Your Memorial Day Weekend Guide for Castle Rock

May 24, 2025

What’s up, Castle Rock?
School’s out, the grills are heating up, and if your weekend isn’t already packed, it’s about to be. Memorial Day is here — which means summer in Castle Rock has officially begun.

In today’s Castle Rock Weekly:

🇺🇸 Memorial Day ceremonies & observances
🛍️ Memorial Day sales you’ll want to hit
🌞 Splash pads, grilling, and easy family fun
🍽️ TONIGHT: Grill for Gracie Fundraiser


Let’s get into it.

— R.J. Culley

🍽️ TONIGHT: Grill for Gracie Fundraiser

Support a local cause and enjoy some seriously good BBQ tonight at Grill for Gracie — a community fundraiser packed with food, fun, and flavor.

📍 Eagles Lodge, Castle Rock
🕔 5–8 p.m. | Friday, May 24
💵 $20/adults • $10/kids

What’s on the grill?

  • Pulled pork by Coast2Coast Meal Prep & Woodhill Small Batch BBQ

  • Chicken legs and thighs

  • Cookies galore from Castle Dough & Midwest Mom’s Colorado Kitchen

  • Clip-in & spray-on hair color for $10

  • Drinks from the “dirty soda” truck Thirst Trap Soda Co 🚚🥤

🎉 Bonus: If you're attending the Ruck March finale at 105W, this is the perfect post-event stop.

It’s a delicious way to give back. Don’t miss it.

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Ceremonies Near Castle Rock

This weekend, our community joins the nation in remembering the brave service members who gave their lives for our freedom. Whether you're staying in Castle Rock or venturing out, there are several local ceremonies where you can pay your respects:

  • Castle Rock: 10 a.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery
    📍 880 E. Wolfensberger Road

  • Denver: 11 a.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery
    📍 4400 W. Kenyon Ave.

  • Sedalia: 11 a.m. at Bear Canon Cemetery (St. Philip in the Field Church)
    📍 397 N. Perry Park Road

  • Highlands Ranch: 11:45 a.m. at Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument
    📍 9292 South Ridgeline Blvd.

Take a moment, bring the family, and help keep the meaning of the holiday front and center. 🇺🇸

🛍️ Memorial Day Sales & Specials

Memorial Day weekend also means big savings — and we found a few local highlights you’ll want to check out.

☕ Oo-de-lally Coffee
🎖️ All veterans get 50% off drinks (Memorial Day only, with ID)
🎖️ All active military get 25% off (also with ID)
📍 Offer good Saturday through Memorial Day
➡️ Follow them on Facebook

🛍️ Outlets at Castle Rock
From sneakers to swimwear, the Memorial Day Weekend Sale is on — dozens of stores with major markdowns.
➡️ See the full list of sales

Know another local business doing a special? Reply to this email — we’d love to include them next time.

🌞 Family Fun to Kick Off Summer

School’s out. The sun’s out. Let’s go.

💦 Splash into summer at one of Castle Rock’s many splash pads and pools — perfect for beating the heat and burning off that end-of-school energy.

Splash Pads:

  • Philip S. Miller Park

  • Festival Park

  • Butterfield Crossing Park

Outdoor Pools:

  • Burgess Memorial Pool

  • Butterfield Crossing Pool

Indoor Pools (lap + leisure):

  • Miller Activity Complex

  • Castle Rock Recreation Center

📍 Tip: Check individual facility hours and admission info before you go. Some locations may require a resident pass or have capacity limits.
➡️ Pool & Splash Pad Info from Town of Castle Rock

🔥 Grill, chill, and celebrate. Whether it’s burgers in the backyard or a last-minute picnic at one of Castle Rock’s 50+ parks, there’s no shortage of space to make summer memories.

🏊‍♀️ Neighborhood pools are opening all across town, so check your HOA or local rec center to find the closest one. Pro tip: Go early. Everyone else had the same idea.