Looking for free family fun that won’t drain your wallet or your sanity? 🙋‍♀️ From Castle Rock to Colorado Springs, Falcon to Pueblo, we’ve found tons of free events happening all month long — and yes, they’re worth clearing your calendar for!

Whether you want fireworks, live music, storytime in the park, or farmers markets with flavor — there’s something here for everyone. Because at The Buzzy B, we believe in making parenting easier and life a little more magical ✨ (without spending a fortune).

So pack a snack, grab your crew, and head out for some memory-making adventures! 💛🐝


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⭐ Castle Rock

  1. First Fridays & 5K + Live Music + Family Fun – July 4, 2025, 5:30–8 PM • Festival Park crgov.com+1coloradocommunitymedia.com+1

  2. 5th Annual ROCK‑IT RUN (Kid’s 1K Free) – July 4, 6:30 AM • Castle Rock (Fairgrounds) findarace.com

  3. Boots & Brews Festival – July 26, 11 AM–4 PM • Festival Park uncovercolorado.com+3crgov.com+3downtowncastlerock.com+3

  4. Castle Rock Day at Rueter‑Hess Reservoir – July 27, 8 AM–6 PM • Rueter‑Hess Reservoir crgov.com

  5. Yoga in the Park – July 27, 8:30–9:30 AM • Philip S. Miller Park Amphitheater visitcastlerock.org+6crgov.com+6allevents.in+6

  6. Festival Park Farmers Market – Sundays, 9 AM–2 PM (e.g. July 27) • Festival Park en.wikipedia.org+4crgov.com+4crgov.com+4

  7. Summer Concert Series (Jazz & Trolley) – Wednesdays, June–Aug, 6–8 PM • Downtown Castle Rock douglascountyfairandrodeo.com+5downtowncastlerock.com+5allevents.in+5

  8. Summer Celebration Carnival (Wellspring) – July 9, 5–8 PM • 826 Downtown visitcastlerock.org


⭐ Colorado Springs & Monument

  1. Monument 4th of July Parade – July 4, ~9:45 AM • Downtown Monument koaa.com+1m.yelp.com+1

  2. Pikes Peak or Bust Parade + Stick Horse Race – July 5 or 12? Confirm via local calendar • Downtown COS koaa.com+1visitcos.com+1

  3. Old Colorado City Summer Concerts – Tuesdays, June–Oct, 6–8 PM • Bancroft Park visitcos.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

  4. General Palmer Day (Monument Valley Park) – July 31, evening • COS Pavilion en.wikipedia.org

  5. Library Lawn Concerts – Various summer dates • Palmer Lake & Monument Libraries crgov.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4

  6. Water Lantern Festival – June, but sometimes July • Memorial Park, COS visitcos.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

  7. Get Outdoors Day – June, but expect later park days • Memorial Park

  8. Museum Free Admission Day – Check Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for summer free days en.wikipedia.org


⭐ Larkspur

  1. Colorado Renaissance Festival – Weekends through July (not fully free, but children under 12 are free with Discount Tickets — or if you win them on my contest corner!    • 650 Perry Park Ave


⭐ Palmer Lake

  1. Library Lawn Concert – Check schedule, typically summer evenings • Palmer Lake Library


⭐ Falcon & Pueblo

  1. Pikes Peak Regional Events (parks & small fairs) – Various free summer happenings in Falcon/Pueblo. Recommend checking local rec district sites or library calendars.


🌱 Bonus Suggestion: Multi-Area Recurring Free Happenings

  1. Community Park Storytimes & Crafts – Check Pikes Peak Library District branches (Palmer Lake, Peyton, etc.)

  2. Monument Valley Park Fixes & Nature Walks – Occasional bird walks or cleanups 


⚠️Notes & Tips

  • Some listings (like Renaissance Fest) aren’t fully free—but do include free access for kids.

  • The PPLD Lawn Concerts, park activities, and museum free days are recurring and often unscheduled far out—keep an eye on local branch sites.

📖 Weekly Storytimes in the Parks & Libraries

  • Castle Rock Kids CornerPreschool Storytime at Douglas County Libraries, Castle Rock on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 AM 🧒📚

  •  Outdoor Storytime at Civic Green Park, Castle Rock – Thursdays at 10 AM through July (age 0–5)

  • PPLD Storytimes Across El Paso County – Regular indoor & outdoor sessions for ages 0–7 at Library 21c, Monument Library, Palmer Lake Library, and more—featuring songs, flannelboards, crafts, and sensory-friendly options


Whether it’s movie nights under the stars or storytelling in the park, there’s always something buzz-worthy for every family. At The Buzzy B, we believe in making parenting easier, life a little more magical ✨—and all on a dime.

So pack that reusable cup, grab your crew, and join in on a hive full of fun this July! 💛🐝

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