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November 2026 Events in Highlands Ranch: Official HRCA Guide
November 2026 in Highlands Ranch: Concerts, Holiday Markets, Rec Closures & Pre-Winter Home Tips
The November 2026 HRCA newsletter pairs holiday concerts and artisan markets with two big updates: a digital monthly newsletter in 2027 and a December name reveal for Backcountry Wilderness Area. Here is every November event, swim registration date, rec closure, and pre-winter home tip.
2027 Digital Newsletter Shift, Backcountry Name Reveal & Colorado Gives
Starting in 2027, HRCA is moving its monthly newsletter to a digital edition emailed to members and posted on HRCAonline.org. Printed pickup copies will stay available at all four HRCA recreation centers, residents can submit an online form to request mailed delivery, and the printed Activity Guide will still arrive every four months.
- New Name for Backcountry Wilderness Area: This December, HRCA will unveil a new name for our 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area and trail system while preserving its wildlife conservation and outdoor programs.
- Colorado Gives Day (Tuesday, Dec. 8): Schedule early gifts at ColoradoGives.org for day-of matching supporting Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, Backcountry Wilderness Area Fund, and Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund ($2,500 senior scholarships).
November 2026 Events, Seminars & December Save-the-Dates
| Date & Time | Event or Seminar | Location & Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov. 1 | Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market finale | Town Center · Free. |
| Sat, Nov. 7 | Geology Hike (9–11:30 a.m.) & Basic Horsemanship 7+ (10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.) | Backcountry Wilderness Area (Adult Intro to Horses Nov. 12, 10 a.m.). |
| Mon, Nov. 9 | Pottery Sale (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), Will Seminar (6–7 p.m.) & Denver Pops Veterans Concert (6:30–8 p.m.) | Southridge (Free), Northridge ($150/$172) & Mansion ($30). |
| Wed, Nov. 11 · 6–7 p.m. | Social Security Retirement Planning Seminar | Northridge Wetterhorn Room · Free. |
| Sat, Nov. 14 | Holiday Gift Fair (9 a.m.–5 p.m.), Fitness Expo & League of Legends Finals Watch Party (10 a.m.) | Eastridge (Free, open to public) & Southridge ($10). |
| Fri–Sun, Nov. 20–22 | Nutcracker Highlights Ballet (Fri 6 p.m.; Sat 3 & 6 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m.) | Southridge · $15 (under 2 on lap free). |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | WestCPR Babysitting Certification (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) & Wilderness Survival Club (3–5 p.m.) | Westridge ($84/$92) & Backcountry Wilderness Area. |
| Dec. 2, 10, 12 & 19 | Holiday Jazz (Dec. 2), Breathe & Bubbles (Dec. 10), Hometown Holiday (Dec. 12, 12–5 p.m.) & Winter Solstice (Dec. 19) | Southridge ($25 / $20–$25), Town Center (Free) & Backcountry Base Camp ($30/car). |
Winter Registration Dates, Rec Classes & November Closures
November classes span Southridge youth and teen cooking (food included), Monday Drawing 101, Songs of the Season (ages 0–5, starting Nov. 30), Camp Backcountry Thanksgiving Break Nature and Horse Camps, Wednesday indoor pickleball drills at Westridge, Youth Boys Basketball (grades 1–8), DCSD Winter Break camps, and Therapeutic Recreation Taekwondo, Pickleball, and Thrilling Thursdays (plus the Therapeutic Recreation Flower Fundraiser opening Jan. 1, 2027).
- Registration & Pass Sales: Jan.–April 2027 swim and Seahawks registration opens Monday, Nov. 16 (Dec. private lessons open Nov. 18; Westridge swim clinics run Nov. 14; Eastridge scuba/snorkel runs Nov. 15). Black Friday Group Fitness pass deals run Nov. 27–Dec. 18, and RideStrong cycling hosts an intro class Dec. 9 ($12/$14).
- November Closures: Eastridge courts and track close Nov. 13–14 for the Gift Fair. Northridge pool, hot tub, and dive well close for swim meets Nov. 19–20 (3:30–7 p.m.) and Nov. 22 (7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.). All HRCA offices and rec centers close Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26); offices stay closed Nov. 27.
HRCA Pre-Winter Exterior Checklist & ARC Reminder
Before hard freezes hit, HRCA recommends clearing gutters and downspouts so snowmelt drains away from foundations, securing loose fence posts and gates, sealing cracked caulk or peeling paint, checking weatherstripping, and disconnecting garden hoses. Like-for-like upkeep generally counts as routine maintenance, while changing paint colors, materials, or layouts requires prior approval—see our guide to HRCA Architectural Review Committee exterior approvals, or browse Highlands Ranch homes for sale near your favorite rec center or trailhead.
