Family and Kids

Arvada is a community that prides itself on being family-friendly. Whether it’s arts and crafts, a trip to our amazing local library or a fantastic hike, we promise you can always find something to do as a family.

Check out some of the great options below, and get ready to have a great time!

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First Friday Art Drop

June 7

Taste of Arvada presented by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce

June 13

The Arvada Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the Annual Taste of Arvada event, taking place Thursday, June 13 at the APEX Center located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. in Arvada. In addition to the new date, this year's Taste of Arvada will be bigger and better! We are expanding to an outdoor space, with additional food and drink options, live music, art vendors, and more!

First Friday Art Drop

July 5

5th Annual Arvada Car Care Fest and Free Car Show

September 21

- May 24
- Hands Dirty Feet Wet-Outdoor Nature Play Dates

- May 25
- Reduce Stress by Breaking Your “Normal” Fitness Routine

- June 1
- Arvada Trails Day Family Rec Bike Rides

- June 1
- Summer Reading Launch: Marty the Magic Jewell

- June 2
- Naturally Arvada

- June 3-7
- Horses and Naay-ture Camp

- June 3
- Astronaut-ka-doodle

- June 4
- Dean’s Nature Walk on Ralston Creek Trail

- June 6
- Drop In Discovery

- June 7
- First Friday on the Farm

- June 7
- First Friday Art Drop

- June 7
- Mission to Mars

- June 7
- Olde Town Telescope Night

- June 7
- Olde Town Telescope Night

- June 8
- Jace’s Kickin’ Kawasaki 5K Family Run

- June 9
- Naturally Arvada

- June 10-14
- Tennis and Nature Camps

- June 13
- Taste of Arvada presented by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce

- June 14
- Marshmallows and the Moon Campfire

- June 15
- Arvada Battle of the Bands

- June 15
- LEGO® Build

- June 15
- Everybody Loves Grace-Story time in the garden

- June 17 - 28
- Mad Science Summer Camps

- June 17
- Nebula Charms

- June 17
- Blast Off: Apollo Art

- June 17-21
- NASA: Expedition to Infinity with Mad Science

- June 18
- Alien Slime Lab

- June 19
- Universe of Surprise with Magic Rob

- June 20
- Alien Slime Lab

- June 20
- Lib Lab: Make Simple Robots with Cubelets

- June 21
- Hands Dirty Feet Wet-Outdoor Nature Play Date and Book reading

- June 21
- Solstice Sunspots-Drop in Viewing

- June 22
- Movie Time: Ralph Breaks the Internet

- June 24-28
- EleTRICKS & FUNgineering with Mad Science

- June 29
- LEGO® Build

- June 29
- Snakes Alive Campfire

- July 1 - 29
- Mad Science Summer Camps

- July 5
- First Friday Art Drop

- July 16
- Drop in Discovery

- July 27
- Kids Obstacle Challenge at Apex Center

- July 28
- Kids Obstacle Challenge at Apex Center

- September 6
- First Friday on the Farm

- September 21
- 5th Annual Arvada Car Care Fest and Free Car Show

- October 6
- BFA Scavenger Hunt Family Bike Ride

- November 3
- BFA Hot Chocolate Family Bike Ride

- Nov 29 - 30
- Arvada Fair for the Band

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