Festivals Commission

Arvada celebrates in a variety of ways at its exuberant festivals. Family fun and free activities are the hallmark of the Commissions events. Exuberant participants fly kites, join the spirited scarecrow fun, learn about Arvada’s scenic trails and wildlife, applaud local and regional performing artists, celebrate America’s birthday, taste the full body of Colorado’s wines for a good cause and drink tea with our wise elders. The Arvada Festivals Commission sows the seeds of fun and reaps the bounty of exuberant participation by all who join in the celebrations!

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February 9 – Annual Chocolate Affair - Experience the delights of chocolate with chocolate tasting, chocolate treasure hunt, carriage rides, and huge valentines hung on the lamp posts. Festivities co-produced with the Historic Olde Town Arvada Association.

March 15 – Fourth Annual High Tea – This celebration for citizens 90+ years young entertains with music, entertainment, gifts and stories of joyfully lived lives.

April 5 – 6th Annual Arvada Kite Festival – Look up! The sky is filled with fabulous colors and fantastic flying creatures at this event produced with the Foothills Kite Club. Celebrates National Kite Month.

June 7 - Arvada Celebrates its Trails – Take a hike! Join the festivities featuring wildlife exhibits and hikes and bike rides along the beautiful Arvada trail system. Produced with the Arvada Park Advisory Committee and Majestic View Nature Center. Celebrates National Trails Day.

June 21-22 – Gold Strike Festival – Contact HOTA for more information at 303-420-6100.

July 4 – Independence Day Celebration – Pledge your allegiance to family fun with music, kids activities, entertainment and FIREWORKS. Co-produced with North Jeffco Park and Recreation District and KOOL 105.

Arvada Harvest Festival – September 5-7 - Contact Renee Nelson at 303-421-1769 for more information.

October 11 – Festival of Scarecrows – Pick your favorite scarecrow, roam the pumpkin patch, watch little ghosts and goblins parade, and ride the horse-drawn hay wagon at this boo fest co-produced with Historic Olde Town Arvada Association. Fundraiser for an Arvada non-profit organization.

November - Wines for the Holidays Wine Tasting – Toast the clarity, color, bouquet and fragrance of Colorado’s fine harvest of wines. Indulge in the silent auction and other surprises. Fundraiser for an Arvada non-profit organization.

Volunteers to help plan and produce these events are always welcomed and appreciated. Come join the fun!

Please call 720-898-7400.

Schedule of Events in Olde Town

May-September - Music on the Streets (Thursdays) Sponsored by HOTA - 303-420-6100

June-August - Concerts in McIlvoy Park sponsored by North Jeffco

August 5 - National Night Out

August 16 - .5k Endurance Challange

August - Flicks in the Square at dusk on Fridays

October 31 - Trick or Treat Street

December 1 - Lagniappe & Tree Lighting

November 26, December 12 & 19 - Holiday Carriage Rides, Santa, Carolers - sponsored by HOTA