Kites, cake, and a 100-year celebration this Sunday
Arvadaās biggest spring day is this Sunday
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Some weekends just feel like spring finally showed up. This is one of those. Thereās something in the air, and itās not just the weather. Read on, because Sunday in Arvada is looking stacked.
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High-flying kites + a 100-year celebration
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Sunday, April 12 is doing a lot in the best way possible.
First up, the Arvada Kite Festival is back at Stenger Sports Complex from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is one of the cityās biggest annual events, and if youāve never been, itās exactly what you think it isā¦ but bigger. Hundreds of kites in the sky, families spread out on blankets, and that classic āstay longer than you plannedā kind of vibe.
You can bring your own kite or grab one there, then spend the day watching demonstrations from the Rocky Mountain Kite Association, wandering through 100+ local vendor booths, and working your way through more food trucks than last year. Thereās also a full lineup of free kid-friendly activities like face painting, inflatables, and hands-on exhibits from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
A few quick tips:
Parking opens at 10:45 AM and fills up fast
Free bike valet is available (honestly the move)
No pets or grills allowed
Then, just a few minutes away in Olde Town, youāve got something completely different but just as worth checking out.
The Arvada Flour Mill is celebrating its 100th birthday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This one leans more local and low-key, but in a good way. Think live music, bread baking contests, milling demos, and a chance to actually learn a bit about Arvadaās history without it feeling like a history lesson.
Itās also part of the America 250 and Colorado 150 celebrations, so thereās a little extra meaning baked into it (literally).
If you plan it right, you can hit both. Start with kites, swing through Olde Town, and call it a full Sunday.
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Make a day out of it
This is one of those rare weekends where you donāt need to overthink it. Just show up, wander a bit, and let the day figure itself out. Arvada tends to do these community days really well, and this is one of the best examples of that.
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