Independence Day and More in Arvada!

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PRESENTED BY ARVADA VISITORS CENTER
Celebrate more than Independence Day this July with a visit to Arvada.
With breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural and artistic events, this
town has something for every member of the family. Young and old alike
will find everything they could want in the streets of Arvada.
Independence Day Celebration
Big bang: Fireworks on the fourth of July at Stenger Sports Field
Bring the whole family to Arvada to celebrate the Fourth of July! With facepainting, a kids park, craft booths, live music, food and a Mini Classic Car
show, the Independence Day festivities are a treat that can’t be missed. Be
sure to cap off the day with the breathtaking fireworks.
When: July 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Stenger Sports Field, W. 58th Ave. and Oak St., Arvada, Colo.
Info: (720) 898-7400
Second Saturdays in Old Town: Kory Brunson Band
Rock out: Kory Brunson Band performs in Olde Town Arvada July 12, 2014
Olde Town Arvada hosts free live music every second Saturday evening
June through August. Catch the upbeat, hard rocking country music from
Colorado favorite, Kory Brunson Band.
When: July 12, 4:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: 7307 Grandview Ave., Olde Town Arvada, Colo.
Info: (303) 420-6100
17th Annual Blues & BBQ Block Party
Blues and BBQ: July 13, 2014 in Olde Town Arvada
Take a trip to Olde Town Arvada for the Duke Street Kings’ seventeenth
Annual Blues & BBQ for Better Housing Block Party! Billed as the best little
blues festival west of the Mississippi, the event has raised over $100,000 to
build homes for families in need. Great music, arts, crafts, delicious food
and a good cause make this block party a must-visit.
When: July 13, 2014, 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Where: Olde Town Arvada, Colorado
Admission: $10 for adults, kids 12 and under are free.
Info: bluesnbbq.com
Katie Glassman and Snapshot
Fiddlin’: Katie Glassman and Snapshot at Apex Summer Series July 17, 2014
Kick back and kick off your shoes for an evening of old-time western swing.
The free Apex Summer Concerts series provides the perfect evening’s
entertainment. Enjoy Katie Glassman’s music as the sun sets in the park.
When: July 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: McIlovoy Park, 5750 Upham St., Arvada, Colo.
Info: (303) 425-9583
Arvada Walks for Kids
Step up: Walks for Kids in Arvada on July 26, 2014
Take in the beautiful sights of the Lake Arbor Lake during Arvada Walks for
Kids. Join the Arvada Jefferson Kiwanis in a 5K family walk to support
Arvada non-profit organizations that benefit children.
When: July 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Lake Arbor Lake, 6400 Pomona Drive, Arvada, Colo.
Admission: $10 for students, $20 for adults
Info: (303) 456-1100
Give a Hoot: Craft a Ceramic Owl
Who? You!: make a ceramic owl in Arvada
Learn the intricacies of ceramics in a series of classes at the Arvada
Ceramic Arts Guild. The guild will glaze and fire your unique design. July’s
class shows students how to craft owls, so if you or a friend has an affinity
for these creatures of the night, this is a creative opportunity not to be
missed.
When: July 31, 2014, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: 5870 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, Colo.
Admission: $45
Info: www.arvadaceramicarts.org
Tip from Arvada’s Concierge:
“Bike rides are a great way to take in Arvada’s natural beauty, as well as a
way to exercise,” Jean Gordon, Arvada’s concierge at the Arvada Visitors
Center. “The Arvada BAC sponsors sport and recreational rides, so all
experience levels are welcome.” Check out upcoming events on the BAC’s
Facebook page.
Arvada Visitors Center
Jean Gordon, Arvada’s Concierge
7305 Grandview Ave.
Arvada, Colo. 80002
(720) 898-3380
Visitor Center hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Email Jean Gordon, Arvada’s concierge
Request a Visitors Guide