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Know which way the wind blows.

…They say. In other words, check here often for news and updates.

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.

Back to School Lunches for Kids K-8

Ohhhhhh my, can you believe schools have started back up or are about to?! Teachers are prepping for the 2025-26 school year at Douglas County schools, and Looking Glass students are gearing up for school life in Parker! Residents with school-age children attending Legacy Point Elementary School, Sagewood Middle School and/or Ponderosa High School are already gathering supplies, new wardrobes and sports gear in anticipation of what promises to be an exciting year.

Resident Profile: The Banoj Jena Family

During a recent photo shoot with residents of Looking Glass, we met Banoj Jena and his beautiful family. Banoj was kind enough to share a few interesting details about how he and his wife Pallabi Behera found their new home in this popular master-planned community in Parker and why they love living here.

County Fairs and Rodeos = Family-Friendly Fun!

Both the Douglas County and Arapahoe County Fairs are coming to town with so many events and activities you won’t know which direction to drive for a good time! Plus plenty of indoor/outdoor concerts and plays will have provide family-friendly summer entertainment for days.

Buying vs. Renting: A Q&A Guide

Deciding whether to become a home buyer or remain a tenant is a significant financial and personal decision. It affects not only your bank account, but also your lifestyle, mobility, and sense of security. Mortgage Loan Originator Eric Richter with Gateway Mortgage answered three common questions aspiring home buyers ask to navigate the possibilities.

Summer Fun with Backyard Games

Whether you’re planning a weekend BBQ, hosting neighborhood kids, or want to get the fam up off the couch and outside on weeknights to do something fun, Prime Day deals (today through July 11) are a great excuse to shop online. Here are some games that will upgrade your backyard collection – and fingers crossed — they might just be on sale!

Katy Perry, Cirque du Soleil and Fireworks!

Oh, beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain! It’s America’s birthday this week and there are plenty of things to do in Parker and nearby – with family, friends and neighbors! Plus, Katy Perry’s coming to town, along with everybody’s favorite aerial acrobats – Cirque du Soleil! he master-planned community of Looking Glass/Parker is minutes away from outdoor festivals, celebrations and makers’ markets! 

Activities in Family-Friendly Parker, Colorado

The master-planned community of Looking Glass in Parker, Colorado is a vibrant collection of new home neighborhoods with residents of all ages and its location provides access to a wide variety of recreational, cultural, and family-friendly activities and events. With events planned throughout the year within the community – thanks to an active, hands-on social committee — and all kinds of fun activities just minutes away in town, if you like to eat, ride, roll, slide, bowl, swing, watch or sweat — this is the place to be!

Tips for Parents: Help Kids Keep Learning Over the Summer!

It’s officially summer and while kids and parents will enjoy these two months without homework and class project deadlines, helping kids continue to learn over the summer can be both fun and beneficial! We asked Looking Glass Resident Shea Fuller, who is also a kindergarten teacher at Wilder Elementary School in Littleton, for some tips and ideas for younger children and teens.

Outdoor Concerts and Movie in the Park!

Enjoy a sunshine-filled weekend with all sorts of things to do in Parker and nearby – north and south, and west! The master-planned community of Looking Glass/Parker is minutes away from outdoor concerts (so many to choose from!), outdoor markets – artisan and farmers’, and Movie Night in Wrangler Park! And don’t miss the model homes grand opening of Dream Finders, this Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m.!

Three Brand New Model Homes Opening This Weekend!

Make plans now to visit the three brand new models from Dream Finders Homes in The Reserve at Looking Glass in Parker. The Grand Opening for this event starts this Saturday, June 21, from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at 13786 Daffodil Point in the heart of one of the town’s most appealing master-planned, new home communities.