Nothing beats the summer heat like delicious frozen treats. For $2, residents can delight in a variety of them while listening to live music and enjoying a summer afternoon in Civic Green Park. 

The Highlands Ranch Ice Cream Social, which turns 25 this year, runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Guests can purchase wristband for $2 to get  access to the treats.

Event sponsors, Safeway will provide pre-packaged ice cream and Highlands Ranch Orthodontics will provide snow cones.  Food trucks, including Mac ‘N Noodles, Mile High Cheesesteaks and Denver Street Tacos will also be available. 

The event is cash only.  All proceeds will be donated to YANA, a nonprofit organization that provides programs to moms in the community so they know they are valued and supported. 

There will also be a variety of vendor booths with youth activities, fitness classes, wildlife education and more. 

Paul Borrillo, former actor and owner of Borrilo Entertainment will emcee, presiding over performances by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band and Swing Shift Band. 

Residents will also have the opportunity to speak with and engage with first responders. South Metro Fire Rescue will have some of their engines on display. And among their patrol vehicles, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's K-9, mounted patrol and SWAT units will be in attendance to help recognize National Night Out in Highlands Ranch. 

Civic Green park is located at 9370 Ridgeline Blvd.