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5/22/25
What's Up Arvada
May 22, 2025
Good Morning Arvada! It’s a big weekend in Arvada—with Memorial Day on Monday and plenty happening around town between now and then. Whether you're planning a backyard hangout, a local outing, or just looking for something new to do, we’ve got you covered with all the best events and activities.
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DAILY TRIVIA
Memorial Day was originally known by what name?
A) - Patriot Day
B) - Founders Day
C) - Decoration Day
D) - Remembrance Day
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
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Thursday 5/22
Cooking with Friends - Lunch
Where: Community Recreation Center
Starts: 11:30am-1pm
Cost: $22 Enrollment
Vinyl Night
Where: Odyssey Beerwerks
Starts: 4pm
Cost: Bring a record and get 1 BOGO beer
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia Night
Where: Marmalade Lounge
Starts: 6-8pm
Cost: $5 Registration
Live Music: Mando Phil & Banjo John
Where: The Bluegrass Olde Town
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Terrarium 101 - Tropical
Where: Sage & Spade
Starts: 6pm
Cost: $65 Tickets
Trivia!
Where: SomePlace Else Brewery
Starts: 7-9pm
Cost: Free
Geeks Who Drink
Where: Denver Beer Co.
Starts: 8pm
Cost: Free
Friday 5/23
Active Adult Informational Session
Where: Apex Center
Starts: 9:30am
Cost: Free Enrollment
Cyber Security Awareness
Where: Standley Lake Library
Starts: 1-2:30pm
Cost: Free *Registration Required
Fourth Friday
Where: Olde Town Arvada
Starts: 5-10pm
Cost: Free
Learn to Sew Machine Sewing Techniques
Where: Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too
Starts: 5-8pm
Cost: $60 Tickets
Live Music: Will Whalen
Where: The Bluegrass Olde Town
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Matt Flaherty
Where: The TRN
Starts: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Gregg Green
Where: Silver Vines Winery
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Poudre Valley Playboys
Where: Rock-A-Billies
Starts: 7pm
Cost: Free
Revenge of The 80’s
Where: Secret Level Arvada
Starts: 8-10pm
Cost: Free
Saturday 5/24
Apex Foundation Pickleball Tournament
Where: Simms Street Recreation Center
Starts: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $120 Registration
Mile High Disc Golf Club Presents: Spring Fling
Where: Bird’s Nest Disc Golf Course
Starts: 8:30am-4pm
Cost: Starting @ $40 Registration
Backyard Bushcraft - How to Carve a Spoon
Where: Majestic View Nature Center
Starts: 9-11am
Cost: $100
Crawfish Boil
Where: Fade It Golf & Social Club
Starts: 12-4pm
Cost: Free
Fairy Gardens
Where: Arvada Library
Starts: 1-3pm
Cost: Free *Registration Required
Misfits in the Wild: Balefire Edition
Where: Method & Muse (by Balefire Goods)
Starts: 2-6pm
Cost: $25
Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
Where: Sage & Spade
Starts: 4pm
Cost: $95 Tickets
Live Music: Nomad Neighbors
Where: The TRN Grandview
Starts: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Matt Flaherty
Where: The Bluegrass Candelas
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Conal Rosenbalm
Where: The Bluegrass Olde Town
Starts: 6pm
Cost: Free
Live Music: Jelly Roll Bakers
Where: Freedom Street Social
Starts: 6-9pm
Cost: Free
Sunday 5/25
Memorial Day Murph Event
Where: The Yard Gym
Starts: 8-1:30pm
Cost: $30 Tickets
Apex Foundation Pickleball Tournament
Where: Simms Street Recreation Center
Starts: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $120 Registration
Recovery Disc Golf Tournament
Where: John Roberts Disc Course
Starts: 10:30am-1pm
Cost: Free Registration
Meditation & Sound Bath
Where: Gray Yoga
Starts: 6pm
Cost: $12 New Client Drop In
THE WRAP UP
Trivia Answer: C) Decoration Day - It was the original name for Memorial Day, named for the tradition of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags after the Civil War.
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