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.
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:
August 12, 2026
Congratulations, you bought a brand-new home! No decades-old wiring, no mystery stains, no avocado-green appliances marching toward obsolescence. Everything smells like fresh paint, new carpet, and optimism. So why on earth would you inspect it? Because even brand-new homes have a way of whispering “Surprise!” right around the time your builder warranty is packing its bags for the one-year deadline.
August 6, 2026
Summer is making its last big push in Parker, and this stretch has it all — the final weeks before the school bell rings, a 10th-anniversary brewfest at O’Brien Park, dinosaurs on the big screen at Red Rocks, and rock legends taking the stage in Castle Rock. Douglas County students head back to class on Wednesday, August 12, so squeeze in every last adventure while you can. Here are the best family-friendly things to do near Looking Glass this weekend:
July 29, 2026
It happens every summer like clockwork. The kids aren’t even back yet and somehow you’re already staring down a supply list that seems longer than last year’s, prices that feel higher than they should be, and the nagging sense that you’re going to end up at Target three separate times anyway. Sound familiar?
July 23, 2026
The fair is finally in town, and the next two weeks might be the most packed of the whole summer. From the biggest 10-day rodeo and fair in Douglas County (featuring the one and only Trace Adkins singing to a crowd of Colorado country lovers) to back-to-back headliner concerts at the PACE Center, and free Thursday night music wrapping up at Discovery Park, there’s no shortage of family-friendly events near Looking Glass this weekend. Get out and make the most of these last sweet days of summer.
July 14, 2026
Moving into a brand-new home is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s also, if we’re being honest, a little overwhelming. There’s a lot happening at once — boxes everywhere, a dozen things to set up, neighbors you haven’t met yet, and a running list in your head that never seems to get any shorter. The good news: the first 30 days have a rhythm to them. Here’s how to make the most of it.
July 9, 2026
Summer is hitting its stride in Parker and mid-July might just be the best stretch of the whole season. From the final weeks of Discovery Park’s beloved free concert series to a twilight bike ride through Castle Rock, live country music under the stars, and family adventures tucked into every corner of Douglas County, there’s no shortage of things to do near Looking Glass this month. Grab the family and get out there.