Grab a Slice of Pizza Near Arvada

pepperoni pizza

Who doesn't love an amazing pizza made fresh with all of your favorite toppings? Pizza is one of those great dishes that almost everyone loves which makes it great for get-togethers, parties and quick family dinners. The next time you get a craving, grab a slice of pizza near Arvada. Source: Yelp Name: Slices Location: 7155 E Hampden Ave Denver, … [Read more...]

Arvada Skate Park Now Open

Arvada Skate Park

For more than 50 years, the Apex Park and Recreation District has existed separate from the city of Arvada and Jefferson County. They’ve provided area residents with a safe place to swim; learn to dance and countless other services at their various facilities like the Apex Center. Located just five miles from Water Tower Flats, west on Ralston Road to … [Read more...]

Five Live Music Events in Arvada

The Legendary Hitchhikers

The Legendary Hitchhikers were named from a song by Elvis Costello called Waiting For The End Of The World. They cover songs from the 60’s through the 00’s with an entire set of songs by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. They’re just some good ole’ boys looking to provide you with a good time and they’re scheduled to do that on January 27 at … [Read more...]

Walk To the D Note For Fitness

Yoga On Ice

The D Note was created to be many things to many people in one location, the dreams of three brothers coming to life just moments from Water Tower Flats. There are plenty of things that are just a short walk from your front door, that’s why we suggest you explore and enjoy Arvada by foot. But if you’re also interested in getting fit, a quick jaunt … [Read more...]

Tips to Get Up, Get Out and Get Fit!

Get Up, Get Out, Get Fit!

Past generations developed their bodies with physical labor like farming, mining and cattle herding. Now we develop our hand-eye coordination through video games and our finger dexterity by typing on keyboards and smart phones. Then we wonder why so many of us resolve to start losing weight in the New Year. This isn’t criticism, more like a call to … [Read more...]

Small Steps to Preserve Our Planet

Animated Spare Planets in a jar

  Colorado Gives Day is 24 hours where Coloradans will look to help organizations that protect and nurture the quality of life within our state. But that’s a notion we can do on our own by incorporating eco-friendly actions into our day. Riding a Bike in Arvada – It doesn’t have to be Bike Month to recognize that getting on one of the … [Read more...]

Dog Parks around Arvada

A dog is dressed with a dummy of the Headless Horseman strapped to its back

All the talk this time of year is about costumes and getting dressed for one evening, but we’re not the only ones who need to change identities this season. There are plenty of pet costume contests like the 13th Annual Pet Parade at Elitch Gardens this Saturday or the 6th Annual Halloween Facebook photo contest by Chuck and Don’s Pet Food Outlet … [Read more...]

Run like Hell through the Devil Dash

A woman in an angel's costume is surrounded by mud

Whether it’s video games like Dead Island, TV shows like The Walking Dead or just downtown Denver or a Saturday; it’s clear that if you want to stay alive in the future you should be able to run through fire. So why not get some practice with the Devil Dash on Oct. 8 in Lyons, about an hour north on Wadsworth Boulevard to US-36. You’ll be running … [Read more...]

Arvada Historical Cemetery Tour

A women in 19th century dress sits in a cemetery

It started with the discovery of gold in 1850. Within 20 years, the structure for a city was created as Benjamin Wadsworth and Louis Reno platted what has developed into Arvada, which at one time was considered the ‘Celery Capital of the World’. History lessons about the past of the town we call home will be provided this Saturday when the Arvada … [Read more...]

9/11 Remembrance Run at Memorial Park

Logo for 4th annual 9/11 Remembrance Run

It happened over 1,750 miles away and while the remnants of the World Trade Center towers have become a National Memorial and Museum, 125 people didn’t make it out of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. It’s for everyone lost or injured in the attacks and American Troops defending our rights all over the world that is the focus of the 4th annual … [Read more...]