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12/4/25

The weekend is almost here, Arvada! We’ve rounded up a new batch of local events, things to do, and places to explore as we head into the holiday season. Whether you’re looking to get out, find something festive, or just see what’s happening around town, you’ll find plenty of options below.
And don’t miss this week’s Featured Home — a beautifully updated Arvada ranch on a corner lot with some truly standout features (yes… including a koi pond!). Take a look below and see if you can guess the price before clicking through.
DAILY TRIVIA
Which ancient civilization used chili peppers as a form of punishment by burning them to make prisoners inhale the smoke?
A) - Ancient Romans
B) - Aztecs
C) - Vikings
D) - Ancient Egyptians
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
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Thursday 12/4
Tot Time
Where: Arvada Covenant Church
Starts: 9am
Cost: Free
Vinyl Night
Where: Odyssey Beerwerks
Starts: 4pm
Cost: Free
Yappy Hour with Santa
Where: Colorado Tap House
Starts: 4pm
Cost: Free
Lego Build & Play
Where: Arvada Library
Starts: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
TNF Gridiron Games
Where: LUKI Brewery
Starts: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Artist Reception
Where: Boundless Body & Wellness
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Entering The Stillness: A Winter Sound Journey
Where: Mysoulspace
Starts: 6:30pm
Cost: $28
Whiskey Wonderland Ugly Sweater Party
Where: School House Arvada
Starts: 7pm
Cost: $55
Karaoke
Where: Bluegrass Olde Town
Starts: 8pm
Cost: Free
Friday 12/5
Shrinky Dink Crafting Night
Where: Secret Level Arvada
Starts: 5pm
Cost: Free
Learn To Sew: Machine Sewing for Beginners
Where: Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too
Starts: 5pm
Cost: $60
Holiday Market
Where: Odyssey Beerwerks
Starts: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Pride Night: Winter Wonderland
Where: Seacrest Rec Center
Starts: 6pm
Cost: starts at $15
Live Music: Starday Kings
Where: Rockabillies
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Saturday 12/6
Far-Vada Holiday Market (70 Vendors)
Where: Three Creeks K-8
Starts: 9am
Cost: Free
Pilates Fusion & Sip
Where: Freedom Street Social
Starts: 9am
Cost: starts at $19
Grinchmas
Where: Community Rec Center
Starts: 9:30am
Cost: Varies by age
Breakfast With Santa
Where: School House Arvada
Starts: 10am
Holiday Pop Up Market & Winter Farmers Market
Where: Olde Town Arvada
Starts: 11am
Cost: Free
Holiday Card Making Workshop
Where: Sage Spade
Starts: 11:30am
Cost: $35
Saturdays With Santa
Where: Olde Town Arvada
Starts: 12pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Maker’s Market
Where: Taluna Distillery
Starts: 1pm
Cost: Free
Cookie & Cocoa Christmas Party
Where: Fade It Golf & Social
Starts: 2pm
Cost: Free
A Brass Celebration
Where: Arvada Chorale
Starts: 3pm
Cost: $25
Holiday Gnomes Workshop
Where: Echter’s
Starts: 4pm
Cost: $50
Live Music: Uncle Bill’s Stash
Where: Freedom Street Social
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Open Mic
Where: La Dolce Vita
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Dirty Side Down
Where: Jake’s Roadhouse
Starts: 8pm
Cost: Free
Sunday 12/7
Live Music: Roberta Holbrook
Where: La Dolce Vita
Starts: 10am
Cost: Free
Learn To Sew: Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Where: Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too
Starts: 11am
Cost: $60
Holiday Craft Fair
Where: Colorado Tap House
Starts: 11am
Cost: Free
Christmas Market at Fade It
Where: Fade It Golf & Social
Starts: 12pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Where: TRN Grandview
Starts: 12pm
Cost: $95
Live Music: Chrispy
Where: Bluegrass Olde Town
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Football Bingo Sunday’s
Where: Fade It Golf & Social
Starts: 6-9pm
Cost: Free
THE WRAP UP
Trivia Answer: B) Aztecs - (The Aztecs burned chili peppers to create choking, unbearably spicy smoke — a real historical punishment used to discipline both children and adults.)
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