Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Castle Pines for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Holiday Movie Night (December 5) and Gingerbread House Decorating (December 6). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Castle Pines
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Castle Pines
- Season: December 5 (Holiday Movie Night) to December 6 (Gingerbread House Decorating)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday Movie Night
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: The Ridge Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $5 per person
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The City of Castle Pines screens The Grinch at The Ridge Golf Course as an early-December movie night. The city's page also mentions its Winter Wonderland events, for which it is seeking vendors and sponsors.
The movie night is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy. Tickets cost $5 per person and go on sale through the city's page on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 a.m. Capacity is limited and tickets are non-refundable.
Parent tip: Seats are limited and sales open at 8:00 a.m. on November 13, so buy that morning if this is on your list. Tickets cannot be refunded, so settle your Saturday plans before you pay, and ask the city whether the screening is indoors since the page does not say.
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Gingerbread House Decorating
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm (Three ticketed sessions, starting at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.)
- Where: The Ridge Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 per person
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Kids and families decorate gingerbread houses together at The Ridge Golf Course in an event run by the City of Castle Pines. The day is split into three separate sessions, and the city's page mentions it alongside its Winter Wonderland events.
It is Sunday, December 6, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with sessions at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy. Tickets are $20 per person and go on sale on the city's page Friday, November 13, at 8:00 a.m. Capacity is limited and tickets are non-refundable.
Parent tip: Choose your session before sales open at 8:00 a.m. on November 13, since each of the three time slots has limited room. The $20 price is per person rather than per house, so count everyone in your group when you budget.
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- Address
- The Ridge Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy, Castle Pines, CO 80108 (opens in maps)
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When each Castle Pines Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Holiday Movie Night in Castle Pines on December 5; the last runs to December 6. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Holiday Movie NightCastle Pines · Dec 5
- Gingerbread House DecoratingCastle Pines · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Castle Rock, Parker, Lone Tree and Littleton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Castle Pines
Castle Pines is a young city: voters approved it in 2007, it incorporated in 2008 as Castle Pines North, and a 2010 vote shortened the name. The young city keeps its Christmas calendar compact, with a Grinch movie night and gingerbread decorating on one December weekend at The Ridge Golf Course.
How Castle Pines celebrates
The City of Castle Pines organizes the holiday events confirmed for 2026, and both take place at The Ridge Golf Course on Castle Pines Parkway. Holiday Movie Night on Saturday, December 5, screens The Grinch from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Gingerbread House Decorating fills Sunday, December 6, with sessions at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. for kids and families. The city's pages mention Winter Wonderland events and invite vendors and sponsors to take part. Both are ticketed, with sales opening November 13.
Fun facts about Christmas in Castle Pines
Voters approved the City of Castle Pines North on November 6, 2007, and it was officially incorporated with its first election of municipal officers on February 12, 2008. At that point it was Douglas County's first new city since 1995 and Colorado's 271st municipality. The name was shortened to the City of Castle Pines by popular vote on November 2, 2010. The 2020 census counted 11,036 residents, and the city has 5 parks and 14 miles of paved trails.
Traditions today
- Holiday Movie Night: The City of Castle Pines shows The Grinch at The Ridge Golf Course on December 5, 2026.
- Gingerbread House Decorating: Kids and families decorate gingerbread houses in three sessions at The Ridge Golf Course on December 6, 2026.
- Winter Wonderland at The Ridge: The city's holiday pages mention Winter Wonderland events and invite vendors and sponsors to join.
- Trails and parks: The city's 5 parks and 14 miles of paved, 8-foot-wide trails are open for walking, running and bicycling.
A fact for kids
Castle Pines became a city in 2008, so it may be younger than some of the kids' older brothers and sisters. It has 14 miles of paved trails that are 8 feet wide, with room for walkers, runners and bikes.
Questions about Christmas in Castle Pines
When was Castle Pines founded?
Voters approved the new city on November 6, 2007, and it officially incorporated on February 12, 2008, when residents elected their first municipal officers. At the time it was the first new city in Douglas County since 1995 and the 271st municipality in Colorado.
How did Castle Pines get its name?
The city was incorporated as the City of Castle Pines North. On November 2, 2010, residents voted to rename it the City of Castle Pines. The Wikipedia article does not explain where the words Castle Pines came from, only how the official name changed.
Where is Castle Pines?
Castle Pines is in Douglas County, Colorado, along Interstate 25. It lies north of Castle Rock and south of Lone Tree, about 20 miles south of downtown Denver and 43 miles north of Colorado Springs. It is part of the Denver metropolitan area.
How many people live in Castle Pines?
The 2020 census counted 11,036 residents, up from 10,360 in 2010. In 2020, 27 percent of residents were under 18, and about 42 percent of households had children under 18 living in them.
What parks and trails does Castle Pines have?
The city has 5 parks and 14 miles of paved trails that are 8 feet wide. Walking, running and bicycling are allowed on the trails. Parks and natural areas include Elk Ridge Park, Retreat Park, Coyote Ridge Park, Daniel's Gate Park and Daniels Park.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Castle Pines?
The city hosts Holiday Movie Night on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with a screening of The Grinch, and Gingerbread House Decorating on Sunday, December 6, with sessions at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Both are held at The Ridge Golf Course.
Who organizes Castle Pines holiday events?
The City of Castle Pines organizes both Holiday Movie Night and Gingerbread House Decorating and sells the tickets through its own website. The city lists 303.705.0200 as its contact number and invites businesses to apply as vendors or sponsors for its Winter Wonderland events.
How much do Castle Pines holiday events cost?
Holiday Movie Night on December 5, 2026, is $5 per person, and Gingerbread House Decorating on December 6 is $20 per person. Tickets for both go on sale Friday, November 13, at 8:00 a.m. The city says tickets are non-refundable because capacity is limited.
Sources
- Castle Pines, Colorado, Wikipedia
- Holiday Movie Night, City of Castle Pines
- Gingerbread House Decorating, City of Castle Pines
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Castle Pines Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are happening in Castle Pines?
The City of Castle Pines has two back-to-back events at The Ridge Golf Course, 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy. Holiday Movie Night shows The Grinch on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Gingerbread House Decorating follows on Sunday, December 6, with sessions at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Do Castle Pines holiday events need tickets?
Yes, both do. Holiday Movie Night on December 5, 2026, costs $5 per person, and Gingerbread House Decorating on December 6 costs $20 per person. Tickets for both go on sale on the city's website on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 a.m., and they are non-refundable because capacity is limited.
Is there a holiday movie for families in Castle Pines?
The City of Castle Pines screens The Grinch at its Holiday Movie Night on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Ridge Golf Course. Tickets are $5 per person. The event is scheduled to end at 7:00 p.m.
Where can kids decorate gingerbread houses in Castle Pines?
Gingerbread House Decorating takes place Sunday, December 6, 2026, at The Ridge Golf Course. The city describes it as an event for kids and families and offers three sessions, at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and must be bought ahead.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Castle Pines?
Neither of the two confirmed city events is free. Holiday Movie Night on December 5, 2026, is the lower-cost choice at $5 per person. Gingerbread House Decorating on December 6 is $20 per person. Both are sold in advance, starting November 13 at 8:00 a.m.
What is Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines?
Winter Wonderland is the name that appears on the City of Castle Pines holiday pages. The pages for Holiday Movie Night on December 5, 2026, and Gingerbread House Decorating on December 6 both invite vendors and sponsors to sign up for a Winter Wonderland event, without describing it further.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Castle Pines?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Colorado Christmas train rides guide. This Castle Pines guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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