Chapungu Garden Tours with HPEC
Saturdays – 10AM to 12PM
June 27 | July 18 | August 22 | September 12
Join community partner, High Plains Environmental Center, for informative community summer talks and casual walks.
Enjoy a guided tour along the continuous trails and enjoy Chapungu’s harmonious open space and botanical gardens. A unique opportunity to learn from expert, Jim Tolstrup – HPEC Executive Director and Landscape Architect, about the ecological features of the park, native plants, pollinators, culture, wildlife and more.
Meet HPEC by the restrooms, located at entrance #6, middle of the park – east of Eddie Bauer. Walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, water and binoculars will come in handy on this outdoor tour.
Chapungu Bird Walk
Saturdays (9 – 11 a.m.) | 2026 dates to be announced
Join naturalist guide, Sheila Webber, for a bird watching morning in Chapungu Sculpture Park as you meander and explore this unique native open space filled with Zimbabwe stone sculptures amidst the back drop of a multitude of beautiful water-saving Colorado native perennials, shrubs and grasses, that are carefully managed by our community partner HPEC.
Sounds of Centerra Summer Concert Series
Thank you Centerra for another great outdoor summer music tradition set within the beautiful Great Lawn of Chapungu.
2025 Centerra Music Series Included:
Battle of the Bands | Soul School | Petty Nicks Experience | Hazel Miller & The Collective
We’re looking forward to gathering again this summer! Stay tuned for 2026’s concert lineup.
Wild Wonderful Weekend
An annual September tradition in Loveland that celebrates and honors the first place in Colorado to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat – Centerra!
Thanks to Centerra, HPEC, Kinston, McWhinney and many community partners – residents and visitors are invited to embrace their wild-sides and enjoy three fun-filled days of outdoor activities for all ages.
Flip the Switch Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 5 p.m. | Chapungu’s Great Lawn
A Very Centerra Holiday kicked off in glowing style at Chapungu Sculpture Park’s – Lighting ceremony in 2025.
The community gathered for an evening filled with cheer when Centerra officially flipped the switch to illuminate Chapungu & Centerra for the holiday season.
Guests enjoyed live carolers, photo opportunities, and plenty of holiday spirit as they warmed up with hot cocoa, popcorn, and goodies from participating community partners on Chapungu’s Great Lawn.
A heartfelt start to a season of light, love, and togetherness –
All made possible thanks to the Centerra Metropolitan District, Centerra Engagement Assembly, Visit Loveland, Centerra Commercial Owners Association and many others.
All is Bright Tour
November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026 | Nightly 5-9 p.m.
The magic of the holiday’s shined bright during the All is Bright Tour!
Guests could drive throughout Centerra and stroll within Chapungu Sculpture Park to experience a display of holiday lights that illuminated the entire community.
Glowing sculptures, vibrant installations, and sparkling surprises carried throughout the season — all designed to brighten holiday spirits.
A merry adventure for families, friends, and festive explorers of all ages!
Many thanks to Centerra partners and community stakeholders: Centerra Engagement Assembly, Centerra Metropolitan District, Visit Loveland, Centerra Commercial Owners Association, The Promenade Shops at Centerra, Motorplex at Centerra and Kinston who all helped illuminate the community and spread holiday cheer!
