Starlighting is an annual traditional community ceremony that includes lighting the star on top of Castle Rock followed by a fireworks display. Festivities include: Caroling, dancing, ice skating, Santa Claus, Kid’s activity zone, non-profit booths, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the chili supper at the Firehouse adds to this Norman Rockwell experience.Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce created the beloved Starlighting event in 1962, which celebrates the holiday season featured by the lighting of the star on top of the Rock (the star was first lit in 1936).Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Historic Wilcox Square
Downtown Castle Rock & Festival ParkOngoing festivities throughout the day include strolling carolers, dance groups and other live entertainment on every corner. There’s a kids zone, hot chocolate and games to entertain the kiddos as well as adult beverages and plenty of food trucks. Non profit and sponsor booths will line the streets offering holiday goodies and trinkets. Santa Claus visits (2pm-4:15pm) and the chili supper at the Firehouse complete this Norman Rockwell experience.
The actual ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on the main stage, with the lighting of The Star at approximately 5:30 PM, followed immediately by fireworks.
Event Type: Winter
Go-Karting on Ice Part 2 (Denver)
Go Karting On Ice is coming back to Denver this time with some epic new games and lighting!Enjoy the thrill of driving on an exhilarating icy rink, the perfect way to have some unique and competitive fun with your friends and family!Test yourself and practice navigating the rink as you’ve never experienced before. Our expert team will be on hand to give you some tips on how to glide through corners and navigate on the rink.Please note – There will be 10 go karts on the track at a time and we will have 5 designated ride times within the hour session. Each ticket holder will get 12 – 15 mins kart time within their session. There are plenty of games on site to keep you entertained whilst waiting for your turn on the ice.Prizes will be given out for the best dressed so grab your fun fancy dress for some costume ice karting.The event will only be running for a very limited time, due to high demand, tickets are selling fast so grab them before it’s too late!Tickets are available now, so whether you’re a champion go-karting enthusiast or a newbie looking for some fun, it will definitely be worth switching things up and testing your skills – winter style!
IMPORTANT:
– Tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis
– Minimum 14 years old, and over 52 inches tall to participate
– Maximum weight 225 pounds
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Mikaela Shiffrin now has the most wins of any athlete in Alpine World Cup history breaking Sweden’s Ingemar Stenmark’s past record of 86 World Cup victories! Whether you are an alpine enthusiast, Miki superfan, or Eagle County local — help us celebrate this moment in ski racing history.
Women, Whiskey & Western Wear
Ladies And Ladies Only! Come join us for a night with aromas of malt, barley, wheat and wooden casks. Our chefs created a special pairing menu to complement different drinks.
Leave the six-shooters at home, please, but be sure to make a reservation. We hope to see you there!
Moonlight Dinner Series #5 – Hawaiian Luau
Our Moonlight Dinner series welcomes you to ski, skin, or snowshoe under the stars to our mid-mountain lodge for a chef-prepared meal that will transport your taste buds to another part of the world.
Join us April 22 for a special Hawaiian lūʻau.
Reservations are required. This will sell out quickly; our Moonlight Dinners are some of our most popular events.
Check-in takes place between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. that evening in Guest Services. The 6th Alley Bar & Grill will be open for cocktails until 6:30 p.m.
Arapahoe Basin Supper Club: Fish Fry
Join us in the 6th Alley Bar & Grill for Fish Fry Night and bar specials!
Menu – SAMPLE MENU
- Salad
Spinach, Strawberries, Toasted Almonds, Feta, Poppy seed dressing - All you can eat Fried Haddock
With French Fries, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw - Dessert
Bananas Foster Cheesecake, Warm Cinnamon Bananas
Please ask your server about our bottle wine and draft beer discount.
Arapahoe Basin Supper Club: Italian Night
Join us this season for the return of our famous Supper Club Series!
Enjoy special, one-night-only theme dinners prepared by A-Basin’s award-winning chefs, and pair your meals with our famous bloody Mary, local draft beers, or specialty cocktails. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy stunning mountain views.
Moonlight Dinner Series #4: A Night in Southern France
SOLD OUT
Our Moonlight Dinner series welcomes you to ski, snowshoe, or ride the lift under the stars to our mid-mountain lodge for a chef-prepared meal that will transport your taste buds to another part of the world.Join us March 11th for a night in Southern France.
Reservations are required. This will sell out quickly; our Moonlight Dinners are some of our most popular events.
Check-in takes place between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. that evening in Guest Services. The 6th Alley Bar & Grill will be open for cocktails prior to the chairlift turning at 6:45 p.m.
Cancellation of this event may occur, prior to it going on sale, due to staffing or supply shortages. Thank you for your understanding.
A-Basin Supper Club: Jamaican Night
Join us at Arapahoe Basin in February for some classic Jamaican food. Menu inspired and guided by our Jamaican staff, and coming soon! Our Jamaican staff inspired and helped create the delicious jerk chicken on our daily 6th Alley Bar & Grill menu. It’s so popular that we decided to dedicate a full evening to Jamaican cuisine. Don’t miss out on this special dining event!
Mile High Stair Climb
Continuing the legacy of the Run the Republic and the Fight for Air Climb, the Mile High Stair Climb is a world-class tower running event benefiting the American Lung Association brought to you by HAL Sports.The climb is held at Denver’s tallest building, the Republic Plaza, standing at 714 feet tall. Combine that with being at Mile High in altitude, and you will be climbing the highest stair climb in the world.You can choose to Soar to the Top (1 ascent, 56 flights,1,098 stairs) or show your true tower running grit and go for the full vertical mile (8 ascents, 448 flights, 8,784 stairs)!All abilities are welcome (the minimum age to climb is 8), so who is ready to climb a mile at a mile high?