Arvada’s New Year Starts Here 🎆 | Family Fun, Beer Toasts & Easy Wins
👋 Welcome to What’s Happenin’ Arvada
Happy almost New Year, Arvada — and a huge welcome to our newest subscribers! 🎉
Ben here -- We’re officially kicking off What’s Happenin’ Arvada, your go-to guide for local events, hidden gems, and easy ways to love where you live. To start things off right, here’s how Arvada is ringing in 2026 — no downtown chaos required.
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🥳 What’s Happenin’ This New Year’s Eve in Arvada
🎈 Freedom Street Social — Family-Friendly NYE Bash
📍 15177 Candelas Parkway
⏰ 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM | 🎟️ FREE
This is the no-stress, all-ages New Year’s Eve party. Expect a live DJ all night, balloon artists, face painting, and a balloon drop at 10:00 PM — perfect for kids who want to celebrate without staying up till midnight. Zero tickets, zero pressure, lots of smiles.
🍻 LUKI Brewery — GMT New Year (Yes, Really)
📍 LUKI Brewery Taproom
⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 🎟️ Free to attend
Why wait till midnight when London’s already popping champagne? LUKI celebrates GMT New Year at 5:00 PM MT with live London fireworks on screen, free beer shots, snack deals, and crowler giveaways. It’s the ultimate pre-game before your late-night plans — or your couch.
⛳ Fade It Golf and Social Club — Low-Key Adult NYE
📍 14701 W 65th Way, Suite 12
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed
If your ideal New Year’s includes golf simulators, pool tables, a champagne toast (for the NYC ball drop), and food truck bites — this one’s for you. Social, relaxed, and done early enough to still make it home before the madness.
🏃♀️ Start 2026 Strong (Without Leaving Arvada)
📅 January 1, 2026 | 🎟️ $27.49
Run, walk, or jog wherever you want on New Year’s Day. You’ll get a long-sleeve tee, digital finisher medal, and a gentle nudge toward those “new year, new habits” goals. Pajamas optional.
🐐 Rocky Heard You…
He saw what you were excited about this week — and he decided to share a few can’t-miss events over on Instagram. If you like visuals, behind-the-scenes moments, and quick hits of what’s happenin’, this one’s for you.
📸 See what he’s sharing → 📍 Arvada
Give it a tap, a like, or a share — Rocky notices 👀
What's Happenin' in Arvada: Event Listings
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Local Happenings
Arvada Man Saves Fiancée, Suffers Serious Injuries in Crash
An Arvada man is recovering after instinctively pushing his fiancée out of harm’s way when a car suddenly lurched into a storefront.
Bill Dehner and his fiancée were standing outside Cornerstone Liquor & Wine when a driver accidentally accelerated into them. Dehner shoved her to safety but was struck and pushed into the store, breaking both of his legs. He’s undergone multiple surgeries and faces months of recovery.=
Police say drugs and alcohol were not factors. The driver was cited for careless driving, and the family has launched a GoFundMe to help cover medical costs and lost income.
🍽 Not sure where to eat tonight?
Our Restaurant Finder takes the guesswork out of dining by showing you the best local restaurants based on real reviews and vibes, not just ratings. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a date-night spot, we’ve got you. No endless scrolling, no decision fatigue...just solid recs.
🧠 Need a brain break?
Play trivia, crosswords, and word searches built just for locals. These games aren’t just fun...they’ll test how well you actually know your city. Great for killing time, learning something new, or proving you’re the true local legend.
✨ Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning. Coming up, we’ll be covering:
Olde Town Arvada events
Local food & drink spotlights
Weekend plans worth leaving the house for
Easy wins for families, couples, and solo adventurers
Thanks for being here and for helping launch What’s Happenin’ Arvada.
Here’s to a fun, local, and very Arvada 2026 🥂
💬 Got ideas for making What’s Happenin’ Arvada even better?
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Stay warm out there — and we’ll see you back here soon.
— Ben
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