101 Things to Do in 2026

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Splash, skate, celebrate; groove, roll and stroll — the Town of Parker is Your Kind of Place to live it up all year long.

This list provides plenty of suggestions, 101 to be exact, to keep you active, involved and entertained in Parker from the beginning of January through the end of December.

  1. See “Shrek The Musical” at the PACE Center (Jan. 16 to Feb. 8)
  2. Enter the 250/150/45 Logo Contest (Entries close Jan. 30)
  3. Learn something new at a free Parker Arts Lecture (Feb. 4, March 4, April 1)
  4. Dance at the Sweetheart Ball (Feb. 6)
  5. Have fun for all ages with a Family Discovery Series performance (Feb. 7, March 7, April 4)
  6. Get home improvement help at a Homeowner Building Class (Feb. 11, May 20, Aug. 12, Nov. 18)
  7. Run to/from Cupid at the Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K (Feb. 14)
  8. Take part in Lessons in Local Government (Feb. 17, March 2, April 6, April 20)
  9. Welcome the Year of the Horse at the Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb. 28)
  10. Enroll in the Citizens Police Academy (Spring and Fall sessions)
  11. Enjoy the musical stylings of Friday Night Jazz (March 6, April 3)
  12. Laugh it up at the Comedy Zone (March 7, April 4)
  13. See the classic book brought to life at the Goodnight Moon-A Fiber Art Tale exhibit (March 12 to 29)
  14. Search for hidden shamrock signs around town during the Shamrock Hunt (March 15 to 21)
  15. Have your artwork reviewed during Portfolio Day (March 26)
  16. Go “Back to Our Roots” with 250/150/45 activations at Town signature events
  17. Learn how your town works with the Parker Civic Academy
  18. Pay your respects with the Veterans Memorial Banner Program
  19. Make waves at the Egg Splash and Dash (April 4)
  20. Meet Royalty at the Princess Ball (April 10, June 5, Nov. 13)
  21. Pick up a free seedling tree or perennial flower at the Arbor Day Celebration (April 25)
  22. Adopt-A-Street
  23. Adopt-A-Trail, Open Space or Flowerbed
  24. Welcome new PACE Center and Schoolhouse galleries at art receptions
  25. Celebrate mom at the Miles Over the Meadow Mothers Day 5K (May 9)
  26. See two sets of Art Encounters sculptures (works swap out in May)
  27. Attend A Public Meeting
  28. Kick-off National Public Works Week at the Touch A Truck vehicle showcase (May 17)
  29. Honor fallen heroes during the MURPH Memorial Day Challenge (May 25)
  30. Take a walk at the Senior Stroll (May 27)
  31. See film, live performance, and culinary storytelling intertwine at the REEL Stories Festival (May 3)
  32. Explore the 72-acre Ray J. Harvie Open Space
  33. Visit one or all of Parker's many parks
  34. Traverse more than 30 miles of trails
  35. Attend a Parker Recreation Camp
  36. Enroll in a Parker Arts camp
  37. Chat with Elected Officials and Parker staff at Town farmers market booths (June to September dates to be announced)
  38. Move and groove at “All Shook Up” (June 26 to July 19)
  39. Splash and slide at H2O’Brien Pool
  40. Have fun in the sun at the Discovery Park Play Fountain
  41. Enjoy the sounds of summer at Discovery Park Summer Concerts (Begin June 4)
  42. Take part in a Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt (Details to be announced in May)
  43. Celebrate dad at the Dash Across the Dam Fathers Day 5K (June 20)
  44. Ride to the Bike to Work Day breakfast station (June 24)
  45. Watch July 4th fireworks (July 4)
  46. Enter the Name A Snowplow Contest (July)
  47. Swim, bike and run at the Kids’ TRY-athlon (July 18)
  48. Receive business support from Parker Economic Development
  49. Interact with police officers during National Night Out
  50. Enter the Parker Fall Fest Drone Show Design Contest (August)
  51. Hit the trail at the RunAbilities FUN Walk/Run/Roll (Aug. 1)
  52. See what the buzz is about at the Honey Festival (Aug. 2)
  53. Light up the night at H2O Glow Swim (Aug. 14)
  54. Enter your snapshots in the Town Calendar Photo Contest (September and October)
  55. Meet the teams keeping your Town operating at the Parker Proud Showcase (Sept. 12)
  56. Have family fun at the Grandparent’s Day Picnic (Sept. 12)
  57. Welcome autumn at Parker Fall Fest (Sept. 26)
  58. Bid the season farewell at the So Long to Summer 5K/10K (Sept. 26)
  59. Get spooked at Fieldhouse Fright Night (Oct. 10)
  60. Go bobbing for pumpkins at Pumpkin Patch Splash (Oct. 17)
  61. Add your home to our Halloween decorations map (October)
  62. Start Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk (Nov. 26)
  63. See the lights turn on at the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting (Nov. 27)
  64. Skate at the Parker Ice Trail
  65. Take a stroll among holiday lights and festive decorations along Mainstreet (Thanksgiving Weekend to early January)
  66. Add your home to our holiday season decorations map (December)
  67. Swim With Santa (Dec. 12)
  68. Enjoy Milk & Cookies With Santa (Dec. 13)
  69. Have Coffee With A Cop
  70. Attend events organized by other community groups
  71. Apply to serve on a Citizen Commission
  72. Earn a badge at Scout Nights
  73. Lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Town Council meeting
  74. Get involved with Teen Court
  75. Take part in the Teen Police Academy
  76. Work with the Police Explorers Program
  77. Share your feedback about all things Parker at Let’s Talk Parker
  78. Sign up for Town news notifications
  79. Give back by volunteering
  80. Host an event or celebration at a Town facility: Parker Arts rentals and Parker Recreation rentals
  81. Get To Know Your Mayor & Town Council
  82. Request a flag to be flown at Town Hall
  83. Support the Greater Parker Foundation
  84. Visit the 20-Mile House Historic Park
  85. Apply for a job with the Town
  86. Take part in an Active Older Adult Recreation program
  87. Try out a Parker Recreation Enrichment Class
  88. Take a fitness equipment orientation
  89. Enroll in Group Fitness Classes & Personal Training
  90. Boost your wellness with Nutrition Services and programs
  91. Take a lap at the Recreation Center Indoor Pool
  92. Summit the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall
  93. Test your aim at the Westcreek Disc Golf Course
  94. Take your pup to the USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park
  95. Land a new trick at Railbender Skate Park
  96. Take the field our court with adult and youth sports leagues
  97. Cook, dance, act, and more with Parker Arts classes
  98. Take a tour of Parker’s public art collection
  99. Become A Parker Arts Member and attend special events
  100. Choose Parker and shop, dine and play locally
  101. Follow Town social media accounts to stay up to date with even more things to do all year long

Splash, skate, celebrate; groove, roll and stroll — the Town of Parker is Your Kind of Place to live it up all year long.

This list provides plenty of suggestions, 101 to be exact, to keep you active, involved and entertained in Parker from the beginning of January through the end of December.

  1. See “Shrek The Musical” at the PACE Center (Jan. 16 to Feb. 8)
  2. Enter the 250/150/45 Logo Contest (Entries close Jan. 30)
  3. Learn something new at a free Parker Arts Lecture (Feb. 4, March 4, April 1)
  4. Dance at the Sweetheart Ball (Feb. 6)
  5. Have fun for all ages with a Family Discovery Series performance (Feb. 7, March 7, April 4)
  6. Get home improvement help at a Homeowner Building Class (Feb. 11, May 20, Aug. 12, Nov. 18)
  7. Run to/from Cupid at the Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em Valentine’s Day 5K/10K (Feb. 14)
  8. Take part in Lessons in Local Government (Feb. 17, March 2, April 6, April 20)
  9. Welcome the Year of the Horse at the Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb. 28)
  10. Enroll in the Citizens Police Academy (Spring and Fall sessions)
  11. Enjoy the musical stylings of Friday Night Jazz (March 6, April 3)
  12. Laugh it up at the Comedy Zone (March 7, April 4)
  13. See the classic book brought to life at the Goodnight Moon-A Fiber Art Tale exhibit (March 12 to 29)
  14. Search for hidden shamrock signs around town during the Shamrock Hunt (March 15 to 21)
  15. Have your artwork reviewed during Portfolio Day (March 26)
  16. Go “Back to Our Roots” with 250/150/45 activations at Town signature events
  17. Learn how your town works with the Parker Civic Academy
  18. Pay your respects with the Veterans Memorial Banner Program
  19. Make waves at the Egg Splash and Dash (April 4)
  20. Meet Royalty at the Princess Ball (April 10, June 5, Nov. 13)
  21. Pick up a free seedling tree or perennial flower at the Arbor Day Celebration (April 25)
  22. Adopt-A-Street
  23. Adopt-A-Trail, Open Space or Flowerbed
  24. Welcome new PACE Center and Schoolhouse galleries at art receptions
  25. Celebrate mom at the Miles Over the Meadow Mothers Day 5K (May 9)
  26. See two sets of Art Encounters sculptures (works swap out in May)
  27. Attend A Public Meeting
  28. Kick-off National Public Works Week at the Touch A Truck vehicle showcase (May 17)
  29. Honor fallen heroes during the MURPH Memorial Day Challenge (May 25)
  30. Take a walk at the Senior Stroll (May 27)
  31. See film, live performance, and culinary storytelling intertwine at the REEL Stories Festival (May 3)
  32. Explore the 72-acre Ray J. Harvie Open Space
  33. Visit one or all of Parker's many parks
  34. Traverse more than 30 miles of trails
  35. Attend a Parker Recreation Camp
  36. Enroll in a Parker Arts camp
  37. Chat with Elected Officials and Parker staff at Town farmers market booths (June to September dates to be announced)
  38. Move and groove at “All Shook Up” (June 26 to July 19)
  39. Splash and slide at H2O’Brien Pool
  40. Have fun in the sun at the Discovery Park Play Fountain
  41. Enjoy the sounds of summer at Discovery Park Summer Concerts (Begin June 4)
  42. Take part in a Summer Selfie Scavenger Hunt (Details to be announced in May)
  43. Celebrate dad at the Dash Across the Dam Fathers Day 5K (June 20)
  44. Ride to the Bike to Work Day breakfast station (June 24)
  45. Watch July 4th fireworks (July 4)
  46. Enter the Name A Snowplow Contest (July)
  47. Swim, bike and run at the Kids’ TRY-athlon (July 18)
  48. Receive business support from Parker Economic Development
  49. Interact with police officers during National Night Out
  50. Enter the Parker Fall Fest Drone Show Design Contest (August)
  51. Hit the trail at the RunAbilities FUN Walk/Run/Roll (Aug. 1)
  52. See what the buzz is about at the Honey Festival (Aug. 2)
  53. Light up the night at H2O Glow Swim (Aug. 14)
  54. Enter your snapshots in the Town Calendar Photo Contest (September and October)
  55. Meet the teams keeping your Town operating at the Parker Proud Showcase (Sept. 12)
  56. Have family fun at the Grandparent’s Day Picnic (Sept. 12)
  57. Welcome autumn at Parker Fall Fest (Sept. 26)
  58. Bid the season farewell at the So Long to Summer 5K/10K (Sept. 26)
  59. Get spooked at Fieldhouse Fright Night (Oct. 10)
  60. Go bobbing for pumpkins at Pumpkin Patch Splash (Oct. 17)
  61. Add your home to our Halloween decorations map (October)
  62. Start Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk (Nov. 26)
  63. See the lights turn on at the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting (Nov. 27)
  64. Skate at the Parker Ice Trail
  65. Take a stroll among holiday lights and festive decorations along Mainstreet (Thanksgiving Weekend to early January)
  66. Add your home to our holiday season decorations map (December)
  67. Swim With Santa (Dec. 12)
  68. Enjoy Milk & Cookies With Santa (Dec. 13)
  69. Have Coffee With A Cop
  70. Attend events organized by other community groups
  71. Apply to serve on a Citizen Commission
  72. Earn a badge at Scout Nights
  73. Lead the Pledge of Allegiance at a Town Council meeting
  74. Get involved with Teen Court
  75. Take part in the Teen Police Academy
  76. Work with the Police Explorers Program
  77. Share your feedback about all things Parker at Let’s Talk Parker
  78. Sign up for Town news notifications
  79. Give back by volunteering
  80. Host an event or celebration at a Town facility: Parker Arts rentals and Parker Recreation rentals
  81. Get To Know Your Mayor & Town Council
  82. Request a flag to be flown at Town Hall
  83. Support the Greater Parker Foundation
  84. Visit the 20-Mile House Historic Park
  85. Apply for a job with the Town
  86. Take part in an Active Older Adult Recreation program
  87. Try out a Parker Recreation Enrichment Class
  88. Take a fitness equipment orientation
  89. Enroll in Group Fitness Classes & Personal Training
  90. Boost your wellness with Nutrition Services and programs
  91. Take a lap at the Recreation Center Indoor Pool
  92. Summit the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall
  93. Test your aim at the Westcreek Disc Golf Course
  94. Take your pup to the USMC CPL David M. Sonka Dog Park
  95. Land a new trick at Railbender Skate Park
  96. Take the field our court with adult and youth sports leagues
  97. Cook, dance, act, and more with Parker Arts classes
  98. Take a tour of Parker’s public art collection
  99. Become A Parker Arts Member and attend special events
  100. Choose Parker and shop, dine and play locally
  101. Follow Town social media accounts to stay up to date with even more things to do all year long
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