May in Arvada = Markets, Margaritas & Goat Yoga
May Is Absolutely Loaded in Arvada
Happy Monday, Arvada!
If your May calendar is still empty, that’s probably not going to last long. Arvada’s stacking this month with goat yoga, car shows, trivia nights, pottery sales, soccer tournaments, live music, pickleball, markets, and enough brewery events to accidentally spend every weekend on a patio. Honestly, this might be one of the busiest months Arvada’s had in a while.
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The can’t-miss events happening around Arvada this May
May in Arvada is basically the official start of patio season, market season, live music season… honestly, just “leave the house” season in general. Between goat yoga, brewery parties, trivia nights, car shows, and festivals, there’s something happening almost every weekend. Your calendar’s about to fill up fast.
A few big events to look forward to this month
🌮 May 5
Cinco de Mayo at Olde Town Tavern & Grill
Mind the Mic Trivia at The Bluegrass Lounge
Dallas Moore live at Rockabillies
🍻 May 6
🌷 Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9–10)
Spring Makers Market at Talnua Distillery
Mother’s Day Goat Yoga at Freedom Street Social & Colorado Tap House
Second Saturdays in Olde Town Arvada
Cocktails for Paws fundraiser at Colorado Tap House
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Freedom Street Social
🎂 May 15
Odyssey Beerwerks 13th Anniversary Party
Live music, food trucks, beer, and dogs welcome.
👻 May 16
Olde Town Haunts Tour
Ghost stories, robberies, and Arvada history after dark.
⚽ May 22–25
Stenger Invitational Soccer Tournament
One of Colorado’s biggest youth soccer weekends.
🛍️ May 24
Elevate Markets Spring Festival at Freedom Street Social
🎶 May 29–30
Final Fridays at LUKI Brewery
Ninja Fest at Apex Field House
Samba Swing: Big Band Rhythms from Brazil at the Arvada Center
Fun fact
One of Colorado’s earliest gold discoveries happened near present-day Arvada along Ralston Creek. So technically… Arvada was chasing gold before it was chasing brewery patios.
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Beer had its moment… now it’s brunch time.
We’re opening voting for Best Brunch in Arvada, the spots that turn slow mornings into a full plan. Breakfast burritos, strong coffee, patios when the weather hits just right… you know the vibe.
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See You Out There, Arvada
Between the trivia nights, spring markets, car shows, patio hangs, and community events, May might be one of the busiest months Arvada’s had in a while. So charge the phone, text the group chat, and maybe leave a few weekends unscheduled… because there’s a good chance something fun pops up anyway.
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