The 2024 Arvada Summer Guide
All Summer Long | Summer Reading | June | July | August |
Save the Date for September | Parking Finder
Get ready to ignite your summer with the 2024 Arvada Summer Guide! A must-have for all adventurers, music lovers, families, fun-seekers and festival enthusiasts alike. Read on below or CLICK HERE for a printable version.
This summer, let the energy of Arvada fuel your desire to explore, experience, and excel. With something to do nearly every day, this summer promises to be lots of fun and will provide lasting memories.
So let’s lace up, tune in, and dive deep—because Arvada is beckoning you to live louder, push further, and dream bigger. Your extraordinary summer adventure begins here, and now, the choice is yours: will you answer the call?
All Summer Long
Arvada Farmers Market | Olde Town Square | Every Sunday, June 2 through September 29 | 9am - 1:30pm
Don’t miss the more than 50 vendors with a variety of local Colorado products and fresh produce including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, bread, baked goods, sweets, juices, kombucha, tea, pickles, dips, sauces, salsas, tamales, body care, plants, pottery, candles, jewelry, clothing and more.
Yoga in the Park | McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham Street | Every Saturday, June 1 – September 28 | 9am – 10am
Yoga in the Park returns this summer! Due to popular demand, Yoga in the Park will be extended through September this year. Join Gray Yoga for FREE yoga classes; simply bring your yoga mat, a friend, and yourself to partake in this weekly self-care event.
The Museum will be open for tours on Sunday mornings from June - September. Tours start at 10am and 11am and are $10 per adult and child over 12. The tour takes you on all four floors via stairs and shows the process of milling wheat into flour as well as the historical backdrop during the Mill's operating years. Tickets can be purchased onsite (cash only). The Arvada Flour Mill is located at 5590 Olde Wadsworth Blvd (park in the Olde Town Transit Hub for FREE!) (no tours on 7/7, 8/4 and 9/1)
Majestic View Nature Center
Head to Majestic View Nature Center for hands-on displays and wildlife exhibits. Connected is the Majestic View Community Park, with more than 80 acres to explore. This summer, immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty and tranquility of the Center, where expert-led workshops and interactive exhibits promise an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.
Online Historic Walking Tour of Olde Town Arvada
Learn about Arvada's unique and vast history through this self-guided online experience.
Apex Park and Recreation District
When it comes to fitness and recreation, the crown jewel for the District is the Apex Center. The stunning facility has something to keep the entire family happy! Don’t miss the indoor water park with 23,000 square feet of play area, two ice rinks, three gymnasiums, a free indoor playground for young children and an outdoor splash pad.
Your Summer Reading List
Making a Splash in Arvada: Pools and Splash Pads to Enjoy this Summer!
25 Things To Do in Arvada This Summer
5 Must-Visit Playgrounds in Arvada
Arvada’s Best Dog-Friendly Patios
The Favorite Flavors of Ice Cream at Scrumptious
5 Reasons to Visit an Arvada Golf Course (Even If You Don’t Golf!)
5 Reasons to Stay at Arvada’s New Residence Inn by Marriott
June
June 1
Summer at the Center
3rd Law Dance/Theater
Bike Friendly Arvada
Trails Day Ride
June 2
Secrest Summer Kickoff
11 am-5 pm
June 7
Movies Around Town | Homestead Park | Movie TBD
Grab some popcorn, chairs, and blankets, and join the fun during this free event series! Live music will be played before showtime, and the shows will start at dusk.
June 8
Olde Town’s Second Saturdays Summer Concert Series and Street Festival 5pm – 10pm
Get ready to groove to the beats of amazing bands performing on two vibrant stages. Explore 80+ artisan vendors each weekend, enjoy delicious food trucks and local libations, and entertain the little ones with a dedicated kid’s zone. As always, these events are FREE!
24th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament | 7am - 11am | Arvada Blunn Reservoir
June 13
Apex’s Thursday evening concert series at McIlvoy Park | 7pm – 8:30pm | 5750 Upham Street
Featuring: Delta Sonics-Rockin’ Blues
Summer at the Center | Denver Gay Men’s Chorus: Shout!
June 15
Bike Friendly Arvada | Rose Roots Loop Ride
June 20
Apex’s Thursday evening concert series at McIlvoy Park | 7pm – 8:30pm | 5750 Upham Street
Featuring: Hot Tomatoes-Denver’s Premier Swing and Jazz Band
June 21
Summer at the Center | Spin Doctors with Cracker
Apex’s Children’s Friday Morning Series at McIlvoy Park | 9:30am-10:15am
Featuring: Mountain Buddies-Groovy Harmonica and Guitar Tunes for Everyone
June 23
Summer at the Center | Orquesta Akokán with Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
June 27
Apex’s Thursday evening concert series at McIlvoy Park | 7:00 pm – 8:30pm | 5750 Upham Street. Featuring: LOOKIN BACK-70’s & 80’s favorites/Classic Rock Top 40 Hits
June 29
Summer at the Center | Denver Brass presents: Brass, Camera, Action
Bike Friendly Arvada |Perimeter Lakes Ride
Garden Class on Ground Covers | 6:00 pm | The Garden at 9195 W. 57th Ave
Class includes annuals and perennials, short and tall, woody shrubs, sun, partial shade, and waterwise offerings. This is a free class.
June 30
Kids TRYathlon | 7:00 am-11:00am
Space is limited; please register early.
July
July 4
Independence Day Fireworks
7pm – 10pm | Stenger Sports Complex | 11200 W. 58th Avenue
July 6
Summer at the Center | Mozart Under Moonlight
July 7
Summer at the Center | Melissa Etheridge
July 9
Summer at the Center | Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
July 10
Garden Class on Pollinators | 6pm | The Garden at 9195 W. 57th Ave.
This class will explore the various pollinators that dance their way through the landscape and the plants they like. All ages are welcome, and it is free.
July 11
Taste of Arvada 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Apex Center
Hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, the Taste of Arvada is a must-attend event this summer. More than 50 Denver Metro and Arvada restaurants, craft breweries and non-food vendors will display their finest culinary bites, sips and offerings. This year’s event will include an outdoor section with a multitude of food and drink options, live music, art vendors, and more!
Apex’s Thursday evening concert series at McIlvoy Park | 7pm – 8:30pm | 5750 Upham Street
Featuring: Izzy and The IceBreakers-Classic Rock and Country Rock
July 12
Children’s Friday Morning Series at McIlvoy Park, brought to you by Apex | 9:30 am-10:15 am | Featuring: Rocky Mountain Aardvarks-Kids Music that Rocks
July 13
Arvada on Tap | 12pm – 4pm | Ralston Park Addition (64th & Quail)
Look forward to a fun outlet for craft beer and BBQ sampling! Arvada On Tap features commercial craft breweries, local food and goods vendors, and an amateur BBQ competition.
Olde Town’s Second Saturdays Summer Concert Series and Street Festival 5pm – 10pm
Get ready to groove to the beats of amazing bands performing on two vibrant stages. Explore 80+ artisan vendors each weekend, enjoy delicious food trucks and local libations, and keep the little ones entertained with a dedicated kid’s zone. As always, these events are FREE!
Summer at the Center | CJRO Presents: Lady Sings the Groove with Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield
Bike Friendly Arvada | Brewery Ride
July 18
Apex’s Thursday evening concert series at McIlvoy Park | 7pm – 8:30pm | 5750 Upham Street
Featuring: The Triple Nickel Band-Top 40 Country
July 19
Movies Around Town | Lake Arbor Park | Movie: TBD
Grab some popcorn, chairs, and blankets, and join the fun during this free event series! Live music will be played before showtime, and the shows will start at dusk.
July 20
Picnic in the Park Fundraiser | Majestic View Nature Center
Enjoy an alfresco brunch, silent auction, and live music while supporting a terrific cause!
July 21
Bike Friendly Arvada | Ice Cream Family & Recreation Rides
July 26
Summer at the Center | A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops
July 27
Bike Friendly Arvada | Ride to Golden for Buffalo Bill Days Parade
July 28
Summer at the Center | Tower of Power
August
August 3
Pollinator Garden Tour | Majestic View Nature Center
Get inspired when you see how people in Arvada are transforming their yard space into pollinator-friendly habitats on a pollinator garden tour.
August 4
Bike Friendly Arvada | Triangle-Shaped Ride
August 9
Summer at the Center | Corinne Bailey Rae
Movies Around Town | Wolff Park
Grab some popcorn, chairs, and blankets, and join the fun during this free event series! Live music will be played before showtime, and the shows will start at dusk.
August 10
Olde Town’s Second Saturdays Summer Concert Series and Street Festival 5pm – 10pm
Get ready to groove to the beats of amazing bands performing on two vibrant stages. Explore 80+ artisan vendors each weekend, enjoy delicious food trucks and local libations, and entertain the little ones with a dedicated kid’s zone. As always, these events are FREE!
Bike Friendly Arvada | Community Garden Rec Ride
August 17
Annual Garden Open House | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | The Garden at 9195 W. 57th Ave.
Garden tours, door prizes, plants and seeds, put-n-take table, dogs and brats, corn-on-the-cob, gardener-provided side dishes, scavenger hunt and kids gifts. This is a free event.
August 24
Arvada Days | Clear Creek Valley Park | 11am – 3pm
Celebrate the end of summer with free, old-fashioned family fun at Clear Creek Valley Park! Activities at Arvada Days include inflatables, train rides, beer garden, live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and more!
Bike Friendly Arvada | Arvada History Ride
August 25
Summer at the Center | Preservation Hall Jazz Band
August 28
Summer at the Center | The High Kings and Gaelic Storm
August 31
Bike Friendly Arvada | Rocky Mountain Greenway Ride
Save the Date
Olde Town Shindig | September 6 & 7
The Olde Town Shindig returns this September for all things art, murals, and music.
Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival | September 12- 15
Olde Town Arvada becomes the center of the jazz guitar universe for the fourth year in a year!
Jackalope Arts Festival | Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6, from 10:00am - 5:00pm (Both Days)
Enjoy a weekend of shopping featuring over 75 hand-selected artisans. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods, including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art, photography, food, plus much more.
