Settle up and settle in. Check the latest news at Looking Glass – what’s moving and shaking, and what to expect for what’s just over the horizon. And when there’s an event taking place, check here too for details and how to register.
December 18, 2025
The master-planned community of Looking Glass celebrates Christmas and New Year’s this weekend and next with performances, musicals, comedy, light shows and festive things to dos. Find your favorite holiday things to do just minutes from your front door in the new home community of Looking Glass in Parker.
December 16, 2025
Let’s face it: we all have at least one person in our lives who doesn’t always enjoy the gifts they receive. Maybe it’s a sibling who scoffs at anything “off-the-rack” or your friend who’s tired of the latest gadgets before you even hear about them. If the words “difficult to shop for” have become part of your holiday vocabulary, here are some Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa gift ideas that might delight even the impossible-to-please loved ones on your “nice” list.
December 9, 2025
We’re officially in the holiday season, with Diwali and Thanksgiving in the rear view, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza fast approaching. It’s the winter celebration season filled with warm family gatherings, joyful gift-giving and festive decorations. But decking your halls doesn’t have to be stressful for anyone who wants the ambience without maximum effort and expenditure. Minimalist holiday decorating is about layering festive into your surroundings by focusing on quality over quantity to capture the spirit of the season.
December 4, 2025
The master-planned community of Looking Glass is fast forwarding to Christmas this weekend and next with holiday markets, concerts and Santa photo ops. There are also fun and frivolous theater performances nearby, too! Find your favorite things to do minutes from your front door in the new home community of Looking Glass in Parker.
December 1, 2025
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Looking Glass Residents’ Photo Contest! We received nearly two dozen submissions — all amazing photos showing both skill and creativity. And while the competition was stiff, there was a consensus about the top three winning photographs.
November 25, 2025
If you had your druthers, moving during the holidays might not be your first choice. Moving in itself is a the kind of life event that registers high on the Richter scale of stress. And if/when it coincides with the holiday season, to say it can be challenging is an understatement, BUT, it can also bring unique opportunities. Plus, there are ways to make it smoother and less stressful.
November 20, 2025
While the sunny weather might bely the time of year, the master-planned community of Looking Glass is preparing for a holiday season of traditional fun and entertaining things to do nearby from craft and artisan markets to performances by talented dancers, singers and thespians! This weekend and next catch a performance of The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, Stomp, Goodnight Moon or the infamous Stunt Dogs!
November 18, 2025
If you’re not decorating your Christmas tree or shopping for holiday gifts you might be planning your Thanksgiving meal right about now. We’re focused on the food – not surprisingly – because every great get-together starts in the kitchen, right? Plus, the brand new kitchens in the new home community of Looking Glass make food prep easy, and serving friends and family a joy. We scanned some of our favorite sites for fun facts and foodie recipes to get the celebration off on the right turkey leg.
November 9, 2025
Over the last couple of months mortgage rates have climbed despite a Federal Reserve rate cut the last week of October. That is a painful reminder that Fed doesn’t directly drive mortgage rates — a common misconception. The Fed’s benchmark rate mainly affects short-term borrowing—like rates on credit cards, personal loans, and bank savings yields—and has a minor effect on long-term loans such as mortgages.
November 6, 2025
Craft fairs, art festivals, local bazaars and artisan markets are beginning to welcome attendees and patrons all over Parker and nearby towns! The new home community of Looking Glass is conveniently located near things to do in Lone Tree, Centennial and Castle Rock, so take a look and make your weekend plans!