The DDA partners with the Town of Castle Rock to provide rentable flower boxes located outside businesses in Downtown. Flower boxes enhance Downtown’s charm and provide a consistent and beautiful splash of color to the Downtown streets. View the Fact Sheet for more information on the DDA Flower Box Program.

Flower Box Sign-up Registration – Please contact birgit@castlerockedc.com to register

2022 Carriage Rides

A Castle Rock Holiday Tradition, the Downtown Castle Rock Carriage Rides will be back Downtown starting Friday, November 25th, 2022 and end service on Friday, December 30th, 2022. Carriage Rides will be offered each Wednesday through Saturday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM from Friday, November 25th to Friday, December 30th (excluding December 24th).

We are planning to offer some limited in person sales this year and online sales. The best way to get tickets will be to arrive early for in person sales, or be waiting online on a laptop connected to a high speed internet connection when sales go live in November.

By popular demand we have added 90 additional rides to this season’s schedule, and we are selling tickets this year both in person and online based on your feedback.

How & When to Purchase Carriage Rides:

In Person

We will be selling 75 Carriage Rides in person next Thursday, November 3rd from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at the Castle Rock Autoplex – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Bldg. at 1520 S Wilcox Street Castle Rock, CO. Please note, In-Person Sales are first come first served, and we ask you for your patience and understanding as this is the first year we are piloting an alternative to the online only sales.

Online

Don’t worry if you can’t make it to Castle Rock Autoplex we will still have the remaining tickets available for sale online. We will post a link for online sales at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9th on our social media pages. Please visit our Facebook or Instagram pages for the ticket sales link:

www.facebook.com/downtowncastlerock

www.instagram.com/dtcastlerock

Important

Online sales are not allowed until 12:00 PM on November 9th. We will not take any reservations via email, phone or social messages.

We are happy to hear that you are excited about coming to Downtown Castle Rock for a carriage ride and ask for you understanding and courtesy that not everyone that wants a carriage ride will have one available.

We're looking forward to another great holiday season in Downtown Castle Rock!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do carriage rides start?

Carriage rides start in Festival Park by the big tree, please arrive a few minutes before your time.

How many people fit into the carriage for one ride?

The carriage can fit 4 adults or sometimes 5 with kids, based on weight.

How long is the ride?

The ride takes about 10 minutes, it goes just around the core of Downtown Castle Rock where lights are on display.

Are the horses well taken care of?

The owners of Kodiak Ranch care greatly for their horses. These are loved and cared for animals that truly enjoy doing what they do. Rides are kept short and carriage weight is kept to an appropriate weight for the horses in service.

How many tickets can I buy?

One (1) ticket can be purchased per person. One (1) ticket reserves the entire carriage for 1 ride with 4 adults.

How much does a ticket cost?

Ticket price is $30 for the entire carriage for 1 ride with 4 adults.

How can I pay for my tickets?

Online sales and the limited in person sales will be for sale by credit card only. All major credit cards will be accepted.

What can I do to increase my chances of getting a ticket?

The best way to get a ticket in person will be to arrive early. For online sales, the best way to receive a ticket is to be waiting online on a laptop connected to a high speed internet connection when online sales go live in November.

How many rides are available in the 2022/2023 season?

There are over 350 rides available this season. This exciting holiday event has grown a little each year. This event began several years ago by offering carriage rides, with 1 carriage on 1 night a week. Based on your feedback, now 2 carriages at a time provide rides 4 nights a week. Understanding that horse drawn carriages tend to slow traffic a little, a balanced approach with regard to traffic and number of rides has been taken. With positive feedback favoring more rides, another night of the week could be added next year.

We are so GRATEFUL for your interest in visiting Downtown Castle Rock during the holidays and we recognize that even if carriage rides were offered every night of the week, it is unlikely that a ride would be available for every person that wants one. Your visits support the many wonderful and creative small business owners that call Downtown Castle Rock home. Happy Holidays!