Besides being previously named Community of the Year in North America and in the Denver Metro area, there are a few terrific reasons to begin your day on Saturday, August 19th at Aurora’s conveniently located Painted Prairie community.
Painted Prairie will have an impressive collection of over 30 open houses and models from nine world-class builders (with more on the way!) open for you to explore.
Whether you’re in search of modern designs, traditional aesthetics, or something in between, we have it all. Painted Prairie’s range of diverse architectural styles—from spacious family homes to cozy townhouses—caters to every lifestyle and need.
Tour starts at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19th. Click here for an interactive map to plan your tour.
You don’t want to miss Painted Prairie’s Food Truck Frenzy, featuring some of Denver and Aurora’s favorite mobile dining establishments.
Trucks will be dishing up deliciousness from approximately 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Starting at 8:30AM in High Prairie Park (E 59th Pl and N Orleans St, Aurora), grab a coffee from White Rabbit Coffee before you browse a wide array of vendors with fresh produce, local delicacies, artisanal crafts, home goods, jewelry and more. With all passionate, local vendors featuring homemade and homegrown goods, you’ll be sure to discover unique products that showcase the best of the region.
Get directions to High Prairie Park. The market will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
It’s our last Farmers Market before our big fall fan favorite, Prairie Harvest Fest on October 7.
As an added bonus, this is your last chance to test drive a Tesla at Painted Prairie. (Walk-up appointments are available).
With over 30 open houses and models to tour, an amazing Farmers Market, and our Food Truck Frenzy, Painted Prairie is the place to be on Saturday, August 19th.
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Visit lifeatpaintedprairie.com to learn more about what makes the Painted Prairie community unique or explore all upcoming event details here. You can also follow Painted Prairie on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Congratulations to Painted Prairie resident, LaVaughn Reed for her winning submission to name the coyote guardian of the Arroyo.
LaVaughn was recognized at the June 1st Thirsty Thursday event with a special certificate and appreciation from Painted Prairie and her fellow neighbors. Be sure to stop by and snag a pic with our canine friend and tag us on Instagram and Facebook!
It’s that time of year again – Painted Prairie’s Farmers Markets are back for another summer of local produce, artisans, and makers from around the community.
Our first Farmers Market of the season was held June 17 at High Prairie Park. With a great selection of vendors, coupled with free bike tuneups by Velofix and the Aurora Public Library Bookmobile – the market was a great way to kick off summer. Colorado is home to a thriving farmers’ market scene, and the Painted Prairie Farmers Market is no exception.
This is just the beginning of what promises to be one of the best neighborhood events in Colorado. Be sure to mark your calendars for July 15th and August 19th and join us for a fun-filled summer of fresh produce, local artisans, and community. Watch our Events page for details.
It was a fun-filled day at the first Painted Prairie Easter Egg Hunt. Families from all over the community gathered in the park to search for colorful eggs filled with treats, and enjoyed plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. With special hunts for different ages, and a visit from the Easter Bunny and “Chick,” the Painted Prairie Easter Egg Hunt was an event to remember! Everyone had a blast searching for eggs, enjoying the games and activities, and making new friends.
There’s always something going on at Painted Prairie. We are ready to welcome all residents for some fun-loving, memory-making fun this year. From Thirsty Thursdays and Movies and Yoga in the Park, to an amazing Pancake Breakfast and the fourth-annual Prairie Harvest Fest, there’s something for everyone at Painted Prairie.
To learn more about how to become a Painted Prairie resident, search our available inventory of homes to find the right home for you.
New Models. New Incentives. New Deals. Painted Prairie is kicking off 2023 with new home tour weekends!
Find a home to love this February during our Grand Open(ing) Home Tour Event. It’s a month of celebrations filled with Grand Openings and Grand Re-Openings from five of our world-class builders.
Berkeley Homes is hosting its Big Game Kick Off event on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12. Stop by and tour the Residence 2 model at 6234 N. Lisbon St. and its Residence 3 model at 6244 N. Lisbon St. Snag an amazing espresso from 11am-1pm on both days to sip on your tour, and afterward, drop in the sales office for football-themed treats and snacks.
Both models feature alley-load garages and over 2,000 square feet of living space across 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with plenty of features included. From fireplaces with mantels for those special family memories to convenient stainless steel appliances, you’re sure to find something at Berkeley that catches your eye.
Stop by Meritage Homes new model Grand Opening on Saturday, February 25 from 11am to 2pm for special charcuterie cups, sweet treats, and refreshments before taking a tour of the Woodland model, located at 6381 N. Malaya St., Aurora, CO 80019.
This two-story townhome features an open concept great room, kitchen, and dining area. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, 2-car garage, and over 1,800 square feet of living space, this townhome feels and lives like a dream.
The long-awaited Larkspur model by Remington Homes opens Saturday, February 25 from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, February 26 from 11am to 5pm with sweet treats and sweet deals. Model is located at 20995 E. 61st Dr., Aurora, CO 80019.
Learn about lender incentives and more as you check out this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with 2,629 square feet of living space. While you’re here, check out the other models and floorplans offered by Remington Homes at Painted Prairie. With lots to choose from, you just may find a new home for the new year!
It’s a Grand RE-Opening at Parkwood Homes on February 25 from 10am to 5pm, and February 26 from 11am to 5pm. A local food truck will provide bites and sips while you check out the craftsman-style architecture created especially for Painted Prairie. The Chelsea is located at 21275 E. 61st Dr., Aurora, CO 80019.
Tour the Chelsea model and check out all 2,489 square feet across 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2-car garage, and an optional Carriage House add-on. Use this space as a secondary primary suite, home office, or guest suite, it’s your choice!
David Weekley Homes is also celebrating its Grand RE-Opening on Saturday, February 25 with a food truck on site (from 11am to 1pm) before you head into the Sloan model’s spacious 3,175 square feet of living space encompassing 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2-car garage. Model is located at 21005 E. 61st Dr., Aurora, CO 80019.
This gorgeous and spacious kitchen has plenty of cabinets, counters, and eat-in island for all your entertaining dreams. Stop by David Weekley’s other model, the Washburn to see what else this builder has to fit your family’s dream home desires.
Our other builders are always ready to welcome you to Painted Prairie. Visit KB Home and Epic Homes or set up an appointment with McStain Neighborhoods to see its select few available homes. Want to learn a bit more about each of our world-class builders? Check out our Master Guide to Painted Prairie’s 8 Incredible Builders. From ranch-style homes to three-story rooftops, your dream home is just a short drive away.
Join us on Thursday, February 23 for multiple broker open houses!
Berkeley Homes Broker Open House: 12pm to 5pm
Remington Homes Broker Open House: 12pm to 5pm
Meritage Homes Broker Open House: 4pm to 6pm
Is exploring the winter sights and sounds of Colorado on your New Year’s resolutions list? If so, we have a great lineup of snow-packed (and heated, indoor) activities that are sure to get your adventurous spirit up and going this month.
Visit Aurora describes the exhibit as “Showcasing both Dalí’s challenges and triumphs, the breathtaking production dynamically animates the works of the incomparable artist, providing visitors with the sensation of stepping into the life of Salvador Dalí himself and feeling the redemptive power of his imagination. Displayed over 13,000 square feet, including full coverage, multi-sensory projection gallery featuring spatial audio technology, DALÍ ALIVE explores how the artist continually reinvented himself – his place, his person, his family, and his very human transience – to overcome obstacles.”
While you’re there, be sure to check out the local restaurants and retail options at the Stanley Marketplace. It’s a great place to spend a snowy day in January!
The Stanley Marketplace is located at 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora 80010. For more information about the exhibit, email: info@stanleymarketplace.
Want to get away? Then head over to Aspen and check out the Winter X Games. For 20 years, the world’s best winter athletes have competed for medals and prize money and have delighted crowds with a full display of their athleticism and talent. Athletes compete in 14 disciplines including Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard SuperPipe, SlopeStyle, Big Air, and Knuckle Huck.
After a full day of watching competitions, check out the concerts and festival villages located in Snowmass Village. This year’s lineup includes: Kaskade, Yung Gravy, NIght Tales, MOD SUN, MADDS, and girlfriends. X Games Aspen competitions, music performances, and X Fest are free to the public.
To learn more, visit Aspen Snowmass for details.
Building sandcastles is one thing, but carving a 20-ton block of snow with nothing but hand tools? We’ll leave that up to the talented artists from around the world that compete each year at the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships. This free event is open to the public, and locals say the best time to go is at night when the sculptures are lit up with multiple lights to accentuate the fine lines and details that make these true works of art. It’s a great day trip, or overnighter if you want to explore the rest of Breckenridge a bit more. To plan your trip, visit the Go Breck website.
We hope this has inspired you to check out what Colorado winters have to offer. Your resolutions are waiting!
A Merry Old Time was had by all at Painted Prairie’s Prairie Holidays resident celebration.
Featuring live reindeer, old-time carolers, coffee, cookies, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the resident-only event capped a year of interactive and engaging resident programming.
Happy Holidays from Painted Prairie, see you in 2023!
Built in Painted Prairie, the 2022 Inspiration House contributes $323,000 to Home Builders Foundation
DENVER, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2022) – Earlier this year, KB Home volunteered to be the partnering home builder for the 2022 Inspiration House. KB Home selected a new home build in Aurora’s Painted Prairie development and reached out to their trade partners to explain the purpose of the Inspiration House, which is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Home Builders Foundation(HBF). The Developers of Painted Prairie immediately donated the full cost of the beautiful corner lot on which the home was built. Over the next few months, an additional 32 partners signed on to donate or discount the cost of labor and/or materials for the 2022 Inspiration House. On October 19th, project participants came together for a recognition ceremony followed by a ribbon cutting at the new home and the formal check presentation. Thanks to the collaboration between KB Home and their trade partners, a check for $323,181 was presented to HBF.
The Developers of Painted Prairie immediately donated the full cost of the beautiful corner lot on which the home was built. Over the next few months, an additional 32 partners signed on to donate or discount the cost of labor and/or materials for the 2022 Inspiration House.
This is the eighth Inspiration House to be completed since the program’s initiation in 2003. The program was put on hold during the housing recession and resurrected in 2019. The 2022 Inspiration House had the largest number of participating trades, the shortest build time and provided the largest check to HBF since the resurrection.
Randy Carpenter, President of KB Home’s Colorado division, attributes the success of this year’s Inspiration House to the company’s Built on Relationships philosophy and the generosity of the building industry. KB Home reached out to its trade partners to discuss various ways the companies could support Inspiration House. “The individuals within the Colorado homebuilding community are among the most generous people in the state. I am extremely proud of our team, the relationships we have built and everyone who played a role in this year’s Inspiration House,” Carpenter said.
Beth Forbes, HBF’s Executive Director, was awed by the tremendous check presented during the ceremony. Forbes shared, “The impact of these funds is huge. The demand for home modifications – which we provide to clients free of charge – continues to increase. And this very generous donation will allow us to complete even more projects to elevate lives.” Carpenter added, “The work HBF does empowers those with unique situations. We hope our efforts improve the lives of their clients and enable them to remain in their home no matter the circumstances.”
Teresa N., an HBF client who has a brittle bone disorder and purchased her first home this year, attended the celebration. HBF modified the front and back decks at Teresa’s home and also widened doorways so that she is now able to utilize both her interior and exterior spaces. She expressed her appreciation to HBF and the crew who worked on the modifications, saying, “It means everything. It just brings me great joy.”
The 33 trade partners who joined KB Home and donated time and services to complete the 2022 Inspiration House include:
About Home Builders Foundation
For nearly 30 years, Home Builders Foundation has enabled individuals with disabilities and their families to live more independent, elevated lives. Skilled volunteers and collaborative partners come together to create home modifications that empower greater access, reinforce safety and equip clients with the ability to tackle everyday tasks. HBF has completed home modifications including ramps, room alterations, bathrooms, and much more for 2,000 individuals and their families and the number of requests continues to grow. HBF expects to complete 240 projects for 120 individuals in 2022 – with an estimated community impact value of $1.2 million. To learn more about HBF, visit www.hbfdenver.org.
About KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 655,000 quality homes in our more than 65-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers — from those buying their first home to experienced buyers — allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR® certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Learn more about how we build homes built on relationships by visiting kbhome.com.
