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.
October 20, 2026
The bliss that comes from pulling a bubbling casserole dish out of the oven on a cold October evening is unmatched. The smell alone is enough to make everything feel right with the world. Fall in Colorado is made for this — the early sunsets, the crisp air, the sudden urge to make something warm and put it in a pan and share it with people you like.
October 15, 2026
Pumpkin patches are open, the haunted trails are lit, and the trunks are being decorated. Parker and the surrounding south metro are going all in on fall and Halloween over the next two weeks, from last-weekend pumpkin picking to a pumpkin box-car derby you have to see to believe. Here’s your guide to the best family-friendly fall fun near Looking Glass from October 15 through 28.
October 6, 2026
There’s a moment in early October when Colorado mornings shift — the air gets crisp, the light turns golden, and suddenly your new home’s front porch offers newfound potential. Fall is the season that rewards a little effort outside. A well-dressed front porch doesn’t just look good — it can make welcoming the coming cozy season that much more joyful.
October 1, 2026
Fall has fully arrived, and Parker and the surrounding south metro are leaning all the way into it. From a trail festival that challenges runners of every level to pumpkin festivals, Oktoberfest celebrations, and a full lineup of local family-friendly theater shows, there’s an incredible two weeks ahead near Looking Glass. Here’s your guide to the best of it.
September 22, 2026
Andrea and Austin Ohlhauser weren’t looking for a new home. They were just driving around Parker with Andrea’s brother when they spotted the Looking Glass models going up south of Stroh Road. One walk-through later, thought, they were done for.
September 17, 2026
Autumn is almost officially here, and Parker has plenty of ways to celebrate the changing season. From Parker Fall Fest to whimsical family productions at the PACE Center, a jazz evening with a celebrated vocalist, and one last downtown market before the season turns, there’s plenty happening near Looking Glass this weekend and next.
September 8, 2026
Not long ago, a “smart home” might have meant a voice assistant on the kitchen counter or a video doorbell you installed yourself on a Saturday afternoon. In 2026, smart-home technology has become a much bigger part of the new-home experience and life in general.
September 3, 2026
The days are getting shorter and Labor Day may be here, but Parker isn’t ready to let summer go just yet. This stretch brings a milestone youth triathlon two decades in the making, model trains rolling into downtown, an elegant evening fundraiser winding through the trails after dark, and one of Douglas County’s biggest art festivals — all packed into two weeks before autumn officially takes hold. Here’s what’s happening near Looking Glass this weekend and next.
August 26, 2026
If you’ve been researching new construction homes, you’ve probably run into a few opinions that gave you pause. New builds cost more. They all look the same. You can’t negotiate anything. The wait is too long. Some of these concerns are worth thinking through — but most of them are based on assumptions that haven’t been true for a while. Here’s a straight look at the most common new construction myths, and the facts are.
August 20, 2026
School is back in session, but summer isn’t done with Parker just yet. From a Latin culture festival downtown to a Bob Seger tribute closing out Castle Rock’s landmark concert season, an art festival that’s been going strong for decades, and one last movie under the stars, there’s still plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the last real stretch of warm weather. Here’s what’s happening near Looking Glass from August 20 through early September in Parker: