Season of The Star 2023 in Downtown Castle Rock CO

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Celebrate The Season of The Star Downtown Castle Rock

It is definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Especially if you visit downtown Castle Rock, you’ll see that this town is ready for the season. The Season of The Star 2023 is underway, with events happening daily. It offers the perfect break to spend time with your family amidst the season’s hustle.

Gather the family and visit downtown Castle Rock for shopping, food, and fun throughout the season.

After shopping, you can imagine yourself transported through time as you take in the beautiful holiday lights with carriage rides throughout the season. You might even hear our town carolers singing in the streets.

A Few Special Events a Season of The Star 2023

Festival Park Starlight Market – Friday, December 1, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday, December 2, 11 am – 7 pm.

Shopping season is in full swing. Visit Festival Park and get all of your shopping done in one place. Shop over 40 local craft and food vendors. Find unique gifts for those tough-to-shop-for people on your list. Enjoy the magical scene of the giant tree while enjoying treats from local food trucks and live holiday music.

Reindeer Games – Saturday, December 2, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The Philip S. Miller Amphitheater will transform into a winter wonderland for Reindeer Games. Fun for the whole family includes seeing Santa’s reindeer, train and sleigh rides, dress up like an elf, outdoor games, and more! Plus, the big man will be on hand so kids can get a photo with Santa.

Storytellers & S’mores – Saturday, December 9, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bundle up and gather around the fire to roast marshmallows, make s’mores, and sip some hot chocolate. While sipping your cocoa, Santa and a few of his friends will stop by to read some holiday favorites. Have your little ones bring their letters to Santa to drop them in the special holiday mailbox.

Downtown Carriage Rides – Wednesdays – Sundays, November 24 – December 30

Can you get any more nostalgic than a carriage ride under the holiday lights of downtown? This long-standing tradition is back for 2023. Experience the small-town charm, festive holiday lights, and sounds under a warm blanket as you listen to the clip-clop of a horse-drawn carriage. Learn more about the experience and how to get tickets here.Carriage ride 2023

Downtown Trolley Rides – November 20 – December 26 (Mondays and Tuesdays 5 pm – 7 pm)

Hop on the famous town trolley on Monday and Tuesday evenings throughout the holiday season to experience the beauty of the lights downtown. The free trolley will keep you warm and has several pickup and dropoff spots throughout downtown. Find the schedule and learn more here.

More Information

Experience Castle Rock at it’s best. The Season of the Star is here! Take a short carriage ride or stroll through downtown Castle Rock and you will quickly realize this truly is “The most wonderful time of the year.” Click here to learn more about the Season of The Star 2023 festivities in downtown Castle Rock.

Photo Credit: Downtown Castle Rock