Sept 29th (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
Price: $25 (in advance) $30 (at the door).
Purchase Tix in Advance – https://www.parkerchamber.com/wine-walks/
Purchase Tickets Day of Event: Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16 Parker, CO 80138
Soak up the sounds of music and laughter, and enjoy different wines being offered by many Mainstreet businesses! It’s a great way to unwind from the long week, gather with friends and neighbors, all the while supporting small business! This event is one that brings out some really fun vibes and is not to be missed!
Osgood Team Real Estate has been a favorite stop on the Wine Walks for over 10 years. Join us for music, giveaways, and tasting of amazing choices of wine. We are located in the breezeway at 19590 E Mainstreet, Ste 105.
47th Annual Parker Days Festival
Dates: June 8th – 11th, 2023
Location: Downtown Parker, Colorado
Carnival Rides open:
- Thursday: 4pm – 10:30pm
- Friday: 4pm – 10:30pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 8:30pm
A FREE event of this magnitude is rare! Since the early 1970’s there has always been one weekend where the entirety of downtown Parker is excitedly overrun by carnival rides, funnel cakes, a live rock & roll/country concert, street performers, food vendors, dancing, 200+ shopping vendors, culinary and artistic demonstrations, crafts for kids and the whole family, games, and did we mention funnel cakes?!
Purchase Parker Days Tix
Stop by our office and say ‘hi’!
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Dates: July 4th – 9:30pm (weather permitting)
Location: Salisbury Park – 11920 N Motsenbocker Rd, Parker, CO 80134
Parker’s got patriotism like nowhere else! Enjoy chest-thumping shockwaves that echo out from vibrant and colorful explosions under the night sky. Nothing could make an American’s soul more humble than taking a moment to witness a rocket’s red glare while remembering the brave acts of our Forefathers, and the soldiers who dared to defend the Colonies, in an effort to make a more perfect union, and in the name of freedom for all!
https://parkeronline.org/1102/July-4th-Fireworks-Show
Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Hang out in Discovery Park every Thursday in June and July for a FREE concert!
Next to the Parker Library: 20115 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO
June 1 – Top Shelf 5280
June 8 – No Concert
June 15 – Conjunto Colores
June 22 – Titonic
June 29 – Jeremy Facknitz Band
July 6 – 9’s A Pair – The Fireman Band
July 13 – The Lonesome Days
July 20 – Eric Golden
July 27 – 6 Million Dollar Band
PACE Center (Parker Arts, Culture & Events)
Dates: Open year round.
Plan a Wedding, book an event, or rent a theater. Attend Plays, Musicals, Dance Performances, Celebrity Concerts & Comedy Acts, Free Concerts, Exhibits, Community Events, Lectures, Classes and Camps, and Theater Events. This cultural backbone of Parker encompasses fun, education, and enlightenment through entertainment and community. Pick your interest and find it here!
Season Lineup and to Purchase PACE Tix
Parker Honey Festival
Date: Sunday, Aug 6
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: O’Brien Park
Visitors can indulge in a fun-filled event aimed at raising awareness and appreciation for the humble honeybee through an array of educational and entertaining activities.
The festival will welcome between 20-25 vendors, local beekeepers and beekeeping organizations who will showcase their wares and share their knowledge on all things bees!
Boondocks Food & Fun
Dates: Open year round.
Great for parties and get-togethers of friends and family, with plenty to do inside and out!
Release that long-dormant inner child and feel free to bring your own children, too! What brings out your competitive spirit no matter who wins? Boondocks Food & Fun offers bowling, laser tag, a go kart track, arcades, mini golf, bumper boats, a rope course, and the ground-breaking XD Dark Ride where you are part of a movie and a ride at the same time! More Info
H2O O’Brien Pool
Dates: Opens Memorial Day – Labor Day, (weekends only)
Location: 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138
Too hot to stay out, but too beautiful to stay in? Come out and chill out by the mists of O’Brien pool and enjoy the sprays, fountains, a 182ft water slide, a lap pool, geysers, a spray garden, and a shade pavilion for anything in between! Bring the family and stay for the memories.
http://www.parkerrec.com/234/H2OBrien-Pool
Local Fun Runs
Cattle Crossing 5K & Family Fun Trek
- Date: June 17th, 2023
- Time: 5K: 8 a.m. Family Fun Trek: 8:05 a.m.
- Location: Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway
- Standard 5K Cost: $40
- Standard Fun Trek Cost: $36 for a family of up to 4, $9 per additional person
- Registration costs increase on June 3rd and June 17th. Register by May 29th to guarantee your commemorative item; if extras remain, they will be available by registration.
- Giddy up! Grab your cowboy hat and stick horse because this event is going to make ya’ll shout YEEHAW as we celebrate the beginning of summer and Parker’s rich rural history! Western themed wear, and costumes are encouraged! http://parkerrec.com/1958/Cattle-Crossing-5K-Family-Fun-Trek
Parker’s July 4th – 5K, a fun race for everyone
- Date: July 4th, 2023
- Time:
- 6:30 am – Packet Pick up opens
- 8:15am – 5K Start
- Location: Starts and finishes at the PACE Center (20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138)
- Online registration will remain open until July 3rd at Midnight. Register before July 3rd to get a T-shirt!
- From beginners to veteran runners and every level in between! This family-friendly 5k is held in historic downtown Parker, and benefits the Council of Arts, Science & Culture, and the Legend High School Cross Country Team. https://www.casc4u.org/parker-july-4th-5k
So Long to Summer 5K/10K – each August
- Date: Sept. 23, 2023
- Time: 10K: 8 a.m. 5K: 8:05 a.m.
- Location: Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker
- Standard 5K Cost: $40
- Standard 10K Cost: $50
- Registration costs increase on Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. Register by Aug. 28 to guarantee your event shirt and size; if extra shirts remain, sizes will be available by registration.
- Enjoy the end of a Colorado summer with a workout with family and friends, and then reward yourself with delicious pancakes! Click here to register
More Details HERE
The 2023 bundle is available through Feb. 10, register at www.ParkerRec.com/RunSeries.
As you can see, Parker, CO is the place to be for summer fun with its multitude of events and activities. We are honored to have our office located on Mainstreet, right in the middle of all the action. From the Parker Days Festival to outdoor concerts and everything in between, there’s always something to do in Parker during the summer. So come join us and enjoy all that this great town has to offer!
