The Metro District presents educational and fun events throughout the year.  Events include the Highlands Ranch Arbor Day Celebration, the National Trails Day volunteer project, Parties at the Park, the annual Metro District-Littleton Fire Rescue Ice Cream Social, Douglas County Household Hazardous Materials Roundup, Dog Daze of Summer, Metro District's Volunteer Appreciation and the Holiday Celebration at the Historic Mansion.  Each of these events is free unless otherwise noted.  For more information about these events, please call Jenn Garber at 720-240-4909.

Renew the Ranch: A Community Clean Up Effort
On Saturday, April 5 more than 80 volunteers helped picked up trash in the natural open space area surrounding Foothills Park.  Thanks to their hard work, four pickup truck loads of trash were collected.  Domino's Pizza on University Blvd. and Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza generously donated lunch for all of our hardworking volunteers.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this event such a success! 

Arbor Day
On Saturday, April 21, volunteers helped the Metro District plant more than 20 trees at Cheese Ranch Historic & Natural Area.  Because of our commitment to a strong forestry program, the Metro District has been named a Tree City USA for the past 20 years.  Thanks to the Douglas County Conservation District and Whole Food Market for donating breakfast to all of our volunteers. 

National Trails Day
On Saturday, May 17, 40 volunteers helped the Metro District build a trail from Chadsworth Lane to Mountain View Middle School. Volunteers installed water bars to help prevent erosion, and went above and beyond trail-building duties to help pick up trash in the area.  

Pronghorn Park Dedication
Wednesday, June 4 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Join the Metro District as we dedicate the newest park in Highlands Ranch!  There will be activities and educational booths for your family's entertainment. 

National Trails Day
Saturday, May 17 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Chadsworth Lane to Mountain View Middle School
Help the Metro District with a fun trail improvement project that will be used by the community for years to come!

Party at the Park: KidFest
Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. until noon
Civic Green Park
This popular event, hosted by the Neighborhood Resource Program, features entertaining performers on the Civic Green Park stage, VerbZone activities, SkyHawks Sports Camp, educational booths from local organizations and special patriotic activities to celebrate Flag Day.

Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Civic Green Park
Join the Metro District and Littleton Fire Rescue for the social event of the summer!  For only $1, you can have all-you-can-eat ice cream and snow cones.  Listen to the Highlands Ranch Concert band, and enjoy an evening full of fun and entertainment!  All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument.

Household Chemical Roundup
Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Shea Stadium
Collect your household hazardous waste and deliver it to Shea Stadium, where Tri-County Health, the Metro District and Centennial Water & Sanitation District will recycle and properly dispose of your items.  For more information, please click here. 

Party at the Park: Dog Daze of Summer
Saturday, August 16 from 9 a.m. until noon
East end of Redstone Park
Your four-legged friends will love this event!  The Neighborhood Resource Program will host dog-friendly vendors, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, obedience demonstrations, contests and the popular Colorado Disc Dogs.

Party at the Park
Wednesday, September 3 from 6 until 8 p.m.
Northridge Park
Join the Neighborhood Resource Program for this last Party at the Park of the summer.  We'll feature educational booths, and fun for all members of your family.

Holiday Celebration at the Highlands Ranch Mansion
Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Start the holiday season with a day at the Highlands Ranch Mansion, listening to local choirs, taking a narrated hayride around the grounds, getting your picture taken with Santa, or trying your hand at a Reindeer Game. 

Santa Visits
Saturday, December 13 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Metro District Office (62 W. Plaza Drive - corner of Broadway & Plaza)
Santa's house has been magically transported from the North Pole to Highlands Ranch.  Avoid long lines and have your picture taken with Santa at this free event.  Children can also drop their letters to Santa off in our special mailbox.

This page was last updated on May 29, 2008.
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